28th
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From this reading London, February 28th.
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading My regiment is under immediate orders for India, and we sail in a week.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading My regiment is under immediate orders for India, and we sail in a week.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading BEFORE you receive this, Evelyn, I shall be far away; it may, perhaps, cost you one pang in the midst of your triumphs, to know that we are at last parted; it may be for years—it may be _forever_.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading BEFORE you receive this, Evelyn, I shall be far away; it may, perhaps, cost you one pang in the midst of your triumphs, to know that we are at last parted; it may be for years—it may be _forever_.
avengeverbUS /əˈvendʒ/
take revenge for a perceived wrong
From this reading We are required to quell the Sepoy rebellion, and to avenge the horrible brutalities perpetrated by those savages on our innocent countrywomen and their helpless babes.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading BEFORE you receive this, Evelyn, I shall be far away; it may, perhaps, cost you one pang in the midst of your triumphs, to know that we are at last parted; it may be for years—it may be _forever_.
babesnounUS /beɪbz/
plural of “babe” — a very young child (birth to 1 year) who has not yet begun to walk or talk
From this reading We are required to quell the Sepoy rebellion, and to avenge the horrible brutalities perpetrated by those savages on our innocent countrywomen and their helpless babes.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading BEFORE you receive this, Evelyn, I shall be far away; it may, perhaps, cost you one pang in the midst of your triumphs, to know that we are at last parted; it may be for years—it may be _forever_.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading BEFORE you receive this, Evelyn, I shall be far away; it may, perhaps, cost you one pang in the midst of your triumphs, to know that we are at last parted; it may be for years—it may be _forever_.
brutalitiesnounUS /bruːˈtælətiz/
plural of “brutality” — the trait of extreme cruelty
From this reading We are required to quell the Sepoy rebellion, and to avenge the horrible brutalities perpetrated by those savages on our innocent countrywomen and their helpless babes.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading We are required to quell the Sepoy rebellion, and to avenge the horrible brutalities perpetrated by those savages on our innocent countrywomen and their helpless babes.
a commissioned military officer in the United States Army or Air Force or Marines who ranks above a lieutenant colonel and below a brigadier general
From this reading +FIRST LOVE+ COLONEL REGINALD MELVILLE TO EVELYN TRAVERS.
the total spent for goods or services including money and time and labor
From this reading BEFORE you receive this, Evelyn, I shall be far away; it may, perhaps, cost you one pang in the midst of your triumphs, to know that we are at last parted; it may be for years—it may be _forever_.
countrywomen
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From this reading We are required to quell the Sepoy rebellion, and to avenge the horrible brutalities perpetrated by those savages on our innocent countrywomen and their helpless babes.
EVELYN
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From this reading +FIRST LOVE+ COLONEL REGINALD MELVILLE TO EVELYN TRAVERS.
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading BEFORE you receive this, Evelyn, I shall be far away; it may, perhaps, cost you one pang in the midst of your triumphs, to know that we are at last parted; it may be for years—it may be _forever_.
FebruarynounUS /ˈfebjəweri/
the month following January and preceding March
From this reading London, February 28th.
FIRSTadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading +FIRST LOVE+ COLONEL REGINALD MELVILLE TO EVELYN TRAVERS.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading BEFORE you receive this, Evelyn, I shall be far away; it may, perhaps, cost you one pang in the midst of your triumphs, to know that we are at last parted; it may be for years—it may be _forever_.
for a limitless time
From this reading BEFORE you receive this, Evelyn, I shall be far away; it may, perhaps, cost you one pang in the midst of your triumphs, to know that we are at last parted; it may be for years—it may be _forever_.
lacking in or deprived of strength or power
From this reading We are required to quell the Sepoy rebellion, and to avenge the horrible brutalities perpetrated by those savages on our innocent countrywomen and their helpless babes.
provoking horror
From this reading We are required to quell the Sepoy rebellion, and to avenge the horrible brutalities perpetrated by those savages on our innocent countrywomen and their helpless babes.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading BEFORE you receive this, Evelyn, I shall be far away; it may, perhaps, cost you one pang in the midst of your triumphs, to know that we are at last parted; it may be for years—it may be _forever_.
of the present time and place
From this reading My regiment is under immediate orders for India, and we sail in a week.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading BEFORE you receive this, Evelyn, I shall be far away; it may, perhaps, cost you one pang in the midst of your triumphs, to know that we are at last parted; it may be for years—it may be _forever_.
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 My regiment is under immediate orders for India, and we sail in a week.
free from evil or guilt
From this reading We are required to quell the Sepoy rebellion, and to avenge the horrible brutalities perpetrated by those savages on our innocent countrywomen and their helpless babes.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading My regiment is under immediate orders for India, and we sail in a week.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading BEFORE you receive this, Evelyn, I shall be far away; it may, perhaps, cost you one pang in the midst of your triumphs, to know that we are at last parted; it may be for years—it may be _forever_.
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading BEFORE you receive this, Evelyn, I shall be far away; it may, perhaps, cost you one pang in the midst of your triumphs, to know that we are at last parted; it may be for years—it may be _forever_.
immediately past
From this reading BEFORE you receive this, Evelyn, I shall be far away; it may, perhaps, cost you one pang in the midst of your triumphs, to know that we are at last parted; it may be for years—it may be _forever_.
the capital and largest city of England; located on the Thames in southeastern England; financial and industrial and cultural center
From this reading London, February 28th.
a strong positive emotion of regard and affection
From this reading +FIRST LOVE+ COLONEL REGINALD MELVILLE TO EVELYN TRAVERS.
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading BEFORE you receive this, Evelyn, I shall be far away; it may, perhaps, cost you one pang in the midst of your triumphs, to know that we are at last parted; it may be for years—it may be _forever_.
MELVILLEnounUS /ˈmelvɪl/
United States writer of novels and short stories (1819-1891)
From this reading +FIRST LOVE+ COLONEL REGINALD MELVILLE TO EVELYN TRAVERS.
the location of something surrounded by other things
From this reading BEFORE you receive this, Evelyn, I shall be far away; it may, perhaps, cost you one pang in the midst of your triumphs, to know that we are at last parted; it may be for years—it may be _forever_.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading My regiment is under immediate orders for India, and we sail in a week.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading BEFORE you receive this, Evelyn, I shall be far away; it may, perhaps, cost you one pang in the midst of your triumphs, to know that we are at last parted; it may be for years—it may be _forever_.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading We are required to quell the Sepoy rebellion, and to avenge the horrible brutalities perpetrated by those savages on our innocent countrywomen and their helpless babes.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading BEFORE you receive this, Evelyn, I shall be far away; it may, perhaps, cost you one pang in the midst of your triumphs, to know that we are at last parted; it may be for years—it may be _forever_.
plural of “order” — (often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed
From this reading My regiment is under immediate orders for India, and we sail in a week.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading We are required to quell the Sepoy rebellion, and to avenge the horrible brutalities perpetrated by those savages on our innocent countrywomen and their helpless babes.
pangnounUS /pæŋ/
a sudden sharp feeling
From this reading BEFORE you receive this, Evelyn, I shall be far away; it may, perhaps, cost you one pang in the midst of your triumphs, to know that we are at last parted; it may be for years—it may be _forever_.
having a margin incised almost to the base so as to create distinct divisions or lobes
From this reading BEFORE you receive this, Evelyn, I shall be far away; it may, perhaps, cost you one pang in the midst of your triumphs, to know that we are at last parted; it may be for years—it may be _forever_.
by chance
From this reading BEFORE you receive this, Evelyn, I shall be far away; it may, perhaps, cost you one pang in the midst of your triumphs, to know that we are at last parted; it may be for years—it may be _forever_.
perpetratedverbUS /ˈpɜːrpətreɪtɪd/
past form of “perpetrate” — perform an act, usually with a negative connotation
From this reading We are required to quell the Sepoy rebellion, and to avenge the horrible brutalities perpetrated by those savages on our innocent countrywomen and their helpless babes.
quellverbUS /kwel/
suppress or crush completely
From this reading We are required to quell the Sepoy rebellion, and to avenge the horrible brutalities perpetrated by those savages on our innocent countrywomen and their helpless babes.
rebellionnounUS /rɪˈbeljən/
refusal to accept some authority or code or convention
From this reading We are required to quell the Sepoy rebellion, and to avenge the horrible brutalities perpetrated by those savages on our innocent countrywomen and their helpless babes.
get something; come into possession of
From this reading BEFORE you receive this, Evelyn, I shall be far away; it may, perhaps, cost you one pang in the midst of your triumphs, to know that we are at last parted; it may be for years—it may be _forever_.
subject to rigid discipline, order, and systematization
From this reading My regiment is under immediate orders for India, and we sail in a week.
REGINALD
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From this reading +FIRST LOVE+ COLONEL REGINALD MELVILLE TO EVELYN TRAVERS.
necessary for relief or supply
From this reading We are required to quell the Sepoy rebellion, and to avenge the horrible brutalities perpetrated by those savages on our innocent countrywomen and their helpless babes.
traverse or travel on (a body of water)
From this reading My regiment is under immediate orders for India, and we sail in a week.
savagesnounUS /ˈsævədʒəz/
plural of “savage” — a member of an uncivilized people
From this reading We are required to quell the Sepoy rebellion, and to avenge the horrible brutalities perpetrated by those savages on our innocent countrywomen and their helpless babes.
Sepoy
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From this reading We are required to quell the Sepoy rebellion, and to avenge the horrible brutalities perpetrated by those savages on our innocent countrywomen and their helpless babes.
used with I and we for the future, or to offer and suggest
From this reading BEFORE you receive this, Evelyn, I shall be far away; it may, perhaps, cost you one pang in the midst of your triumphs, to know that we are at last parted; it may be for years—it may be _forever_.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading BEFORE you receive this, Evelyn, I shall be far away; it may, perhaps, cost you one pang in the midst of your triumphs, to know that we are at last parted; it may be for years—it may be _forever_.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading BEFORE you receive this, Evelyn, I shall be far away; it may, perhaps, cost you one pang in the midst of your triumphs, to know that we are at last parted; it may be for years—it may be _forever_.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading We are required to quell the Sepoy rebellion, and to avenge the horrible brutalities perpetrated by those savages on our innocent countrywomen and their helpless babes.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading BEFORE you receive this, Evelyn, I shall be far away; it may, perhaps, cost you one pang in the midst of your triumphs, to know that we are at last parted; it may be for years—it may be _forever_.
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading We are required to quell the Sepoy rebellion, and to avenge the horrible brutalities perpetrated by those savages on our innocent countrywomen and their helpless babes.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading +FIRST LOVE+ COLONEL REGINALD MELVILLE TO EVELYN TRAVERS.
TRAVERS
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From this reading +FIRST LOVE+ COLONEL REGINALD MELVILLE TO EVELYN TRAVERS.
triumphsnounUS /ˈtraɪəmfs/
plural of “triumph” — a successful ending of a struggle or contest
From this reading BEFORE you receive this, Evelyn, I shall be far away; it may, perhaps, cost you one pang in the midst of your triumphs, to know that we are at last parted; it may be for years—it may be _forever_.
underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading My regiment is under immediate orders for India, and we sail in a week.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading BEFORE you receive this, Evelyn, I shall be far away; it may, perhaps, cost you one pang in the midst of your triumphs, to know that we are at last parted; it may be for years—it may be _forever_.
any period of seven consecutive days
From this reading My regiment is under immediate orders for India, and we sail in a week.
a late time of life
From this reading BEFORE you receive this, Evelyn, I shall be far away; it may, perhaps, cost you one pang in the midst of your triumphs, to know that we are at last parted; it may be for years—it may be _forever_.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading BEFORE you receive this, Evelyn, I shall be far away; it may, perhaps, cost you one pang in the midst of your triumphs, to know that we are at last parted; it may be for years—it may be _forever_.
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading BEFORE you receive this, Evelyn, I shall be far away; it may, perhaps, cost you one pang in the midst of your triumphs, to know that we are at last parted; it may be for years—it may be _forever_.
