Chapter II · Chapter 2

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

From this reading SAFFRON AT HOME To put it plainly, Sergeant Hooper--he had been a Sergeant for a brief and precarious three weeks, but he used the title in civil life whenever he safely could, and he could at Inkston--Sergeant Hooper was a villainous-looking dog.

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

From this reading SAFFRON AT HOME To put it plainly, Sergeant Hooper--he had been a Sergeant for a brief and precarious three weeks, but he used the title in civil life whenever he safely could, and he could at Inkston--Sergeant Hooper was a villainous-looking dog.

any person at all

From this reading "By gad, Sergeant," he observed pleasantly, "I don't think anybody could be such a rascal as you look.

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From this reading Beaumaroy, fresh from the comely presences of Old Place, unconscious of how the General had ripped up his character and record, pleasantly nursing a little project concerning Dr. Mary Arkroyd, had never been more forcibly struck with his protege's ill-favoredness than when he arrived home on this same evening, and the Sergeant met him at the door.

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

From this reading Beaumaroy, fresh from the comely presences of Old Place, unconscious of how the General had ripped up his character and record, pleasantly nursing a little project concerning Dr. Mary Arkroyd, had never been more forcibly struck with his protege's ill-favoredness than when he arrived home on this same evening, and the Sergeant met him at the door.

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

From this reading "By gad, Sergeant," he observed pleasantly, "I don't think anybody could be such a rascal as you look.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading SAFFRON AT HOME To put it plainly, Sergeant Hooper--he had been a Sergeant for a brief and precarious three weeks, but he used the title in civil life whenever he safely could, and he could at Inkston--Sergeant Hooper was a villainous-looking dog.

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

From this reading "By gad, Sergeant," he observed pleasantly, "I don't think anybody could be such a rascal as you look.

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From this reading Beaumaroy, fresh from the comely presences of Old Place, unconscious of how the General had ripped up his character and record, pleasantly nursing a little project concerning Dr. Mary Arkroyd, had never been more forcibly struck with his protege's ill-favoredness than when he arrived home on this same evening, and the Sergeant met him at the door.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading SAFFRON AT HOME To put it plainly, Sergeant Hooper--he had been a Sergeant for a brief and precarious three weeks, but he used the title in civil life whenever he safely could, and he could at Inkston--Sergeant Hooper was a villainous-looking dog.

of short duration or distance

From this reading SAFFRON AT HOME To put it plainly, Sergeant Hooper--he had been a Sergeant for a brief and precarious three weeks, but he used the title in civil life whenever he safely could, and he could at Inkston--Sergeant Hooper was a villainous-looking dog.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading SAFFRON AT HOME To put it plainly, Sergeant Hooper--he had been a Sergeant for a brief and precarious three weeks, but he used the title in civil life whenever he safely could, and he could at Inkston--Sergeant Hooper was a villainous-looking dog.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading "By gad, Sergeant," he observed pleasantly, "I don't think anybody could be such a rascal as you look.

plural of “carry” — the act of carrying something

From this reading It's that faith that carries me through."

an imaginary person represented in a work of fiction (play or film or story)

From this reading Beaumaroy, fresh from the comely presences of Old Place, unconscious of how the General had ripped up his character and record, pleasantly nursing a little project concerning Dr. Mary Arkroyd, had never been more forcibly struck with his protege's ill-favoredness than when he arrived home on this same evening, and the Sergeant met him at the door.

applying to ordinary citizens as contrasted with the military

From this reading SAFFRON AT HOME To put it plainly, Sergeant Hooper--he had been a Sergeant for a brief and precarious three weeks, but he used the title in civil life whenever he safely could, and he could at Inkston--Sergeant Hooper was a villainous-looking dog.

according with custom or propriety

From this reading Beaumaroy, fresh from the comely presences of Old Place, unconscious of how the General had ripped up his character and record, pleasantly nursing a little project concerning Dr. Mary Arkroyd, had never been more forcibly struck with his protege's ill-favoredness than when he arrived home on this same evening, and the Sergeant met him at the door.

-ing form of “concern” — be relevant to

From this reading Beaumaroy, fresh from the comely presences of Old Place, unconscious of how the General had ripped up his character and record, pleasantly nursing a little project concerning Dr. Mary Arkroyd, had never been more forcibly struck with his protege's ill-favoredness than when he arrived home on this same evening, and the Sergeant met him at the door.

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

From this reading SAFFRON AT HOME To put it plainly, Sergeant Hooper--he had been a Sergeant for a brief and precarious three weeks, but he used the title in civil life whenever he safely could, and he could at Inkston--Sergeant Hooper was a villainous-looking dog.

a member of the genus Canis (probably descended from the common wolf) that has been domesticated by man since prehistoric times; occurs in many breeds

From this reading SAFFRON AT HOME To put it plainly, Sergeant Hooper--he had been a Sergeant for a brief and precarious three weeks, but he used the title in civil life whenever he safely could, and he could at Inkston--Sergeant Hooper was a villainous-looking dog.

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

From this reading "By gad, Sergeant," he observed pleasantly, "I don't think anybody could be such a rascal as you look.

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

From this reading Beaumaroy, fresh from the comely presences of Old Place, unconscious of how the General had ripped up his character and record, pleasantly nursing a little project concerning Dr. Mary Arkroyd, had never been more forcibly struck with his protege's ill-favoredness than when he arrived home on this same evening, and the Sergeant met him at the door.

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

From this reading Beaumaroy, fresh from the comely presences of Old Place, unconscious of how the General had ripped up his character and record, pleasantly nursing a little project concerning Dr. Mary Arkroyd, had never been more forcibly struck with his protege's ill-favoredness than when he arrived home on this same evening, and the Sergeant met him at the door.

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

From this reading Beaumaroy, fresh from the comely presences of Old Place, unconscious of how the General had ripped up his character and record, pleasantly nursing a little project concerning Dr. Mary Arkroyd, had never been more forcibly struck with his protege's ill-favoredness than when he arrived home on this same evening, and the Sergeant met him at the door.

a strong belief in a supernatural power or powers that control human destiny

From this reading It's that faith that carries me through."

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading SAFFRON AT HOME To put it plainly, Sergeant Hooper--he had been a Sergeant for a brief and precarious three weeks, but he used the title in civil life whenever he safely could, and he could at Inkston--Sergeant Hooper was a villainous-looking dog.

in a forcible manner

From this reading Beaumaroy, fresh from the comely presences of Old Place, unconscious of how the General had ripped up his character and record, pleasantly nursing a little project concerning Dr. Mary Arkroyd, had never been more forcibly struck with his protege's ill-favoredness than when he arrived home on this same evening, and the Sergeant met him at the door.

recently made, produced, or harvested

From this reading Beaumaroy, fresh from the comely presences of Old Place, unconscious of how the General had ripped up his character and record, pleasantly nursing a little project concerning Dr. Mary Arkroyd, had never been more forcibly struck with his protege's ill-favoredness than when he arrived home on this same evening, and the Sergeant met him at the door.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading Beaumaroy, fresh from the comely presences of Old Place, unconscious of how the General had ripped up his character and record, pleasantly nursing a little project concerning Dr. Mary Arkroyd, had never been more forcibly struck with his protege's ill-favoredness than when he arrived home on this same evening, and the Sergeant met him at the door.

an anxiety disorder characterized by chronic free-floating anxiety and such symptoms as tension or sweating or trembling or lightheadedness or irritability etc that has lasted for more than six months

From this reading "By gad, Sergeant," he observed pleasantly, "I don't think anybody could be such a rascal as you look.

applying to all or most members of a category or group

From this reading Beaumaroy, fresh from the comely presences of Old Place, unconscious of how the General had ripped up his character and record, pleasantly nursing a little project concerning Dr. Mary Arkroyd, had never been more forcibly struck with his protege's ill-favoredness than when he arrived home on this same evening, and the Sergeant met him at the door.

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

From this reading SAFFRON AT HOME To put it plainly, Sergeant Hooper--he had been a Sergeant for a brief and precarious three weeks, but he used the title in civil life whenever he safely could, and he could at Inkston--Sergeant Hooper was a villainous-looking dog.

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

From this reading SAFFRON AT HOME To put it plainly, Sergeant Hooper--he had been a Sergeant for a brief and precarious three weeks, but he used the title in civil life whenever he safely could, and he could at Inkston--Sergeant Hooper was a villainous-looking dog.

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

From this reading Beaumaroy, fresh from the comely presences of Old Place, unconscious of how the General had ripped up his character and record, pleasantly nursing a little project concerning Dr. Mary Arkroyd, had never been more forcibly struck with his protege's ill-favoredness than when he arrived home on this same evening, and the Sergeant met him at the door.

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

From this reading Beaumaroy, fresh from the comely presences of Old Place, unconscious of how the General had ripped up his character and record, pleasantly nursing a little project concerning Dr. Mary Arkroyd, had never been more forcibly struck with his protege's ill-favoredness than when he arrived home on this same evening, and the Sergeant met him at the door.

where you live at a particular time

From this reading SAFFRON AT HOME To put it plainly, Sergeant Hooper--he had been a Sergeant for a brief and precarious three weeks, but he used the title in civil life whenever he safely could, and he could at Inkston--Sergeant Hooper was a villainous-looking dog.

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

From this reading SAFFRON AT HOME To put it plainly, Sergeant Hooper--he had been a Sergeant for a brief and precarious three weeks, but he used the title in civil life whenever he safely could, and he could at Inkston--Sergeant Hooper was a villainous-looking dog.

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

From this reading Beaumaroy, fresh from the comely presences of Old Place, unconscious of how the General had ripped up his character and record, pleasantly nursing a little project concerning Dr. Mary Arkroyd, had never been more forcibly struck with his protege's ill-favoredness than when he arrived home on this same evening, and the Sergeant met him at the door.

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

From this reading "By gad, Sergeant," he observed pleasantly, "I don't think anybody could be such a rascal as you look.

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

From this reading Beaumaroy, fresh from the comely presences of Old Place, unconscious of how the General had ripped up his character and record, pleasantly nursing a little project concerning Dr. Mary Arkroyd, had never been more forcibly struck with his protege's ill-favoredness than when he arrived home on this same evening, and the Sergeant met him at the door.

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

From this reading SAFFRON AT HOME To put it plainly, Sergeant Hooper--he had been a Sergeant for a brief and precarious three weeks, but he used the title in civil life whenever he safely could, and he could at Inkston--Sergeant Hooper was a villainous-looking dog.

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

From this reading SAFFRON AT HOME To put it plainly, Sergeant Hooper--he had been a Sergeant for a brief and precarious three weeks, but he used the title in civil life whenever he safely could, and he could at Inkston--Sergeant Hooper was a villainous-looking dog.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading SAFFRON AT HOME To put it plainly, Sergeant Hooper--he had been a Sergeant for a brief and precarious three weeks, but he used the title in civil life whenever he safely could, and he could at Inkston--Sergeant Hooper was a villainous-looking dog.

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

From this reading It's that faith that carries me through."

a characteristic state or mode of living

From this reading SAFFRON AT HOME To put it plainly, Sergeant Hooper--he had been a Sergeant for a brief and precarious three weeks, but he used the title in civil life whenever he safely could, and he could at Inkston--Sergeant Hooper was a villainous-looking dog.

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

From this reading Beaumaroy, fresh from the comely presences of Old Place, unconscious of how the General had ripped up his character and record, pleasantly nursing a little project concerning Dr. Mary Arkroyd, had never been more forcibly struck with his protege's ill-favoredness than when he arrived home on this same evening, and the Sergeant met him at the door.

perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards

From this reading "By gad, Sergeant," he observed pleasantly, "I don't think anybody could be such a rascal as you look.

the mother of Jesus; Christians refer to her as the Virgin Mary; she is especially honored by Roman Catholics

From this reading Beaumaroy, fresh from the comely presences of Old Place, unconscious of how the General had ripped up his character and record, pleasantly nursing a little project concerning Dr. Mary Arkroyd, had never been more forcibly struck with his protege's ill-favoredness than when he arrived home on this same evening, and the Sergeant met him at the door.

the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading It's that faith that carries me through."

inflected form of “meet” — come together

From this reading Beaumaroy, fresh from the comely presences of Old Place, unconscious of how the General had ripped up his character and record, pleasantly nursing a little project concerning Dr. Mary Arkroyd, had never been more forcibly struck with his protege's ill-favoredness than when he arrived home on this same evening, and the Sergeant met him at the door.

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

From this reading Beaumaroy, fresh from the comely presences of Old Place, unconscious of how the General had ripped up his character and record, pleasantly nursing a little project concerning Dr. Mary Arkroyd, had never been more forcibly struck with his protege's ill-favoredness than when he arrived home on this same evening, and the Sergeant met him at the door.

a form of address for a man

From this reading MR.

not ever; at no time in the past or future

From this reading Beaumaroy, fresh from the comely presences of Old Place, unconscious of how the General had ripped up his character and record, pleasantly nursing a little project concerning Dr. Mary Arkroyd, had never been more forcibly struck with his protege's ill-favoredness than when he arrived home on this same evening, and the Sergeant met him at the door.

the work of caring for the sick or injured or infirm

From this reading Beaumaroy, fresh from the comely presences of Old Place, unconscious of how the General had ripped up his character and record, pleasantly nursing a little project concerning Dr. Mary Arkroyd, had never been more forcibly struck with his protege's ill-favoredness than when he arrived home on this same evening, and the Sergeant met him at the door.

discovered or determined by scientific observation

From this reading "By gad, Sergeant," he observed pleasantly, "I don't think anybody could be such a rascal as you look.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Beaumaroy, fresh from the comely presences of Old Place, unconscious of how the General had ripped up his character and record, pleasantly nursing a little project concerning Dr. Mary Arkroyd, had never been more forcibly struck with his protege's ill-favoredness than when he arrived home on this same evening, and the Sergeant met him at the door.

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

From this reading Beaumaroy, fresh from the comely presences of Old Place, unconscious of how the General had ripped up his character and record, pleasantly nursing a little project concerning Dr. Mary Arkroyd, had never been more forcibly struck with his protege's ill-favoredness than when he arrived home on this same evening, and the Sergeant met him at the door.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading Beaumaroy, fresh from the comely presences of Old Place, unconscious of how the General had ripped up his character and record, pleasantly nursing a little project concerning Dr. Mary Arkroyd, had never been more forcibly struck with his protege's ill-favoredness than when he arrived home on this same evening, and the Sergeant met him at the door.

a point located with respect to surface features of some region

From this reading Beaumaroy, fresh from the comely presences of Old Place, unconscious of how the General had ripped up his character and record, pleasantly nursing a little project concerning Dr. Mary Arkroyd, had never been more forcibly struck with his protege's ill-favoredness than when he arrived home on this same evening, and the Sergeant met him at the door.

unmistakably (“plain” is often used informally for “plainly”)

From this reading SAFFRON AT HOME To put it plainly, Sergeant Hooper--he had been a Sergeant for a brief and precarious three weeks, but he used the title in civil life whenever he safely could, and he could at Inkston--Sergeant Hooper was a villainous-looking dog.

in a cheerful manner

From this reading Beaumaroy, fresh from the comely presences of Old Place, unconscious of how the General had ripped up his character and record, pleasantly nursing a little project concerning Dr. Mary Arkroyd, had never been more forcibly struck with his protege's ill-favoredness than when he arrived home on this same evening, and the Sergeant met him at the door.

affording no ease or reassurance

From this reading SAFFRON AT HOME To put it plainly, Sergeant Hooper--he had been a Sergeant for a brief and precarious three weeks, but he used the title in civil life whenever he safely could, and he could at Inkston--Sergeant Hooper was a villainous-looking dog.

plural of “presence” — the state of being present; current existence

From this reading Beaumaroy, fresh from the comely presences of Old Place, unconscious of how the General had ripped up his character and record, pleasantly nursing a little project concerning Dr. Mary Arkroyd, had never been more forcibly struck with his protege's ill-favoredness than when he arrived home on this same evening, and the Sergeant met him at the door.

communicate vividly

From this reading Beaumaroy, fresh from the comely presences of Old Place, unconscious of how the General had ripped up his character and record, pleasantly nursing a little project concerning Dr. Mary Arkroyd, had never been more forcibly struck with his protege's ill-favoredness than when he arrived home on this same evening, and the Sergeant met him at the door.

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

From this reading Beaumaroy, fresh from the comely presences of Old Place, unconscious of how the General had ripped up his character and record, pleasantly nursing a little project concerning Dr. Mary Arkroyd, had never been more forcibly struck with his protege's ill-favoredness than when he arrived home on this same evening, and the Sergeant met him at the door.

put into a certain place or abstract location

From this reading SAFFRON AT HOME To put it plainly, Sergeant Hooper--he had been a Sergeant for a brief and precarious three weeks, but he used the title in civil life whenever he safely could, and he could at Inkston--Sergeant Hooper was a villainous-looking dog.

a deceitful and unreliable scoundrel

From this reading "By gad, Sergeant," he observed pleasantly, "I don't think anybody could be such a rascal as you look.

anything (such as a document or a phonograph record or a photograph) providing permanent evidence of or information about past events

From this reading Beaumaroy, fresh from the comely presences of Old Place, unconscious of how the General had ripped up his character and record, pleasantly nursing a little project concerning Dr. Mary Arkroyd, had never been more forcibly struck with his protege's ill-favoredness than when he arrived home on this same evening, and the Sergeant met him at the door.

stupefied or excited by a chemical substance (especially alcohol)

From this reading Beaumaroy, fresh from the comely presences of Old Place, unconscious of how the General had ripped up his character and record, pleasantly nursing a little project concerning Dr. Mary Arkroyd, had never been more forcibly struck with his protege's ill-favoredness than when he arrived home on this same evening, and the Sergeant met him at the door.

with safety; in a safe manner

From this reading SAFFRON AT HOME To put it plainly, Sergeant Hooper--he had been a Sergeant for a brief and precarious three weeks, but he used the title in civil life whenever he safely could, and he could at Inkston--Sergeant Hooper was a villainous-looking dog.

Old World crocus having purple or white flowers with aromatic pungent orange stigmas used in flavoring food

From this reading SAFFRON AT HOME To put it plainly, Sergeant Hooper--he had been a Sergeant for a brief and precarious three weeks, but he used the title in civil life whenever he safely could, and he could at Inkston--Sergeant Hooper was a villainous-looking dog.

Identical; not different.

From this reading Beaumaroy, fresh from the comely presences of Old Place, unconscious of how the General had ripped up his character and record, pleasantly nursing a little project concerning Dr. Mary Arkroyd, had never been more forcibly struck with his protege's ill-favoredness than when he arrived home on this same evening, and the Sergeant met him at the door.

any of several noncommissioned officer ranks in the Army or Air Force or Marines ranking above a corporal

From this reading SAFFRON AT HOME To put it plainly, Sergeant Hooper--he had been a Sergeant for a brief and precarious three weeks, but he used the title in civil life whenever he safely could, and he could at Inkston--Sergeant Hooper was a villainous-looking dog.

(used in combination) affected by something overwhelming

From this reading Beaumaroy, fresh from the comely presences of Old Place, unconscious of how the General had ripped up his character and record, pleasantly nursing a little project concerning Dr. Mary Arkroyd, had never been more forcibly struck with his protege's ill-favoredness than when he arrived home on this same evening, and the Sergeant met him at the door.

of the kind already mentioned

From this reading "By gad, Sergeant," he observed pleasantly, "I don't think anybody could be such a rascal as you look.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading Beaumaroy, fresh from the comely presences of Old Place, unconscious of how the General had ripped up his character and record, pleasantly nursing a little project concerning Dr. Mary Arkroyd, had never been more forcibly struck with his protege's ill-favoredness than when he arrived home on this same evening, and the Sergeant met him at the door.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading It's that faith that carries me through."

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

From this reading SAFFRON AT HOME To put it plainly, Sergeant Hooper--he had been a Sergeant for a brief and precarious three weeks, but he used the title in civil life whenever he safely could, and he could at Inkston--Sergeant Hooper was a villainous-looking dog.

judge or regard; look upon; judge

From this reading "By gad, Sergeant," he observed pleasantly, "I don't think anybody could be such a rascal as you look.

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

From this reading Beaumaroy, fresh from the comely presences of Old Place, unconscious of how the General had ripped up his character and record, pleasantly nursing a little project concerning Dr. Mary Arkroyd, had never been more forcibly struck with his protege's ill-favoredness than when he arrived home on this same evening, and the Sergeant met him at the door.

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one

From this reading SAFFRON AT HOME To put it plainly, Sergeant Hooper--he had been a Sergeant for a brief and precarious three weeks, but he used the title in civil life whenever he safely could, and he could at Inkston--Sergeant Hooper was a villainous-looking dog.

from one end or side of something to the other

From this reading It's that faith that carries me through."

a heading that names a statute or legislative bill; may give a brief summary of the matters it deals with

From this reading SAFFRON AT HOME To put it plainly, Sergeant Hooper--he had been a Sergeant for a brief and precarious three weeks, but he used the title in civil life whenever he safely could, and he could at Inkston--Sergeant Hooper was a villainous-looking dog.

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

From this reading SAFFRON AT HOME To put it plainly, Sergeant Hooper--he had been a Sergeant for a brief and precarious three weeks, but he used the title in civil life whenever he safely could, and he could at Inkston--Sergeant Hooper was a villainous-looking dog.

not conscious; lacking awareness and the capacity for sensory perception as if asleep or dead

From this reading Beaumaroy, fresh from the comely presences of Old Place, unconscious of how the General had ripped up his character and record, pleasantly nursing a little project concerning Dr. Mary Arkroyd, had never been more forcibly struck with his protege's ill-favoredness than when he arrived home on this same evening, and the Sergeant met him at the door.

being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level

From this reading Beaumaroy, fresh from the comely presences of Old Place, unconscious of how the General had ripped up his character and record, pleasantly nursing a little project concerning Dr. Mary Arkroyd, had never been more forcibly struck with his protege's ill-favoredness than when he arrived home on this same evening, and the Sergeant met him at the door.

employed in accomplishing something

From this reading SAFFRON AT HOME To put it plainly, Sergeant Hooper--he had been a Sergeant for a brief and precarious three weeks, but he used the title in civil life whenever he safely could, and he could at Inkston--Sergeant Hooper was a villainous-looking dog.

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

From this reading SAFFRON AT HOME To put it plainly, Sergeant Hooper--he had been a Sergeant for a brief and precarious three weeks, but he used the title in civil life whenever he safely could, and he could at Inkston--Sergeant Hooper was a villainous-looking dog.

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

From this reading SAFFRON AT HOME To put it plainly, Sergeant Hooper--he had been a Sergeant for a brief and precarious three weeks, but he used the title in civil life whenever he safely could, and he could at Inkston--Sergeant Hooper was a villainous-looking dog.

plural of “week” — any period of seven consecutive days

From this reading SAFFRON AT HOME To put it plainly, Sergeant Hooper--he had been a Sergeant for a brief and precarious three weeks, but he used the title in civil life whenever he safely could, and he could at Inkston--Sergeant Hooper was a villainous-looking dog.

at the time that

From this reading Beaumaroy, fresh from the comely presences of Old Place, unconscious of how the General had ripped up his character and record, pleasantly nursing a little project concerning Dr. Mary Arkroyd, had never been more forcibly struck with his protege's ill-favoredness than when he arrived home on this same evening, and the Sergeant met him at the door.

at any time that; every time that

From this reading SAFFRON AT HOME To put it plainly, Sergeant Hooper--he had been a Sergeant for a brief and precarious three weeks, but he used the title in civil life whenever he safely could, and he could at Inkston--Sergeant Hooper was a villainous-looking dog.

in the company of; together with

From this reading Beaumaroy, fresh from the comely presences of Old Place, unconscious of how the General had ripped up his character and record, pleasantly nursing a little project concerning Dr. Mary Arkroyd, had never been more forcibly struck with his protege's ill-favoredness than when he arrived home on this same evening, and the Sergeant met him at the door.

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading "By gad, Sergeant," he observed pleasantly, "I don't think anybody could be such a rascal as you look.