Chapter X · Chapter 10

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

From this reading Nearly a year had passed since Charteris and Gerrard had entered into the agreement which was to regulate their rivalry for the hand of Honour Cinnamond, but the end of the six months' armistice had arrived without any renewal of hostilities.

-ing form of “add” — make an addition (to); join or combine or unite with others; increase the quality, quantity, size or scope of

From this reading When Charteris returned to Darwan, he found that the Granthi subordinate left in charge had improved the shining hour by adding to the number of his wives a daughter of the principal robber-clan of the district.

the statement (oral or written) of an exchange of promises

From this reading Nearly a year had passed since Charteris and Gerrard had entered into the agreement which was to regulate their rivalry for the hand of Honour Cinnamond, but the end of the six months' armistice had arrived without any renewal of hostilities.

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

From this reading His official position gave him the means of doing many little kindnesses to his new relations, and with their concurrence he arranged to gladden Charteris's eye on his return by the spectacular destruction of an old disused fortress, the clan's headquarters being transferred to a larger post in a more sequestered district.

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

From this reading Nearly a year had passed since Charteris and Gerrard had entered into the agreement which was to regulate their rivalry for the hand of Honour Cinnamond, but the end of the six months' armistice had arrived without any renewal of hostilities.

one or some or every or all without specification

From this reading Nearly a year had passed since Charteris and Gerrard had entered into the agreement which was to regulate their rivalry for the hand of Honour Cinnamond, but the end of the six months' armistice had arrived without any renewal of hostilities.

a state of peace agreed to between opponents so they can discuss peace terms

From this reading Nearly a year had passed since Charteris and Gerrard had entered into the agreement which was to regulate their rivalry for the hand of Honour Cinnamond, but the end of the six months' armistice had arrived without any renewal of hostilities.

disposed or placed in a particular kind of order

From this reading His official position gave him the means of doing many little kindnesses to his new relations, and with their concurrence he arranged to gladden Charteris's eye on his return by the spectacular destruction of an old disused fortress, the clan's headquarters being transferred to a larger post in a more sequestered district.

past form of “arrive” — reach a destination; arrive by movement or progress

From this reading Nearly a year had passed since Charteris and Gerrard had entered into the agreement which was to regulate their rivalry for the hand of Honour Cinnamond, but the end of the six months' armistice had arrived without any renewal of hostilities.

make a request or demand for something to somebody

From this reading It was tacitly recognised between them that it would be a mistake to conduct operations by letter, and neither of them was in a position to ask for leave.

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

From this reading It was tacitly recognised between them that it would be a mistake to conduct operations by letter, and neither of them was in a position to ask for leave.

the -ing form of “be”

From this reading His official position gave him the means of doing many little kindnesses to his new relations, and with their concurrence he arranged to gladden Charteris's eye on his return by the spectacular destruction of an old disused fortress, the clan's headquarters being transferred to a larger post in a more sequestered district.

in the space, time, or range separating two things

From this reading It was tacitly recognised between them that it would be a mistake to conduct operations by letter, and neither of them was in a position to ask for leave.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading Nearly a year had passed since Charteris and Gerrard had entered into the agreement which was to regulate their rivalry for the hand of Honour Cinnamond, but the end of the six months' armistice had arrived without any renewal of hostilities.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading It was tacitly recognised between them that it would be a mistake to conduct operations by letter, and neither of them was in a position to ask for leave.

to make a rush at or sudden attack upon, as in battle

From this reading When Charteris returned to Darwan, he found that the Granthi subordinate left in charge had improved the shining hour by adding to the number of his wives a daughter of the principal robber-clan of the district.

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From this reading Nearly a year had passed since Charteris and Gerrard had entered into the agreement which was to regulate their rivalry for the hand of Honour Cinnamond, but the end of the six months' armistice had arrived without any renewal of hostilities.

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From this reading His official position gave him the means of doing many little kindnesses to his new relations, and with their concurrence he arranged to gladden Charteris's eye on his return by the spectacular destruction of an old disused fortress, the clan's headquarters being transferred to a larger post in a more sequestered district.

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From this reading Nearly a year had passed since Charteris and Gerrard had entered into the agreement which was to regulate their rivalry for the hand of Honour Cinnamond, but the end of the six months' armistice had arrived without any renewal of hostilities.

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From this reading His official position gave him the means of doing many little kindnesses to his new relations, and with their concurrence he arranged to gladden Charteris's eye on his return by the spectacular destruction of an old disused fortress, the clan's headquarters being transferred to a larger post in a more sequestered district.

agreement of results or opinions

From this reading His official position gave him the means of doing many little kindnesses to his new relations, and with their concurrence he arranged to gladden Charteris's eye on his return by the spectacular destruction of an old disused fortress, the clan's headquarters being transferred to a larger post in a more sequestered district.

direct the course of; manage or control

From this reading It was tacitly recognised between them that it would be a mistake to conduct operations by letter, and neither of them was in a position to ask for leave.

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From this reading When Charteris returned to Darwan, he found that the Granthi subordinate left in charge had improved the shining hour by adding to the number of his wives a daughter of the principal robber-clan of the district.

a female human offspring

From this reading When Charteris returned to Darwan, he found that the Granthi subordinate left in charge had improved the shining hour by adding to the number of his wives a daughter of the principal robber-clan of the district.

the termination of something by causing so much damage to it that it cannot be repaired or no longer exists

From this reading His official position gave him the means of doing many little kindnesses to his new relations, and with their concurrence he arranged to gladden Charteris's eye on his return by the spectacular destruction of an old disused fortress, the clan's headquarters being transferred to a larger post in a more sequestered district.

a region marked off for administrative or other purposes

From this reading When Charteris returned to Darwan, he found that the Granthi subordinate left in charge had improved the shining hour by adding to the number of his wives a daughter of the principal robber-clan of the district.

no longer in use

From this reading His official position gave him the means of doing many little kindnesses to his new relations, and with their concurrence he arranged to gladden Charteris's eye on his return by the spectacular destruction of an old disused fortress, the clan's headquarters being transferred to a larger post in a more sequestered district.

-ing form of “do” — engage in

From this reading His official position gave him the means of doing many little kindnesses to his new relations, and with their concurrence he arranged to gladden Charteris's eye on his return by the spectacular destruction of an old disused fortress, the clan's headquarters being transferred to a larger post in a more sequestered district.

a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle

From this reading THE DOOR IS SHUT.

either extremity of something that has length

From this reading Nearly a year had passed since Charteris and Gerrard had entered into the agreement which was to regulate their rivalry for the hand of Honour Cinnamond, but the end of the six months' armistice had arrived without any renewal of hostilities.

past form of “enter” — to come or go into

From this reading Nearly a year had passed since Charteris and Gerrard had entered into the agreement which was to regulate their rivalry for the hand of Honour Cinnamond, but the end of the six months' armistice had arrived without any renewal of hostilities.

the organ of sight

From this reading His official position gave him the means of doing many little kindnesses to his new relations, and with their concurrence he arranged to gladden Charteris's eye on his return by the spectacular destruction of an old disused fortress, the clan's headquarters being transferred to a larger post in a more sequestered district.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading Nearly a year had passed since Charteris and Gerrard had entered into the agreement which was to regulate their rivalry for the hand of Honour Cinnamond, but the end of the six months' armistice had arrived without any renewal of hostilities.

a fortified defensive structure

From this reading His official position gave him the means of doing many little kindnesses to his new relations, and with their concurrence he arranged to gladden Charteris's eye on his return by the spectacular destruction of an old disused fortress, the clan's headquarters being transferred to a larger post in a more sequestered district.

set up or found

From this reading When Charteris returned to Darwan, he found that the Granthi subordinate left in charge had improved the shining hour by adding to the number of his wives a daughter of the principal robber-clan of the district.

inflected form of “give” — cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense

From this reading His official position gave him the means of doing many little kindnesses to his new relations, and with their concurrence he arranged to gladden Charteris's eye on his return by the spectacular destruction of an old disused fortress, the clan's headquarters being transferred to a larger post in a more sequestered district.

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From this reading Nearly a year had passed since Charteris and Gerrard had entered into the agreement which was to regulate their rivalry for the hand of Honour Cinnamond, but the end of the six months' armistice had arrived without any renewal of hostilities.

make glad or happy

From this reading His official position gave him the means of doing many little kindnesses to his new relations, and with their concurrence he arranged to gladden Charteris's eye on his return by the spectacular destruction of an old disused fortress, the clan's headquarters being transferred to a larger post in a more sequestered district.

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From this reading When Charteris returned to Darwan, he found that the Granthi subordinate left in charge had improved the shining hour by adding to the number of his wives a daughter of the principal robber-clan of the district.

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

From this reading Nearly a year had passed since Charteris and Gerrard had entered into the agreement which was to regulate their rivalry for the hand of Honour Cinnamond, but the end of the six months' armistice had arrived without any renewal of hostilities.

the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb

From this reading Nearly a year had passed since Charteris and Gerrard had entered into the agreement which was to regulate their rivalry for the hand of Honour Cinnamond, but the end of the six months' armistice had arrived without any renewal of hostilities.

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

From this reading When Charteris returned to Darwan, he found that the Granthi subordinate left in charge had improved the shining hour by adding to the number of his wives a daughter of the principal robber-clan of the district.

(usually plural) the office that serves as the administrative center of an enterprise

From this reading His official position gave him the means of doing many little kindnesses to his new relations, and with their concurrence he arranged to gladden Charteris's eye on his return by the spectacular destruction of an old disused fortress, the clan's headquarters being transferred to a larger post in a more sequestered district.

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

From this reading His official position gave him the means of doing many little kindnesses to his new relations, and with their concurrence he arranged to gladden Charteris's eye on his return by the spectacular destruction of an old disused fortress, the clan's headquarters being transferred to a larger post in a more sequestered district.

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

From this reading When Charteris returned to Darwan, he found that the Granthi subordinate left in charge had improved the shining hour by adding to the number of his wives a daughter of the principal robber-clan of the district.

the state of being honored

From this reading Nearly a year had passed since Charteris and Gerrard had entered into the agreement which was to regulate their rivalry for the hand of Honour Cinnamond, but the end of the six months' armistice had arrived without any renewal of hostilities.

fighting; acts of overt warfare

From this reading Nearly a year had passed since Charteris and Gerrard had entered into the agreement which was to regulate their rivalry for the hand of Honour Cinnamond, but the end of the six months' armistice had arrived without any renewal of hostilities.

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

From this reading When Charteris returned to Darwan, he found that the Granthi subordinate left in charge had improved the shining hour by adding to the number of his wives a daughter of the principal robber-clan of the district.

made more desirable or valuable or profitable; especially made ready for use or marketing

From this reading When Charteris returned to Darwan, he found that the Granthi subordinate left in charge had improved the shining hour by adding to the number of his wives a daughter of the principal robber-clan of the district.

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

From this reading It was tacitly recognised between them that it would be a mistake to conduct operations by letter, and neither of them was in a position to ask for leave.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading Nearly a year had passed since Charteris and Gerrard had entered into the agreement which was to regulate their rivalry for the hand of Honour Cinnamond, but the end of the six months' armistice had arrived without any renewal of hostilities.

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

From this reading THE DOOR IS SHUT.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading It was tacitly recognised between them that it would be a mistake to conduct operations by letter, and neither of them was in a position to ask for leave.

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From this reading His official position gave him the means of doing many little kindnesses to his new relations, and with their concurrence he arranged to gladden Charteris's eye on his return by the spectacular destruction of an old disused fortress, the clan's headquarters being transferred to a larger post in a more sequestered district.

large or big relative to something else

From this reading His official position gave him the means of doing many little kindnesses to his new relations, and with their concurrence he arranged to gladden Charteris's eye on his return by the spectacular destruction of an old disused fortress, the clan's headquarters being transferred to a larger post in a more sequestered district.

go away from a place

From this reading It was tacitly recognised between them that it would be a mistake to conduct operations by letter, and neither of them was in a position to ask for leave.

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 When Charteris returned to Darwan, he found that the Granthi subordinate left in charge had improved the shining hour by adding to the number of his wives a daughter of the principal robber-clan of the district.

a written message addressed to a person or organization

From this reading It was tacitly recognised between them that it would be a mistake to conduct operations by letter, and neither of them was in a position to ask for leave.

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

From this reading His official position gave him the means of doing many little kindnesses to his new relations, and with their concurrence he arranged to gladden Charteris's eye on his return by the spectacular destruction of an old disused fortress, the clan's headquarters being transferred to a larger post in a more sequestered district.

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 His official position gave him the means of doing many little kindnesses to his new relations, and with their concurrence he arranged to gladden Charteris's eye on his return by the spectacular destruction of an old disused fortress, the clan's headquarters being transferred to a larger post in a more sequestered district.

thing or person that acts to produce a particular effect or achieve an end

From this reading His official position gave him the means of doing many little kindnesses to his new relations, and with their concurrence he arranged to gladden Charteris's eye on his return by the spectacular destruction of an old disused fortress, the clan's headquarters being transferred to a larger post in a more sequestered district.

a wrong action attributable to bad judgment or ignorance or inattention

From this reading It was tacitly recognised between them that it would be a mistake to conduct operations by letter, and neither of them was in a position to ask for leave.

plural of “month” — one of the twelve divisions of the calendar year

From this reading Nearly a year had passed since Charteris and Gerrard had entered into the agreement which was to regulate their rivalry for the hand of Honour Cinnamond, but the end of the six months' armistice had arrived without any renewal of hostilities.

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

From this reading His official position gave him the means of doing many little kindnesses to his new relations, and with their concurrence he arranged to gladden Charteris's eye on his return by the spectacular destruction of an old disused fortress, the clan's headquarters being transferred to a larger post in a more sequestered district.

(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but

From this reading Nearly a year had passed since Charteris and Gerrard had entered into the agreement which was to regulate their rivalry for the hand of Honour Cinnamond, but the end of the six months' armistice had arrived without any renewal of hostilities.

not one and not the other of two

From this reading It was tacitly recognised between them that it would be a mistake to conduct operations by letter, and neither of them was in a position to ask for leave.

not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered

From this reading His official position gave him the means of doing many little kindnesses to his new relations, and with their concurrence he arranged to gladden Charteris's eye on his return by the spectacular destruction of an old disused fortress, the clan's headquarters being transferred to a larger post in a more sequestered district.

the property possessed by a sum or total or indefinite quantity of units or individuals

From this reading When Charteris returned to Darwan, he found that the Granthi subordinate left in charge had improved the shining hour by adding to the number of his wives a daughter of the principal robber-clan of the district.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Nearly a year had passed since Charteris and Gerrard had entered into the agreement which was to regulate their rivalry for the hand of Honour Cinnamond, but the end of the six months' armistice had arrived without any renewal of hostilities.

having official authority or sanction

From this reading His official position gave him the means of doing many little kindnesses to his new relations, and with their concurrence he arranged to gladden Charteris's eye on his return by the spectacular destruction of an old disused fortress, the clan's headquarters being transferred to a larger post in a more sequestered district.

(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age

From this reading His official position gave him the means of doing many little kindnesses to his new relations, and with their concurrence he arranged to gladden Charteris's eye on his return by the spectacular destruction of an old disused fortress, the clan's headquarters being transferred to a larger post in a more sequestered district.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading His official position gave him the means of doing many little kindnesses to his new relations, and with their concurrence he arranged to gladden Charteris's eye on his return by the spectacular destruction of an old disused fortress, the clan's headquarters being transferred to a larger post in a more sequestered district.

financial transactions at a brokerage; having to do with the execution of trades and keeping customer records

From this reading It was tacitly recognised between them that it would be a mistake to conduct operations by letter, and neither of them was in a position to ask for leave.

past form of “pass” — go across or through

From this reading Nearly a year had passed since Charteris and Gerrard had entered into the agreement which was to regulate their rivalry for the hand of Honour Cinnamond, but the end of the six months' armistice had arrived without any renewal of hostilities.

the particular portion of space occupied by something

From this reading It was tacitly recognised between them that it would be a mistake to conduct operations by letter, and neither of them was in a position to ask for leave.

affix in a public place or for public notice

From this reading His official position gave him the means of doing many little kindnesses to his new relations, and with their concurrence he arranged to gladden Charteris's eye on his return by the spectacular destruction of an old disused fortress, the clan's headquarters being transferred to a larger post in a more sequestered district.

the original amount of a debt on which interest is calculated

From this reading When Charteris returned to Darwan, he found that the Granthi subordinate left in charge had improved the shining hour by adding to the number of his wives a daughter of the principal robber-clan of the district.

provided with a secure reputation

From this reading It was tacitly recognised between them that it would be a mistake to conduct operations by letter, and neither of them was in a position to ask for leave.

fix or adjust the time, amount, degree, or rate of

From this reading Nearly a year had passed since Charteris and Gerrard had entered into the agreement which was to regulate their rivalry for the hand of Honour Cinnamond, but the end of the six months' armistice had arrived without any renewal of hostilities.

mutual dealings or connections or communications among persons or groups

From this reading His official position gave him the means of doing many little kindnesses to his new relations, and with their concurrence he arranged to gladden Charteris's eye on his return by the spectacular destruction of an old disused fortress, the clan's headquarters being transferred to a larger post in a more sequestered district.

the conversion of wasteland into land suitable for use of habitation or cultivation

From this reading Nearly a year had passed since Charteris and Gerrard had entered into the agreement which was to regulate their rivalry for the hand of Honour Cinnamond, but the end of the six months' armistice had arrived without any renewal of hostilities.

go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before

From this reading His official position gave him the means of doing many little kindnesses to his new relations, and with their concurrence he arranged to gladden Charteris's eye on his return by the spectacular destruction of an old disused fortress, the clan's headquarters being transferred to a larger post in a more sequestered district.

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

From this reading When Charteris returned to Darwan, he found that the Granthi subordinate left in charge had improved the shining hour by adding to the number of his wives a daughter of the principal robber-clan of the district.

the act of competing as for profit or a prize

From this reading Nearly a year had passed since Charteris and Gerrard had entered into the agreement which was to regulate their rivalry for the hand of Honour Cinnamond, but the end of the six months' armistice had arrived without any renewal of hostilities.

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From this reading When Charteris returned to Darwan, he found that the Granthi subordinate left in charge had improved the shining hour by adding to the number of his wives a daughter of the principal robber-clan of the district.

providing privacy or seclusion

From this reading His official position gave him the means of doing many little kindnesses to his new relations, and with their concurrence he arranged to gladden Charteris's eye on his return by the spectacular destruction of an old disused fortress, the clan's headquarters being transferred to a larger post in a more sequestered district.

marked by exceptional merit

From this reading When Charteris returned to Darwan, he found that the Granthi subordinate left in charge had improved the shining hour by adding to the number of his wives a daughter of the principal robber-clan of the district.

move so that an opening or passage is obstructed; make shut

From this reading THE DOOR IS SHUT.

from a time in the past until now

From this reading Nearly a year had passed since Charteris and Gerrard had entered into the agreement which was to regulate their rivalry for the hand of Honour Cinnamond, but the end of the six months' armistice had arrived without any renewal of hostilities.

the cardinal number that is the sum of five and one

From this reading Nearly a year had passed since Charteris and Gerrard had entered into the agreement which was to regulate their rivalry for the hand of Honour Cinnamond, but the end of the six months' armistice had arrived without any renewal of hostilities.

sensational in appearance or thrilling in effect

From this reading His official position gave him the means of doing many little kindnesses to his new relations, and with their concurrence he arranged to gladden Charteris's eye on his return by the spectacular destruction of an old disused fortress, the clan's headquarters being transferred to a larger post in a more sequestered district.

lower in rank or importance

From this reading When Charteris returned to Darwan, he found that the Granthi subordinate left in charge had improved the shining hour by adding to the number of his wives a daughter of the principal robber-clan of the district.

in a tacit manner; by unexpressed agreement

From this reading It was tacitly recognised between them that it would be a mistake to conduct operations by letter, and neither of them was in a position to ask for leave.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading It was tacitly recognised between them that it would be a mistake to conduct operations by letter, and neither of them was in a position to ask for leave.

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

From this reading THE DOOR IS SHUT.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading Nearly a year had passed since Charteris and Gerrard had entered into the agreement which was to regulate their rivalry for the hand of Honour Cinnamond, but the end of the six months' armistice had arrived without any renewal of hostilities.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading It was tacitly recognised between them that it would be a mistake to conduct operations by letter, and neither of them was in a position to ask for leave.

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

From this reading Nearly a year had passed since Charteris and Gerrard had entered into the agreement which was to regulate their rivalry for the hand of Honour Cinnamond, but the end of the six months' armistice had arrived without any renewal of hostilities.

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

From this reading His official position gave him the means of doing many little kindnesses to his new relations, and with their concurrence he arranged to gladden Charteris's eye on his return by the spectacular destruction of an old disused fortress, the clan's headquarters being transferred to a larger post in a more sequestered district.

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

From this reading Nearly a year had passed since Charteris and Gerrard had entered into the agreement which was to regulate their rivalry for the hand of Honour Cinnamond, but the end of the six months' armistice had arrived without any renewal of hostilities.

at the time that

From this reading When Charteris returned to Darwan, he found that the Granthi subordinate left in charge had improved the shining hour by adding to the number of his wives a daughter of the principal robber-clan of the district.

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

From this reading Nearly a year had passed since Charteris and Gerrard had entered into the agreement which was to regulate their rivalry for the hand of Honour Cinnamond, but the end of the six months' armistice had arrived without any renewal of hostilities.

in the company of; together with

From this reading His official position gave him the means of doing many little kindnesses to his new relations, and with their concurrence he arranged to gladden Charteris's eye on his return by the spectacular destruction of an old disused fortress, the clan's headquarters being transferred to a larger post in a more sequestered district.

not having, not using, or not accompanied by

From this reading Nearly a year had passed since Charteris and Gerrard had entered into the agreement which was to regulate their rivalry for the hand of Honour Cinnamond, but the end of the six months' armistice had arrived without any renewal of hostilities.

plural of “wife” — a married woman; a man's partner in marriage

From this reading When Charteris returned to Darwan, he found that the Granthi subordinate left in charge had improved the shining hour by adding to the number of his wives a daughter of the principal robber-clan of the district.

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

From this reading It was tacitly recognised between them that it would be a mistake to conduct operations by letter, and neither of them was in a position to ask for leave.

a period of time containing 365 (or 366) days

From this reading Nearly a year had passed since Charteris and Gerrard had entered into the agreement which was to regulate their rivalry for the hand of Honour Cinnamond, but the end of the six months' armistice had arrived without any renewal of hostilities.