101st
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From this reading East returned to his regiment in a few days, and at the end of the month the gallant 101st embarked for India.
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading East returned to his regiment in a few days, and at the end of the month the gallant 101st embarked for India.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading East did not say much about "your convict," as he still insisted on calling Harry; but the little he did say was very satisfactory, and Tom sent off this part of the letter to Katie, to whom he had confided the whole story, entreating her to make the best use of it in the interest of the young soldier.
a record or narrative description of past events
From this reading In due course a letter arrived from the lieutenant, dated Cape Town, giving a prosperous account of the voyage so far.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading And, after this out-of-the-way beginning, he settled down into the usual routine of his Oxford life.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading East returned to his regiment in a few days, and at the end of the month the gallant 101st embarked for India.
past form of “arrive” — reach a destination; arrive by movement or progress
From this reading In due course a letter arrived from the lieutenant, dated Cape Town, giving a prosperous account of the voyage so far.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading East did not say much about "your convict," as he still insisted on calling Harry; but the little he did say was very satisfactory, and Tom sent off this part of the letter to Katie, to whom he had confided the whole story, entreating her to make the best use of it in the interest of the young soldier.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading East returned to his regiment in a few days, and at the end of the month the gallant 101st embarked for India.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Tom wrote several letters to the lieutenant, inclosing notes to Harry, with gleanings of news from Englebourn, where his escape on the night of the riot had been a nine-days' wonder; and, now that he was fairly "'listed," and out of the way, public opinion was beginning to turn in his favor.
the event consisting of the start of something
From this reading Tom wrote several letters to the lieutenant, inclosing notes to Harry, with gleanings of news from Englebourn, where his escape on the night of the riot had been a nine-days' wonder; and, now that he was fairly "'listed," and out of the way, public opinion was beginning to turn in his favor.
the supreme effort one can make
From this reading East did not say much about "your convict," as he still insisted on calling Harry; but the little he did say was very satisfactory, and Tom sent off this part of the letter to Katie, to whom he had confided the whole story, entreating her to make the best use of it in the interest of the young soldier.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading East did not say much about "your convict," as he still insisted on calling Harry; but the little he did say was very satisfactory, and Tom sent off this part of the letter to Katie, to whom he had confided the whole story, entreating her to make the best use of it in the interest of the young soldier.
the particular occupation for which you are trained
From this reading East did not say much about "your convict," as he still insisted on calling Harry; but the little he did say was very satisfactory, and Tom sent off this part of the letter to Katie, to whom he had confided the whole story, entreating her to make the best use of it in the interest of the young soldier.
CapenounUS /keɪp/
a strip of land projecting into a body of water
From this reading In due course a letter arrived from the lieutenant, dated Cape Town, giving a prosperous account of the voyage so far.
confidedverbUS /kənˈfaɪdɪd/
past form of “confide” — reveal in private; tell confidentially
From this reading East did not say much about "your convict," as he still insisted on calling Harry; but the little he did say was very satisfactory, and Tom sent off this part of the letter to Katie, to whom he had confided the whole story, entreating her to make the best use of it in the interest of the young soldier.
convictnounUS /ˈkɑːnvɪkt/
a person serving a sentence in a jail or prison
From this reading East did not say much about "your convict," as he still insisted on calling Harry; but the little he did say was very satisfactory, and Tom sent off this part of the letter to Katie, to whom he had confided the whole story, entreating her to make the best use of it in the interest of the young soldier.
education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings
From this reading In due course a letter arrived from the lieutenant, dated Cape Town, giving a prosperous account of the voyage so far.
datedadjectiveUS /ˈdeɪtɪd/
marked by features of the immediate and usually discounted past
From this reading In due course a letter arrived from the lieutenant, dated Cape Town, giving a prosperous account of the voyage so far.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading East returned to his regiment in a few days, and at the end of the month the gallant 101st embarked for India.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading East did not say much about "your convict," as he still insisted on calling Harry; but the little he did say was very satisfactory, and Tom sent off this part of the letter to Katie, to whom he had confided the whole story, entreating her to make the best use of it in the interest of the young soldier.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading And, after this out-of-the-way beginning, he settled down into the usual routine of his Oxford life.
owed and payable immediately or on demand
From this reading In due course a letter arrived from the lieutenant, dated Cape Town, giving a prosperous account of the voyage so far.
the cardinal compass point that is at 90 degrees
From this reading East returned to his regiment in a few days, and at the end of the month the gallant 101st embarked for India.
embarkedverbUS /emˈbɑːrkt/
past form of “embark” — go on board
From this reading East returned to his regiment in a few days, and at the end of the month the gallant 101st embarked for India.
either extremity of something that has length
From this reading East returned to his regiment in a few days, and at the end of the month the gallant 101st embarked for India.
Englebourn
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From this reading Tom wrote several letters to the lieutenant, inclosing notes to Harry, with gleanings of news from Englebourn, where his escape on the night of the riot had been a nine-days' wonder; and, now that he was fairly "'listed," and out of the way, public opinion was beginning to turn in his favor.
entreatingverbUS /enˈtriːtɪŋ/
-ing form of “entreat” — ask for or request earnestly
From this reading East did not say much about "your convict," as he still insisted on calling Harry; but the little he did say was very satisfactory, and Tom sent off this part of the letter to Katie, to whom he had confided the whole story, entreating her to make the best use of it in the interest of the young soldier.
the act of escaping physically
From this reading Tom wrote several letters to the lieutenant, inclosing notes to Harry, with gleanings of news from Englebourn, where his escape on the night of the riot had been a nine-days' wonder; and, now that he was fairly "'listed," and out of the way, public opinion was beginning to turn in his favor.
to certain extent or degree
From this reading Tom wrote several letters to the lieutenant, inclosing notes to Harry, with gleanings of news from Englebourn, where his escape on the night of the riot had been a nine-days' wonder; and, now that he was fairly "'listed," and out of the way, public opinion was beginning to turn in his favor.
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading In due course a letter arrived from the lieutenant, dated Cape Town, giving a prosperous account of the voyage so far.
promote over another
From this reading Tom wrote several letters to the lieutenant, inclosing notes to Harry, with gleanings of news from Englebourn, where his escape on the night of the riot had been a nine-days' wonder; and, now that he was fairly "'listed," and out of the way, public opinion was beginning to turn in his favor.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading East returned to his regiment in a few days, and at the end of the month the gallant 101st embarked for India.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading East returned to his regiment in a few days, and at the end of the month the gallant 101st embarked for India.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Tom wrote several letters to the lieutenant, inclosing notes to Harry, with gleanings of news from Englebourn, where his escape on the night of the riot had been a nine-days' wonder; and, now that he was fairly "'listed," and out of the way, public opinion was beginning to turn in his favor.
unflinching in battle or action
From this reading East returned to his regiment in a few days, and at the end of the month the gallant 101st embarked for India.
the act of giving
From this reading In due course a letter arrived from the lieutenant, dated Cape Town, giving a prosperous account of the voyage so far.
gleanings
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From this reading Tom wrote several letters to the lieutenant, inclosing notes to Harry, with gleanings of news from Englebourn, where his escape on the night of the riot had been a nine-days' wonder; and, now that he was fairly "'listed," and out of the way, public opinion was beginning to turn in his favor.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Tom wrote several letters to the lieutenant, inclosing notes to Harry, with gleanings of news from Englebourn, where his escape on the night of the riot had been a nine-days' wonder; and, now that he was fairly "'listed," and out of the way, public opinion was beginning to turn in his favor.
annoy continually or chronically
From this reading Tom wrote several letters to the lieutenant, inclosing notes to Harry, with gleanings of news from Englebourn, where his escape on the night of the riot had been a nine-days' wonder; and, now that he was fairly "'listed," and out of the way, public opinion was beginning to turn in his favor.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Tom wrote several letters to the lieutenant, inclosing notes to Harry, with gleanings of news from Englebourn, where his escape on the night of the riot had been a nine-days' wonder; and, now that he was fairly "'listed," and out of the way, public opinion was beginning to turn in his favor.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading East did not say much about "your convict," as he still insisted on calling Harry; but the little he did say was very satisfactory, and Tom sent off this part of the letter to Katie, to whom he had confided the whole story, entreating her to make the best use of it in the interest of the young soldier.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading East returned to his regiment in a few days, and at the end of the month the gallant 101st embarked for India.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading East returned to his regiment in a few days, and at the end of the month the gallant 101st embarked for India.
inclosing
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From this reading Tom wrote several letters to the lieutenant, inclosing notes to Harry, with gleanings of news from Englebourn, where his escape on the night of the riot had been a nine-days' wonder; and, now that he was fairly "'listed," and out of the way, public opinion was beginning to turn in his favor.
a republic in the Asian subcontinent in southern Asia; second most populous country in the world; achieved independence from the United Kingdom in 1947
From this reading East returned to his regiment in a few days, and at the end of the month the gallant 101st embarked for India.
past form of “insist” — be emphatic or resolute and refuse to budge
From this reading East did not say much about "your convict," as he still insisted on calling Harry; but the little he did say was very satisfactory, and Tom sent off this part of the letter to Katie, to whom he had confided the whole story, entreating her to make the best use of it in the interest of the young soldier.
a sense of concern with and curiosity about someone or something
From this reading East did not say much about "your convict," as he still insisted on calling Harry; but the little he did say was very satisfactory, and Tom sent off this part of the letter to Katie, to whom he had confided the whole story, entreating her to make the best use of it in the interest of the young soldier.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading And, after this out-of-the-way beginning, he settled down into the usual routine of his Oxford life.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading East did not say much about "your convict," as he still insisted on calling Harry; but the little he did say was very satisfactory, and Tom sent off this part of the letter to Katie, to whom he had confided the whole story, entreating her to make the best use of it in the interest of the young soldier.
Katie
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From this reading East did not say much about "your convict," as he still insisted on calling Harry; but the little he did say was very satisfactory, and Tom sent off this part of the letter to Katie, to whom he had confided the whole story, entreating her to make the best use of it in the interest of the young soldier.
a written message addressed to a person or organization
From this reading In due course a letter arrived from the lieutenant, dated Cape Town, giving a prosperous account of the voyage so far.
the literary culture
From this reading Tom wrote several letters to the lieutenant, inclosing notes to Harry, with gleanings of news from Englebourn, where his escape on the night of the riot had been a nine-days' wonder; and, now that he was fairly "'listed," and out of the way, public opinion was beginning to turn in his favor.
a commissioned military officer
From this reading Tom wrote several letters to the lieutenant, inclosing notes to Harry, with gleanings of news from Englebourn, where his escape on the night of the riot had been a nine-days' wonder; and, now that he was fairly "'listed," and out of the way, public opinion was beginning to turn in his favor.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading And, after this out-of-the-way beginning, he settled down into the usual routine of his Oxford life.
listedadjectiveUS /ˈlɪstəd/
on a list
From this reading Tom wrote several letters to the lieutenant, inclosing notes to Harry, with gleanings of news from Englebourn, where his escape on the night of the riot had been a nine-days' wonder; and, now that he was fairly "'listed," and out of the way, public opinion was beginning to turn in his favor.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading East did not say much about "your convict," as he still insisted on calling Harry; but the little he did say was very satisfactory, and Tom sent off this part of the letter to Katie, to whom he had confided the whole story, entreating her to make the best use of it in the interest of the young soldier.
engage in
From this reading East did not say much about "your convict," as he still insisted on calling Harry; but the little he did say was very satisfactory, and Tom sent off this part of the letter to Katie, to whom he had confided the whole story, entreating her to make the best use of it in the interest of the young soldier.
one of the twelve divisions of the calendar year
From this reading East returned to his regiment in a few days, and at the end of the month the gallant 101st embarked for India.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading East did not say much about "your convict," as he still insisted on calling Harry; but the little he did say was very satisfactory, and Tom sent off this part of the letter to Katie, to whom he had confided the whole story, entreating her to make the best use of it in the interest of the young soldier.
information about recent and important events
From this reading Tom wrote several letters to the lieutenant, inclosing notes to Harry, with gleanings of news from Englebourn, where his escape on the night of the riot had been a nine-days' wonder; and, now that he was fairly "'listed," and out of the way, public opinion was beginning to turn in his favor.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading Tom wrote several letters to the lieutenant, inclosing notes to Harry, with gleanings of news from Englebourn, where his escape on the night of the riot had been a nine-days' wonder; and, now that he was fairly "'listed," and out of the way, public opinion was beginning to turn in his favor.
nine-days
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From this reading Tom wrote several letters to the lieutenant, inclosing notes to Harry, with gleanings of news from Englebourn, where his escape on the night of the riot had been a nine-days' wonder; and, now that he was fairly "'listed," and out of the way, public opinion was beginning to turn in his favor.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading East did not say much about "your convict," as he still insisted on calling Harry; but the little he did say was very satisfactory, and Tom sent off this part of the letter to Katie, to whom he had confided the whole story, entreating her to make the best use of it in the interest of the young soldier.
plural of “note” — a brief written record
From this reading Tom wrote several letters to the lieutenant, inclosing notes to Harry, with gleanings of news from Englebourn, where his escape on the night of the riot had been a nine-days' wonder; and, now that he was fairly "'listed," and out of the way, public opinion was beginning to turn in his favor.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading Tom wrote several letters to the lieutenant, inclosing notes to Harry, with gleanings of news from Englebourn, where his escape on the night of the riot had been a nine-days' wonder; and, now that he was fairly "'listed," and out of the way, public opinion was beginning to turn in his favor.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading East returned to his regiment in a few days, and at the end of the month the gallant 101st embarked for India.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading East did not say much about "your convict," as he still insisted on calling Harry; but the little he did say was very satisfactory, and Tom sent off this part of the letter to Katie, to whom he had confided the whole story, entreating her to make the best use of it in the interest of the young soldier.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Tom wrote several letters to the lieutenant, inclosing notes to Harry, with gleanings of news from Englebourn, where his escape on the night of the riot had been a nine-days' wonder; and, now that he was fairly "'listed," and out of the way, public opinion was beginning to turn in his favor.
a personal belief or judgment that is not founded on proof or certainty
From this reading Tom wrote several letters to the lieutenant, inclosing notes to Harry, with gleanings of news from Englebourn, where his escape on the night of the riot had been a nine-days' wonder; and, now that he was fairly "'listed," and out of the way, public opinion was beginning to turn in his favor.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading Tom wrote several letters to the lieutenant, inclosing notes to Harry, with gleanings of news from Englebourn, where his escape on the night of the riot had been a nine-days' wonder; and, now that he was fairly "'listed," and out of the way, public opinion was beginning to turn in his favor.
out-of-the-wayadjective
exceptional, unusual, or remarkable
From this reading And, after this out-of-the-way beginning, he settled down into the usual routine of his Oxford life.
OxfordnounUS /ˈɑːksfərd/
a city in southern England to the northwest of London; site of Oxford University
From this reading And, after this out-of-the-way beginning, he settled down into the usual routine of his Oxford life.
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading East did not say much about "your convict," as he still insisted on calling Harry; but the little he did say was very satisfactory, and Tom sent off this part of the letter to Katie, to whom he had confided the whole story, entreating her to make the best use of it in the interest of the young soldier.
prosperousadjectiveUS /ˈprɑːspərəs/
in fortunate circumstances financially; moderately rich
From this reading In due course a letter arrived from the lieutenant, dated Cape Town, giving a prosperous account of the voyage so far.
people in general considered as a whole
From this reading Tom wrote several letters to the lieutenant, inclosing notes to Harry, with gleanings of news from Englebourn, where his escape on the night of the riot had been a nine-days' wonder; and, now that he was fairly "'listed," and out of the way, public opinion was beginning to turn in his favor.
subject to rigid discipline, order, and systematization
From this reading East returned to his regiment in a few days, and at the end of the month the gallant 101st embarked for India.
past form of “return” — go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading East returned to his regiment in a few days, and at the end of the month the gallant 101st embarked for India.
riotnounUS /ˈraɪət/
a public act of violence by an unruly mob
From this reading Tom wrote several letters to the lieutenant, inclosing notes to Harry, with gleanings of news from Englebourn, where his escape on the night of the riot had been a nine-days' wonder; and, now that he was fairly "'listed," and out of the way, public opinion was beginning to turn in his favor.
routinenounUS /ruːˈtiːn/
an unvarying or habitual method or procedure
From this reading And, after this out-of-the-way beginning, he settled down into the usual routine of his Oxford life.
satisfactoryadjectiveUS /ˌsætəˈsfæktri/
giving satisfaction
From this reading East did not say much about "your convict," as he still insisted on calling Harry; but the little he did say was very satisfactory, and Tom sent off this part of the letter to Katie, to whom he had confided the whole story, entreating her to make the best use of it in the interest of the young soldier.
express in words
From this reading East did not say much about "your convict," as he still insisted on calling Harry; but the little he did say was very satisfactory, and Tom sent off this part of the letter to Katie, to whom he had confided the whole story, entreating her to make the best use of it in the interest of the young soldier.
100 senti equal 1 kroon in Estonia
From this reading East did not say much about "your convict," as he still insisted on calling Harry; but the little he did say was very satisfactory, and Tom sent off this part of the letter to Katie, to whom he had confided the whole story, entreating her to make the best use of it in the interest of the young soldier.
established or decided beyond dispute or doubt
From this reading And, after this out-of-the-way beginning, he settled down into the usual routine of his Oxford life.
(used with count nouns) of an indefinite number more than 2 or 3 but not many
From this reading Tom wrote several letters to the lieutenant, inclosing notes to Harry, with gleanings of news from Englebourn, where his escape on the night of the riot had been a nine-days' wonder; and, now that he was fairly "'listed," and out of the way, public opinion was beginning to turn in his favor.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading In due course a letter arrived from the lieutenant, dated Cape Town, giving a prosperous account of the voyage so far.
an enlisted man or woman who serves in an army
From this reading East did not say much about "your convict," as he still insisted on calling Harry; but the little he did say was very satisfactory, and Tom sent off this part of the letter to Katie, to whom he had confided the whole story, entreating her to make the best use of it in the interest of the young soldier.
not in physical motion
From this reading East did not say much about "your convict," as he still insisted on calling Harry; but the little he did say was very satisfactory, and Tom sent off this part of the letter to Katie, to whom he had confided the whole story, entreating her to make the best use of it in the interest of the young soldier.
a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program
From this reading East did not say much about "your convict," as he still insisted on calling Harry; but the little he did say was very satisfactory, and Tom sent off this part of the letter to Katie, to whom he had confided the whole story, entreating her to make the best use of it in the interest of the young soldier.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Tom wrote several letters to the lieutenant, inclosing notes to Harry, with gleanings of news from Englebourn, where his escape on the night of the riot had been a nine-days' wonder; and, now that he was fairly "'listed," and out of the way, public opinion was beginning to turn in his favor.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading East returned to his regiment in a few days, and at the end of the month the gallant 101st embarked for India.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading East did not say much about "your convict," as he still insisted on calling Harry; but the little he did say was very satisfactory, and Tom sent off this part of the letter to Katie, to whom he had confided the whole story, entreating her to make the best use of it in the interest of the young soldier.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading East returned to his regiment in a few days, and at the end of the month the gallant 101st embarked for India.
male cat
From this reading Tom wrote several letters to the lieutenant, inclosing notes to Harry, with gleanings of news from Englebourn, where his escape on the night of the riot had been a nine-days' wonder; and, now that he was fairly "'listed," and out of the way, public opinion was beginning to turn in his favor.
an urban area with a fixed boundary that is smaller than a city
From this reading In due course a letter arrived from the lieutenant, dated Cape Town, giving a prosperous account of the voyage so far.
change orientation or direction, also in the abstract sense
From this reading Tom wrote several letters to the lieutenant, inclosing notes to Harry, with gleanings of news from Englebourn, where his escape on the night of the riot had been a nine-days' wonder; and, now that he was fairly "'listed," and out of the way, public opinion was beginning to turn in his favor.
the act of using
From this reading East did not say much about "your convict," as he still insisted on calling Harry; but the little he did say was very satisfactory, and Tom sent off this part of the letter to Katie, to whom he had confided the whole story, entreating her to make the best use of it in the interest of the young soldier.
usualadjectiveUS /ˈjuːʒəwəl/
occurring or encountered or experienced or observed frequently or in accordance with regular practice or procedure
From this reading And, after this out-of-the-way beginning, he settled down into the usual routine of his Oxford life.
precisely as stated
From this reading East did not say much about "your convict," as he still insisted on calling Harry; but the little he did say was very satisfactory, and Tom sent off this part of the letter to Katie, to whom he had confided the whole story, entreating her to make the best use of it in the interest of the young soldier.
an act of traveling by water
From this reading In due course a letter arrived from the lieutenant, dated Cape Town, giving a prosperous account of the voyage so far.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Tom wrote several letters to the lieutenant, inclosing notes to Harry, with gleanings of news from Englebourn, where his escape on the night of the riot had been a nine-days' wonder; and, now that he was fairly "'listed," and out of the way, public opinion was beginning to turn in his favor.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading Tom wrote several letters to the lieutenant, inclosing notes to Harry, with gleanings of news from Englebourn, where his escape on the night of the riot had been a nine-days' wonder; and, now that he was fairly "'listed," and out of the way, public opinion was beginning to turn in his favor.
in or at the place that
From this reading Tom wrote several letters to the lieutenant, inclosing notes to Harry, with gleanings of news from Englebourn, where his escape on the night of the riot had been a nine-days' wonder; and, now that he was fairly "'listed," and out of the way, public opinion was beginning to turn in his favor.
including all components without exception; being one unit or constituting the full amount or extent or duration; complete
From this reading East did not say much about "your convict," as he still insisted on calling Harry; but the little he did say was very satisfactory, and Tom sent off this part of the letter to Katie, to whom he had confided the whole story, entreating her to make the best use of it in the interest of the young soldier.
the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading East did not say much about "your convict," as he still insisted on calling Harry; but the little he did say was very satisfactory, and Tom sent off this part of the letter to Katie, to whom he had confided the whole story, entreating her to make the best use of it in the interest of the young soldier.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Tom wrote several letters to the lieutenant, inclosing notes to Harry, with gleanings of news from Englebourn, where his escape on the night of the riot had been a nine-days' wonder; and, now that he was fairly "'listed," and out of the way, public opinion was beginning to turn in his favor.
the feeling aroused by something strange and surprising
From this reading Tom wrote several letters to the lieutenant, inclosing notes to Harry, with gleanings of news from Englebourn, where his escape on the night of the riot had been a nine-days' wonder; and, now that he was fairly "'listed," and out of the way, public opinion was beginning to turn in his favor.
inflected form of “write” — produce a literary work
From this reading Tom wrote several letters to the lieutenant, inclosing notes to Harry, with gleanings of news from Englebourn, where his escape on the night of the riot had been a nine-days' wonder; and, now that he was fairly "'listed," and out of the way, public opinion was beginning to turn in his favor.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading East did not say much about "your convict," as he still insisted on calling Harry; but the little he did say was very satisfactory, and Tom sent off this part of the letter to Katie, to whom he had confided the whole story, entreating her to make the best use of it in the interest of the young soldier.
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading East did not say much about "your convict," as he still insisted on calling Harry; but the little he did say was very satisfactory, and Tom sent off this part of the letter to Katie, to whom he had confided the whole story, entreating her to make the best use of it in the interest of the young soldier.
