Chapter I

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From this reading =BY= =SAX ROHMER= =Author of “The Yellow Claw,”= =“Dr. Fu Manchu,” etc.= Portions of this book appeared serially in McClure’s Magazine during 1913-14 First Printed, Jarrolds, London, December, 1916 In presenting for perusal a selection of private notes dealing with the sometimes eccentric doings of my gallant friend and compatriot, Captain the Hon. Bernard O’Hagan, V.C., D.S.O., I desire in the first place to assure my reader that O’Hagan is in no degree related to anyone else of the name.

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From this reading =BY= =SAX ROHMER= =Author of “The Yellow Claw,”= =“Dr. Fu Manchu,” etc.= Portions of this book appeared serially in McClure’s Magazine during 1913-14 First Printed, Jarrolds, London, December, 1916 In presenting for perusal a selection of private notes dealing with the sometimes eccentric doings of my gallant friend and compatriot, Captain the Hon. Bernard O’Hagan, V.C., D.S.O., I desire in the first place to assure my reader that O’Hagan is in no degree related to anyone else of the name.

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From this reading =BY= =SAX ROHMER= =Author of “The Yellow Claw,”= =“Dr. Fu Manchu,” etc.= Portions of this book appeared serially in McClure’s Magazine during 1913-14 First Printed, Jarrolds, London, December, 1916 In presenting for perusal a selection of private notes dealing with the sometimes eccentric doings of my gallant friend and compatriot, Captain the Hon. Bernard O’Hagan, V.C., D.S.O., I desire in the first place to assure my reader that O’Hagan is in no degree related to anyone else of the name.

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

From this reading =BY= =SAX ROHMER= =Author of “The Yellow Claw,”= =“Dr. Fu Manchu,” etc.= Portions of this book appeared serially in McClure’s Magazine during 1913-14 First Printed, Jarrolds, London, December, 1916 In presenting for perusal a selection of private notes dealing with the sometimes eccentric doings of my gallant friend and compatriot, Captain the Hon. Bernard O’Hagan, V.C., D.S.O., I desire in the first place to assure my reader that O’Hagan is in no degree related to anyone else of the name.

perfect or complete or pure

From this reading In the face of evidence to the contrary which many regard as conclusive, he maintains that the ideal form of government is government by an absolute monarchy.

make an addition (to); join or combine or unite with others; increase the quality, quantity, size or scope of

From this reading In justice to my distinguished friend, I must add that support and opposition alike are matters of indifference to him.

equally

From this reading In justice to my distinguished friend, I must add that support and opposition alike are matters of indifference to him.

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

From this reading In the face of evidence to the contrary which many regard as conclusive, he maintains that the ideal form of government is government by an absolute monarchy.

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

From this reading =BY= =SAX ROHMER= =Author of “The Yellow Claw,”= =“Dr. Fu Manchu,” etc.= Portions of this book appeared serially in McClure’s Magazine during 1913-14 First Printed, Jarrolds, London, December, 1916 In presenting for perusal a selection of private notes dealing with the sometimes eccentric doings of my gallant friend and compatriot, Captain the Hon. Bernard O’Hagan, V.C., D.S.O., I desire in the first place to assure my reader that O’Hagan is in no degree related to anyone else of the name.

any person at all

From this reading =BY= =SAX ROHMER= =Author of “The Yellow Claw,”= =“Dr. Fu Manchu,” etc.= Portions of this book appeared serially in McClure’s Magazine during 1913-14 First Printed, Jarrolds, London, December, 1916 In presenting for perusal a selection of private notes dealing with the sometimes eccentric doings of my gallant friend and compatriot, Captain the Hon. Bernard O’Hagan, V.C., D.S.O., I desire in the first place to assure my reader that O’Hagan is in no degree related to anyone else of the name.

past form of “appear” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect

From this reading =BY= =SAX ROHMER= =Author of “The Yellow Claw,”= =“Dr. Fu Manchu,” etc.= Portions of this book appeared serially in McClure’s Magazine during 1913-14 First Printed, Jarrolds, London, December, 1916 In presenting for perusal a selection of private notes dealing with the sometimes eccentric doings of my gallant friend and compatriot, Captain the Hon. Bernard O’Hagan, V.C., D.S.O., I desire in the first place to assure my reader that O’Hagan is in no degree related to anyone else of the name.

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

From this reading In justice to my distinguished friend, I must add that support and opposition alike are matters of indifference to him.

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

From this reading In the face of evidence to the contrary which many regard as conclusive, he maintains that the ideal form of government is government by an absolute monarchy.

make certain of

From this reading =BY= =SAX ROHMER= =Author of “The Yellow Claw,”= =“Dr. Fu Manchu,” etc.= Portions of this book appeared serially in McClure’s Magazine during 1913-14 First Printed, Jarrolds, London, December, 1916 In presenting for perusal a selection of private notes dealing with the sometimes eccentric doings of my gallant friend and compatriot, Captain the Hon. Bernard O’Hagan, V.C., D.S.O., I desire in the first place to assure my reader that O’Hagan is in no degree related to anyone else of the name.

writes (books or stories or articles or the like) professionally (for pay)

From this reading =BY= =SAX ROHMER= =Author of “The Yellow Claw,”= =“Dr. Fu Manchu,” etc.= Portions of this book appeared serially in McClure’s Magazine during 1913-14 First Printed, Jarrolds, London, December, 1916 In presenting for perusal a selection of private notes dealing with the sometimes eccentric doings of my gallant friend and compatriot, Captain the Hon. Bernard O’Hagan, V.C., D.S.O., I desire in the first place to assure my reader that O’Hagan is in no degree related to anyone else of the name.

French physiologist noted for research on secretions of the alimentary canal and the glycogenic function of the liver (1813-1878)

From this reading =BY= =SAX ROHMER= =Author of “The Yellow Claw,”= =“Dr. Fu Manchu,” etc.= Portions of this book appeared serially in McClure’s Magazine during 1913-14 First Printed, Jarrolds, London, December, 1916 In presenting for perusal a selection of private notes dealing with the sometimes eccentric doings of my gallant friend and compatriot, Captain the Hon. Bernard O’Hagan, V.C., D.S.O., I desire in the first place to assure my reader that O’Hagan is in no degree related to anyone else of the name.

a written work or composition that has been published (printed on pages bound together)

From this reading =BY= =SAX ROHMER= =Author of “The Yellow Claw,”= =“Dr. Fu Manchu,” etc.= Portions of this book appeared serially in McClure’s Magazine during 1913-14 First Printed, Jarrolds, London, December, 1916 In presenting for perusal a selection of private notes dealing with the sometimes eccentric doings of my gallant friend and compatriot, Captain the Hon. Bernard O’Hagan, V.C., D.S.O., I desire in the first place to assure my reader that O’Hagan is in no degree related to anyone else of the name.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading Recent circumstances have led him to resume military duties; but the splendid response of Democracy to the trumpet-call “Pro Patrià” has in no way unsettled his singular opinions.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading =BY= =SAX ROHMER= =Author of “The Yellow Claw,”= =“Dr. Fu Manchu,” etc.= Portions of this book appeared serially in McClure’s Magazine during 1913-14 First Printed, Jarrolds, London, December, 1916 In presenting for perusal a selection of private notes dealing with the sometimes eccentric doings of my gallant friend and compatriot, Captain the Hon. Bernard O’Hagan, V.C., D.S.O., I desire in the first place to assure my reader that O’Hagan is in no degree related to anyone else of the name.

a degree on the centigrade scale of temperature

From this reading =BY= =SAX ROHMER= =Author of “The Yellow Claw,”= =“Dr. Fu Manchu,” etc.= Portions of this book appeared serially in McClure’s Magazine during 1913-14 First Printed, Jarrolds, London, December, 1916 In presenting for perusal a selection of private notes dealing with the sometimes eccentric doings of my gallant friend and compatriot, Captain the Hon. Bernard O’Hagan, V.C., D.S.O., I desire in the first place to assure my reader that O’Hagan is in no degree related to anyone else of the name.

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

From this reading =BY= =SAX ROHMER= =Author of “The Yellow Claw,”= =“Dr. Fu Manchu,” etc.= Portions of this book appeared serially in McClure’s Magazine during 1913-14 First Printed, Jarrolds, London, December, 1916 In presenting for perusal a selection of private notes dealing with the sometimes eccentric doings of my gallant friend and compatriot, Captain the Hon. Bernard O’Hagan, V.C., D.S.O., I desire in the first place to assure my reader that O’Hagan is in no degree related to anyone else of the name.

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

From this reading Recent circumstances have led him to resume military duties; but the splendid response of Democracy to the trumpet-call “Pro Patrià” has in no way unsettled his singular opinions.

sharp curved horny process on the toe of a bird or some mammals or reptiles

From this reading =BY= =SAX ROHMER= =Author of “The Yellow Claw,”= =“Dr. Fu Manchu,” etc.= Portions of this book appeared serially in McClure’s Magazine during 1913-14 First Printed, Jarrolds, London, December, 1916 In presenting for perusal a selection of private notes dealing with the sometimes eccentric doings of my gallant friend and compatriot, Captain the Hon. Bernard O’Hagan, V.C., D.S.O., I desire in the first place to assure my reader that O’Hagan is in no degree related to anyone else of the name.

a person from your own country

From this reading =BY= =SAX ROHMER= =Author of “The Yellow Claw,”= =“Dr. Fu Manchu,” etc.= Portions of this book appeared serially in McClure’s Magazine during 1913-14 First Printed, Jarrolds, London, December, 1916 In presenting for perusal a selection of private notes dealing with the sometimes eccentric doings of my gallant friend and compatriot, Captain the Hon. Bernard O’Hagan, V.C., D.S.O., I desire in the first place to assure my reader that O’Hagan is in no degree related to anyone else of the name.

forming an end or termination; especially putting an end to doubt or question

From this reading In the face of evidence to the contrary which many regard as conclusive, he maintains that the ideal form of government is government by an absolute monarchy.

very opposed in nature or character or purpose

From this reading In the face of evidence to the contrary which many regard as conclusive, he maintains that the ideal form of government is government by an absolute monarchy.

a fat-soluble vitamin that prevents rickets

From this reading =BY= =SAX ROHMER= =Author of “The Yellow Claw,”= =“Dr. Fu Manchu,” etc.= Portions of this book appeared serially in McClure’s Magazine during 1913-14 First Printed, Jarrolds, London, December, 1916 In presenting for perusal a selection of private notes dealing with the sometimes eccentric doings of my gallant friend and compatriot, Captain the Hon. Bernard O’Hagan, V.C., D.S.O., I desire in the first place to assure my reader that O’Hagan is in no degree related to anyone else of the name.

method or manner of conduct in relation to others

From this reading =BY= =SAX ROHMER= =Author of “The Yellow Claw,”= =“Dr. Fu Manchu,” etc.= Portions of this book appeared serially in McClure’s Magazine during 1913-14 First Printed, Jarrolds, London, December, 1916 In presenting for perusal a selection of private notes dealing with the sometimes eccentric doings of my gallant friend and compatriot, Captain the Hon. Bernard O’Hagan, V.C., D.S.O., I desire in the first place to assure my reader that O’Hagan is in no degree related to anyone else of the name.

the last (12th) month of the year

From this reading =BY= =SAX ROHMER= =Author of “The Yellow Claw,”= =“Dr. Fu Manchu,” etc.= Portions of this book appeared serially in McClure’s Magazine during 1913-14 First Printed, Jarrolds, London, December, 1916 In presenting for perusal a selection of private notes dealing with the sometimes eccentric doings of my gallant friend and compatriot, Captain the Hon. Bernard O’Hagan, V.C., D.S.O., I desire in the first place to assure my reader that O’Hagan is in no degree related to anyone else of the name.

a position on a scale of intensity or amount or quality

From this reading =BY= =SAX ROHMER= =Author of “The Yellow Claw,”= =“Dr. Fu Manchu,” etc.= Portions of this book appeared serially in McClure’s Magazine during 1913-14 First Printed, Jarrolds, London, December, 1916 In presenting for perusal a selection of private notes dealing with the sometimes eccentric doings of my gallant friend and compatriot, Captain the Hon. Bernard O’Hagan, V.C., D.S.O., I desire in the first place to assure my reader that O’Hagan is in no degree related to anyone else of the name.

the political orientation of those who favor government by the people or by their elected representatives

From this reading Recent circumstances have led him to resume military duties; but the splendid response of Democracy to the trumpet-call “Pro Patrià” has in no way unsettled his singular opinions.

the feeling that accompanies an unsatisfied state

From this reading =BY= =SAX ROHMER= =Author of “The Yellow Claw,”= =“Dr. Fu Manchu,” etc.= Portions of this book appeared serially in McClure’s Magazine during 1913-14 First Printed, Jarrolds, London, December, 1916 In presenting for perusal a selection of private notes dealing with the sometimes eccentric doings of my gallant friend and compatriot, Captain the Hon. Bernard O’Hagan, V.C., D.S.O., I desire in the first place to assure my reader that O’Hagan is in no degree related to anyone else of the name.

prove to be false

From this reading It forms no part of my plan either to support or to seek to disprove the theories of Captain O’Hagan.

(used of persons) standing above others in character or attainment or reputation

From this reading In justice to my distinguished friend, I must add that support and opposition alike are matters of indifference to him.

manner of acting or controlling yourself

From this reading =BY= =SAX ROHMER= =Author of “The Yellow Claw,”= =“Dr. Fu Manchu,” etc.= Portions of this book appeared serially in McClure’s Magazine during 1913-14 First Printed, Jarrolds, London, December, 1916 In presenting for perusal a selection of private notes dealing with the sometimes eccentric doings of my gallant friend and compatriot, Captain the Hon. Bernard O’Hagan, V.C., D.S.O., I desire in the first place to assure my reader that O’Hagan is in no degree related to anyone else of the name.

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From this reading =BY= =SAX ROHMER= =Author of “The Yellow Claw,”= =“Dr. Fu Manchu,” etc.= Portions of this book appeared serially in McClure’s Magazine during 1913-14 First Printed, Jarrolds, London, December, 1916 In presenting for perusal a selection of private notes dealing with the sometimes eccentric doings of my gallant friend and compatriot, Captain the Hon. Bernard O’Hagan, V.C., D.S.O., I desire in the first place to assure my reader that O’Hagan is in no degree related to anyone else of the name.

all through a period, or at some point within it

From this reading =BY= =SAX ROHMER= =Author of “The Yellow Claw,”= =“Dr. Fu Manchu,” etc.= Portions of this book appeared serially in McClure’s Magazine during 1913-14 First Printed, Jarrolds, London, December, 1916 In presenting for perusal a selection of private notes dealing with the sometimes eccentric doings of my gallant friend and compatriot, Captain the Hon. Bernard O’Hagan, V.C., D.S.O., I desire in the first place to assure my reader that O’Hagan is in no degree related to anyone else of the name.

plural of “duty” — the social force that binds you to the courses of action demanded by that force

From this reading Recent circumstances have led him to resume military duties; but the splendid response of Democracy to the trumpet-call “Pro Patrià” has in no way unsettled his singular opinions.

conspicuously or grossly unconventional or unusual

From this reading =BY= =SAX ROHMER= =Author of “The Yellow Claw,”= =“Dr. Fu Manchu,” etc.= Portions of this book appeared serially in McClure’s Magazine during 1913-14 First Printed, Jarrolds, London, December, 1916 In presenting for perusal a selection of private notes dealing with the sometimes eccentric doings of my gallant friend and compatriot, Captain the Hon. Bernard O’Hagan, V.C., D.S.O., I desire in the first place to assure my reader that O’Hagan is in no degree related to anyone else of the name.

one or the other of two

From this reading It forms no part of my plan either to support or to seek to disprove the theories of Captain O’Hagan.

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From this reading =BY= =SAX ROHMER= =Author of “The Yellow Claw,”= =“Dr. Fu Manchu,” etc.= Portions of this book appeared serially in McClure’s Magazine during 1913-14 First Printed, Jarrolds, London, December, 1916 In presenting for perusal a selection of private notes dealing with the sometimes eccentric doings of my gallant friend and compatriot, Captain the Hon. Bernard O’Hagan, V.C., D.S.O., I desire in the first place to assure my reader that O’Hagan is in no degree related to anyone else of the name.

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From this reading =BY= =SAX ROHMER= =Author of “The Yellow Claw,”= =“Dr. Fu Manchu,” etc.= Portions of this book appeared serially in McClure’s Magazine during 1913-14 First Printed, Jarrolds, London, December, 1916 In presenting for perusal a selection of private notes dealing with the sometimes eccentric doings of my gallant friend and compatriot, Captain the Hon. Bernard O’Hagan, V.C., D.S.O., I desire in the first place to assure my reader that O’Hagan is in no degree related to anyone else of the name.

your basis for belief or disbelief; knowledge on which to base belief

From this reading In the face of evidence to the contrary which many regard as conclusive, he maintains that the ideal form of government is government by an absolute monarchy.

the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear

From this reading In the face of evidence to the contrary which many regard as conclusive, he maintains that the ideal form of government is government by an absolute monarchy.

preceding all others in time or space or degree

From this reading =BY= =SAX ROHMER= =Author of “The Yellow Claw,”= =“Dr. Fu Manchu,” etc.= Portions of this book appeared serially in McClure’s Magazine during 1913-14 First Printed, Jarrolds, London, December, 1916 In presenting for perusal a selection of private notes dealing with the sometimes eccentric doings of my gallant friend and compatriot, Captain the Hon. Bernard O’Hagan, V.C., D.S.O., I desire in the first place to assure my reader that O’Hagan is in no degree related to anyone else of the name.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading =BY= =SAX ROHMER= =Author of “The Yellow Claw,”= =“Dr. Fu Manchu,” etc.= Portions of this book appeared serially in McClure’s Magazine during 1913-14 First Printed, Jarrolds, London, December, 1916 In presenting for perusal a selection of private notes dealing with the sometimes eccentric doings of my gallant friend and compatriot, Captain the Hon. Bernard O’Hagan, V.C., D.S.O., I desire in the first place to assure my reader that O’Hagan is in no degree related to anyone else of the name.

the phonological or orthographic sound or appearance of a word that can be used to describe or identify something

From this reading In the face of evidence to the contrary which many regard as conclusive, he maintains that the ideal form of government is government by an absolute monarchy.

plural of “form” — the phonological or orthographic sound or appearance of a word that can be used to describe or identify something

From this reading It forms no part of my plan either to support or to seek to disprove the theories of Captain O’Hagan.

a person you know well and regard with affection and trust

From this reading =BY= =SAX ROHMER= =Author of “The Yellow Claw,”= =“Dr. Fu Manchu,” etc.= Portions of this book appeared serially in McClure’s Magazine during 1913-14 First Printed, Jarrolds, London, December, 1916 In presenting for perusal a selection of private notes dealing with the sometimes eccentric doings of my gallant friend and compatriot, Captain the Hon. Bernard O’Hagan, V.C., D.S.O., I desire in the first place to assure my reader that O’Hagan is in no degree related to anyone else of the name.

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From this reading =BY= =SAX ROHMER= =Author of “The Yellow Claw,”= =“Dr. Fu Manchu,” etc.= Portions of this book appeared serially in McClure’s Magazine during 1913-14 First Printed, Jarrolds, London, December, 1916 In presenting for perusal a selection of private notes dealing with the sometimes eccentric doings of my gallant friend and compatriot, Captain the Hon. Bernard O’Hagan, V.C., D.S.O., I desire in the first place to assure my reader that O’Hagan is in no degree related to anyone else of the name.

unflinching in battle or action

From this reading =BY= =SAX ROHMER= =Author of “The Yellow Claw,”= =“Dr. Fu Manchu,” etc.= Portions of this book appeared serially in McClure’s Magazine during 1913-14 First Printed, Jarrolds, London, December, 1916 In presenting for perusal a selection of private notes dealing with the sometimes eccentric doings of my gallant friend and compatriot, Captain the Hon. Bernard O’Hagan, V.C., D.S.O., I desire in the first place to assure my reader that O’Hagan is in no degree related to anyone else of the name.

the organization that is the governing authority of a political unit

From this reading In the face of evidence to the contrary which many regard as conclusive, he maintains that the ideal form of government is government by an absolute monarchy.

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

From this reading Recent circumstances have led him to resume military duties; but the splendid response of Democracy to the trumpet-call “Pro Patrià” has in no way unsettled his singular opinions.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading Recent circumstances have led him to resume military duties; but the splendid response of Democracy to the trumpet-call “Pro Patrià” has in no way unsettled his singular opinions.

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

From this reading In the face of evidence to the contrary which many regard as conclusive, he maintains that the ideal form of government is government by an absolute monarchy.

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

From this reading Recent circumstances have led him to resume military duties; but the splendid response of Democracy to the trumpet-call “Pro Patrià” has in no way unsettled his singular opinions.

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

From this reading Recent circumstances have led him to resume military duties; but the splendid response of Democracy to the trumpet-call “Pro Patrià” has in no way unsettled his singular opinions.

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From this reading =BY= =SAX ROHMER= =Author of “The Yellow Claw,”= =“Dr. Fu Manchu,” etc.= Portions of this book appeared serially in McClure’s Magazine during 1913-14 First Printed, Jarrolds, London, December, 1916 In presenting for perusal a selection of private notes dealing with the sometimes eccentric doings of my gallant friend and compatriot, Captain the Hon. Bernard O’Hagan, V.C., D.S.O., I desire in the first place to assure my reader that O’Hagan is in no degree related to anyone else of the name.

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

From this reading =BY= =SAX ROHMER= =Author of “The Yellow Claw,”= =“Dr. Fu Manchu,” etc.= Portions of this book appeared serially in McClure’s Magazine during 1913-14 First Printed, Jarrolds, London, December, 1916 In presenting for perusal a selection of private notes dealing with the sometimes eccentric doings of my gallant friend and compatriot, Captain the Hon. Bernard O’Hagan, V.C., D.S.O., I desire in the first place to assure my reader that O’Hagan is in no degree related to anyone else of the name.

conforming to an ultimate standard of perfection or excellence; embodying an ideal

From this reading In the face of evidence to the contrary which many regard as conclusive, he maintains that the ideal form of government is government by an absolute monarchy.

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

From this reading =BY= =SAX ROHMER= =Author of “The Yellow Claw,”= =“Dr. Fu Manchu,” etc.= Portions of this book appeared serially in McClure’s Magazine during 1913-14 First Printed, Jarrolds, London, December, 1916 In presenting for perusal a selection of private notes dealing with the sometimes eccentric doings of my gallant friend and compatriot, Captain the Hon. Bernard O’Hagan, V.C., D.S.O., I desire in the first place to assure my reader that O’Hagan is in no degree related to anyone else of the name.

unbiased impartial unconcern

From this reading In justice to my distinguished friend, I must add that support and opposition alike are matters of indifference to him.

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

From this reading =BY= =SAX ROHMER= =Author of “The Yellow Claw,”= =“Dr. Fu Manchu,” etc.= Portions of this book appeared serially in McClure’s Magazine during 1913-14 First Printed, Jarrolds, London, December, 1916 In presenting for perusal a selection of private notes dealing with the sometimes eccentric doings of my gallant friend and compatriot, Captain the Hon. Bernard O’Hagan, V.C., D.S.O., I desire in the first place to assure my reader that O’Hagan is in no degree related to anyone else of the name.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading It forms no part of my plan either to support or to seek to disprove the theories of Captain O’Hagan.

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From this reading =BY= =SAX ROHMER= =Author of “The Yellow Claw,”= =“Dr. Fu Manchu,” etc.= Portions of this book appeared serially in McClure’s Magazine during 1913-14 First Printed, Jarrolds, London, December, 1916 In presenting for perusal a selection of private notes dealing with the sometimes eccentric doings of my gallant friend and compatriot, Captain the Hon. Bernard O’Hagan, V.C., D.S.O., I desire in the first place to assure my reader that O’Hagan is in no degree related to anyone else of the name.

the quality of being just or fair

From this reading In justice to my distinguished friend, I must add that support and opposition alike are matters of indifference to him.

diode such that light emitted at a p-n junction is proportional to the bias current; color depends on the material used

From this reading Recent circumstances have led him to resume military duties; but the splendid response of Democracy to the trumpet-call “Pro Patrià” has in no way unsettled his singular opinions.

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

From this reading =BY= =SAX ROHMER= =Author of “The Yellow Claw,”= =“Dr. Fu Manchu,” etc.= Portions of this book appeared serially in McClure’s Magazine during 1913-14 First Printed, Jarrolds, London, December, 1916 In presenting for perusal a selection of private notes dealing with the sometimes eccentric doings of my gallant friend and compatriot, Captain the Hon. Bernard O’Hagan, V.C., D.S.O., I desire in the first place to assure my reader that O’Hagan is in no degree related to anyone else of the name.

a periodic publication containing pictures and stories and articles of interest to those who purchase it or subscribe to it

From this reading =BY= =SAX ROHMER= =Author of “The Yellow Claw,”= =“Dr. Fu Manchu,” etc.= Portions of this book appeared serially in McClure’s Magazine during 1913-14 First Printed, Jarrolds, London, December, 1916 In presenting for perusal a selection of private notes dealing with the sometimes eccentric doings of my gallant friend and compatriot, Captain the Hon. Bernard O’Hagan, V.C., D.S.O., I desire in the first place to assure my reader that O’Hagan is in no degree related to anyone else of the name.

third-person singular of “maintain” — cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”

From this reading In the face of evidence to the contrary which many regard as conclusive, he maintains that the ideal form of government is government by an absolute monarchy.

a member of the Manchu speaking people of Manchuria; related to the Tungus; conquered China in the 17th century

From this reading =BY= =SAX ROHMER= =Author of “The Yellow Claw,”= =“Dr. Fu Manchu,” etc.= Portions of this book appeared serially in McClure’s Magazine during 1913-14 First Printed, Jarrolds, London, December, 1916 In presenting for perusal a selection of private notes dealing with the sometimes eccentric doings of my gallant friend and compatriot, Captain the Hon. Bernard O’Hagan, V.C., D.S.O., I desire in the first place to assure my reader that O’Hagan is in no degree related to anyone else of the name.

a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number

From this reading In the face of evidence to the contrary which many regard as conclusive, he maintains that the ideal form of government is government by an absolute monarchy.

plural of “matter” — a vaguely specified concern

From this reading In justice to my distinguished friend, I must add that support and opposition alike are matters of indifference to him.

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From this reading =BY= =SAX ROHMER= =Author of “The Yellow Claw,”= =“Dr. Fu Manchu,” etc.= Portions of this book appeared serially in McClure’s Magazine during 1913-14 First Printed, Jarrolds, London, December, 1916 In presenting for perusal a selection of private notes dealing with the sometimes eccentric doings of my gallant friend and compatriot, Captain the Hon. Bernard O’Hagan, V.C., D.S.O., I desire in the first place to assure my reader that O’Hagan is in no degree related to anyone else of the name.

of or relating to the study of the principles of warfare

From this reading Recent circumstances have led him to resume military duties; but the splendid response of Democracy to the trumpet-call “Pro Patrià” has in no way unsettled his singular opinions.

an autocracy governed by a monarch who usually inherits the authority

From this reading In the face of evidence to the contrary which many regard as conclusive, he maintains that the ideal form of government is government by an absolute monarchy.

used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true

From this reading In justice to my distinguished friend, I must add that support and opposition alike are matters of indifference to him.

belonging to the person speaking

From this reading =BY= =SAX ROHMER= =Author of “The Yellow Claw,”= =“Dr. Fu Manchu,” etc.= Portions of this book appeared serially in McClure’s Magazine during 1913-14 First Printed, Jarrolds, London, December, 1916 In presenting for perusal a selection of private notes dealing with the sometimes eccentric doings of my gallant friend and compatriot, Captain the Hon. Bernard O’Hagan, V.C., D.S.O., I desire in the first place to assure my reader that O’Hagan is in no degree related to anyone else of the name.

assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to

From this reading =BY= =SAX ROHMER= =Author of “The Yellow Claw,”= =“Dr. Fu Manchu,” etc.= Portions of this book appeared serially in McClure’s Magazine during 1913-14 First Printed, Jarrolds, London, December, 1916 In presenting for perusal a selection of private notes dealing with the sometimes eccentric doings of my gallant friend and compatriot, Captain the Hon. Bernard O’Hagan, V.C., D.S.O., I desire in the first place to assure my reader that O’Hagan is in no degree related to anyone else of the name.

not any; not one

From this reading =BY= =SAX ROHMER= =Author of “The Yellow Claw,”= =“Dr. Fu Manchu,” etc.= Portions of this book appeared serially in McClure’s Magazine during 1913-14 First Printed, Jarrolds, London, December, 1916 In presenting for perusal a selection of private notes dealing with the sometimes eccentric doings of my gallant friend and compatriot, Captain the Hon. Bernard O’Hagan, V.C., D.S.O., I desire in the first place to assure my reader that O’Hagan is in no degree related to anyone else of the name.

plural of “note” — a brief written record

From this reading =BY= =SAX ROHMER= =Author of “The Yellow Claw,”= =“Dr. Fu Manchu,” etc.= Portions of this book appeared serially in McClure’s Magazine during 1913-14 First Printed, Jarrolds, London, December, 1916 In presenting for perusal a selection of private notes dealing with the sometimes eccentric doings of my gallant friend and compatriot, Captain the Hon. Bernard O’Hagan, V.C., D.S.O., I desire in the first place to assure my reader that O’Hagan is in no degree related to anyone else of the name.

a nonmetallic bivalent element that is normally a colorless odorless tasteless nonflammable diatomic gas; constitutes 21 percent of the atmosphere by volume; the most abundant element in the earth's crust

From this reading =BY= =SAX ROHMER= =Author of “The Yellow Claw,”= =“Dr. Fu Manchu,” etc.= Portions of this book appeared serially in McClure’s Magazine during 1913-14 First Printed, Jarrolds, London, December, 1916 In presenting for perusal a selection of private notes dealing with the sometimes eccentric doings of my gallant friend and compatriot, Captain the Hon. Bernard O’Hagan, V.C., D.S.O., I desire in the first place to assure my reader that O’Hagan is in no degree related to anyone else of the name.

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From this reading =BY= =SAX ROHMER= =Author of “The Yellow Claw,”= =“Dr. Fu Manchu,” etc.= Portions of this book appeared serially in McClure’s Magazine during 1913-14 First Printed, Jarrolds, London, December, 1916 In presenting for perusal a selection of private notes dealing with the sometimes eccentric doings of my gallant friend and compatriot, Captain the Hon. Bernard O’Hagan, V.C., D.S.O., I desire in the first place to assure my reader that O’Hagan is in no degree related to anyone else of the name.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading =BY= =SAX ROHMER= =Author of “The Yellow Claw,”= =“Dr. Fu Manchu,” etc.= Portions of this book appeared serially in McClure’s Magazine during 1913-14 First Printed, Jarrolds, London, December, 1916 In presenting for perusal a selection of private notes dealing with the sometimes eccentric doings of my gallant friend and compatriot, Captain the Hon. Bernard O’Hagan, V.C., D.S.O., I desire in the first place to assure my reader that O’Hagan is in no degree related to anyone else of the name.

plural of “opinion” — a personal belief or judgment that is not founded on proof or certainty

From this reading Recent circumstances have led him to resume military duties; but the splendid response of Democracy to the trumpet-call “Pro Patrià” has in no way unsettled his singular opinions.

the action of opposing something that you disapprove or disagree with

From this reading In justice to my distinguished friend, I must add that support and opposition alike are matters of indifference to him.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading It forms no part of my plan either to support or to seek to disprove the theories of Captain O’Hagan.

something determined in relation to something that includes it

From this reading It forms no part of my plan either to support or to seek to disprove the theories of Captain O’Hagan.

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From this reading Recent circumstances have led him to resume military duties; but the splendid response of Democracy to the trumpet-call “Pro Patrià” has in no way unsettled his singular opinions.

reading carefully with intent to remember

From this reading =BY= =SAX ROHMER= =Author of “The Yellow Claw,”= =“Dr. Fu Manchu,” etc.= Portions of this book appeared serially in McClure’s Magazine during 1913-14 First Printed, Jarrolds, London, December, 1916 In presenting for perusal a selection of private notes dealing with the sometimes eccentric doings of my gallant friend and compatriot, Captain the Hon. Bernard O’Hagan, V.C., D.S.O., I desire in the first place to assure my reader that O’Hagan is in no degree related to anyone else of the name.

a point located with respect to surface features of some region

From this reading =BY= =SAX ROHMER= =Author of “The Yellow Claw,”= =“Dr. Fu Manchu,” etc.= Portions of this book appeared serially in McClure’s Magazine during 1913-14 First Printed, Jarrolds, London, December, 1916 In presenting for perusal a selection of private notes dealing with the sometimes eccentric doings of my gallant friend and compatriot, Captain the Hon. Bernard O’Hagan, V.C., D.S.O., I desire in the first place to assure my reader that O’Hagan is in no degree related to anyone else of the name.

have the will and intention to carry out some action

From this reading It forms no part of my plan either to support or to seek to disprove the theories of Captain O’Hagan.

plural of “portion” — something determined in relation to something that includes it

From this reading =BY= =SAX ROHMER= =Author of “The Yellow Claw,”= =“Dr. Fu Manchu,” etc.= Portions of this book appeared serially in McClure’s Magazine during 1913-14 First Printed, Jarrolds, London, December, 1916 In presenting for perusal a selection of private notes dealing with the sometimes eccentric doings of my gallant friend and compatriot, Captain the Hon. Bernard O’Hagan, V.C., D.S.O., I desire in the first place to assure my reader that O’Hagan is in no degree related to anyone else of the name.

-ing form of “present” — give an exhibition of to an interested audience

From this reading =BY= =SAX ROHMER= =Author of “The Yellow Claw,”= =“Dr. Fu Manchu,” etc.= Portions of this book appeared serially in McClure’s Magazine during 1913-14 First Printed, Jarrolds, London, December, 1916 In presenting for perusal a selection of private notes dealing with the sometimes eccentric doings of my gallant friend and compatriot, Captain the Hon. Bernard O’Hagan, V.C., D.S.O., I desire in the first place to assure my reader that O’Hagan is in no degree related to anyone else of the name.

past form of “print” — put into print

From this reading =BY= =SAX ROHMER= =Author of “The Yellow Claw,”= =“Dr. Fu Manchu,” etc.= Portions of this book appeared serially in McClure’s Magazine during 1913-14 First Printed, Jarrolds, London, December, 1916 In presenting for perusal a selection of private notes dealing with the sometimes eccentric doings of my gallant friend and compatriot, Captain the Hon. Bernard O’Hagan, V.C., D.S.O., I desire in the first place to assure my reader that O’Hagan is in no degree related to anyone else of the name.

confined to particular persons or groups or providing privacy

From this reading =BY= =SAX ROHMER= =Author of “The Yellow Claw,”= =“Dr. Fu Manchu,” etc.= Portions of this book appeared serially in McClure’s Magazine during 1913-14 First Printed, Jarrolds, London, December, 1916 In presenting for perusal a selection of private notes dealing with the sometimes eccentric doings of my gallant friend and compatriot, Captain the Hon. Bernard O’Hagan, V.C., D.S.O., I desire in the first place to assure my reader that O’Hagan is in no degree related to anyone else of the name.

an athlete who plays for pay

From this reading Recent circumstances have led him to resume military duties; but the splendid response of Democracy to the trumpet-call “Pro Patrià” has in no way unsettled his singular opinions.

a person who enjoys reading

From this reading =BY= =SAX ROHMER= =Author of “The Yellow Claw,”= =“Dr. Fu Manchu,” etc.= Portions of this book appeared serially in McClure’s Magazine during 1913-14 First Printed, Jarrolds, London, December, 1916 In presenting for perusal a selection of private notes dealing with the sometimes eccentric doings of my gallant friend and compatriot, Captain the Hon. Bernard O’Hagan, V.C., D.S.O., I desire in the first place to assure my reader that O’Hagan is in no degree related to anyone else of the name.

new

From this reading Recent circumstances have led him to resume military duties; but the splendid response of Democracy to the trumpet-call “Pro Patrià” has in no way unsettled his singular opinions.

(usually preceded by “in”) a detail or point

From this reading In the face of evidence to the contrary which many regard as conclusive, he maintains that the ideal form of government is government by an absolute monarchy.

being connected either logically or causally or by shared characteristics

From this reading =BY= =SAX ROHMER= =Author of “The Yellow Claw,”= =“Dr. Fu Manchu,” etc.= Portions of this book appeared serially in McClure’s Magazine during 1913-14 First Printed, Jarrolds, London, December, 1916 In presenting for perusal a selection of private notes dealing with the sometimes eccentric doings of my gallant friend and compatriot, Captain the Hon. Bernard O’Hagan, V.C., D.S.O., I desire in the first place to assure my reader that O’Hagan is in no degree related to anyone else of the name.

a result

From this reading Recent circumstances have led him to resume military duties; but the splendid response of Democracy to the trumpet-call “Pro Patrià” has in no way unsettled his singular opinions.

take up or begin anew

From this reading Recent circumstances have led him to resume military duties; but the splendid response of Democracy to the trumpet-call “Pro Patrià” has in no way unsettled his singular opinions.

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From this reading =BY= =SAX ROHMER= =Author of “The Yellow Claw,”= =“Dr. Fu Manchu,” etc.= Portions of this book appeared serially in McClure’s Magazine during 1913-14 First Printed, Jarrolds, London, December, 1916 In presenting for perusal a selection of private notes dealing with the sometimes eccentric doings of my gallant friend and compatriot, Captain the Hon. Bernard O’Hagan, V.C., D.S.O., I desire in the first place to assure my reader that O’Hagan is in no degree related to anyone else of the name.

1/60 of a minute; the basic unit of time adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites

From this reading =BY= =SAX ROHMER= =Author of “The Yellow Claw,”= =“Dr. Fu Manchu,” etc.= Portions of this book appeared serially in McClure’s Magazine during 1913-14 First Printed, Jarrolds, London, December, 1916 In presenting for perusal a selection of private notes dealing with the sometimes eccentric doings of my gallant friend and compatriot, Captain the Hon. Bernard O’Hagan, V.C., D.S.O., I desire in the first place to assure my reader that O’Hagan is in no degree related to anyone else of the name.

a Belgian maker of musical instruments who invented the saxophone (1814-1894)

From this reading =BY= =SAX ROHMER= =Author of “The Yellow Claw,”= =“Dr. Fu Manchu,” etc.= Portions of this book appeared serially in McClure’s Magazine during 1913-14 First Printed, Jarrolds, London, December, 1916 In presenting for perusal a selection of private notes dealing with the sometimes eccentric doings of my gallant friend and compatriot, Captain the Hon. Bernard O’Hagan, V.C., D.S.O., I desire in the first place to assure my reader that O’Hagan is in no degree related to anyone else of the name.

try to get or reach

From this reading It forms no part of my plan either to support or to seek to disprove the theories of Captain O’Hagan.

the act of choosing or selecting

From this reading =BY= =SAX ROHMER= =Author of “The Yellow Claw,”= =“Dr. Fu Manchu,” etc.= Portions of this book appeared serially in McClure’s Magazine during 1913-14 First Printed, Jarrolds, London, December, 1916 In presenting for perusal a selection of private notes dealing with the sometimes eccentric doings of my gallant friend and compatriot, Captain the Hon. Bernard O’Hagan, V.C., D.S.O., I desire in the first place to assure my reader that O’Hagan is in no degree related to anyone else of the name.

in a serial manner

From this reading =BY= =SAX ROHMER= =Author of “The Yellow Claw,”= =“Dr. Fu Manchu,” etc.= Portions of this book appeared serially in McClure’s Magazine during 1913-14 First Printed, Jarrolds, London, December, 1916 In presenting for perusal a selection of private notes dealing with the sometimes eccentric doings of my gallant friend and compatriot, Captain the Hon. Bernard O’Hagan, V.C., D.S.O., I desire in the first place to assure my reader that O’Hagan is in no degree related to anyone else of the name.

unusual or striking

From this reading Recent circumstances have led him to resume military duties; but the splendid response of Democracy to the trumpet-call “Pro Patrià” has in no way unsettled his singular opinions.

on certain occasions or in certain cases but not always

From this reading =BY= =SAX ROHMER= =Author of “The Yellow Claw,”= =“Dr. Fu Manchu,” etc.= Portions of this book appeared serially in McClure’s Magazine during 1913-14 First Printed, Jarrolds, London, December, 1916 In presenting for perusal a selection of private notes dealing with the sometimes eccentric doings of my gallant friend and compatriot, Captain the Hon. Bernard O’Hagan, V.C., D.S.O., I desire in the first place to assure my reader that O’Hagan is in no degree related to anyone else of the name.

having great beauty and splendor

From this reading Recent circumstances have led him to resume military duties; but the splendid response of Democracy to the trumpet-call “Pro Patrià” has in no way unsettled his singular opinions.

the activity of providing for or maintaining by supplying with money or necessities

From this reading It forms no part of my plan either to support or to seek to disprove the theories of Captain O’Hagan.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading =BY= =SAX ROHMER= =Author of “The Yellow Claw,”= =“Dr. Fu Manchu,” etc.= Portions of this book appeared serially in McClure’s Magazine during 1913-14 First Printed, Jarrolds, London, December, 1916 In presenting for perusal a selection of private notes dealing with the sometimes eccentric doings of my gallant friend and compatriot, Captain the Hon. Bernard O’Hagan, V.C., D.S.O., I desire in the first place to assure my reader that O’Hagan is in no degree related to anyone else of the name.

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

From this reading =BY= =SAX ROHMER= =Author of “The Yellow Claw,”= =“Dr. Fu Manchu,” etc.= Portions of this book appeared serially in McClure’s Magazine during 1913-14 First Printed, Jarrolds, London, December, 1916 In presenting for perusal a selection of private notes dealing with the sometimes eccentric doings of my gallant friend and compatriot, Captain the Hon. Bernard O’Hagan, V.C., D.S.O., I desire in the first place to assure my reader that O’Hagan is in no degree related to anyone else of the name.

plural of “theory” — a well-substantiated explanation of some aspect of the natural world; an organized system of accepted knowledge that applies in a variety of circumstances to explain a specific set of phenomena

From this reading It forms no part of my plan either to support or to seek to disprove the theories of Captain O’Hagan.

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

From this reading =BY= =SAX ROHMER= =Author of “The Yellow Claw,”= =“Dr. Fu Manchu,” etc.= Portions of this book appeared serially in McClure’s Magazine during 1913-14 First Printed, Jarrolds, London, December, 1916 In presenting for perusal a selection of private notes dealing with the sometimes eccentric doings of my gallant friend and compatriot, Captain the Hon. Bernard O’Hagan, V.C., D.S.O., I desire in the first place to assure my reader that O’Hagan is in no degree related to anyone else of the name.

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

From this reading =BY= =SAX ROHMER= =Author of “The Yellow Claw,”= =“Dr. Fu Manchu,” etc.= Portions of this book appeared serially in McClure’s Magazine during 1913-14 First Printed, Jarrolds, London, December, 1916 In presenting for perusal a selection of private notes dealing with the sometimes eccentric doings of my gallant friend and compatriot, Captain the Hon. Bernard O’Hagan, V.C., D.S.O., I desire in the first place to assure my reader that O’Hagan is in no degree related to anyone else of the name.

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From this reading Recent circumstances have led him to resume military duties; but the splendid response of Democracy to the trumpet-call “Pro Patrià” has in no way unsettled his singular opinions.

still in doubt

From this reading Recent circumstances have led him to resume military duties; but the splendid response of Democracy to the trumpet-call “Pro Patrià” has in no way unsettled his singular opinions.

a unit of potential equal to the potential difference between two points on a conductor carrying a current of 1 ampere when the power dissipated between the two points is 1 watt

From this reading =BY= =SAX ROHMER= =Author of “The Yellow Claw,”= =“Dr. Fu Manchu,” etc.= Portions of this book appeared serially in McClure’s Magazine during 1913-14 First Printed, Jarrolds, London, December, 1916 In presenting for perusal a selection of private notes dealing with the sometimes eccentric doings of my gallant friend and compatriot, Captain the Hon. Bernard O’Hagan, V.C., D.S.O., I desire in the first place to assure my reader that O’Hagan is in no degree related to anyone else of the name.

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading Recent circumstances have led him to resume military duties; but the splendid response of Democracy to the trumpet-call “Pro Patrià” has in no way unsettled his singular opinions.

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

From this reading In the face of evidence to the contrary which many regard as conclusive, he maintains that the ideal form of government is government by an absolute monarchy.

in the company of; together with

From this reading =BY= =SAX ROHMER= =Author of “The Yellow Claw,”= =“Dr. Fu Manchu,” etc.= Portions of this book appeared serially in McClure’s Magazine during 1913-14 First Printed, Jarrolds, London, December, 1916 In presenting for perusal a selection of private notes dealing with the sometimes eccentric doings of my gallant friend and compatriot, Captain the Hon. Bernard O’Hagan, V.C., D.S.O., I desire in the first place to assure my reader that O’Hagan is in no degree related to anyone else of the name.

of the color intermediate between green and orange in the color spectrum; of something resembling the color of an egg yolk

From this reading =BY= =SAX ROHMER= =Author of “The Yellow Claw,”= =“Dr. Fu Manchu,” etc.= Portions of this book appeared serially in McClure’s Magazine during 1913-14 First Printed, Jarrolds, London, December, 1916 In presenting for perusal a selection of private notes dealing with the sometimes eccentric doings of my gallant friend and compatriot, Captain the Hon. Bernard O’Hagan, V.C., D.S.O., I desire in the first place to assure my reader that O’Hagan is in no degree related to anyone else of the name.