Chapter XVI

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

From this reading RECONCILIATION AND REWARDS It would be too much to say, perhaps, that the receipt of the despatch prevented a European war; but certain it is that within a few days afterwards the troops which had been mobilising on the frontier disbanded, and the British Foreign Office was credited with an unusually successful stroke of diplomacy.

the action of accomplishing something

From this reading Among the telegrams that passed between London and Sofia was one from the Foreign Secretary warmly complimenting Mr. Buckland on his achievement, and another from the editor of a well-known paper asking for a detailed narrative, a request which, by the rules of the Service, Maurice was bound to refuse.

happening at a time subsequent to a reference time

From this reading RECONCILIATION AND REWARDS It would be too much to say, perhaps, that the receipt of the despatch prevented a European war; but certain it is that within a few days afterwards the troops which had been mobilising on the frontier disbanded, and the British Foreign Office was credited with an unusually successful stroke of diplomacy.

troubled emotionally and usually deeply

From this reading Then, in response to an agitated letter from the Honourable Mrs. Courtenay-Greene, he one day left by train for Constantinople, the gyro-car being conveyed on a truck, and thence returned home by steamer.

surrounded by; in the middle of a group

From this reading Among the telegrams that passed between London and Sofia was one from the Foreign Secretary warmly complimenting Mr. Buckland on his achievement, and another from the editor of a well-known paper asking for a detailed narrative, a request which, by the rules of the Service, Maurice was bound to refuse.

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

From this reading RECONCILIATION AND REWARDS It would be too much to say, perhaps, that the receipt of the despatch prevented a European war; but certain it is that within a few days afterwards the troops which had been mobilising on the frontier disbanded, and the British Foreign Office was credited with an unusually successful stroke of diplomacy.

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

From this reading RECONCILIATION AND REWARDS It would be too much to say, perhaps, that the receipt of the despatch prevented a European war; but certain it is that within a few days afterwards the troops which had been mobilising on the frontier disbanded, and the British Foreign Office was credited with an unusually successful stroke of diplomacy.

one more of the same kind, or a different one

From this reading Among the telegrams that passed between London and Sofia was one from the Foreign Secretary warmly complimenting Mr. Buckland on his achievement, and another from the editor of a well-known paper asking for a detailed narrative, a request which, by the rules of the Service, Maurice was bound to refuse.

the verbal act of requesting

From this reading Among the telegrams that passed between London and Sofia was one from the Foreign Secretary warmly complimenting Mr. Buckland on his achievement, and another from the editor of a well-known paper asking for a detailed narrative, a request which, by the rules of the Service, Maurice was bound to refuse.

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

From this reading RECONCILIATION AND REWARDS It would be too much to say, perhaps, that the receipt of the despatch prevented a European war; but certain it is that within a few days afterwards the troops which had been mobilising on the frontier disbanded, and the British Foreign Office was credited with an unusually successful stroke of diplomacy.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading RECONCILIATION AND REWARDS It would be too much to say, perhaps, that the receipt of the despatch prevented a European war; but certain it is that within a few days afterwards the troops which had been mobilising on the frontier disbanded, and the British Foreign Office was credited with an unusually successful stroke of diplomacy.

the -ing form of “be”

From this reading Then, in response to an agitated letter from the Honourable Mrs. Courtenay-Greene, he one day left by train for Constantinople, the gyro-car being conveyed on a truck, and thence returned home by steamer.

in the space, time, or range separating two things

From this reading Among the telegrams that passed between London and Sofia was one from the Foreign Secretary warmly complimenting Mr. Buckland on his achievement, and another from the editor of a well-known paper asking for a detailed narrative, a request which, by the rules of the Service, Maurice was bound to refuse.

confined by bonds

From this reading Among the telegrams that passed between London and Sofia was one from the Foreign Secretary warmly complimenting Mr. Buckland on his achievement, and another from the editor of a well-known paper asking for a detailed narrative, a request which, by the rules of the Service, Maurice was bound to refuse.

the people of Great Britain

From this reading RECONCILIATION AND REWARDS It would be too much to say, perhaps, that the receipt of the despatch prevented a European war; but certain it is that within a few days afterwards the troops which had been mobilising on the frontier disbanded, and the British Foreign Office was credited with an unusually successful stroke of diplomacy.

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From this reading Among the telegrams that passed between London and Sofia was one from the Foreign Secretary warmly complimenting Mr. Buckland on his achievement, and another from the editor of a well-known paper asking for a detailed narrative, a request which, by the rules of the Service, Maurice was bound to refuse.

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From this reading The Bucklands were for a week or two the lions of Sofia society.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading RECONCILIATION AND REWARDS It would be too much to say, perhaps, that the receipt of the despatch prevented a European war; but certain it is that within a few days afterwards the troops which had been mobilising on the frontier disbanded, and the British Foreign Office was credited with an unusually successful stroke of diplomacy.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading Among the telegrams that passed between London and Sofia was one from the Foreign Secretary warmly complimenting Mr. Buckland on his achievement, and another from the editor of a well-known paper asking for a detailed narrative, a request which, by the rules of the Service, Maurice was bound to refuse.

definite but not specified or identified

From this reading RECONCILIATION AND REWARDS It would be too much to say, perhaps, that the receipt of the despatch prevented a European war; but certain it is that within a few days afterwards the troops which had been mobilising on the frontier disbanded, and the British Foreign Office was credited with an unusually successful stroke of diplomacy.

finely ground tobacco wrapped in paper; for smoking

From this reading They were dined, danced, invited to receptions and reviews; George was introduced to the King, who honoured him with two words and a cigarette.

-ing form of “compliment” — say something to someone that expresses praise

From this reading Among the telegrams that passed between London and Sofia was one from the Foreign Secretary warmly complimenting Mr. Buckland on his achievement, and another from the editor of a well-known paper asking for a detailed narrative, a request which, by the rules of the Service, Maurice was bound to refuse.

the largest city and former capital of Turkey

From this reading Then, in response to an agitated letter from the Honourable Mrs. Courtenay-Greene, he one day left by train for Constantinople, the gyro-car being conveyed on a truck, and thence returned home by steamer.

past form of “convey” — (of information) make known; pass on

From this reading Then, in response to an agitated letter from the Honourable Mrs. Courtenay-Greene, he one day left by train for Constantinople, the gyro-car being conveyed on a truck, and thence returned home by steamer.

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From this reading Then, in response to an agitated letter from the Honourable Mrs. Courtenay-Greene, he one day left by train for Constantinople, the gyro-car being conveyed on a truck, and thence returned home by steamer.

(usually followed by “to”) given credit for

From this reading RECONCILIATION AND REWARDS It would be too much to say, perhaps, that the receipt of the despatch prevented a European war; but certain it is that within a few days afterwards the troops which had been mobilising on the frontier disbanded, and the British Foreign Office was credited with an unusually successful stroke of diplomacy.

past form of “dance” — move in a graceful and rhythmical way

From this reading They were dined, danced, invited to receptions and reviews; George was introduced to the King, who honoured him with two words and a cigarette.

time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis

From this reading Then, in response to an agitated letter from the Honourable Mrs. Courtenay-Greene, he one day left by train for Constantinople, the gyro-car being conveyed on a truck, and thence returned home by steamer.

the time during which someone's life continues

From this reading RECONCILIATION AND REWARDS It would be too much to say, perhaps, that the receipt of the despatch prevented a European war; but certain it is that within a few days afterwards the troops which had been mobilising on the frontier disbanded, and the British Foreign Office was credited with an unusually successful stroke of diplomacy.

send away towards a designated goal

From this reading RECONCILIATION AND REWARDS It would be too much to say, perhaps, that the receipt of the despatch prevented a European war; but certain it is that within a few days afterwards the troops which had been mobilising on the frontier disbanded, and the British Foreign Office was credited with an unusually successful stroke of diplomacy.

developed or executed with care and in minute detail

From this reading Among the telegrams that passed between London and Sofia was one from the Foreign Secretary warmly complimenting Mr. Buckland on his achievement, and another from the editor of a well-known paper asking for a detailed narrative, a request which, by the rules of the Service, Maurice was bound to refuse.

past form of “dine” — have supper; eat dinner

From this reading They were dined, danced, invited to receptions and reviews; George was introduced to the King, who honoured him with two words and a cigarette.

negotiation between nations

From this reading RECONCILIATION AND REWARDS It would be too much to say, perhaps, that the receipt of the despatch prevented a European war; but certain it is that within a few days afterwards the troops which had been mobilising on the frontier disbanded, and the British Foreign Office was credited with an unusually successful stroke of diplomacy.

past form of “disband” — cause to break up or cease to function

From this reading RECONCILIATION AND REWARDS It would be too much to say, perhaps, that the receipt of the despatch prevented a European war; but certain it is that within a few days afterwards the troops which had been mobilising on the frontier disbanded, and the British Foreign Office was credited with an unusually successful stroke of diplomacy.

a person responsible for the editorial aspects of publication; the person who determines the final content of a text (especially of a newspaper or magazine)

From this reading Among the telegrams that passed between London and Sofia was one from the Foreign Secretary warmly complimenting Mr. Buckland on his achievement, and another from the editor of a well-known paper asking for a detailed narrative, a request which, by the rules of the Service, Maurice was bound to refuse.

a native or inhabitant of Europe

From this reading RECONCILIATION AND REWARDS It would be too much to say, perhaps, that the receipt of the despatch prevented a European war; but certain it is that within a few days afterwards the troops which had been mobilising on the frontier disbanded, and the British Foreign Office was credited with an unusually successful stroke of diplomacy.

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

From this reading RECONCILIATION AND REWARDS It would be too much to say, perhaps, that the receipt of the despatch prevented a European war; but certain it is that within a few days afterwards the troops which had been mobilising on the frontier disbanded, and the British Foreign Office was credited with an unusually successful stroke of diplomacy.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading Among the telegrams that passed between London and Sofia was one from the Foreign Secretary warmly complimenting Mr. Buckland on his achievement, and another from the editor of a well-known paper asking for a detailed narrative, a request which, by the rules of the Service, Maurice was bound to refuse.

of concern to or concerning the affairs of other nations (other than your own)

From this reading RECONCILIATION AND REWARDS It would be too much to say, perhaps, that the receipt of the despatch prevented a European war; but certain it is that within a few days afterwards the troops which had been mobilising on the frontier disbanded, and the British Foreign Office was credited with an unusually successful stroke of diplomacy.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading Among the telegrams that passed between London and Sofia was one from the Foreign Secretary warmly complimenting Mr. Buckland on his achievement, and another from the editor of a well-known paper asking for a detailed narrative, a request which, by the rules of the Service, Maurice was bound to refuse.

a wilderness at the edge of a settled area of a country

From this reading RECONCILIATION AND REWARDS It would be too much to say, perhaps, that the receipt of the despatch prevented a European war; but certain it is that within a few days afterwards the troops which had been mobilising on the frontier disbanded, and the British Foreign Office was credited with an unusually successful stroke of diplomacy.

Christian martyr; patron saint of England; hero of the legend of Saint George and the Dragon in which he slew a dragon and saved a princess (?-303)

From this reading They were dined, danced, invited to receptions and reviews; George was introduced to the King, who honoured him with two words and a cigarette.

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From this reading Then, in response to an agitated letter from the Honourable Mrs. Courtenay-Greene, he one day left by train for Constantinople, the gyro-car being conveyed on a truck, and thence returned home by steamer.

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

From this reading RECONCILIATION AND REWARDS It would be too much to say, perhaps, that the receipt of the despatch prevented a European war; but certain it is that within a few days afterwards the troops which had been mobilising on the frontier disbanded, and the British Foreign Office was credited with an unusually successful stroke of diplomacy.

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

From this reading Then, in response to an agitated letter from the Honourable Mrs. Courtenay-Greene, he one day left by train for Constantinople, the gyro-car being conveyed on a truck, and thence returned home by steamer.

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

From this reading They were dined, danced, invited to receptions and reviews; George was introduced to the King, who honoured him with two words and a cigarette.

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

From this reading Among the telegrams that passed between London and Sofia was one from the Foreign Secretary warmly complimenting Mr. Buckland on his achievement, and another from the editor of a well-known paper asking for a detailed narrative, a request which, by the rules of the Service, Maurice was bound to refuse.

where you live at a particular time

From this reading Then, in response to an agitated letter from the Honourable Mrs. Courtenay-Greene, he one day left by train for Constantinople, the gyro-car being conveyed on a truck, and thence returned home by steamer.

worthy of being honored; entitled to honor and respect

From this reading Then, in response to an agitated letter from the Honourable Mrs. Courtenay-Greene, he one day left by train for Constantinople, the gyro-car being conveyed on a truck, and thence returned home by steamer.

past form of “honour” — bestow honor or rewards upon

From this reading They were dined, danced, invited to receptions and reviews; George was introduced to the King, who honoured him with two words and a cigarette.

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

From this reading Then, in response to an agitated letter from the Honourable Mrs. Courtenay-Greene, he one day left by train for Constantinople, the gyro-car being conveyed on a truck, and thence returned home by steamer.

past form of “introduce” — cause to come to know personally

From this reading They were dined, danced, invited to receptions and reviews; George was introduced to the King, who honoured him with two words and a cigarette.

past form of “invite” — increase the likelihood of

From this reading They were dined, danced, invited to receptions and reviews; George was introduced to the King, who honoured him with two words and a cigarette.

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

From this reading RECONCILIATION AND REWARDS It would be too much to say, perhaps, that the receipt of the despatch prevented a European war; but certain it is that within a few days afterwards the troops which had been mobilising on the frontier disbanded, and the British Foreign Office was credited with an unusually successful stroke of diplomacy.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading RECONCILIATION AND REWARDS It would be too much to say, perhaps, that the receipt of the despatch prevented a European war; but certain it is that within a few days afterwards the troops which had been mobilising on the frontier disbanded, and the British Foreign Office was credited with an unusually successful stroke of diplomacy.

a male sovereign; ruler of a kingdom

From this reading They were dined, danced, invited to receptions and reviews; George was introduced to the King, who honoured him with two words and a cigarette.

location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east

From this reading Then, in response to an agitated letter from the Honourable Mrs. Courtenay-Greene, he one day left by train for Constantinople, the gyro-car being conveyed on a truck, and thence returned home by steamer.

a written message addressed to a person or organization

From this reading Then, in response to an agitated letter from the Honourable Mrs. Courtenay-Greene, he one day left by train for Constantinople, the gyro-car being conveyed on a truck, and thence returned home by steamer.

plural of “lion” — large gregarious predatory feline of Africa and India having a tawny coat with a shaggy mane in the male

From this reading The Bucklands were for a week or two the lions of Sofia society.

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

From this reading Among the telegrams that passed between London and Sofia was one from the Foreign Secretary warmly complimenting Mr. Buckland on his achievement, and another from the editor of a well-known paper asking for a detailed narrative, a request which, by the rules of the Service, Maurice was bound to refuse.

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

From this reading Among the telegrams that passed between London and Sofia was one from the Foreign Secretary warmly complimenting Mr. Buckland on his achievement, and another from the editor of a well-known paper asking for a detailed narrative, a request which, by the rules of the Service, Maurice was bound to refuse.

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

From this reading RECONCILIATION AND REWARDS It would be too much to say, perhaps, that the receipt of the despatch prevented a European war; but certain it is that within a few days afterwards the troops which had been mobilising on the frontier disbanded, and the British Foreign Office was credited with an unusually successful stroke of diplomacy.

a form of address for a man

From this reading Among the telegrams that passed between London and Sofia was one from the Foreign Secretary warmly complimenting Mr. Buckland on his achievement, and another from the editor of a well-known paper asking for a detailed narrative, a request which, by the rules of the Service, Maurice was bound to refuse.

a form of address for a married woman

From this reading Then, in response to an agitated letter from the Honourable Mrs. Courtenay-Greene, he one day left by train for Constantinople, the gyro-car being conveyed on a truck, and thence returned home by steamer.

to a great degree or extent

From this reading RECONCILIATION AND REWARDS It would be too much to say, perhaps, that the receipt of the despatch prevented a European war; but certain it is that within a few days afterwards the troops which had been mobilising on the frontier disbanded, and the British Foreign Office was credited with an unusually successful stroke of diplomacy.

a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program

From this reading Among the telegrams that passed between London and Sofia was one from the Foreign Secretary warmly complimenting Mr. Buckland on his achievement, and another from the editor of a well-known paper asking for a detailed narrative, a request which, by the rules of the Service, Maurice was bound to refuse.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading RECONCILIATION AND REWARDS It would be too much to say, perhaps, that the receipt of the despatch prevented a European war; but certain it is that within a few days afterwards the troops which had been mobilising on the frontier disbanded, and the British Foreign Office was credited with an unusually successful stroke of diplomacy.

place of business where professional or clerical duties are performed

From this reading RECONCILIATION AND REWARDS It would be too much to say, perhaps, that the receipt of the despatch prevented a European war; but certain it is that within a few days afterwards the troops which had been mobilising on the frontier disbanded, and the British Foreign Office was credited with an unusually successful stroke of diplomacy.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading RECONCILIATION AND REWARDS It would be too much to say, perhaps, that the receipt of the despatch prevented a European war; but certain it is that within a few days afterwards the troops which had been mobilising on the frontier disbanded, and the British Foreign Office was credited with an unusually successful stroke of diplomacy.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading Among the telegrams that passed between London and Sofia was one from the Foreign Secretary warmly complimenting Mr. Buckland on his achievement, and another from the editor of a well-known paper asking for a detailed narrative, a request which, by the rules of the Service, Maurice was bound to refuse.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading The Bucklands were for a week or two the lions of Sofia society.

a material made of cellulose pulp derived mainly from wood or rags or certain grasses

From this reading Among the telegrams that passed between London and Sofia was one from the Foreign Secretary warmly complimenting Mr. Buckland on his achievement, and another from the editor of a well-known paper asking for a detailed narrative, a request which, by the rules of the Service, Maurice was bound to refuse.

past form of “pass” — go across or through

From this reading Among the telegrams that passed between London and Sofia was one from the Foreign Secretary warmly complimenting Mr. Buckland on his achievement, and another from the editor of a well-known paper asking for a detailed narrative, a request which, by the rules of the Service, Maurice was bound to refuse.

by chance

From this reading RECONCILIATION AND REWARDS It would be too much to say, perhaps, that the receipt of the despatch prevented a European war; but certain it is that within a few days afterwards the troops which had been mobilising on the frontier disbanded, and the British Foreign Office was credited with an unusually successful stroke of diplomacy.

past form of “prevent” — keep from happening or arising; make impossible

From this reading RECONCILIATION AND REWARDS It would be too much to say, perhaps, that the receipt of the despatch prevented a European war; but certain it is that within a few days afterwards the troops which had been mobilising on the frontier disbanded, and the British Foreign Office was credited with an unusually successful stroke of diplomacy.

the act of receiving

From this reading RECONCILIATION AND REWARDS It would be too much to say, perhaps, that the receipt of the despatch prevented a European war; but certain it is that within a few days afterwards the troops which had been mobilising on the frontier disbanded, and the British Foreign Office was credited with an unusually successful stroke of diplomacy.

plural of “reception” — the manner in which something is greeted

From this reading They were dined, danced, invited to receptions and reviews; George was introduced to the King, who honoured him with two words and a cigarette.

the reestablishing of cordial relations

From this reading RECONCILIATION AND REWARDS It would be too much to say, perhaps, that the receipt of the despatch prevented a European war; but certain it is that within a few days afterwards the troops which had been mobilising on the frontier disbanded, and the British Foreign Office was credited with an unusually successful stroke of diplomacy.

show unwillingness towards

From this reading Among the telegrams that passed between London and Sofia was one from the Foreign Secretary warmly complimenting Mr. Buckland on his achievement, and another from the editor of a well-known paper asking for a detailed narrative, a request which, by the rules of the Service, Maurice was bound to refuse.

express the need or desire for

From this reading Among the telegrams that passed between London and Sofia was one from the Foreign Secretary warmly complimenting Mr. Buckland on his achievement, and another from the editor of a well-known paper asking for a detailed narrative, a request which, by the rules of the Service, Maurice was bound to refuse.

a result

From this reading Then, in response to an agitated letter from the Honourable Mrs. Courtenay-Greene, he one day left by train for Constantinople, the gyro-car being conveyed on a truck, and thence returned home by steamer.

past form of “return” — go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before

From this reading Then, in response to an agitated letter from the Honourable Mrs. Courtenay-Greene, he one day left by train for Constantinople, the gyro-car being conveyed on a truck, and thence returned home by steamer.

plural of “review” — a new appraisal or evaluation

From this reading They were dined, danced, invited to receptions and reviews; George was introduced to the King, who honoured him with two words and a cigarette.

plural of “reward” — a recompense for worthy acts or retribution for wrongdoing

From this reading RECONCILIATION AND REWARDS It would be too much to say, perhaps, that the receipt of the despatch prevented a European war; but certain it is that within a few days afterwards the troops which had been mobilising on the frontier disbanded, and the British Foreign Office was credited with an unusually successful stroke of diplomacy.

plural of “rule” — a principle or condition that customarily governs behavior

From this reading Among the telegrams that passed between London and Sofia was one from the Foreign Secretary warmly complimenting Mr. Buckland on his achievement, and another from the editor of a well-known paper asking for a detailed narrative, a request which, by the rules of the Service, Maurice was bound to refuse.

express in words

From this reading RECONCILIATION AND REWARDS It would be too much to say, perhaps, that the receipt of the despatch prevented a European war; but certain it is that within a few days afterwards the troops which had been mobilising on the frontier disbanded, and the British Foreign Office was credited with an unusually successful stroke of diplomacy.

a person who is head of an administrative department of government

From this reading Among the telegrams that passed between London and Sofia was one from the Foreign Secretary warmly complimenting Mr. Buckland on his achievement, and another from the editor of a well-known paper asking for a detailed narrative, a request which, by the rules of the Service, Maurice was bound to refuse.

work done by one person or group that benefits another

From this reading Among the telegrams that passed between London and Sofia was one from the Foreign Secretary warmly complimenting Mr. Buckland on his achievement, and another from the editor of a well-known paper asking for a detailed narrative, a request which, by the rules of the Service, Maurice was bound to refuse.

an extended social group having a distinctive cultural and economic organization

From this reading The Bucklands were for a week or two the lions of Sofia society.

capital and largest city of Bulgaria located in western Bulgaria

From this reading Among the telegrams that passed between London and Sofia was one from the Foreign Secretary warmly complimenting Mr. Buckland on his achievement, and another from the editor of a well-known paper asking for a detailed narrative, a request which, by the rules of the Service, Maurice was bound to refuse.

a clam that is usually steamed in the shell

From this reading Then, in response to an agitated letter from the Honourable Mrs. Courtenay-Greene, he one day left by train for Constantinople, the gyro-car being conveyed on a truck, and thence returned home by steamer.

(sports) the act of swinging or striking at a ball with a club or racket or bat or cue or hand

From this reading RECONCILIATION AND REWARDS It would be too much to say, perhaps, that the receipt of the despatch prevented a European war; but certain it is that within a few days afterwards the troops which had been mobilising on the frontier disbanded, and the British Foreign Office was credited with an unusually successful stroke of diplomacy.

having succeeded or being marked by a favorable outcome

From this reading RECONCILIATION AND REWARDS It would be too much to say, perhaps, that the receipt of the despatch prevented a European war; but certain it is that within a few days afterwards the troops which had been mobilising on the frontier disbanded, and the British Foreign Office was credited with an unusually successful stroke of diplomacy.

plural of “telegram” — a message transmitted by telegraph

From this reading Among the telegrams that passed between London and Sofia was one from the Foreign Secretary warmly complimenting Mr. Buckland on his achievement, and another from the editor of a well-known paper asking for a detailed narrative, a request which, by the rules of the Service, Maurice was bound to refuse.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading RECONCILIATION AND REWARDS It would be too much to say, perhaps, that the receipt of the despatch prevented a European war; but certain it is that within a few days afterwards the troops which had been mobilising on the frontier disbanded, and the British Foreign Office was credited with an unusually successful stroke of diplomacy.

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

From this reading RECONCILIATION AND REWARDS It would be too much to say, perhaps, that the receipt of the despatch prevented a European war; but certain it is that within a few days afterwards the troops which had been mobilising on the frontier disbanded, and the British Foreign Office was credited with an unusually successful stroke of diplomacy.

subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)

From this reading Then, in response to an agitated letter from the Honourable Mrs. Courtenay-Greene, he one day left by train for Constantinople, the gyro-car being conveyed on a truck, and thence returned home by steamer.

from that place or that time

From this reading Then, in response to an agitated letter from the Honourable Mrs. Courtenay-Greene, he one day left by train for Constantinople, the gyro-car being conveyed on a truck, and thence returned home by steamer.

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

From this reading They were dined, danced, invited to receptions and reviews; George was introduced to the King, who honoured him with two words and a cigarette.

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

From this reading RECONCILIATION AND REWARDS It would be too much to say, perhaps, that the receipt of the despatch prevented a European war; but certain it is that within a few days afterwards the troops which had been mobilising on the frontier disbanded, and the British Foreign Office was credited with an unusually successful stroke of diplomacy.

to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits

From this reading RECONCILIATION AND REWARDS It would be too much to say, perhaps, that the receipt of the despatch prevented a European war; but certain it is that within a few days afterwards the troops which had been mobilising on the frontier disbanded, and the British Foreign Office was credited with an unusually successful stroke of diplomacy.

create by training and teaching

From this reading Then, in response to an agitated letter from the Honourable Mrs. Courtenay-Greene, he one day left by train for Constantinople, the gyro-car being conveyed on a truck, and thence returned home by steamer.

soldiers collectively

From this reading RECONCILIATION AND REWARDS It would be too much to say, perhaps, that the receipt of the despatch prevented a European war; but certain it is that within a few days afterwards the troops which had been mobilising on the frontier disbanded, and the British Foreign Office was credited with an unusually successful stroke of diplomacy.

an automotive vehicle suitable for hauling

From this reading Then, in response to an agitated letter from the Honourable Mrs. Courtenay-Greene, he one day left by train for Constantinople, the gyro-car being conveyed on a truck, and thence returned home by steamer.

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number

From this reading The Bucklands were for a week or two the lions of Sofia society.

to a remarkable degree or extent

From this reading RECONCILIATION AND REWARDS It would be too much to say, perhaps, that the receipt of the despatch prevented a European war; but certain it is that within a few days afterwards the troops which had been mobilising on the frontier disbanded, and the British Foreign Office was credited with an unusually successful stroke of diplomacy.

the waging of armed conflict against an enemy

From this reading RECONCILIATION AND REWARDS It would be too much to say, perhaps, that the receipt of the despatch prevented a European war; but certain it is that within a few days afterwards the troops which had been mobilising on the frontier disbanded, and the British Foreign Office was credited with an unusually successful stroke of diplomacy.

in a hearty manner

From this reading Among the telegrams that passed between London and Sofia was one from the Foreign Secretary warmly complimenting Mr. Buckland on his achievement, and another from the editor of a well-known paper asking for a detailed narrative, a request which, by the rules of the Service, Maurice was bound to refuse.

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

From this reading RECONCILIATION AND REWARDS It would be too much to say, perhaps, that the receipt of the despatch prevented a European war; but certain it is that within a few days afterwards the troops which had been mobilising on the frontier disbanded, and the British Foreign Office was credited with an unusually successful stroke of diplomacy.

any period of seven consecutive days

From this reading The Bucklands were for a week or two the lions of Sofia society.

widely or fully known

From this reading Among the telegrams that passed between London and Sofia was one from the Foreign Secretary warmly complimenting Mr. Buckland on his achievement, and another from the editor of a well-known paper asking for a detailed narrative, a request which, by the rules of the Service, Maurice was bound to refuse.

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

From this reading The Bucklands were for a week or two the lions of Sofia society.

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

From this reading RECONCILIATION AND REWARDS It would be too much to say, perhaps, that the receipt of the despatch prevented a European war; but certain it is that within a few days afterwards the troops which had been mobilising on the frontier disbanded, and the British Foreign Office was credited with an unusually successful stroke of diplomacy.

which person or people

From this reading They were dined, danced, invited to receptions and reviews; George was introduced to the King, who honoured him with two words and a cigarette.

in the company of; together with

From this reading RECONCILIATION AND REWARDS It would be too much to say, perhaps, that the receipt of the despatch prevented a European war; but certain it is that within a few days afterwards the troops which had been mobilising on the frontier disbanded, and the British Foreign Office was credited with an unusually successful stroke of diplomacy.

inside; before a period of time has passed

From this reading RECONCILIATION AND REWARDS It would be too much to say, perhaps, that the receipt of the despatch prevented a European war; but certain it is that within a few days afterwards the troops which had been mobilising on the frontier disbanded, and the British Foreign Office was credited with an unusually successful stroke of diplomacy.

the words that are spoken

From this reading They were dined, danced, invited to receptions and reviews; George was introduced to the King, who honoured him with two words and a cigarette.

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

From this reading RECONCILIATION AND REWARDS It would be too much to say, perhaps, that the receipt of the despatch prevented a European war; but certain it is that within a few days afterwards the troops which had been mobilising on the frontier disbanded, and the British Foreign Office was credited with an unusually successful stroke of diplomacy.