used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Several months went by, and the fate that hung so heavily over Flower Fielding's beautiful head lowered more and more darkly, until life became a burden almost too heavy to be borne.
past form of “add” — make an addition (to); join or combine or unite with others; increase the quality, quantity, size or scope of
From this reading She saw the clerk's look of astonishment, and added: "Mr. Meredith lent me some books to read, and I would have liked to return them, but I did not know he was going away so soon.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading Several months went by, and the fate that hung so heavily over Flower Fielding's beautiful head lowered more and more darkly, until life became a burden almost too heavy to be borne.
the form of “be” used with “I”
From this reading "I am very sorry," Flower said, falteringly.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Several months went by, and the fate that hung so heavily over Flower Fielding's beautiful head lowered more and more darkly, until life became a burden almost too heavy to be borne.
subject to appointment
From this reading Laurie Meredith had gone away on the night before the one appointed for their elopement, and nothing had ever been heard of him since.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading At first Flower had feared that something had happened to her lover, and in her desperation she had personally made inquiry at the hotel where he had boarded, and the clerk had told her that Mr. Meredith had settled his bill that evening and had his trunk sent down to the boat, saying that he was going home, as his father had written for him to come.
the feeling that accompanies something extremely surprising
From this reading She saw the clerk's look of astonishment, and added: "Mr. Meredith lent me some books to read, and I would have liked to return them, but I did not know he was going away so soon.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading At first Flower had feared that something had happened to her lover, and in her desperation she had personally made inquiry at the hotel where he had boarded, and the clerk had told her that Mr. Meredith had settled his bill that evening and had his trunk sent down to the boat, saying that he was going home, as his father had written for him to come.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading Laurie Meredith had gone away on the night before the one appointed for their elopement, and nothing had ever been heard of him since.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Several months went by, and the fate that hung so heavily over Flower Fielding's beautiful head lowered more and more darkly, until life became a burden almost too heavy to be borne.
delighting the senses or exciting intellectual or emotional admiration
From this reading Several months went by, and the fate that hung so heavily over Flower Fielding's beautiful head lowered more and more darkly, until life became a burden almost too heavy to be borne.
inflected form of “become” — enter or assume a certain state or condition
From this reading Several months went by, and the fate that hung so heavily over Flower Fielding's beautiful head lowered more and more darkly, until life became a burden almost too heavy to be borne.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Laurie Meredith had gone away on the night before the one appointed for their elopement, and nothing had ever been heard of him since.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading Laurie Meredith had gone away on the night before the one appointed for their elopement, and nothing had ever been heard of him since.
a statute in draft before it becomes law
From this reading At first Flower had feared that something had happened to her lover, and in her desperation she had personally made inquiry at the hotel where he had boarded, and the clerk had told her that Mr. Meredith had settled his bill that evening and had his trunk sent down to the boat, saying that he was going home, as his father had written for him to come.
boardedverbUS /ˈbɔːrdəd/
past form of “board” — get on board of (trains, buses, ships, aircraft, etc.)
From this reading At first Flower had feared that something had happened to her lover, and in her desperation she had personally made inquiry at the hotel where he had boarded, and the clerk had told her that Mr. Meredith had settled his bill that evening and had his trunk sent down to the boat, saying that he was going home, as his father had written for him to come.
a small vessel for travel on water
From this reading At first Flower had feared that something had happened to her lover, and in her desperation she had personally made inquiry at the hotel where he had boarded, and the clerk had told her that Mr. Meredith had settled his bill that evening and had his trunk sent down to the boat, saying that he was going home, as his father had written for him to come.
Bound written or printed works.
From this reading She saw the clerk's look of astonishment, and added: "Mr. Meredith lent me some books to read, and I would have liked to return them, but I did not know he was going away so soon.
inflected form of “bear” — have
From this reading Several months went by, and the fate that hung so heavily over Flower Fielding's beautiful head lowered more and more darkly, until life became a burden almost too heavy to be borne.
an onerous or difficult concern
From this reading Several months went by, and the fate that hung so heavily over Flower Fielding's beautiful head lowered more and more darkly, until life became a burden almost too heavy to be borne.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading She saw the clerk's look of astonishment, and added: "Mr. Meredith lent me some books to read, and I would have liked to return them, but I did not know he was going away so soon.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Several months went by, and the fate that hung so heavily over Flower Fielding's beautiful head lowered more and more darkly, until life became a burden almost too heavy to be borne.
an employee who performs clerical work (e.g., keeps records or accounts)
From this reading At first Flower had feared that something had happened to her lover, and in her desperation she had personally made inquiry at the hotel where he had boarded, and the clerk had told her that Mr. Meredith had settled his bill that evening and had his trunk sent down to the boat, saying that he was going home, as his father had written for him to come.
clerk'snounUS /klɜːrks/
possessive form of “clerk” — an employee who performs clerical work (e.g., keeps records or accounts)
From this reading She saw the clerk's look of astonishment, and added: "Mr. Meredith lent me some books to read, and I would have liked to return them, but I did not know he was going away so soon.
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading At first Flower had feared that something had happened to her lover, and in her desperation she had personally made inquiry at the hotel where he had boarded, and the clerk had told her that Mr. Meredith had settled his bill that evening and had his trunk sent down to the boat, saying that he was going home, as his father had written for him to come.
darklyadverbUS /ˈdɑːrkli/
without light
From this reading Several months went by, and the fate that hung so heavily over Flower Fielding's beautiful head lowered more and more darkly, until life became a burden almost too heavy to be borne.
desperationnounUS /ˌdespərˈeɪʃən/
a state in which all hope is lost or absent
From this reading At first Flower had feared that something had happened to her lover, and in her desperation she had personally made inquiry at the hotel where he had boarded, and the clerk had told her that Mr. Meredith had settled his bill that evening and had his trunk sent down to the boat, saying that he was going home, as his father had written for him to come.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading She saw the clerk's look of astonishment, and added: "Mr. Meredith lent me some books to read, and I would have liked to return them, but I did not know he was going away so soon.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading At first Flower had feared that something had happened to her lover, and in her desperation she had personally made inquiry at the hotel where he had boarded, and the clerk had told her that Mr. Meredith had settled his bill that evening and had his trunk sent down to the boat, saying that he was going home, as his father had written for him to come.
elopementnoun
the act of running away with a lover (usually to get married)
From this reading Laurie Meredith had gone away on the night before the one appointed for their elopement, and nothing had ever been heard of him since.
the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)
From this reading At first Flower had feared that something had happened to her lover, and in her desperation she had personally made inquiry at the hotel where he had boarded, and the clerk had told her that Mr. Meredith had settled his bill that evening and had his trunk sent down to the boat, saying that he was going home, as his father had written for him to come.
at any time
From this reading Laurie Meredith had gone away on the night before the one appointed for their elopement, and nothing had ever been heard of him since.
falteringlyadverb
in an unsteady manner
From this reading "I am very sorry," Flower said, falteringly.
an event (or a course of events) that will inevitably happen in the future
From this reading Several months went by, and the fate that hung so heavily over Flower Fielding's beautiful head lowered more and more darkly, until life became a burden almost too heavy to be borne.
a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)
From this reading At first Flower had feared that something had happened to her lover, and in her desperation she had personally made inquiry at the hotel where he had boarded, and the clerk had told her that Mr. Meredith had settled his bill that evening and had his trunk sent down to the boat, saying that he was going home, as his father had written for him to come.
past form of “fear” — be afraid or feel anxious or apprehensive about a possible or probable situation or event
From this reading At first Flower had feared that something had happened to her lover, and in her desperation she had personally made inquiry at the hotel where he had boarded, and the clerk had told her that Mr. Meredith had settled his bill that evening and had his trunk sent down to the boat, saying that he was going home, as his father had written for him to come.
Fielding's
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From this reading Several months went by, and the fate that hung so heavily over Flower Fielding's beautiful head lowered more and more darkly, until life became a burden almost too heavy to be borne.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading At first Flower had feared that something had happened to her lover, and in her desperation she had personally made inquiry at the hotel where he had boarded, and the clerk had told her that Mr. Meredith had settled his bill that evening and had his trunk sent down to the boat, saying that he was going home, as his father had written for him to come.
a plant cultivated for its blooms or blossoms
From this reading Several months went by, and the fate that hung so heavily over Flower Fielding's beautiful head lowered more and more darkly, until life became a burden almost too heavy to be borne.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Laurie Meredith had gone away on the night before the one appointed for their elopement, and nothing had ever been heard of him since.
the act of departing
From this reading At first Flower had feared that something had happened to her lover, and in her desperation she had personally made inquiry at the hotel where he had boarded, and the clerk had told her that Mr. Meredith had settled his bill that evening and had his trunk sent down to the boat, saying that he was going home, as his father had written for him to come.
destroyed or killed
From this reading Laurie Meredith had gone away on the night before the one appointed for their elopement, and nothing had ever been heard of him since.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Laurie Meredith had gone away on the night before the one appointed for their elopement, and nothing had ever been heard of him since.
past form of “happen” — come to pass
From this reading At first Flower had feared that something had happened to her lover, and in her desperation she had personally made inquiry at the hotel where he had boarded, and the clerk had told her that Mr. Meredith had settled his bill that evening and had his trunk sent down to the boat, saying that he was going home, as his father had written for him to come.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading She saw the clerk's look of astonishment, and added: "Mr. Meredith lent me some books to read, and I would have liked to return them, but I did not know he was going away so soon.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading At first Flower had feared that something had happened to her lover, and in her desperation she had personally made inquiry at the hotel where he had boarded, and the clerk had told her that Mr. Meredith had settled his bill that evening and had his trunk sent down to the boat, saying that he was going home, as his father had written for him to come.
the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains
From this reading Several months went by, and the fate that hung so heavily over Flower Fielding's beautiful head lowered more and more darkly, until life became a burden almost too heavy to be borne.
detected or perceived by the sense of hearing
From this reading Laurie Meredith had gone away on the night before the one appointed for their elopement, and nothing had ever been heard of him since.
to a considerable degree
From this reading Several months went by, and the fate that hung so heavily over Flower Fielding's beautiful head lowered more and more darkly, until life became a burden almost too heavy to be borne.
of comparatively great physical weight or density
From this reading Several months went by, and the fate that hung so heavily over Flower Fielding's beautiful head lowered more and more darkly, until life became a burden almost too heavy to be borne.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading At first Flower had feared that something had happened to her lover, and in her desperation she had personally made inquiry at the hotel where he had boarded, and the clerk had told her that Mr. Meredith had settled his bill that evening and had his trunk sent down to the boat, saying that he was going home, as his father had written for him to come.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Laurie Meredith had gone away on the night before the one appointed for their elopement, and nothing had ever been heard of him since.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading At first Flower had feared that something had happened to her lover, and in her desperation she had personally made inquiry at the hotel where he had boarded, and the clerk had told her that Mr. Meredith had settled his bill that evening and had his trunk sent down to the boat, saying that he was going home, as his father had written for him to come.
where you live at a particular time
From this reading At first Flower had feared that something had happened to her lover, and in her desperation she had personally made inquiry at the hotel where he had boarded, and the clerk had told her that Mr. Meredith had settled his bill that evening and had his trunk sent down to the boat, saying that he was going home, as his father had written for him to come.
a building where travelers can pay for lodging and meals and other services
From this reading At first Flower had feared that something had happened to her lover, and in her desperation she had personally made inquiry at the hotel where he had boarded, and the clerk had told her that Mr. Meredith had settled his bill that evening and had his trunk sent down to the boat, saying that he was going home, as his father had written for him to come.
inflected form of “hang” — be suspended or hanging
From this reading Several months went by, and the fate that hung so heavily over Flower Fielding's beautiful head lowered more and more darkly, until life became a burden almost too heavy to be borne.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "I am very sorry," Flower said, falteringly.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading At first Flower had feared that something had happened to her lover, and in her desperation she had personally made inquiry at the hotel where he had boarded, and the clerk had told her that Mr. Meredith had settled his bill that evening and had his trunk sent down to the boat, saying that he was going home, as his father had written for him to come.
inquirynounUS /ˌɪnˈkwaɪriː/
a search for knowledge
From this reading At first Flower had feared that something had happened to her lover, and in her desperation she had personally made inquiry at the hotel where he had boarded, and the clerk had told her that Mr. Meredith had settled his bill that evening and had his trunk sent down to the boat, saying that he was going home, as his father had written for him to come.
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading She saw the clerk's look of astonishment, and added: "Mr. Meredith lent me some books to read, and I would have liked to return them, but I did not know he was going away so soon.
Laurie
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Laurie Meredith had gone away on the night before the one appointed for their elopement, and nothing had ever been heard of him since.
lentnounUS /lent/
a period of 40 weekdays from Ash Wednesday to Holy Saturday
From this reading She saw the clerk's look of astonishment, and added: "Mr. Meredith lent me some books to read, and I would have liked to return them, but I did not know he was going away so soon.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading Several months went by, and the fate that hung so heavily over Flower Fielding's beautiful head lowered more and more darkly, until life became a burden almost too heavy to be borne.
found pleasant or attractive; often used as a combining form
From this reading She saw the clerk's look of astonishment, and added: "Mr. Meredith lent me some books to read, and I would have liked to return them, but I did not know he was going away so soon.
perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading She saw the clerk's look of astonishment, and added: "Mr. Meredith lent me some books to read, and I would have liked to return them, but I did not know he was going away so soon.
a person who loves someone or is loved by someone
From this reading At first Flower had feared that something had happened to her lover, and in her desperation she had personally made inquiry at the hotel where he had boarded, and the clerk had told her that Mr. Meredith had settled his bill that evening and had his trunk sent down to the boat, saying that he was going home, as his father had written for him to come.
loweredadjectiveUS /ˈloʊərd/
below the surround or below the normal position
From this reading Several months went by, and the fate that hung so heavily over Flower Fielding's beautiful head lowered more and more darkly, until life became a burden almost too heavy to be borne.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading At first Flower had feared that something had happened to her lover, and in her desperation she had personally made inquiry at the hotel where he had boarded, and the clerk had told her that Mr. Meredith had settled his bill that evening and had his trunk sent down to the boat, saying that he was going home, as his father had written for him to come.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading She saw the clerk's look of astonishment, and added: "Mr. Meredith lent me some books to read, and I would have liked to return them, but I did not know he was going away so soon.
MeredithnounUS /ˈmerɪdɪθ/
United States civil rights leader whose college registration caused riots in traditionally segregated Mississippi (born in 1933)
From this reading Laurie Meredith had gone away on the night before the one appointed for their elopement, and nothing had ever been heard of him since.
plural of “month” — one of the twelve divisions of the calendar year
From this reading Several months went by, and the fate that hung so heavily over Flower Fielding's beautiful head lowered more and more darkly, until life became a burden almost too heavy to be borne.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading Several months went by, and the fate that hung so heavily over Flower Fielding's beautiful head lowered more and more darkly, until life became a burden almost too heavy to be borne.
a form of address for a man
From this reading At first Flower had feared that something had happened to her lover, and in her desperation she had personally made inquiry at the hotel where he had boarded, and the clerk had told her that Mr. Meredith had settled his bill that evening and had his trunk sent down to the boat, saying that he was going home, as his father had written for him to come.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading Laurie Meredith had gone away on the night before the one appointed for their elopement, and nothing had ever been heard of him since.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading She saw the clerk's look of astonishment, and added: "Mr. Meredith lent me some books to read, and I would have liked to return them, but I did not know he was going away so soon.
not one thing; not anything
From this reading Laurie Meredith had gone away on the night before the one appointed for their elopement, and nothing had ever been heard of him since.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Laurie Meredith had gone away on the night before the one appointed for their elopement, and nothing had ever been heard of him since.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Laurie Meredith had gone away on the night before the one appointed for their elopement, and nothing had ever been heard of him since.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Laurie Meredith had gone away on the night before the one appointed for their elopement, and nothing had ever been heard of him since.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading Several months went by, and the fate that hung so heavily over Flower Fielding's beautiful head lowered more and more darkly, until life became a burden almost too heavy to be borne.
personallyadverbUS /ˈpɜːrsənəli/
as yourself
From this reading At first Flower had feared that something had happened to her lover, and in her desperation she had personally made inquiry at the hotel where he had boarded, and the clerk had told her that Mr. Meredith had settled his bill that evening and had his trunk sent down to the boat, saying that he was going home, as his father had written for him to come.
interpret something that is written or printed
From this reading She saw the clerk's look of astonishment, and added: "Mr. Meredith lent me some books to read, and I would have liked to return them, but I did not know he was going away so soon.
go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading She saw the clerk's look of astonishment, and added: "Mr. Meredith lent me some books to read, and I would have liked to return them, but I did not know he was going away so soon.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "I am very sorry," Flower said, falteringly.
cut with a saw
From this reading She saw the clerk's look of astonishment, and added: "Mr. Meredith lent me some books to read, and I would have liked to return them, but I did not know he was going away so soon.
a word or phrase that particular people use in particular situations
From this reading At first Flower had feared that something had happened to her lover, and in her desperation she had personally made inquiry at the hotel where he had boarded, and the clerk had told her that Mr. Meredith had settled his bill that evening and had his trunk sent down to the boat, saying that he was going home, as his father had written for him to come.
100 senti equal 1 kroon in Estonia
From this reading At first Flower had feared that something had happened to her lover, and in her desperation she had personally made inquiry at the hotel where he had boarded, and the clerk had told her that Mr. Meredith had settled his bill that evening and had his trunk sent down to the boat, saying that he was going home, as his father had written for him to come.
established or decided beyond dispute or doubt
From this reading At first Flower had feared that something had happened to her lover, and in her desperation she had personally made inquiry at the hotel where he had boarded, and the clerk had told her that Mr. Meredith had settled his bill that evening and had his trunk sent down to the boat, saying that he was going home, as his father had written for him to come.
(used with count nouns) of an indefinite number more than 2 or 3 but not many
From this reading Several months went by, and the fate that hung so heavily over Flower Fielding's beautiful head lowered more and more darkly, until life became a burden almost too heavy to be borne.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading At first Flower had feared that something had happened to her lover, and in her desperation she had personally made inquiry at the hotel where he had boarded, and the clerk had told her that Mr. Meredith had settled his bill that evening and had his trunk sent down to the boat, saying that he was going home, as his father had written for him to come.
sinceprepositionUS /sɪns/
from a time in the past until now
From this reading Laurie Meredith had gone away on the night before the one appointed for their elopement, and nothing had ever been heard of him since.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading Several months went by, and the fate that hung so heavily over Flower Fielding's beautiful head lowered more and more darkly, until life became a burden almost too heavy to be borne.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading She saw the clerk's look of astonishment, and added: "Mr. Meredith lent me some books to read, and I would have liked to return them, but I did not know he was going away so soon.
a thing, without saying which
From this reading At first Flower had feared that something had happened to her lover, and in her desperation she had personally made inquiry at the hotel where he had boarded, and the clerk had told her that Mr. Meredith had settled his bill that evening and had his trunk sent down to the boat, saying that he was going home, as his father had written for him to come.
in the near future
From this reading She saw the clerk's look of astonishment, and added: "Mr. Meredith lent me some books to read, and I would have liked to return them, but I did not know he was going away so soon.
sorryadjectiveUS /ˈsɑːri/
feeling or expressing regret or sorrow or a sense of loss over something done or undone
From this reading "I am very sorry," Flower said, falteringly.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Several months went by, and the fate that hung so heavily over Flower Fielding's beautiful head lowered more and more darkly, until life became a burden almost too heavy to be borne.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Several months went by, and the fate that hung so heavily over Flower Fielding's beautiful head lowered more and more darkly, until life became a burden almost too heavy to be borne.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Laurie Meredith had gone away on the night before the one appointed for their elopement, and nothing had ever been heard of him since.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading She saw the clerk's look of astonishment, and added: "Mr. Meredith lent me some books to read, and I would have liked to return them, but I did not know he was going away so soon.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Several months went by, and the fate that hung so heavily over Flower Fielding's beautiful head lowered more and more darkly, until life became a burden almost too heavy to be borne.
inflected form of “tell” — express in words
From this reading At first Flower had feared that something had happened to her lover, and in her desperation she had personally made inquiry at the hotel where he had boarded, and the clerk had told her that Mr. Meredith had settled his bill that evening and had his trunk sent down to the boat, saying that he was going home, as his father had written for him to come.
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading Several months went by, and the fate that hung so heavily over Flower Fielding's beautiful head lowered more and more darkly, until life became a burden almost too heavy to be borne.
the main stem of a tree; usually covered with bark; the bole is usually the part that is commercially useful for lumber
From this reading At first Flower had feared that something had happened to her lover, and in her desperation she had personally made inquiry at the hotel where he had boarded, and the clerk had told her that Mr. Meredith had settled his bill that evening and had his trunk sent down to the boat, saying that he was going home, as his father had written for him to come.
untilprepositionUS /ənˈtɪl/
up to a particular time
From this reading Several months went by, and the fate that hung so heavily over Flower Fielding's beautiful head lowered more and more darkly, until life became a burden almost too heavy to be borne.
precisely as stated
From this reading "I am very sorry," Flower said, falteringly.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading At first Flower had feared that something had happened to her lover, and in her desperation she had personally made inquiry at the hotel where he had boarded, and the clerk had told her that Mr. Meredith had settled his bill that evening and had his trunk sent down to the boat, saying that he was going home, as his father had written for him to come.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading Several months went by, and the fate that hung so heavily over Flower Fielding's beautiful head lowered more and more darkly, until life became a burden almost too heavy to be borne.
in or at the place that
From this reading At first Flower had feared that something had happened to her lover, and in her desperation she had personally made inquiry at the hotel where he had boarded, and the clerk had told her that Mr. Meredith had settled his bill that evening and had his trunk sent down to the boat, saying that he was going home, as his father had written for him to come.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading She saw the clerk's look of astonishment, and added: "Mr. Meredith lent me some books to read, and I would have liked to return them, but I did not know he was going away so soon.
set down in writing in any of various ways
From this reading At first Flower had feared that something had happened to her lover, and in her desperation she had personally made inquiry at the hotel where he had boarded, and the clerk had told her that Mr. Meredith had settled his bill that evening and had his trunk sent down to the boat, saying that he was going home, as his father had written for him to come.
