Chapter X · Chapter 10

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

From this reading _On the Way to Sorrento again.--A mournful Ride.--A despairing Search.--A fearful Discovery.--The old Virago again.--In a Trap.--Sorrento aroused.--Besieged.--All lost.--A raging Crowd.--The howling Hag.--Hurried Consultation.--The last forlorn Hope.--Disguise, Flight, and Concealment._ So, as I have said, the carriage rolled out from Castellamare, along the road to Sorrento, freighted with its anxious load.

a record or narrative description of past events

From this reading They were far from feeling anything like despair, however, on David's account.

anew

From this reading _On the Way to Sorrento again.--A mournful Ride.--A despairing Search.--A fearful Discovery.--The old Virago again.--In a Trap.--Sorrento aroused.--Besieged.--All lost.--A raging Crowd.--The howling Hag.--Hurried Consultation.--The last forlorn Hope.--Disguise, Flight, and Concealment._ So, as I have said, the carriage rolled out from Castellamare, along the road to Sorrento, freighted with its anxious load.

(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class

From this reading _On the Way to Sorrento again.--A mournful Ride.--A despairing Search.--A fearful Discovery.--The old Virago again.--In a Trap.--Sorrento aroused.--Besieged.--All lost.--A raging Crowd.--The howling Hag.--Hurried Consultation.--The last forlorn Hope.--Disguise, Flight, and Concealment._ So, as I have said, the carriage rolled out from Castellamare, along the road to Sorrento, freighted with its anxious load.

following the length of something from one end toward the other

From this reading _On the Way to Sorrento again.--A mournful Ride.--A despairing Search.--A fearful Discovery.--The old Virago again.--In a Trap.--Sorrento aroused.--Besieged.--All lost.--A raging Crowd.--The howling Hag.--Hurried Consultation.--The last forlorn Hope.--Disguise, Flight, and Concealment._ So, as I have said, the carriage rolled out from Castellamare, along the road to Sorrento, freighted with its anxious load.

the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound

From this reading Uncle Moses was weighed down by an anxiety that was too deep for words, and sat bent forward with his head buried in his hands.

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

From this reading _On the Way to Sorrento again.--A mournful Ride.--A despairing Search.--A fearful Discovery.--The old Virago again.--In a Trap.--Sorrento aroused.--Besieged.--All lost.--A raging Crowd.--The howling Hag.--Hurried Consultation.--The last forlorn Hope.--Disguise, Flight, and Concealment._ So, as I have said, the carriage rolled out from Castellamare, along the road to Sorrento, freighted with its anxious load.

(psychiatry) a relatively permanent state of worry and nervousness occurring in a variety of mental disorders, usually accompanied by compulsive behavior or attacks of panic

From this reading Uncle Moses was weighed down by an anxiety that was too deep for words, and sat bent forward with his head buried in his hands.

eagerly desirous

From this reading _On the Way to Sorrento again.--A mournful Ride.--A despairing Search.--A fearful Discovery.--The old Virago again.--In a Trap.--Sorrento aroused.--Besieged.--All lost.--A raging Crowd.--The howling Hag.--Hurried Consultation.--The last forlorn Hope.--Disguise, Flight, and Concealment._ So, as I have said, the carriage rolled out from Castellamare, along the road to Sorrento, freighted with its anxious load.

any thing at all

From this reading The boys respected his feelings too much to say anything, and consequently they, too, sat in silence.

aroused to action

From this reading _On the Way to Sorrento again.--A mournful Ride.--A despairing Search.--A fearful Discovery.--The old Virago again.--In a Trap.--Sorrento aroused.--Besieged.--All lost.--A raging Crowd.--The howling Hag.--Hurried Consultation.--The last forlorn Hope.--Disguise, Flight, and Concealment._ So, as I have said, the carriage rolled out from Castellamare, along the road to Sorrento, freighted with its anxious load.

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

From this reading _On the Way to Sorrento again.--A mournful Ride.--A despairing Search.--A fearful Discovery.--The old Virago again.--In a Trap.--Sorrento aroused.--Besieged.--All lost.--A raging Crowd.--The howling Hag.--Hurried Consultation.--The last forlorn Hope.--Disguise, Flight, and Concealment._ So, as I have said, the carriage rolled out from Castellamare, along the road to Sorrento, freighted with its anxious load.

a relatively permanent inclination to react in a particular way

From this reading Uncle Moses was weighed down by an anxiety that was too deep for words, and sat bent forward with his head buried in his hands.

surrounded by hostile forces

From this reading _On the Way to Sorrento again.--A mournful Ride.--A despairing Search.--A fearful Discovery.--The old Virago again.--In a Trap.--Sorrento aroused.--Besieged.--All lost.--A raging Crowd.--The howling Hag.--Hurried Consultation.--The last forlorn Hope.--Disguise, Flight, and Concealment._ So, as I have said, the carriage rolled out from Castellamare, along the road to Sorrento, freighted with its anxious load.

plural of “boy” — a youthful male person

From this reading The boys respected his feelings too much to say anything, and consequently they, too, sat in silence.

placed in a grave

From this reading Uncle Moses was weighed down by an anxiety that was too deep for words, and sat bent forward with his head buried in his hands.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading Uncle Moses was weighed down by an anxiety that was too deep for words, and sat bent forward with his head buried in his hands.

a railcar where passengers ride

From this reading _On the Way to Sorrento again.--A mournful Ride.--A despairing Search.--A fearful Discovery.--The old Virago again.--In a Trap.--Sorrento aroused.--Besieged.--All lost.--A raging Crowd.--The howling Hag.--Hurried Consultation.--The last forlorn Hope.--Disguise, Flight, and Concealment._ So, as I have said, the carriage rolled out from Castellamare, along the road to Sorrento, freighted with its anxious load.

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

From this reading _On the Way to Sorrento again.--A mournful Ride.--A despairing Search.--A fearful Discovery.--The old Virago again.--In a Trap.--Sorrento aroused.--Besieged.--All lost.--A raging Crowd.--The howling Hag.--Hurried Consultation.--The last forlorn Hope.--Disguise, Flight, and Concealment._ So, as I have said, the carriage rolled out from Castellamare, along the road to Sorrento, freighted with its anxious load.

the condition of being concealed or hidden

From this reading _On the Way to Sorrento again.--A mournful Ride.--A despairing Search.--A fearful Discovery.--The old Virago again.--In a Trap.--Sorrento aroused.--Besieged.--All lost.--A raging Crowd.--The howling Hag.--Hurried Consultation.--The last forlorn Hope.--Disguise, Flight, and Concealment._ So, as I have said, the carriage rolled out from Castellamare, along the road to Sorrento, freighted with its anxious load.

(sentence connectors) because of the reason given

From this reading The boys respected his feelings too much to say anything, and consequently they, too, sat in silence.

a conference (usually with someone important)

From this reading _On the Way to Sorrento again.--A mournful Ride.--A despairing Search.--A fearful Discovery.--The old Virago again.--In a Trap.--Sorrento aroused.--Besieged.--All lost.--A raging Crowd.--The howling Hag.--Hurried Consultation.--The last forlorn Hope.--Disguise, Flight, and Concealment._ So, as I have said, the carriage rolled out from Castellamare, along the road to Sorrento, freighted with its anxious load.

cause to herd, drive, or crowd together

From this reading _On the Way to Sorrento again.--A mournful Ride.--A despairing Search.--A fearful Discovery.--The old Virago again.--In a Trap.--Sorrento aroused.--Besieged.--All lost.--A raging Crowd.--The howling Hag.--Hurried Consultation.--The last forlorn Hope.--Disguise, Flight, and Concealment._ So, as I have said, the carriage rolled out from Castellamare, along the road to Sorrento, freighted with its anxious load.

possessive form of “david” — patron saint of Wales (circa 520-600)

From this reading They were far from feeling anything like despair, however, on David's account.

relatively deep or strong; affecting one deeply

From this reading Uncle Moses was weighed down by an anxiety that was too deep for words, and sat bent forward with his head buried in his hands.

a state in which all hope is lost or absent

From this reading They were far from feeling anything like despair, however, on David's account.

arising from or marked by despair or loss of hope

From this reading _On the Way to Sorrento again.--A mournful Ride.--A despairing Search.--A fearful Discovery.--The old Virago again.--In a Trap.--Sorrento aroused.--Besieged.--All lost.--A raging Crowd.--The howling Hag.--Hurried Consultation.--The last forlorn Hope.--Disguise, Flight, and Concealment._ So, as I have said, the carriage rolled out from Castellamare, along the road to Sorrento, freighted with its anxious load.

the act of discovering something

From this reading _On the Way to Sorrento again.--A mournful Ride.--A despairing Search.--A fearful Discovery.--The old Virago again.--In a Trap.--Sorrento aroused.--Besieged.--All lost.--A raging Crowd.--The howling Hag.--Hurried Consultation.--The last forlorn Hope.--Disguise, Flight, and Concealment._ So, as I have said, the carriage rolled out from Castellamare, along the road to Sorrento, freighted with its anxious load.

A means of altering one's appearance to conceal one's identity.

From this reading _On the Way to Sorrento again.--A mournful Ride.--A despairing Search.--A fearful Discovery.--The old Virago again.--In a Trap.--Sorrento aroused.--Besieged.--All lost.--A raging Crowd.--The howling Hag.--Hurried Consultation.--The last forlorn Hope.--Disguise, Flight, and Concealment._ So, as I have said, the carriage rolled out from Castellamare, along the road to Sorrento, freighted with its anxious load.

being or moving lower in position or less in some value

From this reading Uncle Moses was weighed down by an anxiety that was too deep for words, and sat bent forward with his head buried in his hands.

to a considerable degree; very much

From this reading They were far from feeling anything like despair, however, on David's account.

experiencing or showing fear

From this reading _On the Way to Sorrento again.--A mournful Ride.--A despairing Search.--A fearful Discovery.--The old Virago again.--In a Trap.--Sorrento aroused.--Besieged.--All lost.--A raging Crowd.--The howling Hag.--Hurried Consultation.--The last forlorn Hope.--Disguise, Flight, and Concealment._ So, as I have said, the carriage rolled out from Castellamare, along the road to Sorrento, freighted with its anxious load.

the experiencing of affective and emotional states

From this reading They were far from feeling anything like despair, however, on David's account.

emotional or moral sensitivity (especially in relation to personal principles or dignity)

From this reading The boys respected his feelings too much to say anything, and consequently they, too, sat in silence.

a formation of aircraft in flight

From this reading _On the Way to Sorrento again.--A mournful Ride.--A despairing Search.--A fearful Discovery.--The old Virago again.--In a Trap.--Sorrento aroused.--Besieged.--All lost.--A raging Crowd.--The howling Hag.--Hurried Consultation.--The last forlorn Hope.--Disguise, Flight, and Concealment._ So, as I have said, the carriage rolled out from Castellamare, along the road to Sorrento, freighted with its anxious load.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading Uncle Moses was weighed down by an anxiety that was too deep for words, and sat bent forward with his head buried in his hands.

marked by or showing hopelessness

From this reading _On the Way to Sorrento again.--A mournful Ride.--A despairing Search.--A fearful Discovery.--The old Virago again.--In a Trap.--Sorrento aroused.--Besieged.--All lost.--A raging Crowd.--The howling Hag.--Hurried Consultation.--The last forlorn Hope.--Disguise, Flight, and Concealment._ So, as I have said, the carriage rolled out from Castellamare, along the road to Sorrento, freighted with its anxious load.

at or to or toward the front

From this reading Uncle Moses was weighed down by an anxiety that was too deep for words, and sat bent forward with his head buried in his hands.

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

From this reading _On the Way to Sorrento again.--A mournful Ride.--A despairing Search.--A fearful Discovery.--The old Virago again.--In a Trap.--Sorrento aroused.--Besieged.--All lost.--A raging Crowd.--The howling Hag.--Hurried Consultation.--The last forlorn Hope.--Disguise, Flight, and Concealment._ So, as I have said, the carriage rolled out from Castellamare, along the road to Sorrento, freighted with its anxious load.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading _On the Way to Sorrento again.--A mournful Ride.--A despairing Search.--A fearful Discovery.--The old Virago again.--In a Trap.--Sorrento aroused.--Besieged.--All lost.--A raging Crowd.--The howling Hag.--Hurried Consultation.--The last forlorn Hope.--Disguise, Flight, and Concealment._ So, as I have said, the carriage rolled out from Castellamare, along the road to Sorrento, freighted with its anxious load.

an ugly evil-looking old woman

From this reading _On the Way to Sorrento again.--A mournful Ride.--A despairing Search.--A fearful Discovery.--The old Virago again.--In a Trap.--Sorrento aroused.--Besieged.--All lost.--A raging Crowd.--The howling Hag.--Hurried Consultation.--The last forlorn Hope.--Disguise, Flight, and Concealment._ So, as I have said, the carriage rolled out from Castellamare, along the road to Sorrento, freighted with its anxious load.

(with “in”) guardianship over; in divorce cases it is the right to house and care for and discipline a child

From this reading Uncle Moses was weighed down by an anxiety that was too deep for words, and sat bent forward with his head buried in his hands.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading _On the Way to Sorrento again.--A mournful Ride.--A despairing Search.--A fearful Discovery.--The old Virago again.--In a Trap.--Sorrento aroused.--Besieged.--All lost.--A raging Crowd.--The howling Hag.--Hurried Consultation.--The last forlorn Hope.--Disguise, Flight, and Concealment._ So, as I have said, the carriage rolled out from Castellamare, along the road to Sorrento, freighted with its anxious load.

the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains

From this reading Uncle Moses was weighed down by an anxiety that was too deep for words, and sat bent forward with his head buried in his hands.

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

From this reading Uncle Moses was weighed down by an anxiety that was too deep for words, and sat bent forward with his head buried in his hands.

a specific instance of feeling hopeful

From this reading _On the Way to Sorrento again.--A mournful Ride.--A despairing Search.--A fearful Discovery.--The old Virago again.--In a Trap.--Sorrento aroused.--Besieged.--All lost.--A raging Crowd.--The howling Hag.--Hurried Consultation.--The last forlorn Hope.--Disguise, Flight, and Concealment._ So, as I have said, the carriage rolled out from Castellamare, along the road to Sorrento, freighted with its anxious load.

used to add a contrasting statement

From this reading They were far from feeling anything like despair, however, on David's account.

a long loud emotional utterance

From this reading _On the Way to Sorrento again.--A mournful Ride.--A despairing Search.--A fearful Discovery.--The old Virago again.--In a Trap.--Sorrento aroused.--Besieged.--All lost.--A raging Crowd.--The howling Hag.--Hurried Consultation.--The last forlorn Hope.--Disguise, Flight, and Concealment._ So, as I have said, the carriage rolled out from Castellamare, along the road to Sorrento, freighted with its anxious load.

moving rapidly or performed quickly or in great haste

From this reading _On the Way to Sorrento again.--A mournful Ride.--A despairing Search.--A fearful Discovery.--The old Virago again.--In a Trap.--Sorrento aroused.--Besieged.--All lost.--A raging Crowd.--The howling Hag.--Hurried Consultation.--The last forlorn Hope.--Disguise, Flight, and Concealment._ So, as I have said, the carriage rolled out from Castellamare, along the road to Sorrento, freighted with its anxious load.

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

From this reading _On the Way to Sorrento again.--A mournful Ride.--A despairing Search.--A fearful Discovery.--The old Virago again.--In a Trap.--Sorrento aroused.--Besieged.--All lost.--A raging Crowd.--The howling Hag.--Hurried Consultation.--The last forlorn Hope.--Disguise, Flight, and Concealment._ So, as I have said, the carriage rolled out from Castellamare, along the road to Sorrento, freighted with its anxious load.

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

From this reading _On the Way to Sorrento again.--A mournful Ride.--A despairing Search.--A fearful Discovery.--The old Virago again.--In a Trap.--Sorrento aroused.--Besieged.--All lost.--A raging Crowd.--The howling Hag.--Hurried Consultation.--The last forlorn Hope.--Disguise, Flight, and Concealment._ So, as I have said, the carriage rolled out from Castellamare, along the road to Sorrento, freighted with its anxious load.

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading _On the Way to Sorrento again.--A mournful Ride.--A despairing Search.--A fearful Discovery.--The old Virago again.--In a Trap.--Sorrento aroused.--Besieged.--All lost.--A raging Crowd.--The howling Hag.--Hurried Consultation.--The last forlorn Hope.--Disguise, Flight, and Concealment._ So, as I have said, the carriage rolled out from Castellamare, along the road to Sorrento, freighted with its anxious load.

immediately past

From this reading _On the Way to Sorrento again.--A mournful Ride.--A despairing Search.--A fearful Discovery.--The old Virago again.--In a Trap.--Sorrento aroused.--Besieged.--All lost.--A raging Crowd.--The howling Hag.--Hurried Consultation.--The last forlorn Hope.--Disguise, Flight, and Concealment._ So, as I have said, the carriage rolled out from Castellamare, along the road to Sorrento, freighted with its anxious load.

prefer or wish to do something

From this reading They were far from feeling anything like despair, however, on David's account.

weight to be borne or conveyed

From this reading _On the Way to Sorrento again.--A mournful Ride.--A despairing Search.--A fearful Discovery.--The old Virago again.--In a Trap.--Sorrento aroused.--Besieged.--All lost.--A raging Crowd.--The howling Hag.--Hurried Consultation.--The last forlorn Hope.--Disguise, Flight, and Concealment._ So, as I have said, the carriage rolled out from Castellamare, along the road to Sorrento, freighted with its anxious load.

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

From this reading _On the Way to Sorrento again.--A mournful Ride.--A despairing Search.--A fearful Discovery.--The old Virago again.--In a Trap.--Sorrento aroused.--Besieged.--All lost.--A raging Crowd.--The howling Hag.--Hurried Consultation.--The last forlorn Hope.--Disguise, Flight, and Concealment._ So, as I have said, the carriage rolled out from Castellamare, along the road to Sorrento, freighted with its anxious load.

(Old Testament) the Hebrew prophet who led the Israelites from Egypt across the Red sea on a journey known as the Exodus; Moses received the Ten Commandments from God on Mount Sinai

From this reading Uncle Moses was weighed down by an anxiety that was too deep for words, and sat bent forward with his head buried in his hands.

expressing sorrow

From this reading _On the Way to Sorrento again.--A mournful Ride.--A despairing Search.--A fearful Discovery.--The old Virago again.--In a Trap.--Sorrento aroused.--Besieged.--All lost.--A raging Crowd.--The howling Hag.--Hurried Consultation.--The last forlorn Hope.--Disguise, Flight, and Concealment._ So, as I have said, the carriage rolled out from Castellamare, along the road to Sorrento, freighted with its anxious load.

to a great degree or extent

From this reading The boys respected his feelings too much to say anything, and consequently they, too, sat in silence.

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

From this reading _On the Way to Sorrento again.--A mournful Ride.--A despairing Search.--A fearful Discovery.--The old Virago again.--In a Trap.--Sorrento aroused.--Besieged.--All lost.--A raging Crowd.--The howling Hag.--Hurried Consultation.--The last forlorn Hope.--Disguise, Flight, and Concealment._ So, as I have said, the carriage rolled out from Castellamare, along the road to Sorrento, freighted with its anxious load.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading _On the Way to Sorrento again.--A mournful Ride.--A despairing Search.--A fearful Discovery.--The old Virago again.--In a Trap.--Sorrento aroused.--Besieged.--All lost.--A raging Crowd.--The howling Hag.--Hurried Consultation.--The last forlorn Hope.--Disguise, Flight, and Concealment._ So, as I have said, the carriage rolled out from Castellamare, along the road to Sorrento, freighted with its anxious load.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading _On the Way to Sorrento again.--A mournful Ride.--A despairing Search.--A fearful Discovery.--The old Virago again.--In a Trap.--Sorrento aroused.--Besieged.--All lost.--A raging Crowd.--The howling Hag.--Hurried Consultation.--The last forlorn Hope.--Disguise, Flight, and Concealment._ So, as I have said, the carriage rolled out from Castellamare, along the road to Sorrento, freighted with its anxious load.

characterized by violent and forceful activity or movement; very intense

From this reading _On the Way to Sorrento again.--A mournful Ride.--A despairing Search.--A fearful Discovery.--The old Virago again.--In a Trap.--Sorrento aroused.--Besieged.--All lost.--A raging Crowd.--The howling Hag.--Hurried Consultation.--The last forlorn Hope.--Disguise, Flight, and Concealment._ So, as I have said, the carriage rolled out from Castellamare, along the road to Sorrento, freighted with its anxious load.

receiving deferential regard

From this reading The boys respected his feelings too much to say anything, and consequently they, too, sat in silence.

sit and travel on the back of animal, usually while controlling its motions

From this reading _On the Way to Sorrento again.--A mournful Ride.--A despairing Search.--A fearful Discovery.--The old Virago again.--In a Trap.--Sorrento aroused.--Besieged.--All lost.--A raging Crowd.--The howling Hag.--Hurried Consultation.--The last forlorn Hope.--Disguise, Flight, and Concealment._ So, as I have said, the carriage rolled out from Castellamare, along the road to Sorrento, freighted with its anxious load.

an open way (generally public) for travel or transportation

From this reading _On the Way to Sorrento again.--A mournful Ride.--A despairing Search.--A fearful Discovery.--The old Virago again.--In a Trap.--Sorrento aroused.--Besieged.--All lost.--A raging Crowd.--The howling Hag.--Hurried Consultation.--The last forlorn Hope.--Disguise, Flight, and Concealment._ So, as I have said, the carriage rolled out from Castellamare, along the road to Sorrento, freighted with its anxious load.

especially of petals or leaves in bud; having margins rolled inward

From this reading _On the Way to Sorrento again.--A mournful Ride.--A despairing Search.--A fearful Discovery.--The old Virago again.--In a Trap.--Sorrento aroused.--Besieged.--All lost.--A raging Crowd.--The howling Hag.--Hurried Consultation.--The last forlorn Hope.--Disguise, Flight, and Concealment._ So, as I have said, the carriage rolled out from Castellamare, along the road to Sorrento, freighted with its anxious load.

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading _On the Way to Sorrento again.--A mournful Ride.--A despairing Search.--A fearful Discovery.--The old Virago again.--In a Trap.--Sorrento aroused.--Besieged.--All lost.--A raging Crowd.--The howling Hag.--Hurried Consultation.--The last forlorn Hope.--Disguise, Flight, and Concealment._ So, as I have said, the carriage rolled out from Castellamare, along the road to Sorrento, freighted with its anxious load.

the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians

From this reading Uncle Moses was weighed down by an anxiety that was too deep for words, and sat bent forward with his head buried in his hands.

express in words

From this reading The boys respected his feelings too much to say anything, and consequently they, too, sat in silence.

try to locate or discover, or try to establish the existence of

From this reading _On the Way to Sorrento again.--A mournful Ride.--A despairing Search.--A fearful Discovery.--The old Virago again.--In a Trap.--Sorrento aroused.--Besieged.--All lost.--A raging Crowd.--The howling Hag.--Hurried Consultation.--The last forlorn Hope.--Disguise, Flight, and Concealment._ So, as I have said, the carriage rolled out from Castellamare, along the road to Sorrento, freighted with its anxious load.

Complete absence of sound; a state of quietness and stillness.

From this reading The boys respected his feelings too much to say anything, and consequently they, too, sat in silence.

marked by absence of sound

From this reading All were silent.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading _On the Way to Sorrento again.--A mournful Ride.--A despairing Search.--A fearful Discovery.--The old Virago again.--In a Trap.--Sorrento aroused.--Besieged.--All lost.--A raging Crowd.--The howling Hag.--Hurried Consultation.--The last forlorn Hope.--Disguise, Flight, and Concealment._ So, as I have said, the carriage rolled out from Castellamare, along the road to Sorrento, freighted with its anxious load.

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

From this reading _On the Way to Sorrento again.--A mournful Ride.--A despairing Search.--A fearful Discovery.--The old Virago again.--In a Trap.--Sorrento aroused.--Besieged.--All lost.--A raging Crowd.--The howling Hag.--Hurried Consultation.--The last forlorn Hope.--Disguise, Flight, and Concealment._ So, as I have said, the carriage rolled out from Castellamare, along the road to Sorrento, freighted with its anxious load.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Uncle Moses was weighed down by an anxiety that was too deep for words, and sat bent forward with his head buried in his hands.

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

From this reading _On the Way to Sorrento again.--A mournful Ride.--A despairing Search.--A fearful Discovery.--The old Virago again.--In a Trap.--Sorrento aroused.--Besieged.--All lost.--A raging Crowd.--The howling Hag.--Hurried Consultation.--The last forlorn Hope.--Disguise, Flight, and Concealment._ So, as I have said, the carriage rolled out from Castellamare, along the road to Sorrento, freighted with its anxious load.

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

From this reading The boys respected his feelings too much to say anything, and consequently they, too, sat in silence.

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

From this reading _On the Way to Sorrento again.--A mournful Ride.--A despairing Search.--A fearful Discovery.--The old Virago again.--In a Trap.--Sorrento aroused.--Besieged.--All lost.--A raging Crowd.--The howling Hag.--Hurried Consultation.--The last forlorn Hope.--Disguise, Flight, and Concealment._ So, as I have said, the carriage rolled out from Castellamare, along the road to Sorrento, freighted with its anxious load.

to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits

From this reading Uncle Moses was weighed down by an anxiety that was too deep for words, and sat bent forward with his head buried in his hands.

a device in which something (usually an animal) can be caught and penned

From this reading _On the Way to Sorrento again.--A mournful Ride.--A despairing Search.--A fearful Discovery.--The old Virago again.--In a Trap.--Sorrento aroused.--Besieged.--All lost.--A raging Crowd.--The howling Hag.--Hurried Consultation.--The last forlorn Hope.--Disguise, Flight, and Concealment._ So, as I have said, the carriage rolled out from Castellamare, along the road to Sorrento, freighted with its anxious load.

the brother of your father or mother; the husband of your aunt

From this reading Uncle Moses was weighed down by an anxiety that was too deep for words, and sat bent forward with his head buried in his hands.

a noisy or scolding or domineering woman

From this reading _On the Way to Sorrento again.--A mournful Ride.--A despairing Search.--A fearful Discovery.--The old Virago again.--In a Trap.--Sorrento aroused.--Besieged.--All lost.--A raging Crowd.--The howling Hag.--Hurried Consultation.--The last forlorn Hope.--Disguise, Flight, and Concealment._ So, as I have said, the carriage rolled out from Castellamare, along the road to Sorrento, freighted with its anxious load.

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

From this reading Uncle Moses was weighed down by an anxiety that was too deep for words, and sat bent forward with his head buried in his hands.

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading _On the Way to Sorrento again.--A mournful Ride.--A despairing Search.--A fearful Discovery.--The old Virago again.--In a Trap.--Sorrento aroused.--Besieged.--All lost.--A raging Crowd.--The howling Hag.--Hurried Consultation.--The last forlorn Hope.--Disguise, Flight, and Concealment._ So, as I have said, the carriage rolled out from Castellamare, along the road to Sorrento, freighted with its anxious load.

past form of “weigh” — have a certain weight

From this reading Uncle Moses was weighed down by an anxiety that was too deep for words, and sat bent forward with his head buried in his hands.

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

From this reading All were silent.

in the company of; together with

From this reading _On the Way to Sorrento again.--A mournful Ride.--A despairing Search.--A fearful Discovery.--The old Virago again.--In a Trap.--Sorrento aroused.--Besieged.--All lost.--A raging Crowd.--The howling Hag.--Hurried Consultation.--The last forlorn Hope.--Disguise, Flight, and Concealment._ So, as I have said, the carriage rolled out from Castellamare, along the road to Sorrento, freighted with its anxious load.

the words that are spoken

From this reading Uncle Moses was weighed down by an anxiety that was too deep for words, and sat bent forward with his head buried in his hands.