AlexandrianounUS /ˌæləɡˈzændriə/
a town in Louisiana on the Red River
From this reading ON THE TRAIL Only hours now separated Don from his mother, provided that she was still in Alexandria.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading But he had been thwarted so many times in the search for his dear ones, the cup of happy expectation had been so often dashed to the ground just as he was lifting it to his lips, that he scarcely dared to hope that this time his longing would be realized.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading What might have happened since he had embarked at New York?
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading Possibly she had been called away from the city by some clew as to the whereabouts of her husband.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading But he had been thwarted so many times in the search for his dear ones, the cup of happy expectation had been so often dashed to the ground just as he was lifting it to his lips, that he scarcely dared to hope that this time his longing would be realized.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading But he had been thwarted so many times in the search for his dear ones, the cup of happy expectation had been so often dashed to the ground just as he was lifting it to his lips, that he scarcely dared to hope that this time his longing would be realized.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But he had been thwarted so many times in the search for his dear ones, the cup of happy expectation had been so often dashed to the ground just as he was lifting it to his lips, that he scarcely dared to hope that this time his longing would be realized.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Possibly she had been called away from the city by some clew as to the whereabouts of her husband.
past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading Possibly she had been called away from the city by some clew as to the whereabouts of her husband.
a large and densely populated urban area; may include several independent administrative districts
From this reading Possibly she had been called away from the city by some clew as to the whereabouts of her husband.
clewnoun
a ball of yarn or cord or thread
From this reading Possibly she had been called away from the city by some clew as to the whereabouts of her husband.
a small open container usually used for drinking; usually has a handle
From this reading But he had been thwarted so many times in the search for his dear ones, the cup of happy expectation had been so often dashed to the ground just as he was lifting it to his lips, that he scarcely dared to hope that this time his longing would be realized.
past form of “dare” — take upon oneself; act presumptuously, without permission
From this reading But he had been thwarted so many times in the search for his dear ones, the cup of happy expectation had been so often dashed to the ground just as he was lifting it to his lips, that he scarcely dared to hope that this time his longing would be realized.
having gaps or spaces
From this reading But he had been thwarted so many times in the search for his dear ones, the cup of happy expectation had been so often dashed to the ground just as he was lifting it to his lips, that he scarcely dared to hope that this time his longing would be realized.
dearly loved
From this reading But he had been thwarted so many times in the search for his dear ones, the cup of happy expectation had been so often dashed to the ground just as he was lifting it to his lips, that he scarcely dared to hope that this time his longing would be realized.
a Spanish gentleman or nobleman
From this reading ON THE TRAIL Only hours now separated Don from his mother, provided that she was still in Alexandria.
embarkedverbUS /emˈbɑːrkt/
past form of “embark” — go on board
From this reading What might have happened since he had embarked at New York?
expectationnounUS /ˌekspekˈteɪʃən/
belief about (or mental picture of) the future
From this reading But he had been thwarted so many times in the search for his dear ones, the cup of happy expectation had been so often dashed to the ground just as he was lifting it to his lips, that he scarcely dared to hope that this time his longing would be realized.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading But he had been thwarted so many times in the search for his dear ones, the cup of happy expectation had been so often dashed to the ground just as he was lifting it to his lips, that he scarcely dared to hope that this time his longing would be realized.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading ON THE TRAIL Only hours now separated Don from his mother, provided that she was still in Alexandria.
the solid part of the earth's surface
From this reading But he had been thwarted so many times in the search for his dear ones, the cup of happy expectation had been so often dashed to the ground just as he was lifting it to his lips, that he scarcely dared to hope that this time his longing would be realized.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading But he had been thwarted so many times in the search for his dear ones, the cup of happy expectation had been so often dashed to the ground just as he was lifting it to his lips, that he scarcely dared to hope that this time his longing would be realized.
past form of “happen” — come to pass
From this reading What might have happened since he had embarked at New York?
enjoying or showing or marked by joy or pleasure
From this reading But he had been thwarted so many times in the search for his dear ones, the cup of happy expectation had been so often dashed to the ground just as he was lifting it to his lips, that he scarcely dared to hope that this time his longing would be realized.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading What might have happened since he had embarked at New York?
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading But he had been thwarted so many times in the search for his dear ones, the cup of happy expectation had been so often dashed to the ground just as he was lifting it to his lips, that he scarcely dared to hope that this time his longing would be realized.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Possibly she had been called away from the city by some clew as to the whereabouts of her husband.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading ON THE TRAIL Only hours now separated Don from his mother, provided that she was still in Alexandria.
a specific instance of feeling hopeful
From this reading But he had been thwarted so many times in the search for his dear ones, the cup of happy expectation had been so often dashed to the ground just as he was lifting it to his lips, that he scarcely dared to hope that this time his longing would be realized.
a period of time assigned for work
From this reading ON THE TRAIL Only hours now separated Don from his mother, provided that she was still in Alexandria.
a married man; a woman's partner in marriage
From this reading Possibly she had been called away from the city by some clew as to the whereabouts of her husband.
affected by an impairment of normal physical or mental function
From this reading Perhaps she was ill.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading ON THE TRAIL Only hours now separated Don from his mother, provided that she was still in Alexandria.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading But he had been thwarted so many times in the search for his dear ones, the cup of happy expectation had been so often dashed to the ground just as he was lifting it to his lips, that he scarcely dared to hope that this time his longing would be realized.
and nothing more
From this reading But he had been thwarted so many times in the search for his dear ones, the cup of happy expectation had been so often dashed to the ground just as he was lifting it to his lips, that he scarcely dared to hope that this time his longing would be realized.
liftingverbUS /ˈlɪftɪŋ/
-ing form of “lift” — raise from a lower to a higher position
From this reading But he had been thwarted so many times in the search for his dear ones, the cup of happy expectation had been so often dashed to the ground just as he was lifting it to his lips, that he scarcely dared to hope that this time his longing would be realized.
plural of “lip” — either of two fleshy folds of tissue that surround the mouth and play a role in speaking
From this reading But he had been thwarted so many times in the search for his dear ones, the cup of happy expectation had been so often dashed to the ground just as he was lifting it to his lips, that he scarcely dared to hope that this time his longing would be realized.
prolonged unfulfilled desire or need
From this reading But he had been thwarted so many times in the search for his dear ones, the cup of happy expectation had been so often dashed to the ground just as he was lifting it to his lips, that he scarcely dared to hope that this time his longing would be realized.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number
From this reading But he had been thwarted so many times in the search for his dear ones, the cup of happy expectation had been so often dashed to the ground just as he was lifting it to his lips, that he scarcely dared to hope that this time his longing would be realized.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading What might have happened since he had embarked at New York?
a woman who has given birth to a child (also used as a term of address to your mother)
From this reading ON THE TRAIL Only hours now separated Don from his mother, provided that she was still in Alexandria.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading What might have happened since he had embarked at New York?
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading ON THE TRAIL Only hours now separated Don from his mother, provided that she was still in Alexandria.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading But he had been thwarted so many times in the search for his dear ones, the cup of happy expectation had been so often dashed to the ground just as he was lifting it to his lips, that he scarcely dared to hope that this time his longing would be realized.
many times at short intervals
From this reading But he had been thwarted so many times in the search for his dear ones, the cup of happy expectation had been so often dashed to the ground just as he was lifting it to his lips, that he scarcely dared to hope that this time his longing would be realized.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading ON THE TRAIL Only hours now separated Don from his mother, provided that she was still in Alexandria.
plural of “one” — the smallest whole number or a numeral representing this number
From this reading But he had been thwarted so many times in the search for his dear ones, the cup of happy expectation had been so often dashed to the ground just as he was lifting it to his lips, that he scarcely dared to hope that this time his longing would be realized.
and nothing more
From this reading ON THE TRAIL Only hours now separated Don from his mother, provided that she was still in Alexandria.
by chance
From this reading Perhaps she was ill.
by chance
From this reading Possibly she had been called away from the city by some clew as to the whereabouts of her husband.
past form of “provide” — give something useful or necessary to
From this reading ON THE TRAIL Only hours now separated Don from his mother, provided that she was still in Alexandria.
successfully completed or brought to an end
From this reading But he had been thwarted so many times in the search for his dear ones, the cup of happy expectation had been so often dashed to the ground just as he was lifting it to his lips, that he scarcely dared to hope that this time his longing would be realized.
only a very short time before
From this reading But he had been thwarted so many times in the search for his dear ones, the cup of happy expectation had been so often dashed to the ground just as he was lifting it to his lips, that he scarcely dared to hope that this time his longing would be realized.
try to locate or discover, or try to establish the existence of
From this reading But he had been thwarted so many times in the search for his dear ones, the cup of happy expectation had been so often dashed to the ground just as he was lifting it to his lips, that he scarcely dared to hope that this time his longing would be realized.
being or feeling set or kept apart from others
From this reading ON THE TRAIL Only hours now separated Don from his mother, provided that she was still in Alexandria.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading ON THE TRAIL Only hours now separated Don from his mother, provided that she was still in Alexandria.
sinceprepositionUS /sɪns/
from a time in the past until now
From this reading What might have happened since he had embarked at New York?
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading But he had been thwarted so many times in the search for his dear ones, the cup of happy expectation had been so often dashed to the ground just as he was lifting it to his lips, that he scarcely dared to hope that this time his longing would be realized.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading Possibly she had been called away from the city by some clew as to the whereabouts of her husband.
not in physical motion
From this reading ON THE TRAIL Only hours now separated Don from his mother, provided that she was still in Alexandria.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading ON THE TRAIL Only hours now separated Don from his mother, provided that she was still in Alexandria.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading ON THE TRAIL Only hours now separated Don from his mother, provided that she was still in Alexandria.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading But he had been thwarted so many times in the search for his dear ones, the cup of happy expectation had been so often dashed to the ground just as he was lifting it to his lips, that he scarcely dared to hope that this time his longing would be realized.
thwartedadjectiveUS /ˈθwɔːrtɪd/
disappointingly unsuccessful
From this reading But he had been thwarted so many times in the search for his dear ones, the cup of happy expectation had been so often dashed to the ground just as he was lifting it to his lips, that he scarcely dared to hope that this time his longing would be realized.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading But he had been thwarted so many times in the search for his dear ones, the cup of happy expectation had been so often dashed to the ground just as he was lifting it to his lips, that he scarcely dared to hope that this time his longing would be realized.
a more or less definite period of time now or previously present
From this reading But he had been thwarted so many times in the search for his dear ones, the cup of happy expectation had been so often dashed to the ground just as he was lifting it to his lips, that he scarcely dared to hope that this time his longing would be realized.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading But he had been thwarted so many times in the search for his dear ones, the cup of happy expectation had been so often dashed to the ground just as he was lifting it to his lips, that he scarcely dared to hope that this time his longing would be realized.
a track or mark left by something that has passed
From this reading ON THE TRAIL Only hours now separated Don from his mother, provided that she was still in Alexandria.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading ON THE TRAIL Only hours now separated Don from his mother, provided that she was still in Alexandria.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading What might have happened since he had embarked at New York?
whereaboutsnounUS /ˈwerəbaʊts/
the general location where something is
From this reading Possibly she had been called away from the city by some clew as to the whereabouts of her husband.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading But he had been thwarted so many times in the search for his dear ones, the cup of happy expectation had been so often dashed to the ground just as he was lifting it to his lips, that he scarcely dared to hope that this time his longing would be realized.
the English royal house (a branch of the Plantagenet line) that reigned from 1461 to 1485; its emblem was a white rose
From this reading What might have happened since he had embarked at New York?
