Chapter VII

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

From this reading There was an implied censure in the words “unless services are urgently needed” which indicated to him that the general thought his detention of either Glenham or Truscott a piece of arbitrariness (“not so much that as contrariness,” explained Colonel Pelham afterwards) and unwarranted by the circumstances as known to him the night before the start.

happening at a time subsequent to a reference time

From this reading There was an implied censure in the words “unless services are urgently needed” which indicated to him that the general thought his detention of either Glenham or Truscott a piece of arbitrariness (“not so much that as contrariness,” explained Colonel Pelham afterwards) and unwarranted by the circumstances as known to him the night before the start.

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

From this reading There was an implied censure in the words “unless services are urgently needed” which indicated to him that the general thought his detention of either Glenham or Truscott a piece of arbitrariness (“not so much that as contrariness,” explained Colonel Pelham afterwards) and unwarranted by the circumstances as known to him the night before the start.

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

From this reading Then when the telegraphic summons reached him which virtually made it his duty to send Truscott up to Fort Whipple, he was chagrined and disgusted beyond expression.

the trait of acting unpredictably and more from whim or caprice than from reason or judgment

From this reading There was an implied censure in the words “unless services are urgently needed” which indicated to him that the general thought his detention of either Glenham or Truscott a piece of arbitrariness (“not so much that as contrariness,” explained Colonel Pelham afterwards) and unwarranted by the circumstances as known to him the night before the start.

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

From this reading There was an implied censure in the words “unless services are urgently needed” which indicated to him that the general thought his detention of either Glenham or Truscott a piece of arbitrariness (“not so much that as contrariness,” explained Colonel Pelham afterwards) and unwarranted by the circumstances as known to him the night before the start.

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

From this reading Captain Canker, as we have seen, was irate at the defeat of his little scheme for the “discipline” of his subordinates.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading Meantime there had been the mischief to pay at Sandy.

round object that is hit or thrown or kicked in games

From this reading It was some consolation to discover that Glenham had escaped the toils only at the expense of Truscott, who, thought Canker, would be far more missed at the ball than the officer whose going he had originally interdicted.

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

From this reading It was some consolation to discover that Glenham had escaped the toils only at the expense of Truscott, who, thought Canker, would be far more missed at the ball than the officer whose going he had originally interdicted.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading Meantime there had been the mischief to pay at Sandy.

earlier than; in front of

From this reading There was an implied censure in the words “unless services are urgently needed” which indicated to him that the general thought his detention of either Glenham or Truscott a piece of arbitrariness (“not so much that as contrariness,” explained Colonel Pelham afterwards) and unwarranted by the circumstances as known to him the night before the start.

on the far side of; further than

From this reading Then when the telegraphic summons reached him which virtually made it his duty to send Truscott up to Fort Whipple, he was chagrined and disgusted beyond expression.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading There was an implied censure in the words “unless services are urgently needed” which indicated to him that the general thought his detention of either Glenham or Truscott a piece of arbitrariness (“not so much that as contrariness,” explained Colonel Pelham afterwards) and unwarranted by the circumstances as known to him the night before the start.

a fungal disease of woody plants that causes localized damage to the bark

From this reading Captain Canker, as we have seen, was irate at the defeat of his little scheme for the “discipline” of his subordinates.

an officer holding a rank below a major but above a lieutenant

From this reading Captain Canker, as we have seen, was irate at the defeat of his little scheme for the “discipline” of his subordinates.

harsh criticism or disapproval

From this reading There was an implied censure in the words “unless services are urgently needed” which indicated to him that the general thought his detention of either Glenham or Truscott a piece of arbitrariness (“not so much that as contrariness,” explained Colonel Pelham afterwards) and unwarranted by the circumstances as known to him the night before the start.

feeling or caused to feel ill at ease or self-conscious or ashamed

From this reading Then when the telegraphic summons reached him which virtually made it his duty to send Truscott up to Fort Whipple, he was chagrined and disgusted beyond expression.

your overall circumstances or condition in life (including everything that happens to you)

From this reading There was an implied censure in the words “unless services are urgently needed” which indicated to him that the general thought his detention of either Glenham or Truscott a piece of arbitrariness (“not so much that as contrariness,” explained Colonel Pelham afterwards) and unwarranted by the circumstances as known to him the night before the start.

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 There was an implied censure in the words “unless services are urgently needed” which indicated to him that the general thought his detention of either Glenham or Truscott a piece of arbitrariness (“not so much that as contrariness,” explained Colonel Pelham afterwards) and unwarranted by the circumstances as known to him the night before the start.

the comfort you feel when consoled in times of disappointment

From this reading It was some consolation to discover that Glenham had escaped the toils only at the expense of Truscott, who, thought Canker, would be far more missed at the ball than the officer whose going he had originally interdicted.

deliberate and stubborn unruliness and resistance to guidance or discipline

From this reading There was an implied censure in the words “unless services are urgently needed” which indicated to him that the general thought his detention of either Glenham or Truscott a piece of arbitrariness (“not so much that as contrariness,” explained Colonel Pelham afterwards) and unwarranted by the circumstances as known to him the night before the start.

an unsuccessful ending to a struggle or contest

From this reading Captain Canker, as we have seen, was irate at the defeat of his little scheme for the “discipline” of his subordinates.

a state of being confined (usually for a short time)

From this reading There was an implied censure in the words “unless services are urgently needed” which indicated to him that the general thought his detention of either Glenham or Truscott a piece of arbitrariness (“not so much that as contrariness,” explained Colonel Pelham afterwards) and unwarranted by the circumstances as known to him the night before the start.

a branch of knowledge

From this reading Captain Canker, as we have seen, was irate at the defeat of his little scheme for the “discipline” of his subordinates.

discover or determine the existence, presence, or fact of

From this reading It was some consolation to discover that Glenham had escaped the toils only at the expense of Truscott, who, thought Canker, would be far more missed at the ball than the officer whose going he had originally interdicted.

having a strong distaste from surfeit

From this reading Then when the telegraphic summons reached him which virtually made it his duty to send Truscott up to Fort Whipple, he was chagrined and disgusted beyond expression.

the social force that binds you to the courses of action demanded by that force

From this reading Then when the telegraphic summons reached him which virtually made it his duty to send Truscott up to Fort Whipple, he was chagrined and disgusted beyond expression.

one or the other of two

From this reading There was an implied censure in the words “unless services are urgently needed” which indicated to him that the general thought his detention of either Glenham or Truscott a piece of arbitrariness (“not so much that as contrariness,” explained Colonel Pelham afterwards) and unwarranted by the circumstances as known to him the night before the start.

having escaped, especially from confinement

From this reading It was some consolation to discover that Glenham had escaped the toils only at the expense of Truscott, who, thought Canker, would be far more missed at the ball than the officer whose going he had originally interdicted.

amounts paid for goods and services that may be currently tax deductible (as opposed to capital expenditures)

From this reading It was some consolation to discover that Glenham had escaped the toils only at the expense of Truscott, who, thought Canker, would be far more missed at the ball than the officer whose going he had originally interdicted.

past form of “explain” — make plain and comprehensible

From this reading There was an implied censure in the words “unless services are urgently needed” which indicated to him that the general thought his detention of either Glenham or Truscott a piece of arbitrariness (“not so much that as contrariness,” explained Colonel Pelham afterwards) and unwarranted by the circumstances as known to him the night before the start.

the feelings expressed on a person's face

From this reading Then when the telegraphic summons reached him which virtually made it his duty to send Truscott up to Fort Whipple, he was chagrined and disgusted beyond expression.

to a considerable degree; very much

From this reading It was some consolation to discover that Glenham had escaped the toils only at the expense of Truscott, who, thought Canker, would be far more missed at the ball than the officer whose going he had originally interdicted.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading Captain Canker, as we have seen, was irate at the defeat of his little scheme for the “discipline” of his subordinates.

a fortified military post where troops are stationed

From this reading Then when the telegraphic summons reached him which virtually made it his duty to send Truscott up to Fort Whipple, he was chagrined and disgusted beyond expression.

applying to all or most members of a category or group

From this reading There was an implied censure in the words “unless services are urgently needed” which indicated to him that the general thought his detention of either Glenham or Truscott a piece of arbitrariness (“not so much that as contrariness,” explained Colonel Pelham afterwards) and unwarranted by the circumstances as known to him the night before the start.

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From this reading It was some consolation to discover that Glenham had escaped the toils only at the expense of Truscott, who, thought Canker, would be far more missed at the ball than the officer whose going he had originally interdicted.

the act of departing

From this reading It was some consolation to discover that Glenham had escaped the toils only at the expense of Truscott, who, thought Canker, would be far more missed at the ball than the officer whose going he had originally interdicted.

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

From this reading Meantime there had been the mischief to pay at Sandy.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading Captain Canker, as we have seen, was irate at the defeat of his little scheme for the “discipline” of his subordinates.

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

From this reading It was some consolation to discover that Glenham had escaped the toils only at the expense of Truscott, who, thought Canker, would be far more missed at the ball than the officer whose going he had originally interdicted.

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

From this reading Then when the telegraphic summons reached him which virtually made it his duty to send Truscott up to Fort Whipple, he was chagrined and disgusted beyond expression.

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

From this reading Captain Canker, as we have seen, was irate at the defeat of his little scheme for the “discipline” of his subordinates.

inflected form of “imply” — express or state indirectly

From this reading There was an implied censure in the words “unless services are urgently needed” which indicated to him that the general thought his detention of either Glenham or Truscott a piece of arbitrariness (“not so much that as contrariness,” explained Colonel Pelham afterwards) and unwarranted by the circumstances as known to him the night before the start.

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

From this reading There was an implied censure in the words “unless services are urgently needed” which indicated to him that the general thought his detention of either Glenham or Truscott a piece of arbitrariness (“not so much that as contrariness,” explained Colonel Pelham afterwards) and unwarranted by the circumstances as known to him the night before the start.

past form of “indicate” — be a signal for or a symptom of

From this reading There was an implied censure in the words “unless services are urgently needed” which indicated to him that the general thought his detention of either Glenham or Truscott a piece of arbitrariness (“not so much that as contrariness,” explained Colonel Pelham afterwards) and unwarranted by the circumstances as known to him the night before the start.

past form of “interdict” — destroy by firepower, such as an enemy's line of communication

From this reading It was some consolation to discover that Glenham had escaped the toils only at the expense of Truscott, who, thought Canker, would be far more missed at the ball than the officer whose going he had originally interdicted.

feeling or showing extreme anger

From this reading Captain Canker, as we have seen, was irate at the defeat of his little scheme for the “discipline” of his subordinates.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading It was some consolation to discover that Glenham had escaped the toils only at the expense of Truscott, who, thought Canker, would be far more missed at the ball than the officer whose going he had originally interdicted.

apprehended with certainty

From this reading There was an implied censure in the words “unless services are urgently needed” which indicated to him that the general thought his detention of either Glenham or Truscott a piece of arbitrariness (“not so much that as contrariness,” explained Colonel Pelham afterwards) and unwarranted by the circumstances as known to him the night before the start.

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

From this reading Captain Canker, as we have seen, was irate at the defeat of his little scheme for the “discipline” of his subordinates.

produced by a manufacturing process

From this reading Then when the telegraphic summons reached him which virtually made it his duty to send Truscott up to Fort Whipple, he was chagrined and disgusted beyond expression.

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

From this reading Meantime there had been the mischief to pay at Sandy.

reckless or malicious behavior that causes discomfort or annoyance in others

From this reading Meantime there had been the mischief to pay at Sandy.

not caught with the senses or the mind

From this reading It was some consolation to discover that Glenham had escaped the toils only at the expense of Truscott, who, thought Canker, would be far more missed at the ball than the officer whose going he had originally interdicted.

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

From this reading It was some consolation to discover that Glenham had escaped the toils only at the expense of Truscott, who, thought Canker, would be far more missed at the ball than the officer whose going he had originally interdicted.

to a great degree or extent

From this reading There was an implied censure in the words “unless services are urgently needed” which indicated to him that the general thought his detention of either Glenham or Truscott a piece of arbitrariness (“not so much that as contrariness,” explained Colonel Pelham afterwards) and unwarranted by the circumstances as known to him the night before the start.

necessary for relief or supply

From this reading There was an implied censure in the words “unless services are urgently needed” which indicated to him that the general thought his detention of either Glenham or Truscott a piece of arbitrariness (“not so much that as contrariness,” explained Colonel Pelham afterwards) and unwarranted by the circumstances as known to him the night before the start.

the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside

From this reading There was an implied censure in the words “unless services are urgently needed” which indicated to him that the general thought his detention of either Glenham or Truscott a piece of arbitrariness (“not so much that as contrariness,” explained Colonel Pelham afterwards) and unwarranted by the circumstances as known to him the night before the start.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading There was an implied censure in the words “unless services are urgently needed” which indicated to him that the general thought his detention of either Glenham or Truscott a piece of arbitrariness (“not so much that as contrariness,” explained Colonel Pelham afterwards) and unwarranted by the circumstances as known to him the night before the start.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Captain Canker, as we have seen, was irate at the defeat of his little scheme for the “discipline” of his subordinates.

any person in the armed services who holds a position of authority or command

From this reading It was some consolation to discover that Glenham had escaped the toils only at the expense of Truscott, who, thought Canker, would be far more missed at the ball than the officer whose going he had originally interdicted.

and nothing more

From this reading It was some consolation to discover that Glenham had escaped the toils only at the expense of Truscott, who, thought Canker, would be far more missed at the ball than the officer whose going he had originally interdicted.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading There was an implied censure in the words “unless services are urgently needed” which indicated to him that the general thought his detention of either Glenham or Truscott a piece of arbitrariness (“not so much that as contrariness,” explained Colonel Pelham afterwards) and unwarranted by the circumstances as known to him the night before the start.

in an original manner

From this reading It was some consolation to discover that Glenham had escaped the toils only at the expense of Truscott, who, thought Canker, would be far more missed at the ball than the officer whose going he had originally interdicted.

give money, usually in exchange for goods or services

From this reading Meantime there had been the mischief to pay at Sandy.

a bit with a bar mouthpiece that is designed to combine a curb and snaffle

From this reading There was an implied censure in the words “unless services are urgently needed” which indicated to him that the general thought his detention of either Glenham or Truscott a piece of arbitrariness (“not so much that as contrariness,” explained Colonel Pelham afterwards) and unwarranted by the circumstances as known to him the night before the start.

a separate part of a whole

From this reading There was an implied censure in the words “unless services are urgently needed” which indicated to him that the general thought his detention of either Glenham or Truscott a piece of arbitrariness (“not so much that as contrariness,” explained Colonel Pelham afterwards) and unwarranted by the circumstances as known to him the night before the start.

past form of “reach” — reach a destination, either real or abstract

From this reading Then when the telegraphic summons reached him which virtually made it his duty to send Truscott up to Fort Whipple, he was chagrined and disgusted beyond expression.

of hair color; pale yellowish to yellowish brown

From this reading Meantime there had been the mischief to pay at Sandy.

an elaborate and systematic plan of action

From this reading Captain Canker, as we have seen, was irate at the defeat of his little scheme for the “discipline” of his subordinates.

inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading Captain Canker, as we have seen, was irate at the defeat of his little scheme for the “discipline” of his subordinates.

cause to go somewhere

From this reading Then when the telegraphic summons reached him which virtually made it his duty to send Truscott up to Fort Whipple, he was chagrined and disgusted beyond expression.

performance of duties or provision of space and equipment helpful to others

From this reading There was an implied censure in the words “unless services are urgently needed” which indicated to him that the general thought his detention of either Glenham or Truscott a piece of arbitrariness (“not so much that as contrariness,” explained Colonel Pelham afterwards) and unwarranted by the circumstances as known to him the night before the start.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading There was an implied censure in the words “unless services are urgently needed” which indicated to him that the general thought his detention of either Glenham or Truscott a piece of arbitrariness (“not so much that as contrariness,” explained Colonel Pelham afterwards) and unwarranted by the circumstances as known to him the night before the start.

(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity

From this reading It was some consolation to discover that Glenham had escaped the toils only at the expense of Truscott, who, thought Canker, would be far more missed at the ball than the officer whose going he had originally interdicted.

take the first step or steps in carrying out an action

From this reading There was an implied censure in the words “unless services are urgently needed” which indicated to him that the general thought his detention of either Glenham or Truscott a piece of arbitrariness (“not so much that as contrariness,” explained Colonel Pelham afterwards) and unwarranted by the circumstances as known to him the night before the start.

plural of “subordinate” — an assistant subject to the authority or control of another

From this reading Captain Canker, as we have seen, was irate at the defeat of his little scheme for the “discipline” of his subordinates.

a request to be present

From this reading Then when the telegraphic summons reached him which virtually made it his duty to send Truscott up to Fort Whipple, he was chagrined and disgusted beyond expression.

of or relating to or transmitted by telegraph

From this reading Then when the telegraphic summons reached him which virtually made it his duty to send Truscott up to Fort Whipple, he was chagrined and disgusted beyond expression.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading It was some consolation to discover that Glenham had escaped the toils only at the expense of Truscott, who, thought Canker, would be far more missed at the ball than the officer whose going he had originally interdicted.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading It was some consolation to discover that Glenham had escaped the toils only at the expense of Truscott, who, thought Canker, would be far more missed at the ball than the officer whose going he had originally interdicted.

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

From this reading Meantime there had been the mischief to pay at Sandy.

subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)

From this reading Then when the telegraphic summons reached him which virtually made it his duty to send Truscott up to Fort Whipple, he was chagrined and disgusted beyond expression.

in or at that place or location

From this reading Meantime there had been the mischief to pay at Sandy.

the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about

From this reading It was some consolation to discover that Glenham had escaped the toils only at the expense of Truscott, who, thought Canker, would be far more missed at the ball than the officer whose going he had originally interdicted.

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

From this reading Meantime there had been the mischief to pay at Sandy.

plural of “toil” — productive work (especially physical work done for wages)

From this reading It was some consolation to discover that Glenham had escaped the toils only at the expense of Truscott, who, thought Canker, would be far more missed at the ball than the officer whose going he had originally interdicted.

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

From this reading It was some consolation to discover that Glenham had escaped the toils only at the expense of Truscott, who, thought Canker, would be far more missed at the ball than the officer whose going he had originally interdicted.

except if; if not

From this reading There was an implied censure in the words “unless services are urgently needed” which indicated to him that the general thought his detention of either Glenham or Truscott a piece of arbitrariness (“not so much that as contrariness,” explained Colonel Pelham afterwards) and unwarranted by the circumstances as known to him the night before the start.

incapable of being justified or explained

From this reading There was an implied censure in the words “unless services are urgently needed” which indicated to him that the general thought his detention of either Glenham or Truscott a piece of arbitrariness (“not so much that as contrariness,” explained Colonel Pelham afterwards) and unwarranted by the circumstances as known to him the night before the start.

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

From this reading Then when the telegraphic summons reached him which virtually made it his duty to send Truscott up to Fort Whipple, he was chagrined and disgusted beyond expression.

with great urgency

From this reading There was an implied censure in the words “unless services are urgently needed” which indicated to him that the general thought his detention of either Glenham or Truscott a piece of arbitrariness (“not so much that as contrariness,” explained Colonel Pelham afterwards) and unwarranted by the circumstances as known to him the night before the start.

in essence or effect but not in fact

From this reading Then when the telegraphic summons reached him which virtually made it his duty to send Truscott up to Fort Whipple, he was chagrined and disgusted beyond expression.

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

From this reading Captain Canker, as we have seen, was irate at the defeat of his little scheme for the “discipline” of his subordinates.

the speaker together with one or more other people

From this reading Captain Canker, as we have seen, was irate at the defeat of his little scheme for the “discipline” of his subordinates.

at the time that

From this reading Then when the telegraphic summons reached him which virtually made it his duty to send Truscott up to Fort Whipple, he was chagrined and disgusted beyond expression.

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

From this reading Then when the telegraphic summons reached him which virtually made it his duty to send Truscott up to Fort Whipple, he was chagrined and disgusted beyond expression.

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

From this reading Then when the telegraphic summons reached him which virtually made it his duty to send Truscott up to Fort Whipple, he was chagrined and disgusted beyond expression.

which person or people

From this reading It was some consolation to discover that Glenham had escaped the toils only at the expense of Truscott, who, thought Canker, would be far more missed at the ball than the officer whose going he had originally interdicted.

belonging to which person

From this reading It was some consolation to discover that Glenham had escaped the toils only at the expense of Truscott, who, thought Canker, would be far more missed at the ball than the officer whose going he had originally interdicted.

the words that are spoken

From this reading There was an implied censure in the words “unless services are urgently needed” which indicated to him that the general thought his detention of either Glenham or Truscott a piece of arbitrariness (“not so much that as contrariness,” explained Colonel Pelham afterwards) and unwarranted by the circumstances as known to him the night before the start.

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

From this reading It was some consolation to discover that Glenham had escaped the toils only at the expense of Truscott, who, thought Canker, would be far more missed at the ball than the officer whose going he had originally interdicted.