Chapter XXXIV · How the News Was Received

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

From this reading All that he could find in these papers was that just as they were closing up their columns to go to press a fearful gale was blowing from the northeast, and that disasters on the Sound and all along the Atlantic coast might be expected.

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading Mr. W---- was up and out bright and early that Sunday morning, anxious to see the Sunday papers, daily and weekly, most of which he knew did not go to press till late in the night, or rather early in the morning, and he hoped from these to hear something about the storm on the Sound--something to assure him of the safety of the one who was first and foremost in his thoughts.

(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 All that he could find in these papers was that just as they were closing up their columns to go to press a fearful gale was blowing from the northeast, and that disasters on the Sound and all along the Atlantic coast might be expected.

following the length of something from one end toward the other

From this reading All that he could find in these papers was that just as they were closing up their columns to go to press a fearful gale was blowing from the northeast, and that disasters on the Sound and all along the Atlantic coast might be expected.

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

From this reading Mr. W---- was up and out bright and early that Sunday morning, anxious to see the Sunday papers, daily and weekly, most of which he knew did not go to press till late in the night, or rather early in the morning, and he hoped from these to hear something about the storm on the Sound--something to assure him of the safety of the one who was first and foremost in his thoughts.

eagerly desirous

From this reading Mr. W---- was up and out bright and early that Sunday morning, anxious to see the Sunday papers, daily and weekly, most of which he knew did not go to press till late in the night, or rather early in the morning, and he hoped from these to hear something about the storm on the Sound--something to assure him of the safety of the one who was first and foremost in his thoughts.

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

From this reading All that he could find in these papers was that just as they were closing up their columns to go to press a fearful gale was blowing from the northeast, and that disasters on the Sound and all along the Atlantic coast might be expected.

make certain of

From this reading Mr. W---- was up and out bright and early that Sunday morning, anxious to see the Sunday papers, daily and weekly, most of which he knew did not go to press till late in the night, or rather early in the morning, and he hoped from these to hear something about the storm on the Sound--something to assure him of the safety of the one who was first and foremost in his thoughts.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading All the Sound line steamers left at their regular hour, and must meet and face the gale en route.

the 2nd largest ocean; separates North and South America on the west from Europe and Africa on the east

From this reading All that he could find in these papers was that just as they were closing up their columns to go to press a fearful gale was blowing from the northeast, and that disasters on the Sound and all along the Atlantic coast might be expected.

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

From this reading All that he could find in these papers was that just as they were closing up their columns to go to press a fearful gale was blowing from the northeast, and that disasters on the Sound and all along the Atlantic coast might be expected.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading But none had been heard from yet.

processing that involves blowing a gas

From this reading All that he could find in these papers was that just as they were closing up their columns to go to press a fearful gale was blowing from the northeast, and that disasters on the Sound and all along the Atlantic coast might be expected.

emitting or reflecting light readily or in large amounts

From this reading Mr. W---- was up and out bright and early that Sunday morning, anxious to see the Sunday papers, daily and weekly, most of which he knew did not go to press till late in the night, or rather early in the morning, and he hoped from these to hear something about the storm on the Sound--something to assure him of the safety of the one who was first and foremost in his thoughts.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading But none had been heard from yet.

inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody

From this reading And this was all he could learn without telegraphic news came of sufficient importance to cause the issue of extras.

events that provide the generative force that is the origin of something

From this reading And this was all he could learn without telegraphic news came of sufficient importance to cause the issue of extras.

the act of closing something

From this reading All that he could find in these papers was that just as they were closing up their columns to go to press a fearful gale was blowing from the northeast, and that disasters on the Sound and all along the Atlantic coast might be expected.

the shore of a sea or ocean

From this reading All that he could find in these papers was that just as they were closing up their columns to go to press a fearful gale was blowing from the northeast, and that disasters on the Sound and all along the Atlantic coast might be expected.

plural of “column” — a line of units following one after another

From this reading All that he could find in these papers was that just as they were closing up their columns to go to press a fearful gale was blowing from the northeast, and that disasters on the Sound and all along the Atlantic coast might be expected.

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

From this reading All that he could find in these papers was that just as they were closing up their columns to go to press a fearful gale was blowing from the northeast, and that disasters on the Sound and all along the Atlantic coast might be expected.

every day; without missing a day

From this reading Mr. W---- was up and out bright and early that Sunday morning, anxious to see the Sunday papers, daily and weekly, most of which he knew did not go to press till late in the night, or rather early in the morning, and he hoped from these to hear something about the storm on the Sound--something to assure him of the safety of the one who was first and foremost in his thoughts.

the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives

From this reading Mr. W---- was up and out bright and early that Sunday morning, anxious to see the Sunday papers, daily and weekly, most of which he knew did not go to press till late in the night, or rather early in the morning, and he hoped from these to hear something about the storm on the Sound--something to assure him of the safety of the one who was first and foremost in his thoughts.

plural of “disaster” — a state of extreme (usually irremediable) ruin and misfortune

From this reading All that he could find in these papers was that just as they were closing up their columns to go to press a fearful gale was blowing from the northeast, and that disasters on the Sound and all along the Atlantic coast might be expected.

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

From this reading Mr. W---- was up and out bright and early that Sunday morning, anxious to see the Sunday papers, daily and weekly, most of which he knew did not go to press till late in the night, or rather early in the morning, and he hoped from these to hear something about the storm on the Sound--something to assure him of the safety of the one who was first and foremost in his thoughts.

half the width of an em

From this reading All the Sound line steamers left at their regular hour, and must meet and face the gale en route.

considered likely or probable to happen or arrive

From this reading All that he could find in these papers was that just as they were closing up their columns to go to press a fearful gale was blowing from the northeast, and that disasters on the Sound and all along the Atlantic coast might be expected.

plural of “extra” — a minor actor in crowd scenes

From this reading And this was all he could learn without telegraphic news came of sufficient importance to cause the issue of extras.

the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear

From this reading All the Sound line steamers left at their regular hour, and must meet and face the gale en route.

experiencing or showing fear

From this reading All that he could find in these papers was that just as they were closing up their columns to go to press a fearful gale was blowing from the northeast, and that disasters on the Sound and all along the Atlantic coast might be expected.

come upon, as if by accident; meet with

From this reading All that he could find in these papers was that just as they were closing up their columns to go to press a fearful gale was blowing from the northeast, and that disasters on the Sound and all along the Atlantic coast might be expected.

preceding all others in time or space or degree

From this reading Mr. W---- was up and out bright and early that Sunday morning, anxious to see the Sunday papers, daily and weekly, most of which he knew did not go to press till late in the night, or rather early in the morning, and he hoped from these to hear something about the storm on the Sound--something to assure him of the safety of the one who was first and foremost in his thoughts.

ranking above all others

From this reading Mr. W---- was up and out bright and early that Sunday morning, anxious to see the Sunday papers, daily and weekly, most of which he knew did not go to press till late in the night, or rather early in the morning, and he hoped from these to hear something about the storm on the Sound--something to assure him of the safety of the one who was first and foremost in his thoughts.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading Mr. W---- was up and out bright and early that Sunday morning, anxious to see the Sunday papers, daily and weekly, most of which he knew did not go to press till late in the night, or rather early in the morning, and he hoped from these to hear something about the storm on the Sound--something to assure him of the safety of the one who was first and foremost in his thoughts.

a strong wind moving 45-90 knots; force 7 to 10 on Beaufort scale

From this reading All that he could find in these papers was that just as they were closing up their columns to go to press a fearful gale was blowing from the northeast, and that disasters on the Sound and all along the Atlantic coast might be expected.

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

From this reading Mr. W---- was up and out bright and early that Sunday morning, anxious to see the Sunday papers, daily and weekly, most of which he knew did not go to press till late in the night, or rather early in the morning, and he hoped from these to hear something about the storm on the Sound--something to assure him of the safety of the one who was first and foremost in his thoughts.

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

From this reading But none had been heard from yet.

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

From this reading Mr. W---- was up and out bright and early that Sunday morning, anxious to see the Sunday papers, daily and weekly, most of which he knew did not go to press till late in the night, or rather early in the morning, and he hoped from these to hear something about the storm on the Sound--something to assure him of the safety of the one who was first and foremost in his thoughts.

perceive (sound) via the auditory sense

From this reading Mr. W---- was up and out bright and early that Sunday morning, anxious to see the Sunday papers, daily and weekly, most of which he knew did not go to press till late in the night, or rather early in the morning, and he hoped from these to hear something about the storm on the Sound--something to assure him of the safety of the one who was first and foremost in his thoughts.

detected or perceived by the sense of hearing

From this reading But none had been heard from yet.

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

From this reading Mr. W---- was up and out bright and early that Sunday morning, anxious to see the Sunday papers, daily and weekly, most of which he knew did not go to press till late in the night, or rather early in the morning, and he hoped from these to hear something about the storm on the Sound--something to assure him of the safety of the one who was first and foremost in his thoughts.

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

From this reading Mr. W---- was up and out bright and early that Sunday morning, anxious to see the Sunday papers, daily and weekly, most of which he knew did not go to press till late in the night, or rather early in the morning, and he hoped from these to hear something about the storm on the Sound--something to assure him of the safety of the one who was first and foremost in his thoughts.

past form of “hope” — expect and wish

From this reading Mr. W---- was up and out bright and early that Sunday morning, anxious to see the Sunday papers, daily and weekly, most of which he knew did not go to press till late in the night, or rather early in the morning, and he hoped from these to hear something about the storm on the Sound--something to assure him of the safety of the one who was first and foremost in his thoughts.

a period of time equal to 1/24th of a day

From this reading All the Sound line steamers left at their regular hour, and must meet and face the gale en route.

the quality of being important and worthy of note

From this reading And this was all he could learn without telegraphic news came of sufficient importance to cause the issue of extras.

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

From this reading Mr. W---- was up and out bright and early that Sunday morning, anxious to see the Sunday papers, daily and weekly, most of which he knew did not go to press till late in the night, or rather early in the morning, and he hoped from these to hear something about the storm on the Sound--something to assure him of the safety of the one who was first and foremost in his thoughts.

prepare and issue for public distribution or sale

From this reading And this was all he could learn without telegraphic news came of sufficient importance to cause the issue of extras.

and nothing more

From this reading All that he could find in these papers was that just as they were closing up their columns to go to press a fearful gale was blowing from the northeast, and that disasters on the Sound and all along the Atlantic coast might be expected.

inflected form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about

From this reading Mr. W---- was up and out bright and early that Sunday morning, anxious to see the Sunday papers, daily and weekly, most of which he knew did not go to press till late in the night, or rather early in the morning, and he hoped from these to hear something about the storm on the Sound--something to assure him of the safety of the one who was first and foremost in his thoughts.

being or occurring at an advanced period of time or after a usual or expected time

From this reading Mr. W---- was up and out bright and early that Sunday morning, anxious to see the Sunday papers, daily and weekly, most of which he knew did not go to press till late in the night, or rather early in the morning, and he hoped from these to hear something about the storm on the Sound--something to assure him of the safety of the one who was first and foremost in his thoughts.

gain knowledge or skills

From this reading And this was all he could learn without telegraphic news came of sufficient importance to cause the issue of extras.

location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east

From this reading All the Sound line steamers left at their regular hour, and must meet and face the gale en route.

a formation of people or things one beside another

From this reading All the Sound line steamers left at their regular hour, and must meet and face the gale en route.

come together

From this reading All the Sound line steamers left at their regular hour, and must meet and face the gale en route.

used to say something is possible but not certain

From this reading All that he could find in these papers was that just as they were closing up their columns to go to press a fearful gale was blowing from the northeast, and that disasters on the Sound and all along the Atlantic coast might be expected.

the time period between dawn and noon

From this reading Mr. W---- was up and out bright and early that Sunday morning, anxious to see the Sunday papers, daily and weekly, most of which he knew did not go to press till late in the night, or rather early in the morning, and he hoped from these to hear something about the storm on the Sound--something to assure him of the safety of the one who was first and foremost in his thoughts.

used to form the superlative

From this reading Mr. W---- was up and out bright and early that Sunday morning, anxious to see the Sunday papers, daily and weekly, most of which he knew did not go to press till late in the night, or rather early in the morning, and he hoped from these to hear something about the storm on the Sound--something to assure him of the safety of the one who was first and foremost in his thoughts.

a form of address for a man

From this reading Mr. W---- was up and out bright and early that Sunday morning, anxious to see the Sunday papers, daily and weekly, most of which he knew did not go to press till late in the night, or rather early in the morning, and he hoped from these to hear something about the storm on the Sound--something to assure him of the safety of the one who was first and foremost in his thoughts.

used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true

From this reading All the Sound line steamers left at their regular hour, and must meet and face the gale en route.

information about recent and important events

From this reading And this was all he could learn without telegraphic news came of sufficient importance to cause the issue of extras.

the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside

From this reading Mr. W---- was up and out bright and early that Sunday morning, anxious to see the Sunday papers, daily and weekly, most of which he knew did not go to press till late in the night, or rather early in the morning, and he hoped from these to hear something about the storm on the Sound--something to assure him of the safety of the one who was first and foremost in his thoughts.

not one, and not any

From this reading But none had been heard from yet.

the compass point midway between north and east; at 45 degrees

From this reading All that he could find in these papers was that just as they were closing up their columns to go to press a fearful gale was blowing from the northeast, and that disasters on the Sound and all along the Atlantic coast might be expected.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading Mr. W---- was up and out bright and early that Sunday morning, anxious to see the Sunday papers, daily and weekly, most of which he knew did not go to press till late in the night, or rather early in the morning, and he hoped from these to hear something about the storm on the Sound--something to assure him of the safety of the one who was first and foremost in his thoughts.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Mr. W---- was up and out bright and early that Sunday morning, anxious to see the Sunday papers, daily and weekly, most of which he knew did not go to press till late in the night, or rather early in the morning, and he hoped from these to hear something about the storm on the Sound--something to assure him of the safety of the one who was first and foremost in his thoughts.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading Mr. W---- was up and out bright and early that Sunday morning, anxious to see the Sunday papers, daily and weekly, most of which he knew did not go to press till late in the night, or rather early in the morning, and he hoped from these to hear something about the storm on the Sound--something to assure him of the safety of the one who was first and foremost in his thoughts.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading Mr. W---- was up and out bright and early that Sunday morning, anxious to see the Sunday papers, daily and weekly, most of which he knew did not go to press till late in the night, or rather early in the morning, and he hoped from these to hear something about the storm on the Sound--something to assure him of the safety of the one who was first and foremost in his thoughts.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading Mr. W---- was up and out bright and early that Sunday morning, anxious to see the Sunday papers, daily and weekly, most of which he knew did not go to press till late in the night, or rather early in the morning, and he hoped from these to hear something about the storm on the Sound--something to assure him of the safety of the one who was first and foremost in his thoughts.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading Mr. W---- was up and out bright and early that Sunday morning, anxious to see the Sunday papers, daily and weekly, most of which he knew did not go to press till late in the night, or rather early in the morning, and he hoped from these to hear something about the storm on the Sound--something to assure him of the safety of the one who was first and foremost in his thoughts.

writing that provides information (especially information of an official nature)

From this reading Mr. W---- was up and out bright and early that Sunday morning, anxious to see the Sunday papers, daily and weekly, most of which he knew did not go to press till late in the night, or rather early in the morning, and he hoped from these to hear something about the storm on the Sound--something to assure him of the safety of the one who was first and foremost in his thoughts.

exert pressure or force to or upon

From this reading Mr. W---- was up and out bright and early that Sunday morning, anxious to see the Sunday papers, daily and weekly, most of which he knew did not go to press till late in the night, or rather early in the morning, and he hoped from these to hear something about the storm on the Sound--something to assure him of the safety of the one who was first and foremost in his thoughts.

on the contrary

From this reading Mr. W---- was up and out bright and early that Sunday morning, anxious to see the Sunday papers, daily and weekly, most of which he knew did not go to press till late in the night, or rather early in the morning, and he hoped from these to hear something about the storm on the Sound--something to assure him of the safety of the one who was first and foremost in his thoughts.

in accordance with fixed order or procedure or principle

From this reading All the Sound line steamers left at their regular hour, and must meet and face the gale en route.

an established line of travel or access

From this reading All the Sound line steamers left at their regular hour, and must meet and face the gale en route.

the state of being certain that adverse effects will not be caused by some agent under defined conditions

From this reading Mr. W---- was up and out bright and early that Sunday morning, anxious to see the Sunday papers, daily and weekly, most of which he knew did not go to press till late in the night, or rather early in the morning, and he hoped from these to hear something about the storm on the Sound--something to assure him of the safety of the one who was first and foremost in his thoughts.

perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading Mr. W---- was up and out bright and early that Sunday morning, anxious to see the Sunday papers, daily and weekly, most of which he knew did not go to press till late in the night, or rather early in the morning, and he hoped from these to hear something about the storm on the Sound--something to assure him of the safety of the one who was first and foremost in his thoughts.

a thing, without saying which

From this reading Mr. W---- was up and out bright and early that Sunday morning, anxious to see the Sunday papers, daily and weekly, most of which he knew did not go to press till late in the night, or rather early in the morning, and he hoped from these to hear something about the storm on the Sound--something to assure him of the safety of the one who was first and foremost in his thoughts.

the particular auditory effect produced by a given cause

From this reading Mr. W---- was up and out bright and early that Sunday morning, anxious to see the Sunday papers, daily and weekly, most of which he knew did not go to press till late in the night, or rather early in the morning, and he hoped from these to hear something about the storm on the Sound--something to assure him of the safety of the one who was first and foremost in his thoughts.

plural of “steamer” — a clam that is usually steamed in the shell

From this reading All the Sound line steamers left at their regular hour, and must meet and face the gale en route.

behave violently, as if in state of a great anger

From this reading Mr. W---- was up and out bright and early that Sunday morning, anxious to see the Sunday papers, daily and weekly, most of which he knew did not go to press till late in the night, or rather early in the morning, and he hoped from these to hear something about the storm on the Sound--something to assure him of the safety of the one who was first and foremost in his thoughts.

of a quantity that can fulfill a need or requirement but without being abundant

From this reading And this was all he could learn without telegraphic news came of sufficient importance to cause the issue of extras.

first day of the week; observed as a day of rest and worship by most Christians

From this reading Mr. W---- was up and out bright and early that Sunday morning, anxious to see the Sunday papers, daily and weekly, most of which he knew did not go to press till late in the night, or rather early in the morning, and he hoped from these to hear something about the storm on the Sound--something to assure him of the safety of the one who was first and foremost in his thoughts.

of or relating to or transmitted by telegraph

From this reading And this was all he could learn without telegraphic news came of sufficient importance to cause the issue of extras.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Mr. W---- was up and out bright and early that Sunday morning, anxious to see the Sunday papers, daily and weekly, most of which he knew did not go to press till late in the night, or rather early in the morning, and he hoped from these to hear something about the storm on the Sound--something to assure him of the safety of the one who was first and foremost in his thoughts.

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

From this reading Mr. W---- was up and out bright and early that Sunday morning, anxious to see the Sunday papers, daily and weekly, most of which he knew did not go to press till late in the night, or rather early in the morning, and he hoped from these to hear something about the storm on the Sound--something to assure him of the safety of the one who was first and foremost in his thoughts.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading All that he could find in these papers was that just as they were closing up their columns to go to press a fearful gale was blowing from the northeast, and that disasters on the Sound and all along the Atlantic coast might be expected.

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

From this reading Mr. W---- was up and out bright and early that Sunday morning, anxious to see the Sunday papers, daily and weekly, most of which he knew did not go to press till late in the night, or rather early in the morning, and he hoped from these to hear something about the storm on the Sound--something to assure him of the safety of the one who was first and foremost in his thoughts.

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

From this reading All that he could find in these papers was that just as they were closing up their columns to go to press a fearful gale was blowing from the northeast, and that disasters on the Sound and all along the Atlantic coast might be expected.

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

From this reading And this was all he could learn without telegraphic news came of sufficient importance to cause the issue of extras.

plural of “thought” — the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about

From this reading Mr. W---- was up and out bright and early that Sunday morning, anxious to see the Sunday papers, daily and weekly, most of which he knew did not go to press till late in the night, or rather early in the morning, and he hoped from these to hear something about the storm on the Sound--something to assure him of the safety of the one who was first and foremost in his thoughts.

up to a particular time

From this reading Mr. W---- was up and out bright and early that Sunday morning, anxious to see the Sunday papers, daily and weekly, most of which he knew did not go to press till late in the night, or rather early in the morning, and he hoped from these to hear something about the storm on the Sound--something to assure him of the safety of the one who was first and foremost in his thoughts.

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

From this reading Mr. W---- was up and out bright and early that Sunday morning, anxious to see the Sunday papers, daily and weekly, most of which he knew did not go to press till late in the night, or rather early in the morning, and he hoped from these to hear something about the storm on the Sound--something to assure him of the safety of the one who was first and foremost in his thoughts.

being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level

From this reading Mr. W---- was up and out bright and early that Sunday morning, anxious to see the Sunday papers, daily and weekly, most of which he knew did not go to press till late in the night, or rather early in the morning, and he hoped from these to hear something about the storm on the Sound--something to assure him of the safety of the one who was first and foremost in his thoughts.

a heavy grey-white metallic element; the pure form is used mainly in electrical applications; it is found in several ores including wolframite and scheelite

From this reading Mr. W---- was up and out bright and early that Sunday morning, anxious to see the Sunday papers, daily and weekly, most of which he knew did not go to press till late in the night, or rather early in the morning, and he hoped from these to hear something about the storm on the Sound--something to assure him of the safety of the one who was first and foremost in his thoughts.

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

From this reading Mr. W---- was up and out bright and early that Sunday morning, anxious to see the Sunday papers, daily and weekly, most of which he knew did not go to press till late in the night, or rather early in the morning, and he hoped from these to hear something about the storm on the Sound--something to assure him of the safety of the one who was first and foremost in his thoughts.

a periodical that is published every week (or 52 issues per year)

From this reading Mr. W---- was up and out bright and early that Sunday morning, anxious to see the Sunday papers, daily and weekly, most of which he knew did not go to press till late in the night, or rather early in the morning, and he hoped from these to hear something about the storm on the Sound--something to assure him of the safety of the one who was first and foremost in his thoughts.

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

From this reading All that he could find in these papers was that just as they were closing up their columns to go to press a fearful gale was blowing from the northeast, and that disasters on the Sound and all along the Atlantic coast might be expected.

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

From this reading Mr. W---- was up and out bright and early that Sunday morning, anxious to see the Sunday papers, daily and weekly, most of which he knew did not go to press till late in the night, or rather early in the morning, and he hoped from these to hear something about the storm on the Sound--something to assure him of the safety of the one who was first and foremost in his thoughts.

which person or people

From this reading Mr. W---- was up and out bright and early that Sunday morning, anxious to see the Sunday papers, daily and weekly, most of which he knew did not go to press till late in the night, or rather early in the morning, and he hoped from these to hear something about the storm on the Sound--something to assure him of the safety of the one who was first and foremost in his thoughts.

not having, not using, or not accompanied by

From this reading And this was all he could learn without telegraphic news came of sufficient importance to cause the issue of extras.

but in spite of that

From this reading But none had been heard from yet.