used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading "Are you two acquainted, then?" asked Idonia, her whole countenance of gravity exchanged for a bewildered expectancy.
having fair knowledge of
From this reading "Are you two acquainted, then?" asked Idonia, her whole countenance of gravity exchanged for a bewildered expectancy.
farther along in physical or mental development
From this reading Oh, I am glad," she said, as she advanced to us, her bosom heaving, and such a light of pleasure in her eyes, as it seemed to lighten the very room itself, that had formerly showed so darksome and sinister.
the form of “be” used with “I”
From this reading Oh, I am glad," she said, as she advanced to us, her bosom heaving, and such a light of pleasure in her eyes, as it seemed to lighten the very room itself, that had formerly showed so darksome and sinister.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading THE SIEGE OF PETTY WALES We had stood awhile fronting each other thus, when "By the Mass!" cried Mr. Skene, clapping his open palm upon my shoulder, "'tis Mr. Denis Cleeve or the devil is in it," and so led me forward to the light.
Areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading "Are you two acquainted, then?" asked Idonia, her whole countenance of gravity exchanged for a bewildered expectancy.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Oh, I am glad," she said, as she advanced to us, her bosom heaving, and such a light of pleasure in her eyes, as it seemed to lighten the very room itself, that had formerly showed so darksome and sinister.
past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading "Are you two acquainted, then?" asked Idonia, her whole countenance of gravity exchanged for a bewildered expectancy.
awhileadverbUS /əˈwaɪl/
for a short time
From this reading THE SIEGE OF PETTY WALES We had stood awhile fronting each other thus, when "By the Mass!" cried Mr. Skene, clapping his open palm upon my shoulder, "'tis Mr. Denis Cleeve or the devil is in it," and so led me forward to the light.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading "But tell me," she went on eagerly, and came so close that I could feel the warmth of her breath on my cheek, "is it a long while you have been friends?"
bewilderedadjectiveUS /bɪˈwɪldərd/
perplexed by many conflicting situations or statements; filled with bewilderment
From this reading "Are you two acquainted, then?" asked Idonia, her whole countenance of gravity exchanged for a bewildered expectancy.
the chest considered as the place where secret thoughts are kept
From this reading Oh, I am glad," she said, as she advanced to us, her bosom heaving, and such a light of pleasure in her eyes, as it seemed to lighten the very room itself, that had formerly showed so darksome and sinister.
the process of taking in and expelling air during breathing
From this reading "But tell me," she went on eagerly, and came so close that I could feel the warmth of her breath on my cheek, "is it a long while you have been friends?"
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading "But tell me," she went on eagerly, and came so close that I could feel the warmth of her breath on my cheek, "is it a long while you have been friends?"
showing who or what does the action
From this reading THE SIEGE OF PETTY WALES We had stood awhile fronting each other thus, when "By the Mass!" cried Mr. Skene, clapping his open palm upon my shoulder, "'tis Mr. Denis Cleeve or the devil is in it," and so led me forward to the light.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading "But tell me," she went on eagerly, and came so close that I could feel the warmth of her breath on my cheek, "is it a long while you have been friends?"
either side of the face below the eyes
From this reading "But tell me," she went on eagerly, and came so close that I could feel the warmth of her breath on my cheek, "is it a long while you have been friends?"
clappingnounUS /ˈklæpɪŋ/
a demonstration of approval by clapping the hands together
From this reading THE SIEGE OF PETTY WALES We had stood awhile fronting each other thus, when "By the Mass!" cried Mr. Skene, clapping his open palm upon my shoulder, "'tis Mr. Denis Cleeve or the devil is in it," and so led me forward to the light.
Cleeve
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From this reading THE SIEGE OF PETTY WALES We had stood awhile fronting each other thus, when "By the Mass!" cried Mr. Skene, clapping his open palm upon my shoulder, "'tis Mr. Denis Cleeve or the devil is in it," and so led me forward to the light.
at or within a short distance in space or time or having elements near each other
From this reading "But tell me," she went on eagerly, and came so close that I could feel the warmth of her breath on my cheek, "is it a long while you have been friends?"
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading "But tell me," she went on eagerly, and came so close that I could feel the warmth of her breath on my cheek, "is it a long while you have been friends?"
the appearance conveyed by a person's face
From this reading "Are you two acquainted, then?" asked Idonia, her whole countenance of gravity exchanged for a bewildered expectancy.
inflected form of “cry” — utter a sudden loud cry
From this reading THE SIEGE OF PETTY WALES We had stood awhile fronting each other thus, when "By the Mass!" cried Mr. Skene, clapping his open palm upon my shoulder, "'tis Mr. Denis Cleeve or the devil is in it," and so led me forward to the light.
darksome
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From this reading Oh, I am glad," she said, as she advanced to us, her bosom heaving, and such a light of pleasure in her eyes, as it seemed to lighten the very room itself, that had formerly showed so darksome and sinister.
Denis
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From this reading THE SIEGE OF PETTY WALES We had stood awhile fronting each other thus, when "By the Mass!" cried Mr. Skene, clapping his open palm upon my shoulder, "'tis Mr. Denis Cleeve or the devil is in it," and so led me forward to the light.
(Judeo-Christian and Islamic religions) chief spirit of evil and adversary of God; tempter of mankind; master of Hell
From this reading THE SIEGE OF PETTY WALES We had stood awhile fronting each other thus, when "By the Mass!" cried Mr. Skene, clapping his open palm upon my shoulder, "'tis Mr. Denis Cleeve or the devil is in it," and so led me forward to the light.
every one of two or more people or things, taken separately
From this reading THE SIEGE OF PETTY WALES We had stood awhile fronting each other thus, when "By the Mass!" cried Mr. Skene, clapping his open palm upon my shoulder, "'tis Mr. Denis Cleeve or the devil is in it," and so led me forward to the light.
with eagerness; in an eager manner
From this reading "But tell me," she went on eagerly, and came so close that I could feel the warmth of her breath on my cheek, "is it a long while you have been friends?"
exchangedadjectiveUS /ɪksˈtʃeɪndʒd/
changed for (replaced by) something different
From this reading "Are you two acquainted, then?" asked Idonia, her whole countenance of gravity exchanged for a bewildered expectancy.
expectancynounUS /ɪkˈspektənsi/
an expectation
From this reading "Are you two acquainted, then?" asked Idonia, her whole countenance of gravity exchanged for a bewildered expectancy.
opinion or judgment
From this reading Oh, I am glad," she said, as she advanced to us, her bosom heaving, and such a light of pleasure in her eyes, as it seemed to lighten the very room itself, that had formerly showed so darksome and sinister.
undergo an emotional sensation or be in a particular state of mind
From this reading "But tell me," she went on eagerly, and came so close that I could feel the warmth of her breath on my cheek, "is it a long while you have been friends?"
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading "Are you two acquainted, then?" asked Idonia, her whole countenance of gravity exchanged for a bewildered expectancy.
formerlyadverbUS /ˈfɔːrmərli/
at a previous time
From this reading Oh, I am glad," she said, as she advanced to us, her bosom heaving, and such a light of pleasure in her eyes, as it seemed to lighten the very room itself, that had formerly showed so darksome and sinister.
at or to or toward the front
From this reading THE SIEGE OF PETTY WALES We had stood awhile fronting each other thus, when "By the Mass!" cried Mr. Skene, clapping his open palm upon my shoulder, "'tis Mr. Denis Cleeve or the devil is in it," and so led me forward to the light.
plural of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading "But tell me," she went on eagerly, and came so close that I could feel the warmth of her breath on my cheek, "is it a long while you have been friends?"
frontingverbUS /ˈfrʌntɪŋ/
-ing form of “front” — be oriented in a certain direction, often with respect to another reference point; be opposite to
From this reading THE SIEGE OF PETTY WALES We had stood awhile fronting each other thus, when "By the Mass!" cried Mr. Skene, clapping his open palm upon my shoulder, "'tis Mr. Denis Cleeve or the devil is in it," and so led me forward to the light.
showing or causing joy and pleasure; especially made happy
From this reading Oh, I am glad," she said, as she advanced to us, her bosom heaving, and such a light of pleasure in her eyes, as it seemed to lighten the very room itself, that had formerly showed so darksome and sinister.
gravitynounUS /ˈɡrævəti/
(physics) the force of attraction between all masses in the universe; especially the attraction of the earth's mass for bodies near its surface
From this reading "Are you two acquainted, then?" asked Idonia, her whole countenance of gravity exchanged for a bewildered expectancy.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading THE SIEGE OF PETTY WALES We had stood awhile fronting each other thus, when "By the Mass!" cried Mr. Skene, clapping his open palm upon my shoulder, "'tis Mr. Denis Cleeve or the devil is in it," and so led me forward to the light.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading "But tell me," she went on eagerly, and came so close that I could feel the warmth of her breath on my cheek, "is it a long while you have been friends?"
heavingnounUS /ˈhiːvɪŋ/
an upward movement (especially a rhythmical rising and falling)
From this reading Oh, I am glad," she said, as she advanced to us, her bosom heaving, and such a light of pleasure in her eyes, as it seemed to lighten the very room itself, that had formerly showed so darksome and sinister.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading "Are you two acquainted, then?" asked Idonia, her whole countenance of gravity exchanged for a bewildered expectancy.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading THE SIEGE OF PETTY WALES We had stood awhile fronting each other thus, when "By the Mass!" cried Mr. Skene, clapping his open palm upon my shoulder, "'tis Mr. Denis Cleeve or the devil is in it," and so led me forward to the light.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "Oh, why knew I not of this sooner?
Idonia
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From this reading "Are you two acquainted, then?" asked Idonia, her whole countenance of gravity exchanged for a bewildered expectancy.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading THE SIEGE OF PETTY WALES We had stood awhile fronting each other thus, when "By the Mass!" cried Mr. Skene, clapping his open palm upon my shoulder, "'tis Mr. Denis Cleeve or the devil is in it," and so led me forward to the light.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading THE SIEGE OF PETTY WALES We had stood awhile fronting each other thus, when "By the Mass!" cried Mr. Skene, clapping his open palm upon my shoulder, "'tis Mr. Denis Cleeve or the devil is in it," and so led me forward to the light.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading THE SIEGE OF PETTY WALES We had stood awhile fronting each other thus, when "By the Mass!" cried Mr. Skene, clapping his open palm upon my shoulder, "'tis Mr. Denis Cleeve or the devil is in it," and so led me forward to the light.
used when the thing doing the action is also its object
From this reading Oh, I am glad," she said, as she advanced to us, her bosom heaving, and such a light of pleasure in her eyes, as it seemed to lighten the very room itself, that had formerly showed so darksome and sinister.
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 "Oh, why knew I not of this sooner?
diode such that light emitted at a p-n junction is proportional to the bias current; color depends on the material used
From this reading THE SIEGE OF PETTY WALES We had stood awhile fronting each other thus, when "By the Mass!" cried Mr. Skene, clapping his open palm upon my shoulder, "'tis Mr. Denis Cleeve or the devil is in it," and so led me forward to the light.
of comparatively little physical weight or density
From this reading THE SIEGE OF PETTY WALES We had stood awhile fronting each other thus, when "By the Mass!" cried Mr. Skene, clapping his open palm upon my shoulder, "'tis Mr. Denis Cleeve or the devil is in it," and so led me forward to the light.
lightenverbUS /ˈlaɪtən/
make more cheerful
From this reading Oh, I am glad," she said, as she advanced to us, her bosom heaving, and such a light of pleasure in her eyes, as it seemed to lighten the very room itself, that had formerly showed so darksome and sinister.
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 "But tell me," she went on eagerly, and came so close that I could feel the warmth of her breath on my cheek, "is it a long while you have been friends?"
the property of a body that causes it to have weight in a gravitational field
From this reading THE SIEGE OF PETTY WALES We had stood awhile fronting each other thus, when "By the Mass!" cried Mr. Skene, clapping his open palm upon my shoulder, "'tis Mr. Denis Cleeve or the devil is in it," and so led me forward to the light.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading THE SIEGE OF PETTY WALES We had stood awhile fronting each other thus, when "By the Mass!" cried Mr. Skene, clapping his open palm upon my shoulder, "'tis Mr. Denis Cleeve or the devil is in it," and so led me forward to the light.
a form of address for a man
From this reading THE SIEGE OF PETTY WALES We had stood awhile fronting each other thus, when "By the Mass!" cried Mr. Skene, clapping his open palm upon my shoulder, "'tis Mr. Denis Cleeve or the devil is in it," and so led me forward to the light.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading THE SIEGE OF PETTY WALES We had stood awhile fronting each other thus, when "By the Mass!" cried Mr. Skene, clapping his open palm upon my shoulder, "'tis Mr. Denis Cleeve or the devil is in it," and so led me forward to the light.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading "Oh, why knew I not of this sooner?
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE SIEGE OF PETTY WALES We had stood awhile fronting each other thus, when "By the Mass!" cried Mr. Skene, clapping his open palm upon my shoulder, "'tis Mr. Denis Cleeve or the devil is in it," and so led me forward to the light.
a midwestern state in north central United States in the Great Lakes region
From this reading "Oh, why knew I not of this sooner?
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading "But tell me," she went on eagerly, and came so close that I could feel the warmth of her breath on my cheek, "is it a long while you have been friends?"
To move from a closed position.
From this reading THE SIEGE OF PETTY WALES We had stood awhile fronting each other thus, when "By the Mass!" cried Mr. Skene, clapping his open palm upon my shoulder, "'tis Mr. Denis Cleeve or the devil is in it," and so led me forward to the light.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading THE SIEGE OF PETTY WALES We had stood awhile fronting each other thus, when "By the Mass!" cried Mr. Skene, clapping his open palm upon my shoulder, "'tis Mr. Denis Cleeve or the devil is in it," and so led me forward to the light.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading THE SIEGE OF PETTY WALES We had stood awhile fronting each other thus, when "By the Mass!" cried Mr. Skene, clapping his open palm upon my shoulder, "'tis Mr. Denis Cleeve or the devil is in it," and so led me forward to the light.
palmnounUS /pɑːm/
the inner surface of the hand from the wrist to the base of the fingers
From this reading THE SIEGE OF PETTY WALES We had stood awhile fronting each other thus, when "By the Mass!" cried Mr. Skene, clapping his open palm upon my shoulder, "'tis Mr. Denis Cleeve or the devil is in it," and so led me forward to the light.
PETTYadjectiveUS /ˈpetiː/
inferior in rank or status
From this reading THE SIEGE OF PETTY WALES We had stood awhile fronting each other thus, when "By the Mass!" cried Mr. Skene, clapping his open palm upon my shoulder, "'tis Mr. Denis Cleeve or the devil is in it," and so led me forward to the light.
a fundamental feeling that is hard to define but that people desire to experience
From this reading Oh, I am glad," she said, as she advanced to us, her bosom heaving, and such a light of pleasure in her eyes, as it seemed to lighten the very room itself, that had formerly showed so darksome and sinister.
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading Oh, I am glad," she said, as she advanced to us, her bosom heaving, and such a light of pleasure in her eyes, as it seemed to lighten the very room itself, that had formerly showed so darksome and sinister.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading Oh, I am glad," she said, as she advanced to us, her bosom heaving, and such a light of pleasure in her eyes, as it seemed to lighten the very room itself, that had formerly showed so darksome and sinister.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading Oh, I am glad," she said, as she advanced to us, her bosom heaving, and such a light of pleasure in her eyes, as it seemed to lighten the very room itself, that had formerly showed so darksome and sinister.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Oh, I am glad," she said, as she advanced to us, her bosom heaving, and such a light of pleasure in her eyes, as it seemed to lighten the very room itself, that had formerly showed so darksome and sinister.
lift onto one's shoulders
From this reading THE SIEGE OF PETTY WALES We had stood awhile fronting each other thus, when "By the Mass!" cried Mr. Skene, clapping his open palm upon my shoulder, "'tis Mr. Denis Cleeve or the devil is in it," and so led me forward to the light.
past form of “show” — give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading Oh, I am glad," she said, as she advanced to us, her bosom heaving, and such a light of pleasure in her eyes, as it seemed to lighten the very room itself, that had formerly showed so darksome and sinister.
SIEGEnounUS /siːdʒ/
the action of an armed force that surrounds a fortified place and isolates it while continuing to attack
From this reading THE SIEGE OF PETTY WALES We had stood awhile fronting each other thus, when "By the Mass!" cried Mr. Skene, clapping his open palm upon my shoulder, "'tis Mr. Denis Cleeve or the devil is in it," and so led me forward to the light.
sinisteradjectiveUS /ˈsɪnɪstər/
threatening or foreshadowing evil or tragic developments
From this reading Oh, I am glad," she said, as she advanced to us, her bosom heaving, and such a light of pleasure in her eyes, as it seemed to lighten the very room itself, that had formerly showed so darksome and sinister.
Skene
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading THE SIEGE OF PETTY WALES We had stood awhile fronting each other thus, when "By the Mass!" cried Mr. Skene, clapping his open palm upon my shoulder, "'tis Mr. Denis Cleeve or the devil is in it," and so led me forward to the light.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading THE SIEGE OF PETTY WALES We had stood awhile fronting each other thus, when "By the Mass!" cried Mr. Skene, clapping his open palm upon my shoulder, "'tis Mr. Denis Cleeve or the devil is in it," and so led me forward to the light.
comparatives of “soon” or “early”
From this reading "Oh, why knew I not of this sooner?
Maintained an upright posture.
From this reading THE SIEGE OF PETTY WALES We had stood awhile fronting each other thus, when "By the Mass!" cried Mr. Skene, clapping his open palm upon my shoulder, "'tis Mr. Denis Cleeve or the devil is in it," and so led me forward to the light.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading Oh, I am glad," she said, as she advanced to us, her bosom heaving, and such a light of pleasure in her eyes, as it seemed to lighten the very room itself, that had formerly showed so darksome and sinister.
express in words
From this reading "But tell me," she went on eagerly, and came so close that I could feel the warmth of her breath on my cheek, "is it a long while you have been friends?"
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Oh, I am glad," she said, as she advanced to us, her bosom heaving, and such a light of pleasure in her eyes, as it seemed to lighten the very room itself, that had formerly showed so darksome and sinister.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE SIEGE OF PETTY WALES We had stood awhile fronting each other thus, when "By the Mass!" cried Mr. Skene, clapping his open palm upon my shoulder, "'tis Mr. Denis Cleeve or the devil is in it," and so led me forward to the light.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading "Are you two acquainted, then?" asked Idonia, her whole countenance of gravity exchanged for a bewildered expectancy.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading "Oh, why knew I not of this sooner?
(used to introduce a logical conclusion) from that fact or reason or as a result
From this reading THE SIEGE OF PETTY WALES We had stood awhile fronting each other thus, when "By the Mass!" cried Mr. Skene, clapping his open palm upon my shoulder, "'tis Mr. Denis Cleeve or the devil is in it," and so led me forward to the light.
plural of “ti” — a light strong grey lustrous corrosion-resistant metallic element used in strong lightweight alloys (as for airplane parts); the main sources are rutile and ilmenite
From this reading THE SIEGE OF PETTY WALES We had stood awhile fronting each other thus, when "By the Mass!" cried Mr. Skene, clapping his open palm upon my shoulder, "'tis Mr. Denis Cleeve or the devil is in it," and so led me forward to the light.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading THE SIEGE OF PETTY WALES We had stood awhile fronting each other thus, when "By the Mass!" cried Mr. Skene, clapping his open palm upon my shoulder, "'tis Mr. Denis Cleeve or the devil is in it," and so led me forward to the light.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading "Are you two acquainted, then?" asked Idonia, her whole countenance of gravity exchanged for a bewildered expectancy.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading THE SIEGE OF PETTY WALES We had stood awhile fronting each other thus, when "By the Mass!" cried Mr. Skene, clapping his open palm upon my shoulder, "'tis Mr. Denis Cleeve or the devil is in it," and so led me forward to the light.
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Oh, I am glad," she said, as she advanced to us, her bosom heaving, and such a light of pleasure in her eyes, as it seemed to lighten the very room itself, that had formerly showed so darksome and sinister.
precisely as stated
From this reading Oh, I am glad," she said, as she advanced to us, her bosom heaving, and such a light of pleasure in her eyes, as it seemed to lighten the very room itself, that had formerly showed so darksome and sinister.
WALESnounUS /weɪlz/
one of the four countries that make up the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland; during Roman times the region was known as Cambria
From this reading THE SIEGE OF PETTY WALES We had stood awhile fronting each other thus, when "By the Mass!" cried Mr. Skene, clapping his open palm upon my shoulder, "'tis Mr. Denis Cleeve or the devil is in it," and so led me forward to the light.
warmthnounUS /wɔːrmθ/
the sensation caused by heat energy
From this reading "But tell me," she went on eagerly, and came so close that I could feel the warmth of her breath on my cheek, "is it a long while you have been friends?"
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading THE SIEGE OF PETTY WALES We had stood awhile fronting each other thus, when "By the Mass!" cried Mr. Skene, clapping his open palm upon my shoulder, "'tis Mr. Denis Cleeve or the devil is in it," and so led me forward to the light.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading "But tell me," she went on eagerly, and came so close that I could feel the warmth of her breath on my cheek, "is it a long while you have been friends?"
at the time that
From this reading THE SIEGE OF PETTY WALES We had stood awhile fronting each other thus, when "By the Mass!" cried Mr. Skene, clapping his open palm upon my shoulder, "'tis Mr. Denis Cleeve or the devil is in it," and so led me forward to the light.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading "But tell me," she went on eagerly, and came so close that I could feel the warmth of her breath on my cheek, "is it a long while you have been friends?"
including all components without exception; being one unit or constituting the full amount or extent or duration; complete
From this reading "Are you two acquainted, then?" asked Idonia, her whole countenance of gravity exchanged for a bewildered expectancy.
the cause or intention underlying an action or situation, especially in the phrase “the whys and wherefores”
From this reading "Oh, why knew I not of this sooner?
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "Are you two acquainted, then?" asked Idonia, her whole countenance of gravity exchanged for a bewildered expectancy.
