Chapter XIX · Chapter 19

fear resulting from the awareness of danger

From this reading _Despair of Uncle Moses.--Frank and Bob endeavor to offer Consolation.--The Search.--The Discovery at the Convent.--The Guide.--The old House.--The Captives.--The Alarm given.--Flight of Uncle Moses and his Party.--Albans! to the Rescue!--The Delivering Host!_ On leaving the convent, Frank and Bob had hurried back to Albano, where they found dinner ready, and Uncle Moses waiting for them in anxious impatience.

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From this reading _Despair of Uncle Moses.--Frank and Bob endeavor to offer Consolation.--The Search.--The Discovery at the Convent.--The Guide.--The old House.--The Captives.--The Alarm given.--Flight of Uncle Moses and his Party.--Albans! to the Rescue!--The Delivering Host!_ On leaving the convent, Frank and Bob had hurried back to Albano, where they found dinner ready, and Uncle Moses waiting for them in anxious impatience.

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

From this reading _Despair of Uncle Moses.--Frank and Bob endeavor to offer Consolation.--The Search.--The Discovery at the Convent.--The Guide.--The old House.--The Captives.--The Alarm given.--Flight of Uncle Moses and his Party.--Albans! to the Rescue!--The Delivering Host!_ On leaving the convent, Frank and Bob had hurried back to Albano, where they found dinner ready, and Uncle Moses waiting for them in anxious impatience.

(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 "It isn't possible for anything at all to happen to them.

(of pain or sorrow) made easier to bear

From this reading This anxious impatience was not by any means diminished when he saw only two out of the four coming back to him, nor was it alleviated one whit when they informed him that David and Clive had gone to see some subterranean passage, of the nature or location of which they had but the vaguest possible conception.

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

From this reading _Despair of Uncle Moses.--Frank and Bob endeavor to offer Consolation.--The Search.--The Discovery at the Convent.--The Guide.--The old House.--The Captives.--The Alarm given.--Flight of Uncle Moses and his Party.--Albans! to the Rescue!--The Delivering Host!_ On leaving the convent, Frank and Bob had hurried back to Albano, where they found dinner ready, and Uncle Moses waiting for them in anxious impatience.

eagerly desirous

From this reading _Despair of Uncle Moses.--Frank and Bob endeavor to offer Consolation.--The Search.--The Discovery at the Convent.--The Guide.--The old House.--The Captives.--The Alarm given.--Flight of Uncle Moses and his Party.--Albans! to the Rescue!--The Delivering Host!_ On leaving the convent, Frank and Bob had hurried back to Albano, where they found dinner ready, and Uncle Moses waiting for them in anxious impatience.

one or some or every or all without specification

From this reading This anxious impatience was not by any means diminished when he saw only two out of the four coming back to him, nor was it alleviated one whit when they informed him that David and Clive had gone to see some subterranean passage, of the nature or location of which they had but the vaguest possible conception.

any thing at all

From this reading "It isn't possible for anything at all to happen to them.

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

From this reading "Why, they're perfectly safe--as safe as if they were here," said Frank.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading _Despair of Uncle Moses.--Frank and Bob endeavor to offer Consolation.--The Search.--The Discovery at the Convent.--The Guide.--The old House.--The Captives.--The Alarm given.--Flight of Uncle Moses and his Party.--Albans! to the Rescue!--The Delivering Host!_ On leaving the convent, Frank and Bob had hurried back to Albano, where they found dinner ready, and Uncle Moses waiting for them in anxious impatience.

in or to or toward a former location

From this reading _Despair of Uncle Moses.--Frank and Bob endeavor to offer Consolation.--The Search.--The Discovery at the Convent.--The Guide.--The old House.--The Captives.--The Alarm given.--Flight of Uncle Moses and his Party.--Albans! to the Rescue!--The Delivering Host!_ On leaving the convent, Frank and Bob had hurried back to Albano, where they found dinner ready, and Uncle Moses waiting for them in anxious impatience.

move up and down repeatedly

From this reading _Despair of Uncle Moses.--Frank and Bob endeavor to offer Consolation.--The Search.--The Discovery at the Convent.--The Guide.--The old House.--The Captives.--The Alarm given.--Flight of Uncle Moses and his Party.--Albans! to the Rescue!--The Delivering Host!_ On leaving the convent, Frank and Bob had hurried back to Albano, where they found dinner ready, and Uncle Moses waiting for them in anxious impatience.

take something or somebody with oneself somewhere

From this reading His first impulse was to go forth at once in search of them, and bring them back with him by main force; and it was only with extreme difficulty that Frank and Bob dissuaded him from this.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading This anxious impatience was not by any means diminished when he saw only two out of the four coming back to him, nor was it alleviated one whit when they informed him that David and Clive had gone to see some subterranean passage, of the nature or location of which they had but the vaguest possible conception.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading This anxious impatience was not by any means diminished when he saw only two out of the four coming back to him, nor was it alleviated one whit when they informed him that David and Clive had gone to see some subterranean passage, of the nature or location of which they had but the vaguest possible conception.

plural of “captive” — a person who is confined; especially a prisoner of war

From this reading _Despair of Uncle Moses.--Frank and Bob endeavor to offer Consolation.--The Search.--The Discovery at the Convent.--The Guide.--The old House.--The Captives.--The Alarm given.--Flight of Uncle Moses and his Party.--Albans! to the Rescue!--The Delivering Host!_ On leaving the convent, Frank and Bob had hurried back to Albano, where they found dinner ready, and Uncle Moses waiting for them in anxious impatience.

British general and statesman whose victory at Plassey in 1757 strengthened British control of India (1725-1774)

From this reading This anxious impatience was not by any means diminished when he saw only two out of the four coming back to him, nor was it alleviated one whit when they informed him that David and Clive had gone to see some subterranean passage, of the nature or location of which they had but the vaguest possible conception.

the act of drawing spatially closer to something

From this reading This anxious impatience was not by any means diminished when he saw only two out of the four coming back to him, nor was it alleviated one whit when they informed him that David and Clive had gone to see some subterranean passage, of the nature or location of which they had but the vaguest possible conception.

an abstract or general idea inferred or derived from specific instances

From this reading This anxious impatience was not by any means diminished when he saw only two out of the four coming back to him, nor was it alleviated one whit when they informed him that David and Clive had gone to see some subterranean passage, of the nature or location of which they had but the vaguest possible conception.

the comfort you feel when consoled in times of disappointment

From this reading _Despair of Uncle Moses.--Frank and Bob endeavor to offer Consolation.--The Search.--The Discovery at the Convent.--The Guide.--The old House.--The Captives.--The Alarm given.--Flight of Uncle Moses and his Party.--Albans! to the Rescue!--The Delivering Host!_ On leaving the convent, Frank and Bob had hurried back to Albano, where they found dinner ready, and Uncle Moses waiting for them in anxious impatience.

a religious residence especially for nuns

From this reading _Despair of Uncle Moses.--Frank and Bob endeavor to offer Consolation.--The Search.--The Discovery at the Convent.--The Guide.--The old House.--The Captives.--The Alarm given.--Flight of Uncle Moses and his Party.--Albans! to the Rescue!--The Delivering Host!_ On leaving the convent, Frank and Bob had hurried back to Albano, where they found dinner ready, and Uncle Moses waiting for them in anxious impatience.

patron saint of Wales (circa 520-600)

From this reading This anxious impatience was not by any means diminished when he saw only two out of the four coming back to him, nor was it alleviated one whit when they informed him that David and Clive had gone to see some subterranean passage, of the nature or location of which they had but the vaguest possible conception.

-ing form of “deliver” — deliver (a speech, oration, or idea)

From this reading _Despair of Uncle Moses.--Frank and Bob endeavor to offer Consolation.--The Search.--The Discovery at the Convent.--The Guide.--The old House.--The Captives.--The Alarm given.--Flight of Uncle Moses and his Party.--Albans! to the Rescue!--The Delivering Host!_ On leaving the convent, Frank and Bob had hurried back to Albano, where they found dinner ready, and Uncle Moses waiting for them in anxious impatience.

a state in which all hope is lost or absent

From this reading _Despair of Uncle Moses.--Frank and Bob endeavor to offer Consolation.--The Search.--The Discovery at the Convent.--The Guide.--The old House.--The Captives.--The Alarm given.--Flight of Uncle Moses and his Party.--Albans! to the Rescue!--The Delivering Host!_ On leaving the convent, Frank and Bob had hurried back to Albano, where they found dinner ready, and Uncle Moses waiting for them in anxious impatience.

an effort that is inconvenient

From this reading His first impulse was to go forth at once in search of them, and bring them back with him by main force; and it was only with extreme difficulty that Frank and Bob dissuaded him from this.

impaired by diminution

From this reading This anxious impatience was not by any means diminished when he saw only two out of the four coming back to him, nor was it alleviated one whit when they informed him that David and Clive had gone to see some subterranean passage, of the nature or location of which they had but the vaguest possible conception.

the main meal of the day served in the evening or at midday

From this reading _Despair of Uncle Moses.--Frank and Bob endeavor to offer Consolation.--The Search.--The Discovery at the Convent.--The Guide.--The old House.--The Captives.--The Alarm given.--Flight of Uncle Moses and his Party.--Albans! to the Rescue!--The Delivering Host!_ On leaving the convent, Frank and Bob had hurried back to Albano, where they found dinner ready, and Uncle Moses waiting for them in anxious impatience.

the act of discovering something

From this reading _Despair of Uncle Moses.--Frank and Bob endeavor to offer Consolation.--The Search.--The Discovery at the Convent.--The Guide.--The old House.--The Captives.--The Alarm given.--Flight of Uncle Moses and his Party.--Albans! to the Rescue!--The Delivering Host!_ On leaving the convent, Frank and Bob had hurried back to Albano, where they found dinner ready, and Uncle Moses waiting for them in anxious impatience.

past form of “dissuade” — turn away from by persuasion

From this reading His first impulse was to go forth at once in search of them, and bring them back with him by main force; and it was only with extreme difficulty that Frank and Bob dissuaded him from this.

a purposeful or industrious undertaking (especially one that requires effort or boldness)

From this reading _Despair of Uncle Moses.--Frank and Bob endeavor to offer Consolation.--The Search.--The Discovery at the Convent.--The Guide.--The old House.--The Captives.--The Alarm given.--Flight of Uncle Moses and his Party.--Albans! to the Rescue!--The Delivering Host!_ On leaving the convent, Frank and Bob had hurried back to Albano, where they found dinner ready, and Uncle Moses waiting for them in anxious impatience.

of the greatest possible degree or extent or intensity

From this reading His first impulse was to go forth at once in search of them, and bring them back with him by main force; and it was only with extreme difficulty that Frank and Bob dissuaded him from this.

preceding all others in time or space or degree

From this reading His first impulse was to go forth at once in search of them, and bring them back with him by main force; and it was only with extreme difficulty that Frank and Bob dissuaded him from this.

a formation of aircraft in flight

From this reading _Despair of Uncle Moses.--Frank and Bob endeavor to offer Consolation.--The Search.--The Discovery at the Convent.--The Guide.--The old House.--The Captives.--The Alarm given.--Flight of Uncle Moses and his Party.--Albans! to the Rescue!--The Delivering Host!_ On leaving the convent, Frank and Bob had hurried back to Albano, where they found dinner ready, and Uncle Moses waiting for them in anxious impatience.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading _Despair of Uncle Moses.--Frank and Bob endeavor to offer Consolation.--The Search.--The Discovery at the Convent.--The Guide.--The old House.--The Captives.--The Alarm given.--Flight of Uncle Moses and his Party.--Albans! to the Rescue!--The Delivering Host!_ On leaving the convent, Frank and Bob had hurried back to Albano, where they found dinner ready, and Uncle Moses waiting for them in anxious impatience.

a powerful effect or influence

From this reading His first impulse was to go forth at once in search of them, and bring them back with him by main force; and it was only with extreme difficulty that Frank and Bob dissuaded him from this.

from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)

From this reading His first impulse was to go forth at once in search of them, and bring them back with him by main force; and it was only with extreme difficulty that Frank and Bob dissuaded him from this.

set up or found

From this reading _Despair of Uncle Moses.--Frank and Bob endeavor to offer Consolation.--The Search.--The Discovery at the Convent.--The Guide.--The old House.--The Captives.--The Alarm given.--Flight of Uncle Moses and his Party.--Albans! to the Rescue!--The Delivering Host!_ On leaving the convent, Frank and Bob had hurried back to Albano, where they found dinner ready, and Uncle Moses waiting for them in anxious impatience.

the cardinal number that is the sum of three and one

From this reading This anxious impatience was not by any means diminished when he saw only two out of the four coming back to him, nor was it alleviated one whit when they informed him that David and Clive had gone to see some subterranean passage, of the nature or location of which they had but the vaguest possible conception.

characterized by directness in manner or speech; without subtlety or evasion

From this reading _Despair of Uncle Moses.--Frank and Bob endeavor to offer Consolation.--The Search.--The Discovery at the Convent.--The Guide.--The old House.--The Captives.--The Alarm given.--Flight of Uncle Moses and his Party.--Albans! to the Rescue!--The Delivering Host!_ On leaving the convent, Frank and Bob had hurried back to Albano, where they found dinner ready, and Uncle Moses waiting for them in anxious impatience.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading His first impulse was to go forth at once in search of them, and bring them back with him by main force; and it was only with extreme difficulty that Frank and Bob dissuaded him from this.

acknowledged as a supposition

From this reading _Despair of Uncle Moses.--Frank and Bob endeavor to offer Consolation.--The Search.--The Discovery at the Convent.--The Guide.--The old House.--The Captives.--The Alarm given.--Flight of Uncle Moses and his Party.--Albans! to the Rescue!--The Delivering Host!_ On leaving the convent, Frank and Bob had hurried back to Albano, where they found dinner ready, and Uncle Moses waiting for them in anxious impatience.

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

From this reading His first impulse was to go forth at once in search of them, and bring them back with him by main force; and it was only with extreme difficulty that Frank and Bob dissuaded him from this.

destroyed or killed

From this reading This anxious impatience was not by any means diminished when he saw only two out of the four coming back to him, nor was it alleviated one whit when they informed him that David and Clive had gone to see some subterranean passage, of the nature or location of which they had but the vaguest possible conception.

someone employed to conduct others

From this reading _Despair of Uncle Moses.--Frank and Bob endeavor to offer Consolation.--The Search.--The Discovery at the Convent.--The Guide.--The old House.--The Captives.--The Alarm given.--Flight of Uncle Moses and his Party.--Albans! to the Rescue!--The Delivering Host!_ On leaving the convent, Frank and Bob had hurried back to Albano, where they found dinner ready, and Uncle Moses waiting for them in anxious impatience.

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

From this reading _Despair of Uncle Moses.--Frank and Bob endeavor to offer Consolation.--The Search.--The Discovery at the Convent.--The Guide.--The old House.--The Captives.--The Alarm given.--Flight of Uncle Moses and his Party.--Albans! to the Rescue!--The Delivering Host!_ On leaving the convent, Frank and Bob had hurried back to Albano, where they found dinner ready, and Uncle Moses waiting for them in anxious impatience.

come to pass

From this reading "It isn't possible for anything at all to happen to them.

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

From this reading This anxious impatience was not by any means diminished when he saw only two out of the four coming back to him, nor was it alleviated one whit when they informed him that David and Clive had gone to see some subterranean passage, of the nature or location of which they had but the vaguest possible conception.

in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is

From this reading "Why, they're perfectly safe--as safe as if they were here," said Frank.

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

From this reading This anxious impatience was not by any means diminished when he saw only two out of the four coming back to him, nor was it alleviated one whit when they informed him that David and Clive had gone to see some subterranean passage, of the nature or location of which they had but the vaguest possible conception.

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

From this reading _Despair of Uncle Moses.--Frank and Bob endeavor to offer Consolation.--The Search.--The Discovery at the Convent.--The Guide.--The old House.--The Captives.--The Alarm given.--Flight of Uncle Moses and his Party.--Albans! to the Rescue!--The Delivering Host!_ On leaving the convent, Frank and Bob had hurried back to Albano, where they found dinner ready, and Uncle Moses waiting for them in anxious impatience.

a person who invites guests to a social event (such as a party in his or her own home) and who is responsible for them while they are there

From this reading _Despair of Uncle Moses.--Frank and Bob endeavor to offer Consolation.--The Search.--The Discovery at the Convent.--The Guide.--The old House.--The Captives.--The Alarm given.--Flight of Uncle Moses and his Party.--Albans! to the Rescue!--The Delivering Host!_ On leaving the convent, Frank and Bob had hurried back to Albano, where they found dinner ready, and Uncle Moses waiting for them in anxious impatience.

a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families

From this reading _Despair of Uncle Moses.--Frank and Bob endeavor to offer Consolation.--The Search.--The Discovery at the Convent.--The Guide.--The old House.--The Captives.--The Alarm given.--Flight of Uncle Moses and his Party.--Albans! to the Rescue!--The Delivering Host!_ On leaving the convent, Frank and Bob had hurried back to Albano, where they found dinner ready, and Uncle Moses waiting for them in anxious impatience.

moving rapidly or performed quickly or in great haste

From this reading _Despair of Uncle Moses.--Frank and Bob endeavor to offer Consolation.--The Search.--The Discovery at the Convent.--The Guide.--The old House.--The Captives.--The Alarm given.--Flight of Uncle Moses and his Party.--Albans! to the Rescue!--The Delivering Host!_ On leaving the convent, Frank and Bob had hurried back to Albano, where they found dinner ready, and Uncle Moses waiting for them in anxious impatience.

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading "Why, they're perfectly safe--as safe as if they were here," said Frank.

a lack of patience; irritation with anything that causes delay

From this reading _Despair of Uncle Moses.--Frank and Bob endeavor to offer Consolation.--The Search.--The Discovery at the Convent.--The Guide.--The old House.--The Captives.--The Alarm given.--Flight of Uncle Moses and his Party.--Albans! to the Rescue!--The Delivering Host!_ On leaving the convent, Frank and Bob had hurried back to Albano, where they found dinner ready, and Uncle Moses waiting for them in anxious impatience.

an instinctive motive

From this reading His first impulse was to go forth at once in search of them, and bring them back with him by main force; and it was only with extreme difficulty that Frank and Bob dissuaded him from this.

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

From this reading _Despair of Uncle Moses.--Frank and Bob endeavor to offer Consolation.--The Search.--The Discovery at the Convent.--The Guide.--The old House.--The Captives.--The Alarm given.--Flight of Uncle Moses and his Party.--Albans! to the Rescue!--The Delivering Host!_ On leaving the convent, Frank and Bob had hurried back to Albano, where they found dinner ready, and Uncle Moses waiting for them in anxious impatience.

having much knowledge or education

From this reading This anxious impatience was not by any means diminished when he saw only two out of the four coming back to him, nor was it alleviated one whit when they informed him that David and Clive had gone to see some subterranean passage, of the nature or location of which they had but the vaguest possible conception.

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

From this reading "It isn't possible for anything at all to happen to them.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading This anxious impatience was not by any means diminished when he saw only two out of the four coming back to him, nor was it alleviated one whit when they informed him that David and Clive had gone to see some subterranean passage, of the nature or location of which they had but the vaguest possible conception.

the act of departing

From this reading _Despair of Uncle Moses.--Frank and Bob endeavor to offer Consolation.--The Search.--The Discovery at the Convent.--The Guide.--The old House.--The Captives.--The Alarm given.--Flight of Uncle Moses and his Party.--Albans! to the Rescue!--The Delivering Host!_ On leaving the convent, Frank and Bob had hurried back to Albano, where they found dinner ready, and Uncle Moses waiting for them in anxious impatience.

a point or extent in space

From this reading This anxious impatience was not by any means diminished when he saw only two out of the four coming back to him, nor was it alleviated one whit when they informed him that David and Clive had gone to see some subterranean passage, of the nature or location of which they had but the vaguest possible conception.

most important element

From this reading His first impulse was to go forth at once in search of them, and bring them back with him by main force; and it was only with extreme difficulty that Frank and Bob dissuaded him from this.

thing or person that acts to produce a particular effect or achieve an end

From this reading This anxious impatience was not by any means diminished when he saw only two out of the four coming back to him, nor was it alleviated one whit when they informed him that David and Clive had gone to see some subterranean passage, of the nature or location of which they had but the vaguest possible conception.

(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 _Despair of Uncle Moses.--Frank and Bob endeavor to offer Consolation.--The Search.--The Discovery at the Convent.--The Guide.--The old House.--The Captives.--The Alarm given.--Flight of Uncle Moses and his Party.--Albans! to the Rescue!--The Delivering Host!_ On leaving the convent, Frank and Bob had hurried back to Albano, where they found dinner ready, and Uncle Moses waiting for them in anxious impatience.

the essential qualities or characteristics by which something is recognized

From this reading This anxious impatience was not by any means diminished when he saw only two out of the four coming back to him, nor was it alleviated one whit when they informed him that David and Clive had gone to see some subterranean passage, of the nature or location of which they had but the vaguest possible conception.

and not; used after a negative to add a second negative

From this reading This anxious impatience was not by any means diminished when he saw only two out of the four coming back to him, nor was it alleviated one whit when they informed him that David and Clive had gone to see some subterranean passage, of the nature or location of which they had but the vaguest possible conception.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading This anxious impatience was not by any means diminished when he saw only two out of the four coming back to him, nor was it alleviated one whit when they informed him that David and Clive had gone to see some subterranean passage, of the nature or location of which they had but the vaguest possible conception.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading _Despair of Uncle Moses.--Frank and Bob endeavor to offer Consolation.--The Search.--The Discovery at the Convent.--The Guide.--The old House.--The Captives.--The Alarm given.--Flight of Uncle Moses and his Party.--Albans! to the Rescue!--The Delivering Host!_ On leaving the convent, Frank and Bob had hurried back to Albano, where they found dinner ready, and Uncle Moses waiting for them in anxious impatience.

make available or accessible, provide or furnish

From this reading _Despair of Uncle Moses.--Frank and Bob endeavor to offer Consolation.--The Search.--The Discovery at the Convent.--The Guide.--The old House.--The Captives.--The Alarm given.--Flight of Uncle Moses and his Party.--Albans! to the Rescue!--The Delivering Host!_ On leaving the convent, Frank and Bob had hurried back to Albano, where they found dinner ready, and Uncle Moses waiting for them in anxious impatience.

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

From this reading _Despair of Uncle Moses.--Frank and Bob endeavor to offer Consolation.--The Search.--The Discovery at the Convent.--The Guide.--The old House.--The Captives.--The Alarm given.--Flight of Uncle Moses and his Party.--Albans! to the Rescue!--The Delivering Host!_ On leaving the convent, Frank and Bob had hurried back to Albano, where they found dinner ready, and Uncle Moses waiting for them in anxious impatience.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading _Despair of Uncle Moses.--Frank and Bob endeavor to offer Consolation.--The Search.--The Discovery at the Convent.--The Guide.--The old House.--The Captives.--The Alarm given.--Flight of Uncle Moses and his Party.--Albans! to the Rescue!--The Delivering Host!_ On leaving the convent, Frank and Bob had hurried back to Albano, where they found dinner ready, and Uncle Moses waiting for them in anxious impatience.

on one occasion

From this reading His first impulse was to go forth at once in search of them, and bring them back with him by main force; and it was only with extreme difficulty that Frank and Bob dissuaded him from this.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading This anxious impatience was not by any means diminished when he saw only two out of the four coming back to him, nor was it alleviated one whit when they informed him that David and Clive had gone to see some subterranean passage, of the nature or location of which they had but the vaguest possible conception.

and nothing more

From this reading This anxious impatience was not by any means diminished when he saw only two out of the four coming back to him, nor was it alleviated one whit when they informed him that David and Clive had gone to see some subterranean passage, of the nature or location of which they had but the vaguest possible conception.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading This anxious impatience was not by any means diminished when he saw only two out of the four coming back to him, nor was it alleviated one whit when they informed him that David and Clive had gone to see some subterranean passage, of the nature or location of which they had but the vaguest possible conception.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading This anxious impatience was not by any means diminished when he saw only two out of the four coming back to him, nor was it alleviated one whit when they informed him that David and Clive had gone to see some subterranean passage, of the nature or location of which they had but the vaguest possible conception.

an organization to gain political power

From this reading _Despair of Uncle Moses.--Frank and Bob endeavor to offer Consolation.--The Search.--The Discovery at the Convent.--The Guide.--The old House.--The Captives.--The Alarm given.--Flight of Uncle Moses and his Party.--Albans! to the Rescue!--The Delivering Host!_ On leaving the convent, Frank and Bob had hurried back to Albano, where they found dinner ready, and Uncle Moses waiting for them in anxious impatience.

the act of passing from one state or place to the next

From this reading This anxious impatience was not by any means diminished when he saw only two out of the four coming back to him, nor was it alleviated one whit when they informed him that David and Clive had gone to see some subterranean passage, of the nature or location of which they had but the vaguest possible conception.

completely and without qualification; used informally as intensifiers

From this reading "Why, they're perfectly safe--as safe as if they were here," said Frank.

capable of happening or existing

From this reading This anxious impatience was not by any means diminished when he saw only two out of the four coming back to him, nor was it alleviated one whit when they informed him that David and Clive had gone to see some subterranean passage, of the nature or location of which they had but the vaguest possible conception.

completely prepared or in condition for immediate action or use or progress

From this reading _Despair of Uncle Moses.--Frank and Bob endeavor to offer Consolation.--The Search.--The Discovery at the Convent.--The Guide.--The old House.--The Captives.--The Alarm given.--Flight of Uncle Moses and his Party.--Albans! to the Rescue!--The Delivering Host!_ On leaving the convent, Frank and Bob had hurried back to Albano, where they found dinner ready, and Uncle Moses waiting for them in anxious impatience.

free from harm or evil

From this reading _Despair of Uncle Moses.--Frank and Bob endeavor to offer Consolation.--The Search.--The Discovery at the Convent.--The Guide.--The old House.--The Captives.--The Alarm given.--Flight of Uncle Moses and his Party.--Albans! to the Rescue!--The Delivering Host!_ On leaving the convent, Frank and Bob had hurried back to Albano, where they found dinner ready, and Uncle Moses waiting for them in anxious impatience.

free from danger or the risk of harm

From this reading "Why, they're perfectly safe--as safe as if they were here," said Frank.

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading "Why, they're perfectly safe--as safe as if they were here," said Frank.

cut with a saw

From this reading This anxious impatience was not by any means diminished when he saw only two out of the four coming back to him, nor was it alleviated one whit when they informed him that David and Clive had gone to see some subterranean passage, of the nature or location of which they had but the vaguest possible conception.

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

From this reading _Despair of Uncle Moses.--Frank and Bob endeavor to offer Consolation.--The Search.--The Discovery at the Convent.--The Guide.--The old House.--The Captives.--The Alarm given.--Flight of Uncle Moses and his Party.--Albans! to the Rescue!--The Delivering Host!_ On leaving the convent, Frank and Bob had hurried back to Albano, where they found dinner ready, and Uncle Moses waiting for them in anxious impatience.

perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading This anxious impatience was not by any means diminished when he saw only two out of the four coming back to him, nor was it alleviated one whit when they informed him that David and Clive had gone to see some subterranean passage, of the nature or location of which they had but the vaguest possible conception.

(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity

From this reading This anxious impatience was not by any means diminished when he saw only two out of the four coming back to him, nor was it alleviated one whit when they informed him that David and Clive had gone to see some subterranean passage, of the nature or location of which they had but the vaguest possible conception.

Existing, occurring, or done under the earth's surface.

From this reading This anxious impatience was not by any means diminished when he saw only two out of the four coming back to him, nor was it alleviated one whit when they informed him that David and Clive had gone to see some subterranean passage, of the nature or location of which they had but the vaguest possible conception.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading This anxious impatience was not by any means diminished when he saw only two out of the four coming back to him, nor was it alleviated one whit when they informed him that David and Clive had gone to see some subterranean passage, of the nature or location of which they had but the vaguest possible conception.

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

From this reading _Despair of Uncle Moses.--Frank and Bob endeavor to offer Consolation.--The Search.--The Discovery at the Convent.--The Guide.--The old House.--The Captives.--The Alarm given.--Flight of Uncle Moses and his Party.--Albans! to the Rescue!--The Delivering Host!_ On leaving the convent, Frank and Bob had hurried back to Albano, where they found dinner ready, and Uncle Moses waiting for them in anxious impatience.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading _Despair of Uncle Moses.--Frank and Bob endeavor to offer Consolation.--The Search.--The Discovery at the Convent.--The Guide.--The old House.--The Captives.--The Alarm given.--Flight of Uncle Moses and his Party.--Albans! to the Rescue!--The Delivering Host!_ On leaving the convent, Frank and Bob had hurried back to Albano, where they found dinner ready, and Uncle Moses waiting for them in anxious impatience.

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

From this reading _Despair of Uncle Moses.--Frank and Bob endeavor to offer Consolation.--The Search.--The Discovery at the Convent.--The Guide.--The old House.--The Captives.--The Alarm given.--Flight of Uncle Moses and his Party.--Albans! to the Rescue!--The Delivering Host!_ On leaving the convent, Frank and Bob had hurried back to Albano, where they found dinner ready, and Uncle Moses waiting for them in anxious impatience.

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From this reading "Why, they're perfectly safe--as safe as if they were here," said Frank.

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

From this reading This anxious impatience was not by any means diminished when he saw only two out of the four coming back to him, nor was it alleviated one whit when they informed him that David and Clive had gone to see some subterranean passage, of the nature or location of which they had but the vaguest possible conception.

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

From this reading _Despair of Uncle Moses.--Frank and Bob endeavor to offer Consolation.--The Search.--The Discovery at the Convent.--The Guide.--The old House.--The Captives.--The Alarm given.--Flight of Uncle Moses and his Party.--Albans! to the Rescue!--The Delivering Host!_ On leaving the convent, Frank and Bob had hurried back to Albano, where they found dinner ready, and Uncle Moses waiting for them in anxious impatience.

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

From this reading This anxious impatience was not by any means diminished when he saw only two out of the four coming back to him, nor was it alleviated one whit when they informed him that David and Clive had gone to see some subterranean passage, of the nature or location of which they had but the vaguest possible conception.

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

From this reading _Despair of Uncle Moses.--Frank and Bob endeavor to offer Consolation.--The Search.--The Discovery at the Convent.--The Guide.--The old House.--The Captives.--The Alarm given.--Flight of Uncle Moses and his Party.--Albans! to the Rescue!--The Delivering Host!_ On leaving the convent, Frank and Bob had hurried back to Albano, where they found dinner ready, and Uncle Moses waiting for them in anxious impatience.

superlative of “vague” — not clearly expressed or understood

From this reading This anxious impatience was not by any means diminished when he saw only two out of the four coming back to him, nor was it alleviated one whit when they informed him that David and Clive had gone to see some subterranean passage, of the nature or location of which they had but the vaguest possible conception.

the act of waiting (remaining inactive in one place while expecting something)

From this reading _Despair of Uncle Moses.--Frank and Bob endeavor to offer Consolation.--The Search.--The Discovery at the Convent.--The Guide.--The old House.--The Captives.--The Alarm given.--Flight of Uncle Moses and his Party.--Albans! to the Rescue!--The Delivering Host!_ On leaving the convent, Frank and Bob had hurried back to Albano, where they found dinner ready, and Uncle Moses waiting for them in anxious impatience.

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

From this reading This anxious impatience was not by any means diminished when he saw only two out of the four coming back to him, nor was it alleviated one whit when they informed him that David and Clive had gone to see some subterranean passage, of the nature or location of which they had but the vaguest possible conception.

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

From this reading "Why, they're perfectly safe--as safe as if they were here," said Frank.

at the time that

From this reading This anxious impatience was not by any means diminished when he saw only two out of the four coming back to him, nor was it alleviated one whit when they informed him that David and Clive had gone to see some subterranean passage, of the nature or location of which they had but the vaguest possible conception.

in or at the place that

From this reading _Despair of Uncle Moses.--Frank and Bob endeavor to offer Consolation.--The Search.--The Discovery at the Convent.--The Guide.--The old House.--The Captives.--The Alarm given.--Flight of Uncle Moses and his Party.--Albans! to the Rescue!--The Delivering Host!_ On leaving the convent, Frank and Bob had hurried back to Albano, where they found dinner ready, and Uncle Moses waiting for them in anxious impatience.

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

From this reading This anxious impatience was not by any means diminished when he saw only two out of the four coming back to him, nor was it alleviated one whit when they informed him that David and Clive had gone to see some subterranean passage, of the nature or location of which they had but the vaguest possible conception.

a tiny or scarcely detectable amount

From this reading This anxious impatience was not by any means diminished when he saw only two out of the four coming back to him, nor was it alleviated one whit when they informed him that David and Clive had gone to see some subterranean passage, of the nature or location of which they had but the vaguest possible conception.

the cause or intention underlying an action or situation, especially in the phrase “the whys and wherefores”

From this reading "Why, they're perfectly safe--as safe as if they were here," said Frank.

in the company of; together with

From this reading His first impulse was to go forth at once in search of them, and bring them back with him by main force; and it was only with extreme difficulty that Frank and Bob dissuaded him from this.