used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Uncle Moses relieved my fears on this score, telling me that, while the swamp was little more than half a mile across, it stretched laterally for several miles, and we should reach the haven whither we were making long before the swiftest horses could complete the circuit.
from one side of something to the other
From this reading Uncle Moses relieved my fears on this score, telling me that, while the swamp was little more than half a mile across, it stretched laterally for several miles, and we should reach the haven whither we were making long before the swiftest horses could complete the circuit.
presently existing in fact and not merely potential or possible
From this reading 'Twas Wednesday: she came of age tomorrow; even if Vetch was not aware of this, but believed that Friday, the day of her birthday celebrations, was the actual birthday, it gave us terribly little time to concert any movements on her behalf.
how long something has existed
From this reading 'Twas Wednesday: she came of age tomorrow; even if Vetch was not aware of this, but believed that Friday, the day of her birthday celebrations, was the actual birthday, it gave us terribly little time to concert any movements on her behalf.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Thankful as I was for my wondrous escape, my mind still misgave me, both as to our own ultimate safety and as to what might befall Mistress Lucy.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading 'Twas Wednesday: she came of age tomorrow; even if Vetch was not aware of this, but believed that Friday, the day of her birthday celebrations, was the actual birthday, it gave us terribly little time to concert any movements on her behalf.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Thankful as I was for my wondrous escape, my mind still misgave me, both as to our own ultimate safety and as to what might befall Mistress Lucy.
(sometimes followed by “of”) having or showing knowledge or understanding or realization or perception
From this reading 'Twas Wednesday: she came of age tomorrow; even if Vetch was not aware of this, but believed that Friday, the day of her birthday celebrations, was the actual birthday, it gave us terribly little time to concert any movements on her behalf.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading I did not know the extent of the swamp, and maybe Vetch and his companion would go back for their horses and, circling round it, circumvent us.
befallverbUS /bɪˈfɔːl/
become of; happen to
From this reading Thankful as I was for my wondrous escape, my mind still misgave me, both as to our own ultimate safety and as to what might befall Mistress Lucy.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading Uncle Moses relieved my fears on this score, telling me that, while the swamp was little more than half a mile across, it stretched laterally for several miles, and we should reach the haven whither we were making long before the swiftest horses could complete the circuit.
behalfnounUS /bɪˈhæf/
as the agent of or on someone's part (usually expressed as “on behalf of” rather than “in behalf of”)
From this reading 'Twas Wednesday: she came of age tomorrow; even if Vetch was not aware of this, but believed that Friday, the day of her birthday celebrations, was the actual birthday, it gave us terribly little time to concert any movements on her behalf.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading On the other point, the well being of Mistress Lucy, he could give me no reassurance.
past form of “believe” — accept as true; take to be true
From this reading 'Twas Wednesday: she came of age tomorrow; even if Vetch was not aware of this, but believed that Friday, the day of her birthday celebrations, was the actual birthday, it gave us terribly little time to concert any movements on her behalf.
birthdaynounUS /ˈbɜːrθdeɪ/
an anniversary of the day on which a person was born (or the celebration of it)
From this reading 'Twas Wednesday: she came of age tomorrow; even if Vetch was not aware of this, but believed that Friday, the day of her birthday celebrations, was the actual birthday, it gave us terribly little time to concert any movements on her behalf.
the two together, not just one
From this reading Thankful as I was for my wondrous escape, my mind still misgave me, both as to our own ultimate safety and as to what might befall Mistress Lucy.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading 'Twas Wednesday: she came of age tomorrow; even if Vetch was not aware of this, but believed that Friday, the day of her birthday celebrations, was the actual birthday, it gave us terribly little time to concert any movements on her behalf.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading 'Twas Wednesday: she came of age tomorrow; even if Vetch was not aware of this, but believed that Friday, the day of her birthday celebrations, was the actual birthday, it gave us terribly little time to concert any movements on her behalf.
celebrationsnounUS /ˌseləˈbreɪʃənz/
plural of “celebration” — a joyful occasion for special festivities to mark some happy event
From this reading 'Twas Wednesday: she came of age tomorrow; even if Vetch was not aware of this, but believed that Friday, the day of her birthday celebrations, was the actual birthday, it gave us terribly little time to concert any movements on her behalf.
circlingverbUS /ˈsɜːrkəlɪŋ/
-ing form of “circle” — travel around something
From this reading I did not know the extent of the swamp, and maybe Vetch and his companion would go back for their horses and, circling round it, circumvent us.
circuitnounUS /ˈsɜːrkət/
an electrical device that provides a path for electrical current to flow
From this reading Uncle Moses relieved my fears on this score, telling me that, while the swamp was little more than half a mile across, it stretched laterally for several miles, and we should reach the haven whither we were making long before the swiftest horses could complete the circuit.
circumventverbUS /ˌsɜːrkəmˈvent/
surround so as to force to give up
From this reading I did not know the extent of the swamp, and maybe Vetch and his companion would go back for their horses and, circling round it, circumvent us.
a friend who is frequently in the company of another
From this reading I did not know the extent of the swamp, and maybe Vetch and his companion would go back for their horses and, circling round it, circumvent us.
come or bring to a finish or an end
From this reading Uncle Moses relieved my fears on this score, telling me that, while the swamp was little more than half a mile across, it stretched laterally for several miles, and we should reach the haven whither we were making long before the swiftest horses could complete the circuit.
concertnounUS /ˈkɑːnsərt/
a performance of music by players or singers not involving theatrical staging
From this reading 'Twas Wednesday: she came of age tomorrow; even if Vetch was not aware of this, but believed that Friday, the day of her birthday celebrations, was the actual birthday, it gave us terribly little time to concert any movements on her behalf.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading Uncle Moses relieved my fears on this score, telling me that, while the swamp was little more than half a mile across, it stretched laterally for several miles, and we should reach the haven whither we were making long before the swiftest horses could complete the circuit.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading 'Twas Wednesday: she came of age tomorrow; even if Vetch was not aware of this, but believed that Friday, the day of her birthday celebrations, was the actual birthday, it gave us terribly little time to concert any movements on her behalf.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading I did not know the extent of the swamp, and maybe Vetch and his companion would go back for their horses and, circling round it, circumvent us.
the act of escaping physically
From this reading Thankful as I was for my wondrous escape, my mind still misgave me, both as to our own ultimate safety and as to what might befall Mistress Lucy.
divisible by two
From this reading 'Twas Wednesday: she came of age tomorrow; even if Vetch was not aware of this, but believed that Friday, the day of her birthday celebrations, was the actual birthday, it gave us terribly little time to concert any movements on her behalf.
the point or degree to which something extends
From this reading I did not know the extent of the swamp, and maybe Vetch and his companion would go back for their horses and, circling round it, circumvent us.
plural of “fear” — an emotion experienced in anticipation of some specific pain or danger (usually accompanied by a desire to flee or fight)
From this reading Uncle Moses relieved my fears on this score, telling me that, while the swamp was little more than half a mile across, it stretched laterally for several miles, and we should reach the haven whither we were making long before the swiftest horses could complete the circuit.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Thankful as I was for my wondrous escape, my mind still misgave me, both as to our own ultimate safety and as to what might befall Mistress Lucy.
FridaynounUS /ˈfraɪdi/
the sixth day of the week; the fifth working day
From this reading 'Twas Wednesday: she came of age tomorrow; even if Vetch was not aware of this, but believed that Friday, the day of her birthday celebrations, was the actual birthday, it gave us terribly little time to concert any movements on her behalf.
inflected form of “give” — cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading 'Twas Wednesday: she came of age tomorrow; even if Vetch was not aware of this, but believed that Friday, the day of her birthday celebrations, was the actual birthday, it gave us terribly little time to concert any movements on her behalf.
cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading On the other point, the well being of Mistress Lucy, he could give me no reassurance.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading I did not know the extent of the swamp, and maybe Vetch and his companion would go back for their horses and, circling round it, circumvent us.
consisting of one of two equivalent parts in value or quantity
From this reading Uncle Moses relieved my fears on this score, telling me that, while the swamp was little more than half a mile across, it stretched laterally for several miles, and we should reach the haven whither we were making long before the swiftest horses could complete the circuit.
havennounUS /ˈheɪvən/
a shelter serving as a place of safety or sanctuary
From this reading Uncle Moses relieved my fears on this score, telling me that, while the swamp was little more than half a mile across, it stretched laterally for several miles, and we should reach the haven whither we were making long before the swiftest horses could complete the circuit.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading On the other point, the well being of Mistress Lucy, he could give me no reassurance.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading 'Twas Wednesday: she came of age tomorrow; even if Vetch was not aware of this, but believed that Friday, the day of her birthday celebrations, was the actual birthday, it gave us terribly little time to concert any movements on her behalf.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading I did not know the extent of the swamp, and maybe Vetch and his companion would go back for their horses and, circling round it, circumvent us.
plural of “horse” — solid-hoofed herbivorous quadruped domesticated since prehistoric times
From this reading I did not know the extent of the swamp, and maybe Vetch and his companion would go back for their horses and, circling round it, circumvent us.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading Thankful as I was for my wondrous escape, my mind still misgave me, both as to our own ultimate safety and as to what might befall Mistress Lucy.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading 'Twas Wednesday: she came of age tomorrow; even if Vetch was not aware of this, but believed that Friday, the day of her birthday celebrations, was the actual birthday, it gave us terribly little time to concert any movements on her behalf.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading I did not know the extent of the swamp, and maybe Vetch and his companion would go back for their horses and, circling round it, circumvent us.
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading I did not know the extent of the swamp, and maybe Vetch and his companion would go back for their horses and, circling round it, circumvent us.
laterallyadverbUS /ˈlætərəliː/
to or by or from the side
From this reading Uncle Moses relieved my fears on this score, telling me that, while the swamp was little more than half a mile across, it stretched laterally for several miles, and we should reach the haven whither we were making long before the swiftest horses could complete the circuit.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Uncle Moses relieved my fears on this score, telling me that, while the swamp was little more than half a mile across, it stretched laterally for several miles, and we should reach the haven whither we were making long before the swiftest horses could complete the circuit.
primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified
From this reading Uncle Moses relieved my fears on this score, telling me that, while the swamp was little more than half a mile across, it stretched laterally for several miles, and we should reach the haven whither we were making long before the swiftest horses could complete the circuit.
incomplete skeleton of female found in eastern Ethiopia in 1974
From this reading Thankful as I was for my wondrous escape, my mind still misgave me, both as to our own ultimate safety and as to what might befall Mistress Lucy.
the act that results in something coming to be
From this reading Uncle Moses relieved my fears on this score, telling me that, while the swamp was little more than half a mile across, it stretched laterally for several miles, and we should reach the haven whither we were making long before the swiftest horses could complete the circuit.
by chance
From this reading I did not know the extent of the swamp, and maybe Vetch and his companion would go back for their horses and, circling round it, circumvent us.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Thankful as I was for my wondrous escape, my mind still misgave me, both as to our own ultimate safety and as to what might befall Mistress Lucy.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading Thankful as I was for my wondrous escape, my mind still misgave me, both as to our own ultimate safety and as to what might befall Mistress Lucy.
a unit of length equal to 1,760 yards or 5,280 feet; exactly 1609.344 meters
From this reading Uncle Moses relieved my fears on this score, telling me that, while the swamp was little more than half a mile across, it stretched laterally for several miles, and we should reach the haven whither we were making long before the swiftest horses could complete the circuit.
plural of “mile” — a unit of length equal to 1,760 yards or 5,280 feet; exactly 1609.344 meters
From this reading Uncle Moses relieved my fears on this score, telling me that, while the swamp was little more than half a mile across, it stretched laterally for several miles, and we should reach the haven whither we were making long before the swiftest horses could complete the circuit.
The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.
From this reading Thankful as I was for my wondrous escape, my mind still misgave me, both as to our own ultimate safety and as to what might befall Mistress Lucy.
misgave
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Thankful as I was for my wondrous escape, my mind still misgave me, both as to our own ultimate safety and as to what might befall Mistress Lucy.
an adulterous woman; a woman who has an ongoing extramarital sexual relationship with a man
From this reading Thankful as I was for my wondrous escape, my mind still misgave me, both as to our own ultimate safety and as to what might befall Mistress Lucy.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading Uncle Moses relieved my fears on this score, telling me that, while the swamp was little more than half a mile across, it stretched laterally for several miles, and we should reach the haven whither we were making long before the swiftest horses could complete the circuit.
MosesnounUS /ˈmoʊzəs/
(Old Testament) the Hebrew prophet who led the Israelites from Egypt across the Red sea on a journey known as the Exodus; Moses received the Ten Commandments from God on Mount Sinai
From this reading Uncle Moses relieved my fears on this score, telling me that, while the swamp was little more than half a mile across, it stretched laterally for several miles, and we should reach the haven whither we were making long before the swiftest horses could complete the circuit.
plural of “movement” — a change of position that does not entail a change of location
From this reading 'Twas Wednesday: she came of age tomorrow; even if Vetch was not aware of this, but believed that Friday, the day of her birthday celebrations, was the actual birthday, it gave us terribly little time to concert any movements on her behalf.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading Thankful as I was for my wondrous escape, my mind still misgave me, both as to our own ultimate safety and as to what might befall Mistress Lucy.
not any; not one
From this reading On the other point, the well being of Mistress Lucy, he could give me no reassurance.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading I did not know the extent of the swamp, and maybe Vetch and his companion would go back for their horses and, circling round it, circumvent us.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading I did not know the extent of the swamp, and maybe Vetch and his companion would go back for their horses and, circling round it, circumvent us.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Uncle Moses relieved my fears on this score, telling me that, while the swamp was little more than half a mile across, it stretched laterally for several miles, and we should reach the haven whither we were making long before the swiftest horses could complete the circuit.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading On the other point, the well being of Mistress Lucy, he could give me no reassurance.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading Thankful as I was for my wondrous escape, my mind still misgave me, both as to our own ultimate safety and as to what might befall Mistress Lucy.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading Thankful as I was for my wondrous escape, my mind still misgave me, both as to our own ultimate safety and as to what might befall Mistress Lucy.
a geometric element that has position but no extension
From this reading On the other point, the well being of Mistress Lucy, he could give me no reassurance.
reach a destination, either real or abstract
From this reading Uncle Moses relieved my fears on this score, telling me that, while the swamp was little more than half a mile across, it stretched laterally for several miles, and we should reach the haven whither we were making long before the swiftest horses could complete the circuit.
reassurancenounUS /ˌriːəˈʃʊrəns/
the act of reassuring; restoring someone's confidence
From this reading On the other point, the well being of Mistress Lucy, he could give me no reassurance.
(of pain or sorrow) made easier to bear
From this reading Uncle Moses relieved my fears on this score, telling me that, while the swamp was little more than half a mile across, it stretched laterally for several miles, and we should reach the haven whither we were making long before the swiftest horses could complete the circuit.
a charge of ammunition for a single shot
From this reading I did not know the extent of the swamp, and maybe Vetch and his companion would go back for their horses and, circling round it, circumvent us.
the state of being certain that adverse effects will not be caused by some agent under defined conditions
From this reading Thankful as I was for my wondrous escape, my mind still misgave me, both as to our own ultimate safety and as to what might befall Mistress Lucy.
a number or letter indicating quality (especially of a student's performance)
From this reading Uncle Moses relieved my fears on this score, telling me that, while the swamp was little more than half a mile across, it stretched laterally for several miles, and we should reach the haven whither we were making long before the swiftest horses could complete the circuit.
(used with count nouns) of an indefinite number more than 2 or 3 but not many
From this reading Uncle Moses relieved my fears on this score, telling me that, while the swamp was little more than half a mile across, it stretched laterally for several miles, and we should reach the haven whither we were making long before the swiftest horses could complete the circuit.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading 'Twas Wednesday: she came of age tomorrow; even if Vetch was not aware of this, but believed that Friday, the day of her birthday celebrations, was the actual birthday, it gave us terribly little time to concert any movements on her behalf.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading Uncle Moses relieved my fears on this score, telling me that, while the swamp was little more than half a mile across, it stretched laterally for several miles, and we should reach the haven whither we were making long before the swiftest horses could complete the circuit.
not in physical motion
From this reading Thankful as I was for my wondrous escape, my mind still misgave me, both as to our own ultimate safety and as to what might befall Mistress Lucy.
(of muscles) relieved of stiffness by stretching
From this reading Uncle Moses relieved my fears on this score, telling me that, while the swamp was little more than half a mile across, it stretched laterally for several miles, and we should reach the haven whither we were making long before the swiftest horses could complete the circuit.
swampverbUS /swɑːmp/
drench or submerge or be drenched or submerged
From this reading I did not know the extent of the swamp, and maybe Vetch and his companion would go back for their horses and, circling round it, circumvent us.
swiftestadjectiveUS /ˈswɪftəst/
superlative of “swift” — moving very fast
From this reading Uncle Moses relieved my fears on this score, telling me that, while the swamp was little more than half a mile across, it stretched laterally for several miles, and we should reach the haven whither we were making long before the swiftest horses could complete the circuit.
disclosing unintentionally something concealed
From this reading Uncle Moses relieved my fears on this score, telling me that, while the swamp was little more than half a mile across, it stretched laterally for several miles, and we should reach the haven whither we were making long before the swiftest horses could complete the circuit.
terriblyadverbUS /ˈterəbli/
used as intensifiers
From this reading 'Twas Wednesday: she came of age tomorrow; even if Vetch was not aware of this, but believed that Friday, the day of her birthday celebrations, was the actual birthday, it gave us terribly little time to concert any movements on her behalf.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading Uncle Moses relieved my fears on this score, telling me that, while the swamp was little more than half a mile across, it stretched laterally for several miles, and we should reach the haven whither we were making long before the swiftest horses could complete the circuit.
ThankfuladjectiveUS /ˈθæŋkfəl/
feeling or showing gratitude
From this reading Thankful as I was for my wondrous escape, my mind still misgave me, both as to our own ultimate safety and as to what might befall Mistress Lucy.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Uncle Moses relieved my fears on this score, telling me that, while the swamp was little more than half a mile across, it stretched laterally for several miles, and we should reach the haven whither we were making long before the swiftest horses could complete the circuit.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading I did not know the extent of the swamp, and maybe Vetch and his companion would go back for their horses and, circling round it, circumvent us.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading I did not know the extent of the swamp, and maybe Vetch and his companion would go back for their horses and, circling round it, circumvent us.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading Uncle Moses relieved my fears on this score, telling me that, while the swamp was little more than half a mile across, it stretched laterally for several miles, and we should reach the haven whither we were making long before the swiftest horses could complete the circuit.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading 'Twas Wednesday: she came of age tomorrow; even if Vetch was not aware of this, but believed that Friday, the day of her birthday celebrations, was the actual birthday, it gave us terribly little time to concert any movements on her behalf.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Thankful as I was for my wondrous escape, my mind still misgave me, both as to our own ultimate safety and as to what might befall Mistress Lucy.
tomorrownounUS /təˈmɑːroʊ/
the day after today
From this reading 'Twas Wednesday: she came of age tomorrow; even if Vetch was not aware of this, but believed that Friday, the day of her birthday celebrations, was the actual birthday, it gave us terribly little time to concert any movements on her behalf.
Twas
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading 'Twas Wednesday: she came of age tomorrow; even if Vetch was not aware of this, but believed that Friday, the day of her birthday celebrations, was the actual birthday, it gave us terribly little time to concert any movements on her behalf.
ultimateadjectiveUS /ˈʌltəmət/
furthest or highest in degree or order; utmost or extreme
From this reading Thankful as I was for my wondrous escape, my mind still misgave me, both as to our own ultimate safety and as to what might befall Mistress Lucy.
the brother of your father or mother; the husband of your aunt
From this reading Uncle Moses relieved my fears on this score, telling me that, while the swamp was little more than half a mile across, it stretched laterally for several miles, and we should reach the haven whither we were making long before the swiftest horses could complete the circuit.
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading I did not know the extent of the swamp, and maybe Vetch and his companion would go back for their horses and, circling round it, circumvent us.
Vetchnoun
any of various climbing plants of the genus Vicia having pinnately compound leaves that terminate in tendrils and small variously colored flowers; includes valuable forage and soil-building plants
From this reading I did not know the extent of the swamp, and maybe Vetch and his companion would go back for their horses and, circling round it, circumvent us.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Thankful as I was for my wondrous escape, my mind still misgave me, both as to our own ultimate safety and as to what might befall Mistress Lucy.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading Uncle Moses relieved my fears on this score, telling me that, while the swamp was little more than half a mile across, it stretched laterally for several miles, and we should reach the haven whither we were making long before the swiftest horses could complete the circuit.
WednesdaynounUS /ˈwenzdi/
the fourth day of the week; the third working day
From this reading 'Twas Wednesday: she came of age tomorrow; even if Vetch was not aware of this, but believed that Friday, the day of her birthday celebrations, was the actual birthday, it gave us terribly little time to concert any movements on her behalf.
(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)
From this reading On the other point, the well being of Mistress Lucy, he could give me no reassurance.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Uncle Moses relieved my fears on this score, telling me that, while the swamp was little more than half a mile across, it stretched laterally for several miles, and we should reach the haven whither we were making long before the swiftest horses could complete the circuit.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading Thankful as I was for my wondrous escape, my mind still misgave me, both as to our own ultimate safety and as to what might befall Mistress Lucy.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading Uncle Moses relieved my fears on this score, telling me that, while the swamp was little more than half a mile across, it stretched laterally for several miles, and we should reach the haven whither we were making long before the swiftest horses could complete the circuit.
an old word meaning “to where”
From this reading Uncle Moses relieved my fears on this score, telling me that, while the swamp was little more than half a mile across, it stretched laterally for several miles, and we should reach the haven whither we were making long before the swiftest horses could complete the circuit.
wondrousadjectiveUS /ˈwʌndrəs/
extraordinarily good or great; used especially as intensifiers
From this reading Thankful as I was for my wondrous escape, my mind still misgave me, both as to our own ultimate safety and as to what might befall Mistress Lucy.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading I did not know the extent of the swamp, and maybe Vetch and his companion would go back for their horses and, circling round it, circumvent us.
