Chapter VIII

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

From this reading A hundred times Roland asked himself, why had he not tested the great love of Aurelia before? why had he lost so much time and so much happiness?

in actual fact

From this reading Roland's heart was brimming with happiness and gratitude for the love and generosity of Aurelia Darnel, and it seemed actually to dance in his breast joyously, when, next morning, the four companies detailed for service marched from Montreal, with the colours flying, the bayonets fixed, and the band playing the old regimental quick-step of the pre-Revolution days, varied by the pipes,--

anew

From this reading A little time--the insurrection ended, and he would be by her side again, as he had somewhat needlessly assured her in a passionate little farewell note, dispatched that morning.

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

From this reading Roland's heart was brimming with happiness and gratitude for the love and generosity of Aurelia Darnel, and it seemed actually to dance in his breast joyously, when, next morning, the four companies detailed for service marched from Montreal, with the colours flying, the bayonets fixed, and the band playing the old regimental quick-step of the pre-Revolution days, varied by the pipes,--

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

From this reading A little time--the insurrection ended, and he would be by her side again, as he had somewhat needlessly assured her in a passionate little farewell note, dispatched that morning.

past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody

From this reading A hundred times Roland asked himself, why had he not tested the great love of Aurelia before? why had he lost so much time and so much happiness?

marked by assurance; exhibiting confidence

From this reading A little time--the insurrection ended, and he would be by her side again, as he had somewhat needlessly assured her in a passionate little farewell note, dispatched that morning.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading "Dumbarton's drums beat bonnie O," in memory of the Colonel, that loyal and gallant Earl, who followed his royal master into exile and died at St. Germains.

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From this reading Roland's heart was brimming with happiness and gratitude for the love and generosity of Aurelia Darnel, and it seemed actually to dance in his breast joyously, when, next morning, the four companies detailed for service marched from Montreal, with the colours flying, the bayonets fixed, and the band playing the old regimental quick-step of the pre-Revolution days, varied by the pipes,--

an unofficial association of people or groups

From this reading Roland's heart was brimming with happiness and gratitude for the love and generosity of Aurelia Darnel, and it seemed actually to dance in his breast joyously, when, next morning, the four companies detailed for service marched from Montreal, with the colours flying, the bayonets fixed, and the band playing the old regimental quick-step of the pre-Revolution days, varied by the pipes,--

plural of “bayonet” — a knife that can be fixed to the end of a rifle and used as a weapon

From this reading Roland's heart was brimming with happiness and gratitude for the love and generosity of Aurelia Darnel, and it seemed actually to dance in his breast joyously, when, next morning, the four companies detailed for service marched from Montreal, with the colours flying, the bayonets fixed, and the band playing the old regimental quick-step of the pre-Revolution days, varied by the pipes,--

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

From this reading A little time--the insurrection ended, and he would be by her side again, as he had somewhat needlessly assured her in a passionate little farewell note, dispatched that morning.

come out better in a competition, race, or conflict

From this reading "Dumbarton's drums beat bonnie O," in memory of the Colonel, that loyal and gallant Earl, who followed his royal master into exile and died at St. Germains.

earlier than; in front of

From this reading A hundred times Roland asked himself, why had he not tested the great love of Aurelia before? why had he lost so much time and so much happiness?

very pleasing to the eye

From this reading "Dumbarton's drums beat bonnie O," in memory of the Colonel, that loyal and gallant Earl, who followed his royal master into exile and died at St. Germains.

the front of the trunk from the neck to the abdomen

From this reading Roland's heart was brimming with happiness and gratitude for the love and generosity of Aurelia Darnel, and it seemed actually to dance in his breast joyously, when, next morning, the four companies detailed for service marched from Montreal, with the colours flying, the bayonets fixed, and the band playing the old regimental quick-step of the pre-Revolution days, varied by the pipes,--

filled to capacity

From this reading Roland's heart was brimming with happiness and gratitude for the love and generosity of Aurelia Darnel, and it seemed actually to dance in his breast joyously, when, next morning, the four companies detailed for service marched from Montreal, with the colours flying, the bayonets fixed, and the band playing the old regimental quick-step of the pre-Revolution days, varied by the pipes,--

showing who or what does the action

From this reading Roland's heart was brimming with happiness and gratitude for the love and generosity of Aurelia Darnel, and it seemed actually to dance in his breast joyously, when, next morning, the four companies detailed for service marched from Montreal, with the colours flying, the bayonets fixed, and the band playing the old regimental quick-step of the pre-Revolution days, varied by the pipes,--

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 "Dumbarton's drums beat bonnie O," in memory of the Colonel, that loyal and gallant Earl, who followed his royal master into exile and died at St. Germains.

a distinguishing emblem

From this reading Roland's heart was brimming with happiness and gratitude for the love and generosity of Aurelia Darnel, and it seemed actually to dance in his breast joyously, when, next morning, the four companies detailed for service marched from Montreal, with the colours flying, the bayonets fixed, and the band playing the old regimental quick-step of the pre-Revolution days, varied by the pipes,--

plural of “company” — an institution created to conduct business

From this reading Roland's heart was brimming with happiness and gratitude for the love and generosity of Aurelia Darnel, and it seemed actually to dance in his breast joyously, when, next morning, the four companies detailed for service marched from Montreal, with the colours flying, the bayonets fixed, and the band playing the old regimental quick-step of the pre-Revolution days, varied by the pipes,--

an artistic form of nonverbal communication

From this reading Roland's heart was brimming with happiness and gratitude for the love and generosity of Aurelia Darnel, and it seemed actually to dance in his breast joyously, when, next morning, the four companies detailed for service marched from Montreal, with the colours flying, the bayonets fixed, and the band playing the old regimental quick-step of the pre-Revolution days, varied by the pipes,--

weedy annual grass often occurs in grainfields and other cultivated land; seeds sometimes considered poisonous

From this reading Roland's heart was brimming with happiness and gratitude for the love and generosity of Aurelia Darnel, and it seemed actually to dance in his breast joyously, when, next morning, the four companies detailed for service marched from Montreal, with the colours flying, the bayonets fixed, and the band playing the old regimental quick-step of the pre-Revolution days, varied by the pipes,--

the time during which someone's life continues

From this reading Roland's heart was brimming with happiness and gratitude for the love and generosity of Aurelia Darnel, and it seemed actually to dance in his breast joyously, when, next morning, the four companies detailed for service marched from Montreal, with the colours flying, the bayonets fixed, and the band playing the old regimental quick-step of the pre-Revolution days, varied by the pipes,--

developed or executed with care and in minute detail

From this reading Roland's heart was brimming with happiness and gratitude for the love and generosity of Aurelia Darnel, and it seemed actually to dance in his breast joyously, when, next morning, the four companies detailed for service marched from Montreal, with the colours flying, the bayonets fixed, and the band playing the old regimental quick-step of the pre-Revolution days, varied by the pipes,--

past form of “die” — pass from physical life and lose all bodily attributes and functions necessary to sustain life

From this reading "Dumbarton's drums beat bonnie O," in memory of the Colonel, that loyal and gallant Earl, who followed his royal master into exile and died at St. Germains.

past form of “dispatch” — send away towards a designated goal

From this reading A little time--the insurrection ended, and he would be by her side again, as he had somewhat needlessly assured her in a passionate little farewell note, dispatched that morning.

plural of “drum” — a musical percussion instrument; usually consists of a hollow cylinder with a membrane stretched across each end

From this reading "Dumbarton's drums beat bonnie O," in memory of the Colonel, that loyal and gallant Earl, who followed his royal master into exile and died at St. Germains.

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

From this reading "Dumbarton's drums beat bonnie O," in memory of the Colonel, that loyal and gallant Earl, who followed his royal master into exile and died at St. Germains.

a British peer ranking below a marquess and above a viscount

From this reading "Dumbarton's drums beat bonnie O," in memory of the Colonel, that loyal and gallant Earl, who followed his royal master into exile and died at St. Germains.

having come or been brought to a conclusion

From this reading A little time--the insurrection ended, and he would be by her side again, as he had somewhat needlessly assured her in a passionate little farewell note, dispatched that morning.

expel from a country

From this reading "Dumbarton's drums beat bonnie O," in memory of the Colonel, that loyal and gallant Earl, who followed his royal master into exile and died at St. Germains.

an acknowledgment or expression of goodwill at parting

From this reading A little time--the insurrection ended, and he would be by her side again, as he had somewhat needlessly assured her in a passionate little farewell note, dispatched that morning.

(of a number) having a fixed and unchanging value

From this reading Roland's heart was brimming with happiness and gratitude for the love and generosity of Aurelia Darnel, and it seemed actually to dance in his breast joyously, when, next morning, the four companies detailed for service marched from Montreal, with the colours flying, the bayonets fixed, and the band playing the old regimental quick-step of the pre-Revolution days, varied by the pipes,--

moving swiftly

From this reading Roland's heart was brimming with happiness and gratitude for the love and generosity of Aurelia Darnel, and it seemed actually to dance in his breast joyously, when, next morning, the four companies detailed for service marched from Montreal, with the colours flying, the bayonets fixed, and the band playing the old regimental quick-step of the pre-Revolution days, varied by the pipes,--

past form of “follow” — to travel behind, go after, come after

From this reading "Dumbarton's drums beat bonnie O," in memory of the Colonel, that loyal and gallant Earl, who followed his royal master into exile and died at St. Germains.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading Roland's heart was brimming with happiness and gratitude for the love and generosity of Aurelia Darnel, and it seemed actually to dance in his breast joyously, when, next morning, the four companies detailed for service marched from Montreal, with the colours flying, the bayonets fixed, and the band playing the old regimental quick-step of the pre-Revolution days, varied by the pipes,--

the cardinal number that is the sum of three and one

From this reading Roland's heart was brimming with happiness and gratitude for the love and generosity of Aurelia Darnel, and it seemed actually to dance in his breast joyously, when, next morning, the four companies detailed for service marched from Montreal, with the colours flying, the bayonets fixed, and the band playing the old regimental quick-step of the pre-Revolution days, varied by the pipes,--

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading Roland's heart was brimming with happiness and gratitude for the love and generosity of Aurelia Darnel, and it seemed actually to dance in his breast joyously, when, next morning, the four companies detailed for service marched from Montreal, with the colours flying, the bayonets fixed, and the band playing the old regimental quick-step of the pre-Revolution days, varied by the pipes,--

unflinching in battle or action

From this reading "Dumbarton's drums beat bonnie O," in memory of the Colonel, that loyal and gallant Earl, who followed his royal master into exile and died at St. Germains.

the trait of being willing to give your money or time

From this reading Roland's heart was brimming with happiness and gratitude for the love and generosity of Aurelia Darnel, and it seemed actually to dance in his breast joyously, when, next morning, the four companies detailed for service marched from Montreal, with the colours flying, the bayonets fixed, and the band playing the old regimental quick-step of the pre-Revolution days, varied by the pipes,--

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From this reading "Dumbarton's drums beat bonnie O," in memory of the Colonel, that loyal and gallant Earl, who followed his royal master into exile and died at St. Germains.

a feeling of thankfulness and appreciation

From this reading Roland's heart was brimming with happiness and gratitude for the love and generosity of Aurelia Darnel, and it seemed actually to dance in his breast joyously, when, next morning, the four companies detailed for service marched from Montreal, with the colours flying, the bayonets fixed, and the band playing the old regimental quick-step of the pre-Revolution days, varied by the pipes,--

relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind

From this reading A hundred times Roland asked himself, why had he not tested the great love of Aurelia before? why had he lost so much time and so much happiness?

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

From this reading A hundred times Roland asked himself, why had he not tested the great love of Aurelia before? why had he lost so much time and so much happiness?

state of well-being characterized by emotions ranging from contentment to intense joy

From this reading Roland's heart was brimming with happiness and gratitude for the love and generosity of Aurelia Darnel, and it seemed actually to dance in his breast joyously, when, next morning, the four companies detailed for service marched from Montreal, with the colours flying, the bayonets fixed, and the band playing the old regimental quick-step of the pre-Revolution days, varied by the pipes,--

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

From this reading A hundred times Roland asked himself, why had he not tested the great love of Aurelia before? why had he lost so much time and so much happiness?

the locus of feelings and intuitions

From this reading Roland's heart was brimming with happiness and gratitude for the love and generosity of Aurelia Darnel, and it seemed actually to dance in his breast joyously, when, next morning, the four companies detailed for service marched from Montreal, with the colours flying, the bayonets fixed, and the band playing the old regimental quick-step of the pre-Revolution days, varied by the pipes,--

belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned

From this reading A little time--the insurrection ended, and he would be by her side again, as he had somewhat needlessly assured her in a passionate little farewell note, dispatched that morning.

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

From this reading A hundred times Roland asked himself, why had he not tested the great love of Aurelia before? why had he lost so much time and so much happiness?

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

From this reading Roland's heart was brimming with happiness and gratitude for the love and generosity of Aurelia Darnel, and it seemed actually to dance in his breast joyously, when, next morning, the four companies detailed for service marched from Montreal, with the colours flying, the bayonets fixed, and the band playing the old regimental quick-step of the pre-Revolution days, varied by the pipes,--

ten 10s

From this reading A hundred times Roland asked himself, why had he not tested the great love of Aurelia before? why had he lost so much time and so much happiness?

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

From this reading Roland's heart was brimming with happiness and gratitude for the love and generosity of Aurelia Darnel, and it seemed actually to dance in his breast joyously, when, next morning, the four companies detailed for service marched from Montreal, with the colours flying, the bayonets fixed, and the band playing the old regimental quick-step of the pre-Revolution days, varied by the pipes,--

organized opposition to authority; a conflict in which one faction tries to wrest control from another

From this reading THE INSURRECTION.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading "Dumbarton's drums beat bonnie O," in memory of the Colonel, that loyal and gallant Earl, who followed his royal master into exile and died at St. Germains.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading Roland's heart was brimming with happiness and gratitude for the love and generosity of Aurelia Darnel, and it seemed actually to dance in his breast joyously, when, next morning, the four companies detailed for service marched from Montreal, with the colours flying, the bayonets fixed, and the band playing the old regimental quick-step of the pre-Revolution days, varied by the pipes,--

in a joyous and gleeful manner

From this reading Roland's heart was brimming with happiness and gratitude for the love and generosity of Aurelia Darnel, and it seemed actually to dance in his breast joyously, when, next morning, the four companies detailed for service marched from Montreal, with the colours flying, the bayonets fixed, and the band playing the old regimental quick-step of the pre-Revolution days, varied by the pipes,--

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

From this reading A little time--the insurrection ended, and he would be by her side again, as he had somewhat needlessly assured her in a passionate little farewell note, dispatched that morning.

no longer in your possession or control; unable to be found or recovered

From this reading A hundred times Roland asked himself, why had he not tested the great love of Aurelia before? why had he lost so much time and so much happiness?

a strong positive emotion of regard and affection

From this reading Roland's heart was brimming with happiness and gratitude for the love and generosity of Aurelia Darnel, and it seemed actually to dance in his breast joyously, when, next morning, the four companies detailed for service marched from Montreal, with the colours flying, the bayonets fixed, and the band playing the old regimental quick-step of the pre-Revolution days, varied by the pipes,--

steadfast in allegiance or duty

From this reading "Dumbarton's drums beat bonnie O," in memory of the Colonel, that loyal and gallant Earl, who followed his royal master into exile and died at St. Germains.

past form of “march” — march in a procession

From this reading Roland's heart was brimming with happiness and gratitude for the love and generosity of Aurelia Darnel, and it seemed actually to dance in his breast joyously, when, next morning, the four companies detailed for service marched from Montreal, with the colours flying, the bayonets fixed, and the band playing the old regimental quick-step of the pre-Revolution days, varied by the pipes,--

an artist of consummate skill

From this reading "Dumbarton's drums beat bonnie O," in memory of the Colonel, that loyal and gallant Earl, who followed his royal master into exile and died at St. Germains.

The faculty by which the mind stores and remembers information and knowledge.

From this reading "Dumbarton's drums beat bonnie O," in memory of the Colonel, that loyal and gallant Earl, who followed his royal master into exile and died at St. Germains.

a city in southern Quebec province on the Saint Lawrence River; the largest city in Quebec and 2nd largest in Canada; the 2nd largest French-speaking city in the world

From this reading Roland's heart was brimming with happiness and gratitude for the love and generosity of Aurelia Darnel, and it seemed actually to dance in his breast joyously, when, next morning, the four companies detailed for service marched from Montreal, with the colours flying, the bayonets fixed, and the band playing the old regimental quick-step of the pre-Revolution days, varied by the pipes,--

the time period between dawn and noon

From this reading Roland's heart was brimming with happiness and gratitude for the love and generosity of Aurelia Darnel, and it seemed actually to dance in his breast joyously, when, next morning, the four companies detailed for service marched from Montreal, with the colours flying, the bayonets fixed, and the band playing the old regimental quick-step of the pre-Revolution days, varied by the pipes,--

to a great degree or extent

From this reading A hundred times Roland asked himself, why had he not tested the great love of Aurelia before? why had he lost so much time and so much happiness?

without need

From this reading A little time--the insurrection ended, and he would be by her side again, as he had somewhat needlessly assured her in a passionate little farewell note, dispatched that morning.

immediately following in time or order

From this reading Roland's heart was brimming with happiness and gratitude for the love and generosity of Aurelia Darnel, and it seemed actually to dance in his breast joyously, when, next morning, the four companies detailed for service marched from Montreal, with the colours flying, the bayonets fixed, and the band playing the old regimental quick-step of the pre-Revolution days, varied by the pipes,--

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading A hundred times Roland asked himself, why had he not tested the great love of Aurelia before? why had he lost so much time and so much happiness?

a brief written record

From this reading A little time--the insurrection ended, and he would be by her side again, as he had somewhat needlessly assured her in a passionate little farewell note, dispatched that morning.

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 "Dumbarton's drums beat bonnie O," in memory of the Colonel, that loyal and gallant Earl, who followed his royal master into exile and died at St. Germains.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Roland's heart was brimming with happiness and gratitude for the love and generosity of Aurelia Darnel, and it seemed actually to dance in his breast joyously, when, next morning, the four companies detailed for service marched from Montreal, with the colours flying, the bayonets fixed, and the band playing the old regimental quick-step of the pre-Revolution days, varied by the pipes,--

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

From this reading Roland's heart was brimming with happiness and gratitude for the love and generosity of Aurelia Darnel, and it seemed actually to dance in his breast joyously, when, next morning, the four companies detailed for service marched from Montreal, with the colours flying, the bayonets fixed, and the band playing the old regimental quick-step of the pre-Revolution days, varied by the pipes,--

having or expressing strong emotions

From this reading A little time--the insurrection ended, and he would be by her side again, as he had somewhat needlessly assured her in a passionate little farewell note, dispatched that morning.

plural of “pipe” — a tube with a small bowl at one end; used for smoking tobacco

From this reading Roland's heart was brimming with happiness and gratitude for the love and generosity of Aurelia Darnel, and it seemed actually to dance in his breast joyously, when, next morning, the four companies detailed for service marched from Montreal, with the colours flying, the bayonets fixed, and the band playing the old regimental quick-step of the pre-Revolution days, varied by the pipes,--

the act of playing a musical instrument

From this reading Roland's heart was brimming with happiness and gratitude for the love and generosity of Aurelia Darnel, and it seemed actually to dance in his breast joyously, when, next morning, the four companies detailed for service marched from Montreal, with the colours flying, the bayonets fixed, and the band playing the old regimental quick-step of the pre-Revolution days, varied by the pipes,--

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From this reading Roland's heart was brimming with happiness and gratitude for the love and generosity of Aurelia Darnel, and it seemed actually to dance in his breast joyously, when, next morning, the four companies detailed for service marched from Montreal, with the colours flying, the bayonets fixed, and the band playing the old regimental quick-step of the pre-Revolution days, varied by the pipes,--

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

From this reading Roland's heart was brimming with happiness and gratitude for the love and generosity of Aurelia Darnel, and it seemed actually to dance in his breast joyously, when, next morning, the four companies detailed for service marched from Montreal, with the colours flying, the bayonets fixed, and the band playing the old regimental quick-step of the pre-Revolution days, varied by the pipes,--

belonging to or concerning a regiment

From this reading Roland's heart was brimming with happiness and gratitude for the love and generosity of Aurelia Darnel, and it seemed actually to dance in his breast joyously, when, next morning, the four companies detailed for service marched from Montreal, with the colours flying, the bayonets fixed, and the band playing the old regimental quick-step of the pre-Revolution days, varied by the pipes,--

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

From this reading A hundred times Roland asked himself, why had he not tested the great love of Aurelia before? why had he lost so much time and so much happiness?

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

From this reading Roland's heart was brimming with happiness and gratitude for the love and generosity of Aurelia Darnel, and it seemed actually to dance in his breast joyously, when, next morning, the four companies detailed for service marched from Montreal, with the colours flying, the bayonets fixed, and the band playing the old regimental quick-step of the pre-Revolution days, varied by the pipes,--

of or relating to or indicative of or issued or performed by a king or queen or other monarch

From this reading "Dumbarton's drums beat bonnie O," in memory of the Colonel, that loyal and gallant Earl, who followed his royal master into exile and died at St. Germains.

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

From this reading Roland's heart was brimming with happiness and gratitude for the love and generosity of Aurelia Darnel, and it seemed actually to dance in his breast joyously, when, next morning, the four companies detailed for service marched from Montreal, with the colours flying, the bayonets fixed, and the band playing the old regimental quick-step of the pre-Revolution days, varied by the pipes,--

work done by one person or group that benefits another

From this reading Roland's heart was brimming with happiness and gratitude for the love and generosity of Aurelia Darnel, and it seemed actually to dance in his breast joyously, when, next morning, the four companies detailed for service marched from Montreal, with the colours flying, the bayonets fixed, and the band playing the old regimental quick-step of the pre-Revolution days, varied by the pipes,--

a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location

From this reading A little time--the insurrection ended, and he would be by her side again, as he had somewhat needlessly assured her in a passionate little farewell note, dispatched that morning.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading A hundred times Roland asked himself, why had he not tested the great love of Aurelia before? why had he lost so much time and so much happiness?

to a small degree or extent

From this reading A little time--the insurrection ended, and he would be by her side again, as he had somewhat needlessly assured her in a passionate little farewell note, dispatched that morning.

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

From this reading "Dumbarton's drums beat bonnie O," in memory of the Colonel, that loyal and gallant Earl, who followed his royal master into exile and died at St. Germains.

tested and proved useful or correct

From this reading A hundred times Roland asked himself, why had he not tested the great love of Aurelia before? why had he lost so much time and so much happiness?

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading "Dumbarton's drums beat bonnie O," in memory of the Colonel, that loyal and gallant Earl, who followed his royal master into exile and died at St. Germains.

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

From this reading THE INSURRECTION.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading A hundred times Roland asked himself, why had he not tested the great love of Aurelia before? why had he lost so much time and so much happiness?

a more or less definite period of time now or previously present

From this reading A hundred times Roland asked himself, why had he not tested the great love of Aurelia before? why had he lost so much time and so much happiness?

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

From this reading Roland's heart was brimming with happiness and gratitude for the love and generosity of Aurelia Darnel, and it seemed actually to dance in his breast joyously, when, next morning, the four companies detailed for service marched from Montreal, with the colours flying, the bayonets fixed, and the band playing the old regimental quick-step of the pre-Revolution days, varied by the pipes,--

characterized by variety

From this reading Roland's heart was brimming with happiness and gratitude for the love and generosity of Aurelia Darnel, and it seemed actually to dance in his breast joyously, when, next morning, the four companies detailed for service marched from Montreal, with the colours flying, the bayonets fixed, and the band playing the old regimental quick-step of the pre-Revolution days, varied by the pipes,--

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

From this reading Roland's heart was brimming with happiness and gratitude for the love and generosity of Aurelia Darnel, and it seemed actually to dance in his breast joyously, when, next morning, the four companies detailed for service marched from Montreal, with the colours flying, the bayonets fixed, and the band playing the old regimental quick-step of the pre-Revolution days, varied by the pipes,--

at the time that

From this reading Roland's heart was brimming with happiness and gratitude for the love and generosity of Aurelia Darnel, and it seemed actually to dance in his breast joyously, when, next morning, the four companies detailed for service marched from Montreal, with the colours flying, the bayonets fixed, and the band playing the old regimental quick-step of the pre-Revolution days, varied by the pipes,--

which person or people

From this reading "Dumbarton's drums beat bonnie O," in memory of the Colonel, that loyal and gallant Earl, who followed his royal master into exile and died at St. Germains.

the cause or intention underlying an action or situation, especially in the phrase “the whys and wherefores”

From this reading A hundred times Roland asked himself, why had he not tested the great love of Aurelia before? why had he lost so much time and so much happiness?

in the company of; together with

From this reading Roland's heart was brimming with happiness and gratitude for the love and generosity of Aurelia Darnel, and it seemed actually to dance in his breast joyously, when, next morning, the four companies detailed for service marched from Montreal, with the colours flying, the bayonets fixed, and the band playing the old regimental quick-step of the pre-Revolution days, varied by the pipes,--

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

From this reading A little time--the insurrection ended, and he would be by her side again, as he had somewhat needlessly assured her in a passionate little farewell note, dispatched that morning.