Chapter XIII · The Culprit

later than; following

From this reading Neither his personal sorrow nor his sleepless night could be allowed to relieve Wylie from the pressure of his daily duties, and after less than an hour’s rest he was presiding at an inquiry into the conduct of one of his military police, who had quitted his post without leave on the preceding evening.

past form of “allow” — make it possible through a specific action or lack of action for something to happen

From this reading Neither his personal sorrow nor his sleepless night could be allowed to relieve Wylie from the pressure of his daily duties, and after less than an hour’s rest he was presiding at an inquiry into the conduct of one of his military police, who had quitted his post without leave on the preceding evening.

in an alternating sequence or position

From this reading Nothing was said of this, however, though as many of his comrades as could find any excuse to be present crowded the room where the prisoner, alternately defiant and lachrymose, confronted his Colonel.

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

From this reading Neither his personal sorrow nor his sleepless night could be allowed to relieve Wylie from the pressure of his daily duties, and after less than an hour’s rest he was presiding at an inquiry into the conduct of one of his military police, who had quitted his post without leave on the preceding evening.

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

From this reading Neither his personal sorrow nor his sleepless night could be allowed to relieve Wylie from the pressure of his daily duties, and after less than an hour’s rest he was presiding at an inquiry into the conduct of one of his military police, who had quitted his post without leave on the preceding evening.

one or some or every or all without specification

From this reading Nothing was said of this, however, though as many of his comrades as could find any excuse to be present crowded the room where the prisoner, alternately defiant and lachrymose, confronted his Colonel.

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

From this reading Nothing was said of this, however, though as many of his comrades as could find any excuse to be present crowded the room where the prisoner, alternately defiant and lachrymose, confronted his Colonel.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading Neither his personal sorrow nor his sleepless night could be allowed to relieve Wylie from the pressure of his daily duties, and after less than an hour’s rest he was presiding at an inquiry into the conduct of one of his military police, who had quitted his post without leave on the preceding evening.

aroused or activated

From this reading This was Logofet, who had awakened from deep dreams of peace to find himself in durance, and could not imagine how he had got there.

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

From this reading Neither his personal sorrow nor his sleepless night could be allowed to relieve Wylie from the pressure of his daily duties, and after less than an hour’s rest he was presiding at an inquiry into the conduct of one of his military police, who had quitted his post without leave on the preceding evening.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading The report of the man who had escorted Princess Theophanis to the hospital made it clear that he and his mistress had entered at the small door of the Konak by merely turning the handle, and had found no one on guard within, and this rendered it probable that Logofet’s remissness had permitted the entrance of the kidnapper to whom the night’s misery was due.

rid of obstructions

From this reading The report of the man who had escorted Princess Theophanis to the hospital made it clear that he and his mistress had entered at the small door of the Konak by merely turning the handle, and had found no one on guard within, and this rendered it probable that Logofet’s remissness had permitted the entrance of the kidnapper to whom the night’s misery was due.

a commissioned military officer in the United States Army or Air Force or Marines who ranks above a lieutenant colonel and below a brigadier general

From this reading Nothing was said of this, however, though as many of his comrades as could find any excuse to be present crowded the room where the prisoner, alternately defiant and lachrymose, confronted his Colonel.

plural of “comrade” — a friend who is frequently in the company of another

From this reading Nothing was said of this, however, though as many of his comrades as could find any excuse to be present crowded the room where the prisoner, alternately defiant and lachrymose, confronted his Colonel.

direct the course of; manage or control

From this reading Neither his personal sorrow nor his sleepless night could be allowed to relieve Wylie from the pressure of his daily duties, and after less than an hour’s rest he was presiding at an inquiry into the conduct of one of his military police, who had quitted his post without leave on the preceding evening.

past form of “confront” — oppose, as in hostility or a competition

From this reading Nothing was said of this, however, though as many of his comrades as could find any excuse to be present crowded the room where the prisoner, alternately defiant and lachrymose, confronted his Colonel.

the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests

From this reading Neither his personal sorrow nor his sleepless night could be allowed to relieve Wylie from the pressure of his daily duties, and after less than an hour’s rest he was presiding at an inquiry into the conduct of one of his military police, who had quitted his post without leave on the preceding evening.

overfilled or compacted or concentrated

From this reading Nothing was said of this, however, though as many of his comrades as could find any excuse to be present crowded the room where the prisoner, alternately defiant and lachrymose, confronted his Colonel.

every day; without missing a day

From this reading Neither his personal sorrow nor his sleepless night could be allowed to relieve Wylie from the pressure of his daily duties, and after less than an hour’s rest he was presiding at an inquiry into the conduct of one of his military police, who had quitted his post without leave on the preceding evening.

relatively deep or strong; affecting one deeply

From this reading This was Logofet, who had awakened from deep dreams of peace to find himself in durance, and could not imagine how he had got there.

boldly resisting authority or an opposing force

From this reading Nothing was said of this, however, though as many of his comrades as could find any excuse to be present crowded the room where the prisoner, alternately defiant and lachrymose, confronted his Colonel.

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

From this reading The report of the man who had escorted Princess Theophanis to the hospital made it clear that he and his mistress had entered at the small door of the Konak by merely turning the handle, and had found no one on guard within, and this rendered it probable that Logofet’s remissness had permitted the entrance of the kidnapper to whom the night’s misery was due.

plural of “dream” — a series of mental images and emotions occurring during sleep

From this reading This was Logofet, who had awakened from deep dreams of peace to find himself in durance, and could not imagine how he had got there.

stupefied or excited by a chemical substance (especially alcohol)

From this reading “Drunk, lord!

owed and payable immediately or on demand

From this reading The report of the man who had escorted Princess Theophanis to the hospital made it clear that he and his mistress had entered at the small door of the Konak by merely turning the handle, and had found no one on guard within, and this rendered it probable that Logofet’s remissness had permitted the entrance of the kidnapper to whom the night’s misery was due.

imprisonment (especially for a long time)

From this reading This was Logofet, who had awakened from deep dreams of peace to find himself in durance, and could not imagine how he had got there.

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

From this reading Neither his personal sorrow nor his sleepless night could be allowed to relieve Wylie from the pressure of his daily duties, and after less than an hour’s rest he was presiding at an inquiry into the conduct of one of his military police, who had quitted his post without leave on the preceding evening.

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

From this reading The report of the man who had escorted Princess Theophanis to the hospital made it clear that he and his mistress had entered at the small door of the Konak by merely turning the handle, and had found no one on guard within, and this rendered it probable that Logofet’s remissness had permitted the entrance of the kidnapper to whom the night’s misery was due.

something that provides access (to get in or get out)

From this reading The report of the man who had escorted Princess Theophanis to the hospital made it clear that he and his mistress had entered at the small door of the Konak by merely turning the handle, and had found no one on guard within, and this rendered it probable that Logofet’s remissness had permitted the entrance of the kidnapper to whom the night’s misery was due.

past form of “escort” — accompany as an escort

From this reading The report of the man who had escorted Princess Theophanis to the hospital made it clear that he and his mistress had entered at the small door of the Konak by merely turning the handle, and had found no one on guard within, and this rendered it probable that Logofet’s remissness had permitted the entrance of the kidnapper to whom the night’s misery was due.

the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)

From this reading Neither his personal sorrow nor his sleepless night could be allowed to relieve Wylie from the pressure of his daily duties, and after less than an hour’s rest he was presiding at an inquiry into the conduct of one of his military police, who had quitted his post without leave on the preceding evening.

accept an excuse for

From this reading Nothing was said of this, however, though as many of his comrades as could find any excuse to be present crowded the room where the prisoner, alternately defiant and lachrymose, confronted his Colonel.

come upon, as if by accident; meet with

From this reading This was Logofet, who had awakened from deep dreams of peace to find himself in durance, and could not imagine how he had got there.

set up or found

From this reading The report of the man who had escorted Princess Theophanis to the hospital made it clear that he and his mistress had entered at the small door of the Konak by merely turning the handle, and had found no one on guard within, and this rendered it probable that Logofet’s remissness had permitted the entrance of the kidnapper to whom the night’s misery was due.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading Neither his personal sorrow nor his sleepless night could be allowed to relieve Wylie from the pressure of his daily duties, and after less than an hour’s rest he was presiding at an inquiry into the conduct of one of his military police, who had quitted his post without leave on the preceding evening.

inflected form of “get” — come into the possession of something concrete or abstract

From this reading This was Logofet, who had awakened from deep dreams of peace to find himself in durance, and could not imagine how he had got there.

a person who keeps watch over something or someone

From this reading The report of the man who had escorted Princess Theophanis to the hospital made it clear that he and his mistress had entered at the small door of the Konak by merely turning the handle, and had found no one on guard within, and this rendered it probable that Logofet’s remissness had permitted the entrance of the kidnapper to whom the night’s misery was due.

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

From this reading Neither his personal sorrow nor his sleepless night could be allowed to relieve Wylie from the pressure of his daily duties, and after less than an hour’s rest he was presiding at an inquiry into the conduct of one of his military police, who had quitted his post without leave on the preceding evening.

be in charge of, act on, or dispose of

From this reading The report of the man who had escorted Princess Theophanis to the hospital made it clear that he and his mistress had entered at the small door of the Konak by merely turning the handle, and had found no one on guard within, and this rendered it probable that Logofet’s remissness had permitted the entrance of the kidnapper to whom the night’s misery was due.

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

From this reading Neither his personal sorrow nor his sleepless night could be allowed to relieve Wylie from the pressure of his daily duties, and after less than an hour’s rest he was presiding at an inquiry into the conduct of one of his military police, who had quitted his post without leave on the preceding evening.

used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object

From this reading This was Logofet, who had awakened from deep dreams of peace to find himself in durance, and could not imagine how he had got there.

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

From this reading Neither his personal sorrow nor his sleepless night could be allowed to relieve Wylie from the pressure of his daily duties, and after less than an hour’s rest he was presiding at an inquiry into the conduct of one of his military police, who had quitted his post without leave on the preceding evening.

a health facility where patients receive treatment

From this reading The report of the man who had escorted Princess Theophanis to the hospital made it clear that he and his mistress had entered at the small door of the Konak by merely turning the handle, and had found no one on guard within, and this rendered it probable that Logofet’s remissness had permitted the entrance of the kidnapper to whom the night’s misery was due.

possessive form of “hour” — a period of time equal to 1/24th of a day

From this reading Neither his personal sorrow nor his sleepless night could be allowed to relieve Wylie from the pressure of his daily duties, and after less than an hour’s rest he was presiding at an inquiry into the conduct of one of his military police, who had quitted his post without leave on the preceding evening.

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From this reading This was Logofet, who had awakened from deep dreams of peace to find himself in durance, and could not imagine how he had got there.

used to add a contrasting statement

From this reading Nothing was said of this, however, though as many of his comrades as could find any excuse to be present crowded the room where the prisoner, alternately defiant and lachrymose, confronted his Colonel.

form a mental image of something that is not present or that is not the case

From this reading This was Logofet, who had awakened from deep dreams of peace to find himself in durance, and could not imagine how he had got there.

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

From this reading This was Logofet, who had awakened from deep dreams of peace to find himself in durance, and could not imagine how he had got there.

a search for knowledge

From this reading Neither his personal sorrow nor his sleepless night could be allowed to relieve Wylie from the pressure of his daily duties, and after less than an hour’s rest he was presiding at an inquiry into the conduct of one of his military police, who had quitted his post without leave on the preceding evening.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading Neither his personal sorrow nor his sleepless night could be allowed to relieve Wylie from the pressure of his daily duties, and after less than an hour’s rest he was presiding at an inquiry into the conduct of one of his military police, who had quitted his post without leave on the preceding evening.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading The report of the man who had escorted Princess Theophanis to the hospital made it clear that he and his mistress had entered at the small door of the Konak by merely turning the handle, and had found no one on guard within, and this rendered it probable that Logofet’s remissness had permitted the entrance of the kidnapper to whom the night’s misery was due.

someone who unlawfully seizes and detains a victim (usually for ransom)

From this reading The report of the man who had escorted Princess Theophanis to the hospital made it clear that he and his mistress had entered at the small door of the Konak by merely turning the handle, and had found no one on guard within, and this rendered it probable that Logofet’s remissness had permitted the entrance of the kidnapper to whom the night’s misery was due.

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From this reading The report of the man who had escorted Princess Theophanis to the hospital made it clear that he and his mistress had entered at the small door of the Konak by merely turning the handle, and had found no one on guard within, and this rendered it probable that Logofet’s remissness had permitted the entrance of the kidnapper to whom the night’s misery was due.

showing sorrow

From this reading Nothing was said of this, however, though as many of his comrades as could find any excuse to be present crowded the room where the prisoner, alternately defiant and lachrymose, confronted his Colonel.

go away from a place

From this reading Neither his personal sorrow nor his sleepless night could be allowed to relieve Wylie from the pressure of his daily duties, and after less than an hour’s rest he was presiding at an inquiry into the conduct of one of his military police, who had quitted his post without leave on the preceding evening.

used to form the comparative of some adjectives and adverbs

From this reading Neither his personal sorrow nor his sleepless night could be allowed to relieve Wylie from the pressure of his daily duties, and after less than an hour’s rest he was presiding at an inquiry into the conduct of one of his military police, who had quitted his post without leave on the preceding evening.

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From this reading This was Logofet, who had awakened from deep dreams of peace to find himself in durance, and could not imagine how he had got there.

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

From this reading The report of the man who had escorted Princess Theophanis to the hospital made it clear that he and his mistress had entered at the small door of the Konak by merely turning the handle, and had found no one on guard within, and this rendered it probable that Logofet’s remissness had permitted the entrance of the kidnapper to whom the night’s misery was due.

terms referring to the Judeo-Christian God

From this reading “Drunk, lord!

produced by a manufacturing process

From this reading The report of the man who had escorted Princess Theophanis to the hospital made it clear that he and his mistress had entered at the small door of the Konak by merely turning the handle, and had found no one on guard within, and this rendered it probable that Logofet’s remissness had permitted the entrance of the kidnapper to whom the night’s misery was due.

an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)

From this reading The report of the man who had escorted Princess Theophanis to the hospital made it clear that he and his mistress had entered at the small door of the Konak by merely turning the handle, and had found no one on guard within, and this rendered it probable that Logofet’s remissness had permitted the entrance of the kidnapper to whom the night’s misery was due.

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 Nothing was said of this, however, though as many of his comrades as could find any excuse to be present crowded the room where the prisoner, alternately defiant and lachrymose, confronted his Colonel.

and nothing more

From this reading The report of the man who had escorted Princess Theophanis to the hospital made it clear that he and his mistress had entered at the small door of the Konak by merely turning the handle, and had found no one on guard within, and this rendered it probable that Logofet’s remissness had permitted the entrance of the kidnapper to whom the night’s misery was due.

of or relating to the study of the principles of warfare

From this reading Neither his personal sorrow nor his sleepless night could be allowed to relieve Wylie from the pressure of his daily duties, and after less than an hour’s rest he was presiding at an inquiry into the conduct of one of his military police, who had quitted his post without leave on the preceding evening.

a state of ill-being due to affliction or misfortune

From this reading The report of the man who had escorted Princess Theophanis to the hospital made it clear that he and his mistress had entered at the small door of the Konak by merely turning the handle, and had found no one on guard within, and this rendered it probable that Logofet’s remissness had permitted the entrance of the kidnapper to whom the night’s misery was due.

an adulterous woman; a woman who has an ongoing extramarital sexual relationship with a man

From this reading The report of the man who had escorted Princess Theophanis to the hospital made it clear that he and his mistress had entered at the small door of the Konak by merely turning the handle, and had found no one on guard within, and this rendered it probable that Logofet’s remissness had permitted the entrance of the kidnapper to whom the night’s misery was due.

not one and not the other of two

From this reading Neither his personal sorrow nor his sleepless night could be allowed to relieve Wylie from the pressure of his daily duties, and after less than an hour’s rest he was presiding at an inquiry into the conduct of one of his military police, who had quitted his post without leave on the preceding evening.

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

From this reading Neither his personal sorrow nor his sleepless night could be allowed to relieve Wylie from the pressure of his daily duties, and after less than an hour’s rest he was presiding at an inquiry into the conduct of one of his military police, who had quitted his post without leave on the preceding evening.

possessive form of “night” — the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside

From this reading The report of the man who had escorted Princess Theophanis to the hospital made it clear that he and his mistress had entered at the small door of the Konak by merely turning the handle, and had found no one on guard within, and this rendered it probable that Logofet’s remissness had permitted the entrance of the kidnapper to whom the night’s misery was due.

not any; not one

From this reading The report of the man who had escorted Princess Theophanis to the hospital made it clear that he and his mistress had entered at the small door of the Konak by merely turning the handle, and had found no one on guard within, and this rendered it probable that Logofet’s remissness had permitted the entrance of the kidnapper to whom the night’s misery was due.

and not; used after a negative to add a second negative

From this reading Neither his personal sorrow nor his sleepless night could be allowed to relieve Wylie from the pressure of his daily duties, and after less than an hour’s rest he was presiding at an inquiry into the conduct of one of his military police, who had quitted his post without leave on the preceding evening.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading This was Logofet, who had awakened from deep dreams of peace to find himself in durance, and could not imagine how he had got there.

not one thing; not anything

From this reading Nothing was said of this, however, though as many of his comrades as could find any excuse to be present crowded the room where the prisoner, alternately defiant and lachrymose, confronted his Colonel.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Neither his personal sorrow nor his sleepless night could be allowed to relieve Wylie from the pressure of his daily duties, and after less than an hour’s rest he was presiding at an inquiry into the conduct of one of his military police, who had quitted his post without leave on the preceding evening.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading Neither his personal sorrow nor his sleepless night could be allowed to relieve Wylie from the pressure of his daily duties, and after less than an hour’s rest he was presiding at an inquiry into the conduct of one of his military police, who had quitted his post without leave on the preceding evening.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading Neither his personal sorrow nor his sleepless night could be allowed to relieve Wylie from the pressure of his daily duties, and after less than an hour’s rest he was presiding at an inquiry into the conduct of one of his military police, who had quitted his post without leave on the preceding evening.

the state prevailing during the absence of war

From this reading This was Logofet, who had awakened from deep dreams of peace to find himself in durance, and could not imagine how he had got there.

inflected form of “permit” — consent to, give permission

From this reading The report of the man who had escorted Princess Theophanis to the hospital made it clear that he and his mistress had entered at the small door of the Konak by merely turning the handle, and had found no one on guard within, and this rendered it probable that Logofet’s remissness had permitted the entrance of the kidnapper to whom the night’s misery was due.

concerning or affecting a particular person or his or her private life and personality

From this reading Neither his personal sorrow nor his sleepless night could be allowed to relieve Wylie from the pressure of his daily duties, and after less than an hour’s rest he was presiding at an inquiry into the conduct of one of his military police, who had quitted his post without leave on the preceding evening.

the force of policemen and officers

From this reading Neither his personal sorrow nor his sleepless night could be allowed to relieve Wylie from the pressure of his daily duties, and after less than an hour’s rest he was presiding at an inquiry into the conduct of one of his military police, who had quitted his post without leave on the preceding evening.

affix in a public place or for public notice

From this reading Neither his personal sorrow nor his sleepless night could be allowed to relieve Wylie from the pressure of his daily duties, and after less than an hour’s rest he was presiding at an inquiry into the conduct of one of his military police, who had quitted his post without leave on the preceding evening.

existing or coming before

From this reading Neither his personal sorrow nor his sleepless night could be allowed to relieve Wylie from the pressure of his daily duties, and after less than an hour’s rest he was presiding at an inquiry into the conduct of one of his military police, who had quitted his post without leave on the preceding evening.

give an exhibition of to an interested audience

From this reading Nothing was said of this, however, though as many of his comrades as could find any excuse to be present crowded the room where the prisoner, alternately defiant and lachrymose, confronted his Colonel.

-ing form of “preside” — act as president

From this reading Neither his personal sorrow nor his sleepless night could be allowed to relieve Wylie from the pressure of his daily duties, and after less than an hour’s rest he was presiding at an inquiry into the conduct of one of his military police, who had quitted his post without leave on the preceding evening.

the force applied to a unit area of surface; measured in pascals (SI unit) or in dynes (cgs unit)

From this reading Neither his personal sorrow nor his sleepless night could be allowed to relieve Wylie from the pressure of his daily duties, and after less than an hour’s rest he was presiding at an inquiry into the conduct of one of his military police, who had quitted his post without leave on the preceding evening.

The daughter of a monarch; a female member of a royal family.

From this reading The report of the man who had escorted Princess Theophanis to the hospital made it clear that he and his mistress had entered at the small door of the Konak by merely turning the handle, and had found no one on guard within, and this rendered it probable that Logofet’s remissness had permitted the entrance of the kidnapper to whom the night’s misery was due.

a person who is confined; especially a prisoner of war

From this reading Nothing was said of this, however, though as many of his comrades as could find any excuse to be present crowded the room where the prisoner, alternately defiant and lachrymose, confronted his Colonel.

likely but not certain to be or become true or real

From this reading The report of the man who had escorted Princess Theophanis to the hospital made it clear that he and his mistress had entered at the small door of the Konak by merely turning the handle, and had found no one on guard within, and this rendered it probable that Logofet’s remissness had permitted the entrance of the kidnapper to whom the night’s misery was due.

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From this reading Neither his personal sorrow nor his sleepless night could be allowed to relieve Wylie from the pressure of his daily duties, and after less than an hour’s rest he was presiding at an inquiry into the conduct of one of his military police, who had quitted his post without leave on the preceding evening.

provide physical relief, as from pain

From this reading Neither his personal sorrow nor his sleepless night could be allowed to relieve Wylie from the pressure of his daily duties, and after less than an hour’s rest he was presiding at an inquiry into the conduct of one of his military police, who had quitted his post without leave on the preceding evening.

the quality of being lax and neglectful

From this reading The report of the man who had escorted Princess Theophanis to the hospital made it clear that he and his mistress had entered at the small door of the Konak by merely turning the handle, and had found no one on guard within, and this rendered it probable that Logofet’s remissness had permitted the entrance of the kidnapper to whom the night’s misery was due.

past form of “render” — cause to become

From this reading The report of the man who had escorted Princess Theophanis to the hospital made it clear that he and his mistress had entered at the small door of the Konak by merely turning the handle, and had found no one on guard within, and this rendered it probable that Logofet’s remissness had permitted the entrance of the kidnapper to whom the night’s misery was due.

to give an account or representation of in words

From this reading The report of the man who had escorted Princess Theophanis to the hospital made it clear that he and his mistress had entered at the small door of the Konak by merely turning the handle, and had found no one on guard within, and this rendered it probable that Logofet’s remissness had permitted the entrance of the kidnapper to whom the night’s misery was due.

not move; be in a resting position

From this reading Neither his personal sorrow nor his sleepless night could be allowed to relieve Wylie from the pressure of his daily duties, and after less than an hour’s rest he was presiding at an inquiry into the conduct of one of his military police, who had quitted his post without leave on the preceding evening.

an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling

From this reading Nothing was said of this, however, though as many of his comrades as could find any excuse to be present crowded the room where the prisoner, alternately defiant and lachrymose, confronted his Colonel.

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading Nothing was said of this, however, though as many of his comrades as could find any excuse to be present crowded the room where the prisoner, alternately defiant and lachrymose, confronted his Colonel.

experiencing or accompanied by sleeplessness

From this reading Neither his personal sorrow nor his sleepless night could be allowed to relieve Wylie from the pressure of his daily duties, and after less than an hour’s rest he was presiding at an inquiry into the conduct of one of his military police, who had quitted his post without leave on the preceding evening.

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

From this reading The report of the man who had escorted Princess Theophanis to the hospital made it clear that he and his mistress had entered at the small door of the Konak by merely turning the handle, and had found no one on guard within, and this rendered it probable that Logofet’s remissness had permitted the entrance of the kidnapper to whom the night’s misery was due.

an emotion of great sadness associated with loss or bereavement

From this reading Neither his personal sorrow nor his sleepless night could be allowed to relieve Wylie from the pressure of his daily duties, and after less than an hour’s rest he was presiding at an inquiry into the conduct of one of his military police, who had quitted his post without leave on the preceding evening.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading Neither his personal sorrow nor his sleepless night could be allowed to relieve Wylie from the pressure of his daily duties, and after less than an hour’s rest he was presiding at an inquiry into the conduct of one of his military police, who had quitted his post without leave on the preceding evening.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading The report of the man who had escorted Princess Theophanis to the hospital made it clear that he and his mistress had entered at the small door of the Konak by merely turning the handle, and had found no one on guard within, and this rendered it probable that Logofet’s remissness had permitted the entrance of the kidnapper to whom the night’s misery was due.

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

From this reading Neither his personal sorrow nor his sleepless night could be allowed to relieve Wylie from the pressure of his daily duties, and after less than an hour’s rest he was presiding at an inquiry into the conduct of one of his military police, who had quitted his post without leave on the preceding evening.

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

From this reading The report of the man who had escorted Princess Theophanis to the hospital made it clear that he and his mistress had entered at the small door of the Konak by merely turning the handle, and had found no one on guard within, and this rendered it probable that Logofet’s remissness had permitted the entrance of the kidnapper to whom the night’s misery was due.

in or at that place or location

From this reading This was Logofet, who had awakened from deep dreams of peace to find himself in durance, and could not imagine how he had got there.

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

From this reading This was Logofet, who had awakened from deep dreams of peace to find himself in durance, and could not imagine how he had got there.

in spite of the fact that

From this reading Nothing was said of this, however, though as many of his comrades as could find any excuse to be present crowded the room where the prisoner, alternately defiant and lachrymose, confronted his Colonel.

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

From this reading Neither his personal sorrow nor his sleepless night could be allowed to relieve Wylie from the pressure of his daily duties, and after less than an hour’s rest he was presiding at an inquiry into the conduct of one of his military police, who had quitted his post without leave on the preceding evening.

the act of changing or reversing the direction of the course

From this reading The report of the man who had escorted Princess Theophanis to the hospital made it clear that he and his mistress had entered at the small door of the Konak by merely turning the handle, and had found no one on guard within, and this rendered it probable that Logofet’s remissness had permitted the entrance of the kidnapper to whom the night’s misery was due.

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

From this reading Neither his personal sorrow nor his sleepless night could be allowed to relieve Wylie from the pressure of his daily duties, and after less than an hour’s rest he was presiding at an inquiry into the conduct of one of his military police, who had quitted his post without leave on the preceding evening.

in or at the place that

From this reading Nothing was said of this, however, though as many of his comrades as could find any excuse to be present crowded the room where the prisoner, alternately defiant and lachrymose, confronted his Colonel.

which person or people

From this reading Neither his personal sorrow nor his sleepless night could be allowed to relieve Wylie from the pressure of his daily duties, and after less than an hour’s rest he was presiding at an inquiry into the conduct of one of his military police, who had quitted his post without leave on the preceding evening.

the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading The report of the man who had escorted Princess Theophanis to the hospital made it clear that he and his mistress had entered at the small door of the Konak by merely turning the handle, and had found no one on guard within, and this rendered it probable that Logofet’s remissness had permitted the entrance of the kidnapper to whom the night’s misery was due.

inside; before a period of time has passed

From this reading The report of the man who had escorted Princess Theophanis to the hospital made it clear that he and his mistress had entered at the small door of the Konak by merely turning the handle, and had found no one on guard within, and this rendered it probable that Logofet’s remissness had permitted the entrance of the kidnapper to whom the night’s misery was due.

not having, not using, or not accompanied by

From this reading Neither his personal sorrow nor his sleepless night could be allowed to relieve Wylie from the pressure of his daily duties, and after less than an hour’s rest he was presiding at an inquiry into the conduct of one of his military police, who had quitted his post without leave on the preceding evening.

United States poet (1885-1928)

From this reading Neither his personal sorrow nor his sleepless night could be allowed to relieve Wylie from the pressure of his daily duties, and after less than an hour’s rest he was presiding at an inquiry into the conduct of one of his military police, who had quitted his post without leave on the preceding evening.