Chapter XIII

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

From this reading He had on the two previous days sold a portion of his goods, but had held out for the prices with which they were marked.

(sentence connectors) because of the reason given

From this reading Accordingly, before nightfall he had disposed of nearly half the stock with which he had started; but he had at the same time purchased a certain amount of goods from Turkestan, as these would be more appropriate as merchandise when he started from Balkh for Herat.

move forward, also in the metaphorical sense

From this reading TROUBLES THICKEN Angus saw that as he could not hope to obtain further information, however long he might stay, and as he had fulfilled the main object of his mission by discovering that Dost Mahomed would not be content with remaining master of the northern province, but would certainly advance in the spring, he could do no good by remaining any longer.

a quantity of money

From this reading Accordingly, before nightfall he had disposed of nearly half the stock with which he had started; but he had at the same time purchased a certain amount of goods from Turkestan, as these would be more appropriate as merchandise when he started from Balkh for Herat.

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

From this reading TROUBLES THICKEN Angus saw that as he could not hope to obtain further information, however long he might stay, and as he had fulfilled the main object of his mission by discovering that Dost Mahomed would not be content with remaining master of the northern province, but would certainly advance in the spring, he could do no good by remaining any longer.

Celtic god of love and beauty; patron deity of young men and women

From this reading TROUBLES THICKEN Angus saw that as he could not hope to obtain further information, however long he might stay, and as he had fulfilled the main object of his mission by discovering that Dost Mahomed would not be content with remaining master of the northern province, but would certainly advance in the spring, he could do no good by remaining any longer.

one or some or every or all without specification

From this reading TROUBLES THICKEN Angus saw that as he could not hope to obtain further information, however long he might stay, and as he had fulfilled the main object of his mission by discovering that Dost Mahomed would not be content with remaining master of the northern province, but would certainly advance in the spring, he could do no good by remaining any longer.

give or assign a resource to a particular person or cause

From this reading Accordingly, before nightfall he had disposed of nearly half the stock with which he had started; but he had at the same time purchased a certain amount of goods from Turkestan, as these would be more appropriate as merchandise when he started from Balkh for Herat.

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

From this reading TROUBLES THICKEN Angus saw that as he could not hope to obtain further information, however long he might stay, and as he had fulfilled the main object of his mission by discovering that Dost Mahomed would not be content with remaining master of the northern province, but would certainly advance in the spring, he could do no good by remaining any longer.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading Accordingly, before nightfall he had disposed of nearly half the stock with which he had started; but he had at the same time purchased a certain amount of goods from Turkestan, as these would be more appropriate as merchandise when he started from Balkh for Herat.

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From this reading Accordingly, before nightfall he had disposed of nearly half the stock with which he had started; but he had at the same time purchased a certain amount of goods from Turkestan, as these would be more appropriate as merchandise when he started from Balkh for Herat.

an agreement between parties (usually arrived at after discussion) fixing obligations of each

From this reading He was now more willing to bargain, as he wished to travel in future as lightly as possible.

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

From this reading TROUBLES THICKEN Angus saw that as he could not hope to obtain further information, however long he might stay, and as he had fulfilled the main object of his mission by discovering that Dost Mahomed would not be content with remaining master of the northern province, but would certainly advance in the spring, he could do no good by remaining any longer.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading The information that he could give would enable Macnaghten and Burnes to show the Indian government that their intention of withdrawing more troops in the early spring would be disastrous; and it was with this special object in view that he had been sent.

earlier than; in front of

From this reading Accordingly, before nightfall he had disposed of nearly half the stock with which he had started; but he had at the same time purchased a certain amount of goods from Turkestan, as these would be more appropriate as merchandise when he started from Balkh for Herat.

third-person singular of “burn” — destroy by fire

From this reading The information that he could give would enable Macnaghten and Burnes to show the Indian government that their intention of withdrawing more troops in the early spring would be disastrous; and it was with this special object in view that he had been sent.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading TROUBLES THICKEN Angus saw that as he could not hope to obtain further information, however long he might stay, and as he had fulfilled the main object of his mission by discovering that Dost Mahomed would not be content with remaining master of the northern province, but would certainly advance in the spring, he could do no good by remaining any longer.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading TROUBLES THICKEN Angus saw that as he could not hope to obtain further information, however long he might stay, and as he had fulfilled the main object of his mission by discovering that Dost Mahomed would not be content with remaining master of the northern province, but would certainly advance in the spring, he could do no good by remaining any longer.

definite but not specified or identified

From this reading Accordingly, before nightfall he had disposed of nearly half the stock with which he had started; but he had at the same time purchased a certain amount of goods from Turkestan, as these would be more appropriate as merchandise when he started from Balkh for Herat.

definitely or positively (“sure” is sometimes used informally for “surely”)

From this reading TROUBLES THICKEN Angus saw that as he could not hope to obtain further information, however long he might stay, and as he had fulfilled the main object of his mission by discovering that Dost Mahomed would not be content with remaining master of the northern province, but would certainly advance in the spring, he could do no good by remaining any longer.

(usually plural) everything that is included in a collection and that is held or included in something

From this reading TROUBLES THICKEN Angus saw that as he could not hope to obtain further information, however long he might stay, and as he had fulfilled the main object of his mission by discovering that Dost Mahomed would not be content with remaining master of the northern province, but would certainly advance in the spring, he could do no good by remaining any longer.

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

From this reading TROUBLES THICKEN Angus saw that as he could not hope to obtain further information, however long he might stay, and as he had fulfilled the main object of his mission by discovering that Dost Mahomed would not be content with remaining master of the northern province, but would certainly advance in the spring, he could do no good by remaining any longer.

the time during which someone's life continues

From this reading He had on the two previous days sold a portion of his goods, but had held out for the prices with which they were marked.

(of events) having extremely unfortunate or dire consequences; bringing ruin

From this reading The information that he could give would enable Macnaghten and Burnes to show the Indian government that their intention of withdrawing more troops in the early spring would be disastrous; and it was with this special object in view that he had been sent.

-ing form of “discover” — discover or determine the existence, presence, or fact of

From this reading TROUBLES THICKEN Angus saw that as he could not hope to obtain further information, however long he might stay, and as he had fulfilled the main object of his mission by discovering that Dost Mahomed would not be content with remaining master of the northern province, but would certainly advance in the spring, he could do no good by remaining any longer.

having made preparations

From this reading Accordingly, before nightfall he had disposed of nearly half the stock with which he had started; but he had at the same time purchased a certain amount of goods from Turkestan, as these would be more appropriate as merchandise when he started from Balkh for Herat.

used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis

From this reading TROUBLES THICKEN Angus saw that as he could not hope to obtain further information, however long he might stay, and as he had fulfilled the main object of his mission by discovering that Dost Mahomed would not be content with remaining master of the northern province, but would certainly advance in the spring, he could do no good by remaining any longer.

an old form of “do”, used with “thou”

From this reading TROUBLES THICKEN Angus saw that as he could not hope to obtain further information, however long he might stay, and as he had fulfilled the main object of his mission by discovering that Dost Mahomed would not be content with remaining master of the northern province, but would certainly advance in the spring, he could do no good by remaining any longer.

at or near the beginning of a period of time or course of events or before the usual or expected time

From this reading The information that he could give would enable Macnaghten and Burnes to show the Indian government that their intention of withdrawing more troops in the early spring would be disastrous; and it was with this special object in view that he had been sent.

render capable or able for some task

From this reading The information that he could give would enable Macnaghten and Burnes to show the Indian government that their intention of withdrawing more troops in the early spring would be disastrous; and it was with this special object in view that he had been sent.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading He had on the two previous days sold a portion of his goods, but had held out for the prices with which they were marked.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading Accordingly, before nightfall he had disposed of nearly half the stock with which he had started; but he had at the same time purchased a certain amount of goods from Turkestan, as these would be more appropriate as merchandise when he started from Balkh for Herat.

completed to perfection

From this reading TROUBLES THICKEN Angus saw that as he could not hope to obtain further information, however long he might stay, and as he had fulfilled the main object of his mission by discovering that Dost Mahomed would not be content with remaining master of the northern province, but would certainly advance in the spring, he could do no good by remaining any longer.

to or at a greater extent or degree or a more advanced stage (“further” is used more often than “farther” in this abstract sense)

From this reading TROUBLES THICKEN Angus saw that as he could not hope to obtain further information, however long he might stay, and as he had fulfilled the main object of his mission by discovering that Dost Mahomed would not be content with remaining master of the northern province, but would certainly advance in the spring, he could do no good by remaining any longer.

yet to be or coming

From this reading He was now more willing to bargain, as he wished to travel in future as lightly as possible.

cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense

From this reading The information that he could give would enable Macnaghten and Burnes to show the Indian government that their intention of withdrawing more troops in the early spring would be disastrous; and it was with this special object in view that he had been sent.

having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified

From this reading TROUBLES THICKEN Angus saw that as he could not hope to obtain further information, however long he might stay, and as he had fulfilled the main object of his mission by discovering that Dost Mahomed would not be content with remaining master of the northern province, but would certainly advance in the spring, he could do no good by remaining any longer.

plural of “good” — benefit

From this reading He had on the two previous days sold a portion of his goods, but had held out for the prices with which they were marked.

the organization that is the governing authority of a political unit

From this reading The information that he could give would enable Macnaghten and Burnes to show the Indian government that their intention of withdrawing more troops in the early spring would be disastrous; and it was with this special object in view that he had been sent.

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

From this reading TROUBLES THICKEN Angus saw that as he could not hope to obtain further information, however long he might stay, and as he had fulfilled the main object of his mission by discovering that Dost Mahomed would not be content with remaining master of the northern province, but would certainly advance in the spring, he could do no good by remaining any longer.

consisting of one of two equivalent parts in value or quantity

From this reading Accordingly, before nightfall he had disposed of nearly half the stock with which he had started; but he had at the same time purchased a certain amount of goods from Turkestan, as these would be more appropriate as merchandise when he started from Balkh for Herat.

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

From this reading TROUBLES THICKEN Angus saw that as he could not hope to obtain further information, however long he might stay, and as he had fulfilled the main object of his mission by discovering that Dost Mahomed would not be content with remaining master of the northern province, but would certainly advance in the spring, he could do no good by remaining any longer.

occupied or in the control of; often used in combination

From this reading He had on the two previous days sold a portion of his goods, but had held out for the prices with which they were marked.

a city in northwestern Afghanistan on the site of several ancient cities

From this reading Accordingly, before nightfall he had disposed of nearly half the stock with which he had started; but he had at the same time purchased a certain amount of goods from Turkestan, as these would be more appropriate as merchandise when he started from Balkh for Herat.

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

From this reading TROUBLES THICKEN Angus saw that as he could not hope to obtain further information, however long he might stay, and as he had fulfilled the main object of his mission by discovering that Dost Mahomed would not be content with remaining master of the northern province, but would certainly advance in the spring, he could do no good by remaining any longer.

a specific instance of feeling hopeful

From this reading TROUBLES THICKEN Angus saw that as he could not hope to obtain further information, however long he might stay, and as he had fulfilled the main object of his mission by discovering that Dost Mahomed would not be content with remaining master of the northern province, but would certainly advance in the spring, he could do no good by remaining any longer.

used to add a contrasting statement

From this reading TROUBLES THICKEN Angus saw that as he could not hope to obtain further information, however long he might stay, and as he had fulfilled the main object of his mission by discovering that Dost Mahomed would not be content with remaining master of the northern province, but would certainly advance in the spring, he could do no good by remaining any longer.

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

From this reading TROUBLES THICKEN Angus saw that as he could not hope to obtain further information, however long he might stay, and as he had fulfilled the main object of his mission by discovering that Dost Mahomed would not be content with remaining master of the northern province, but would certainly advance in the spring, he could do no good by remaining any longer.

of or relating to or characteristic of India or the East Indies or their peoples or languages or cultures

From this reading The information that he could give would enable Macnaghten and Burnes to show the Indian government that their intention of withdrawing more troops in the early spring would be disastrous; and it was with this special object in view that he had been sent.

a message received and understood

From this reading TROUBLES THICKEN Angus saw that as he could not hope to obtain further information, however long he might stay, and as he had fulfilled the main object of his mission by discovering that Dost Mahomed would not be content with remaining master of the northern province, but would certainly advance in the spring, he could do no good by remaining any longer.

an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions

From this reading The information that he could give would enable Macnaghten and Burnes to show the Indian government that their intention of withdrawing more troops in the early spring would be disastrous; and it was with this special object in view that he had been sent.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading The information that he could give would enable Macnaghten and Burnes to show the Indian government that their intention of withdrawing more troops in the early spring would be disastrous; and it was with this special object in view that he had been sent.

without good reason

From this reading He was now more willing to bargain, as he wished to travel in future as lightly as possible.

primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified

From this reading TROUBLES THICKEN Angus saw that as he could not hope to obtain further information, however long he might stay, and as he had fulfilled the main object of his mission by discovering that Dost Mahomed would not be content with remaining master of the northern province, but would certainly advance in the spring, he could do no good by remaining any longer.

for more time

From this reading TROUBLES THICKEN Angus saw that as he could not hope to obtain further information, however long he might stay, and as he had fulfilled the main object of his mission by discovering that Dost Mahomed would not be content with remaining master of the northern province, but would certainly advance in the spring, he could do no good by remaining any longer.

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From this reading The information that he could give would enable Macnaghten and Burnes to show the Indian government that their intention of withdrawing more troops in the early spring would be disastrous; and it was with this special object in view that he had been sent.

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

From this reading TROUBLES THICKEN Angus saw that as he could not hope to obtain further information, however long he might stay, and as he had fulfilled the main object of his mission by discovering that Dost Mahomed would not be content with remaining master of the northern province, but would certainly advance in the spring, he could do no good by remaining any longer.

most important element

From this reading TROUBLES THICKEN Angus saw that as he could not hope to obtain further information, however long he might stay, and as he had fulfilled the main object of his mission by discovering that Dost Mahomed would not be content with remaining master of the northern province, but would certainly advance in the spring, he could do no good by remaining any longer.

strongly marked; easily noticeable

From this reading He had on the two previous days sold a portion of his goods, but had held out for the prices with which they were marked.

an artist of consummate skill

From this reading TROUBLES THICKEN Angus saw that as he could not hope to obtain further information, however long he might stay, and as he had fulfilled the main object of his mission by discovering that Dost Mahomed would not be content with remaining master of the northern province, but would certainly advance in the spring, he could do no good by remaining any longer.

commodities offered for sale

From this reading Accordingly, before nightfall he had disposed of nearly half the stock with which he had started; but he had at the same time purchased a certain amount of goods from Turkestan, as these would be more appropriate as merchandise when he started from Balkh for Herat.

used to say something is possible but not certain

From this reading TROUBLES THICKEN Angus saw that as he could not hope to obtain further information, however long he might stay, and as he had fulfilled the main object of his mission by discovering that Dost Mahomed would not be content with remaining master of the northern province, but would certainly advance in the spring, he could do no good by remaining any longer.

an organization of missionaries in a foreign land sent to carry on religious work

From this reading TROUBLES THICKEN Angus saw that as he could not hope to obtain further information, however long he might stay, and as he had fulfilled the main object of his mission by discovering that Dost Mahomed would not be content with remaining master of the northern province, but would certainly advance in the spring, he could do no good by remaining any longer.

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

From this reading The information that he could give would enable Macnaghten and Burnes to show the Indian government that their intention of withdrawing more troops in the early spring would be disastrous; and it was with this special object in view that he had been sent.

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

From this reading Accordingly, before nightfall he had disposed of nearly half the stock with which he had started; but he had at the same time purchased a certain amount of goods from Turkestan, as these would be more appropriate as merchandise when he started from Balkh for Herat.

the time of day immediately following sunset

From this reading Accordingly, before nightfall he had disposed of nearly half the stock with which he had started; but he had at the same time purchased a certain amount of goods from Turkestan, as these would be more appropriate as merchandise when he started from Balkh for Herat.

not any; not one

From this reading TROUBLES THICKEN Angus saw that as he could not hope to obtain further information, however long he might stay, and as he had fulfilled the main object of his mission by discovering that Dost Mahomed would not be content with remaining master of the northern province, but would certainly advance in the spring, he could do no good by remaining any longer.

in or characteristic of a region of the United States north of (approximately) the Mason-Dixon line

From this reading TROUBLES THICKEN Angus saw that as he could not hope to obtain further information, however long he might stay, and as he had fulfilled the main object of his mission by discovering that Dost Mahomed would not be content with remaining master of the northern province, but would certainly advance in the spring, he could do no good by remaining any longer.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading TROUBLES THICKEN Angus saw that as he could not hope to obtain further information, however long he might stay, and as he had fulfilled the main object of his mission by discovering that Dost Mahomed would not be content with remaining master of the northern province, but would certainly advance in the spring, he could do no good by remaining any longer.

in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events

From this reading He was now more willing to bargain, as he wished to travel in future as lightly as possible.

a tangible and visible entity; an entity that can cast a shadow

From this reading TROUBLES THICKEN Angus saw that as he could not hope to obtain further information, however long he might stay, and as he had fulfilled the main object of his mission by discovering that Dost Mahomed would not be content with remaining master of the northern province, but would certainly advance in the spring, he could do no good by remaining any longer.

come into possession of

From this reading TROUBLES THICKEN Angus saw that as he could not hope to obtain further information, however long he might stay, and as he had fulfilled the main object of his mission by discovering that Dost Mahomed would not be content with remaining master of the northern province, but would certainly advance in the spring, he could do no good by remaining any longer.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading TROUBLES THICKEN Angus saw that as he could not hope to obtain further information, however long he might stay, and as he had fulfilled the main object of his mission by discovering that Dost Mahomed would not be content with remaining master of the northern province, but would certainly advance in the spring, he could do no good by remaining any longer.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading He had on the two previous days sold a portion of his goods, but had held out for the prices with which they were marked.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading He had on the two previous days sold a portion of his goods, but had held out for the prices with which they were marked.

something determined in relation to something that includes it

From this reading He had on the two previous days sold a portion of his goods, but had held out for the prices with which they were marked.

capable of happening or existing

From this reading He was now more willing to bargain, as he wished to travel in future as lightly as possible.

just preceding something else in time or order

From this reading He had on the two previous days sold a portion of his goods, but had held out for the prices with which they were marked.

plural of “price” — the property of having material worth (often indicated by the amount of money something would bring if sold)

From this reading He had on the two previous days sold a portion of his goods, but had held out for the prices with which they were marked.

the territory occupied by one of the constituent administrative districts of a nation

From this reading TROUBLES THICKEN Angus saw that as he could not hope to obtain further information, however long he might stay, and as he had fulfilled the main object of his mission by discovering that Dost Mahomed would not be content with remaining master of the northern province, but would certainly advance in the spring, he could do no good by remaining any longer.

past form of “purchase” — obtain by purchase; acquire by means of a financial transaction

From this reading Accordingly, before nightfall he had disposed of nearly half the stock with which he had started; but he had at the same time purchased a certain amount of goods from Turkestan, as these would be more appropriate as merchandise when he started from Balkh for Herat.

not used up

From this reading TROUBLES THICKEN Angus saw that as he could not hope to obtain further information, however long he might stay, and as he had fulfilled the main object of his mission by discovering that Dost Mahomed would not be content with remaining master of the northern province, but would certainly advance in the spring, he could do no good by remaining any longer.

Identical; not different.

From this reading Accordingly, before nightfall he had disposed of nearly half the stock with which he had started; but he had at the same time purchased a certain amount of goods from Turkestan, as these would be more appropriate as merchandise when he started from Balkh for Herat.

cut with a saw

From this reading TROUBLES THICKEN Angus saw that as he could not hope to obtain further information, however long he might stay, and as he had fulfilled the main object of his mission by discovering that Dost Mahomed would not be content with remaining master of the northern province, but would certainly advance in the spring, he could do no good by remaining any longer.

100 senti equal 1 kroon in Estonia

From this reading The information that he could give would enable Macnaghten and Burnes to show the Indian government that their intention of withdrawing more troops in the early spring would be disastrous; and it was with this special object in view that he had been sent.

give an exhibition of to an interested audience

From this reading The information that he could give would enable Macnaghten and Burnes to show the Indian government that their intention of withdrawing more troops in the early spring would be disastrous; and it was with this special object in view that he had been sent.

disposed of to a purchaser

From this reading He had on the two previous days sold a portion of his goods, but had held out for the prices with which they were marked.

unique or specific to a person or thing or category

From this reading The information that he could give would enable Macnaghten and Burnes to show the Indian government that their intention of withdrawing more troops in the early spring would be disastrous; and it was with this special object in view that he had been sent.

the season of growth

From this reading TROUBLES THICKEN Angus saw that as he could not hope to obtain further information, however long he might stay, and as he had fulfilled the main object of his mission by discovering that Dost Mahomed would not be content with remaining master of the northern province, but would certainly advance in the spring, he could do no good by remaining any longer.

past form of “start” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action

From this reading Accordingly, before nightfall he had disposed of nearly half the stock with which he had started; but he had at the same time purchased a certain amount of goods from Turkestan, as these would be more appropriate as merchandise when he started from Balkh for Herat.

stay the same; remain in a certain state

From this reading TROUBLES THICKEN Angus saw that as he could not hope to obtain further information, however long he might stay, and as he had fulfilled the main object of his mission by discovering that Dost Mahomed would not be content with remaining master of the northern province, but would certainly advance in the spring, he could do no good by remaining any longer.

the capital raised by a corporation through the issue of shares entitling holders to an ownership interest

From this reading Accordingly, before nightfall he had disposed of nearly half the stock with which he had started; but he had at the same time purchased a certain amount of goods from Turkestan, as these would be more appropriate as merchandise when he started from Balkh for Herat.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading TROUBLES THICKEN Angus saw that as he could not hope to obtain further information, however long he might stay, and as he had fulfilled the main object of his mission by discovering that Dost Mahomed would not be content with remaining master of the northern province, but would certainly advance in the spring, he could do no good by remaining any longer.

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

From this reading TROUBLES THICKEN Angus saw that as he could not hope to obtain further information, however long he might stay, and as he had fulfilled the main object of his mission by discovering that Dost Mahomed would not be content with remaining master of the northern province, but would certainly advance in the spring, he could do no good by remaining any longer.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading The information that he could give would enable Macnaghten and Burnes to show the Indian government that their intention of withdrawing more troops in the early spring would be disastrous; and it was with this special object in view that he had been sent.

the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned

From this reading Accordingly, before nightfall he had disposed of nearly half the stock with which he had started; but he had at the same time purchased a certain amount of goods from Turkestan, as these would be more appropriate as merchandise when he started from Balkh for Herat.

the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading He had on the two previous days sold a portion of his goods, but had held out for the prices with which they were marked.

make thick or thicker

From this reading TROUBLES THICKEN Angus saw that as he could not hope to obtain further information, however long he might stay, and as he had fulfilled the main object of his mission by discovering that Dost Mahomed would not be content with remaining master of the northern province, but would certainly advance in the spring, he could do no good by remaining any longer.

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

From this reading The information that he could give would enable Macnaghten and Burnes to show the Indian government that their intention of withdrawing more troops in the early spring would be disastrous; and it was with this special object in view that he had been sent.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading Accordingly, before nightfall he had disposed of nearly half the stock with which he had started; but he had at the same time purchased a certain amount of goods from Turkestan, as these would be more appropriate as merchandise when he started from Balkh for Herat.

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

From this reading TROUBLES THICKEN Angus saw that as he could not hope to obtain further information, however long he might stay, and as he had fulfilled the main object of his mission by discovering that Dost Mahomed would not be content with remaining master of the northern province, but would certainly advance in the spring, he could do no good by remaining any longer.

change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically

From this reading He was now more willing to bargain, as he wished to travel in future as lightly as possible.

soldiers collectively

From this reading The information that he could give would enable Macnaghten and Burnes to show the Indian government that their intention of withdrawing more troops in the early spring would be disastrous; and it was with this special object in view that he had been sent.

plural of “trouble” — a source of difficulty

From this reading TROUBLES THICKEN Angus saw that as he could not hope to obtain further information, however long he might stay, and as he had fulfilled the main object of his mission by discovering that Dost Mahomed would not be content with remaining master of the northern province, but would certainly advance in the spring, he could do no good by remaining any longer.

a historical region of central Asia that was a center for trade between the East and the West

From this reading Accordingly, before nightfall he had disposed of nearly half the stock with which he had started; but he had at the same time purchased a certain amount of goods from Turkestan, as these would be more appropriate as merchandise when he started from Balkh for Herat.

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number

From this reading He had on the two previous days sold a portion of his goods, but had held out for the prices with which they were marked.

a way of regarding situations or topics etc.

From this reading The information that he could give would enable Macnaghten and Burnes to show the Indian government that their intention of withdrawing more troops in the early spring would be disastrous; and it was with this special object in view that he had been sent.

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

From this reading The information that he could give would enable Macnaghten and Burnes to show the Indian government that their intention of withdrawing more troops in the early spring would be disastrous; and it was with this special object in view that he had been sent.

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

From this reading He had on the two previous days sold a portion of his goods, but had held out for the prices with which they were marked.

at the time that

From this reading Accordingly, before nightfall he had disposed of nearly half the stock with which he had started; but he had at the same time purchased a certain amount of goods from Turkestan, as these would be more appropriate as merchandise when he started from Balkh for Herat.

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

From this reading He had on the two previous days sold a portion of his goods, but had held out for the prices with which they were marked.

disposed or inclined toward

From this reading He was now more willing to bargain, as he wished to travel in future as lightly as possible.

past form of “wish” — hope for; have a wish

From this reading He was now more willing to bargain, as he wished to travel in future as lightly as possible.

in the company of; together with

From this reading TROUBLES THICKEN Angus saw that as he could not hope to obtain further information, however long he might stay, and as he had fulfilled the main object of his mission by discovering that Dost Mahomed would not be content with remaining master of the northern province, but would certainly advance in the spring, he could do no good by remaining any longer.

-ing form of “withdraw” — pull back or move away or backward

From this reading The information that he could give would enable Macnaghten and Burnes to show the Indian government that their intention of withdrawing more troops in the early spring would be disastrous; and it was with this special object in view that he had been sent.

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

From this reading TROUBLES THICKEN Angus saw that as he could not hope to obtain further information, however long he might stay, and as he had fulfilled the main object of his mission by discovering that Dost Mahomed would not be content with remaining master of the northern province, but would certainly advance in the spring, he could do no good by remaining any longer.