used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading _MY RIDE TO LYME._ I returned to find my uncle not a little disturbed in mind.
(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
From this reading But though I knew that all the town was in a fever of excitement and expectation, and that it was confidently supposed that the landing of the Duke was near, I did not know why my uncle should be more disturbed than other men, nor why his anxiety and fear should be greater.
amissadjectiveUS /əˈmɪs/
not functioning properly
From this reading My good aunt regarded him with troubled eyes, wondering if evil had befallen him; and Meg anxiously whispered in mine ear, asking if I knew what was amiss.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The Mayor had summoned the Burgesses to meet him in council upon the morning following my visit to the witch; and my uncle looked harassed and anxious upon his return, and paced moodily up and down the passage--a thing most unusual with him--whilst his jovial face looked more perturbed than I had ever seen it before.
(psychiatry) a relatively permanent state of worry and nervousness occurring in a variety of mental disorders, usually accompanied by compulsive behavior or attacks of panic
From this reading But though I knew that all the town was in a fever of excitement and expectation, and that it was confidently supposed that the landing of the Duke was near, I did not know why my uncle should be more disturbed than other men, nor why his anxiety and fear should be greater.
eagerly desirous
From this reading The Mayor had summoned the Burgesses to meet him in council upon the morning following my visit to the witch; and my uncle looked harassed and anxious upon his return, and paced moodily up and down the passage--a thing most unusual with him--whilst his jovial face looked more perturbed than I had ever seen it before.
with anxiety or apprehension
From this reading My good aunt regarded him with troubled eyes, wondering if evil had befallen him; and Meg anxiously whispered in mine ear, asking if I knew what was amiss.
the verbal act of requesting
From this reading My good aunt regarded him with troubled eyes, wondering if evil had befallen him; and Meg anxiously whispered in mine ear, asking if I knew what was amiss.
the sister of your father or mother; the wife of your uncle
From this reading My good aunt regarded him with troubled eyes, wondering if evil had befallen him; and Meg anxiously whispered in mine ear, asking if I knew what was amiss.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading But though I knew that all the town was in a fever of excitement and expectation, and that it was confidently supposed that the landing of the Duke was near, I did not know why my uncle should be more disturbed than other men, nor why his anxiety and fear should be greater.
befallenverbUS /bəˈfɑːlən/
inflected form of “befall” — become of; happen to
From this reading My good aunt regarded him with troubled eyes, wondering if evil had befallen him; and Meg anxiously whispered in mine ear, asking if I knew what was amiss.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading The Mayor had summoned the Burgesses to meet him in council upon the morning following my visit to the witch; and my uncle looked harassed and anxious upon his return, and paced moodily up and down the passage--a thing most unusual with him--whilst his jovial face looked more perturbed than I had ever seen it before.
in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading Towards noon there was a great commotion in the streets, and we heard the tread of marching footsteps and the sound of horse-hoofs on the hard road between the houses.
Burgesses
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From this reading The Mayor had summoned the Burgesses to meet him in council upon the morning following my visit to the witch; and my uncle looked harassed and anxious upon his return, and paced moodily up and down the passage--a thing most unusual with him--whilst his jovial face looked more perturbed than I had ever seen it before.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But though I knew that all the town was in a fever of excitement and expectation, and that it was confidently supposed that the landing of the Duke was near, I did not know why my uncle should be more disturbed than other men, nor why his anxiety and fear should be greater.
commotionnounUS /kəˈmoʊʃən/
a disorderly outburst or tumult
From this reading Towards noon there was a great commotion in the streets, and we heard the tread of marching footsteps and the sound of horse-hoofs on the hard road between the houses.
confidentlyadverbUS /ˈkɑːnfədəntli/
with confidence; in a confident manner
From this reading But though I knew that all the town was in a fever of excitement and expectation, and that it was confidently supposed that the landing of the Duke was near, I did not know why my uncle should be more disturbed than other men, nor why his anxiety and fear should be greater.
a body serving in an administrative capacity
From this reading The Mayor had summoned the Burgesses to meet him in council upon the morning following my visit to the witch; and my uncle looked harassed and anxious upon his return, and paced moodily up and down the passage--a thing most unusual with him--whilst his jovial face looked more perturbed than I had ever seen it before.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading But though I knew that all the town was in a fever of excitement and expectation, and that it was confidently supposed that the landing of the Duke was near, I did not know why my uncle should be more disturbed than other men, nor why his anxiety and fear should be greater.
having the place or position changed
From this reading _MY RIDE TO LYME._ I returned to find my uncle not a little disturbed in mind.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading The Mayor had summoned the Burgesses to meet him in council upon the morning following my visit to the witch; and my uncle looked harassed and anxious upon his return, and paced moodily up and down the passage--a thing most unusual with him--whilst his jovial face looked more perturbed than I had ever seen it before.
a British peer of the highest rank
From this reading But though I knew that all the town was in a fever of excitement and expectation, and that it was confidently supposed that the landing of the Duke was near, I did not know why my uncle should be more disturbed than other men, nor why his anxiety and fear should be greater.
the sense organ for hearing and equilibrium
From this reading My good aunt regarded him with troubled eyes, wondering if evil had befallen him; and Meg anxiously whispered in mine ear, asking if I knew what was amiss.
at any time
From this reading The Mayor had summoned the Burgesses to meet him in council upon the morning following my visit to the witch; and my uncle looked harassed and anxious upon his return, and paced moodily up and down the passage--a thing most unusual with him--whilst his jovial face looked more perturbed than I had ever seen it before.
morally objectionable behavior
From this reading My good aunt regarded him with troubled eyes, wondering if evil had befallen him; and Meg anxiously whispered in mine ear, asking if I knew what was amiss.
the feeling of lively and cheerful joy
From this reading But though I knew that all the town was in a fever of excitement and expectation, and that it was confidently supposed that the landing of the Duke was near, I did not know why my uncle should be more disturbed than other men, nor why his anxiety and fear should be greater.
expectationnounUS /ˌekspekˈteɪʃən/
belief about (or mental picture of) the future
From this reading But though I knew that all the town was in a fever of excitement and expectation, and that it was confidently supposed that the landing of the Duke was near, I did not know why my uncle should be more disturbed than other men, nor why his anxiety and fear should be greater.
opinion or judgment
From this reading My good aunt regarded him with troubled eyes, wondering if evil had befallen him; and Meg anxiously whispered in mine ear, asking if I knew what was amiss.
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading The Mayor had summoned the Burgesses to meet him in council upon the morning following my visit to the witch; and my uncle looked harassed and anxious upon his return, and paced moodily up and down the passage--a thing most unusual with him--whilst his jovial face looked more perturbed than I had ever seen it before.
be afraid or feel anxious or apprehensive about a possible or probable situation or event
From this reading But though I knew that all the town was in a fever of excitement and expectation, and that it was confidently supposed that the landing of the Duke was near, I did not know why my uncle should be more disturbed than other men, nor why his anxiety and fear should be greater.
a rise in the temperature of the body; frequently a symptom of infection
From this reading But though I knew that all the town was in a fever of excitement and expectation, and that it was confidently supposed that the landing of the Duke was near, I did not know why my uncle should be more disturbed than other men, nor why his anxiety and fear should be greater.
come upon, as if by accident; meet with
From this reading _MY RIDE TO LYME._ I returned to find my uncle not a little disturbed in mind.
about to be mentioned or specified
From this reading The Mayor had summoned the Burgesses to meet him in council upon the morning following my visit to the witch; and my uncle looked harassed and anxious upon his return, and paced moodily up and down the passage--a thing most unusual with him--whilst his jovial face looked more perturbed than I had ever seen it before.
plural of “footstep” — the sound of a step of someone walking
From this reading Towards noon there was a great commotion in the streets, and we heard the tread of marching footsteps and the sound of horse-hoofs on the hard road between the houses.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading My good aunt regarded him with troubled eyes, wondering if evil had befallen him; and Meg anxiously whispered in mine ear, asking if I knew what was amiss.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading Towards noon there was a great commotion in the streets, and we heard the tread of marching footsteps and the sound of horse-hoofs on the hard road between the houses.
greater in size or importance or degree
From this reading But though I knew that all the town was in a fever of excitement and expectation, and that it was confidently supposed that the landing of the Duke was near, I did not know why my uncle should be more disturbed than other men, nor why his anxiety and fear should be greater.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading The Mayor had summoned the Burgesses to meet him in council upon the morning following my visit to the witch; and my uncle looked harassed and anxious upon his return, and paced moodily up and down the passage--a thing most unusual with him--whilst his jovial face looked more perturbed than I had ever seen it before.
harassedadjectiveUS /hərˈæst/
troubled persistently especially with petty annoyances
From this reading The Mayor had summoned the Burgesses to meet him in council upon the morning following my visit to the witch; and my uncle looked harassed and anxious upon his return, and paced moodily up and down the passage--a thing most unusual with him--whilst his jovial face looked more perturbed than I had ever seen it before.
not easy; requiring great physical or mental effort to accomplish or comprehend or endure
From this reading Towards noon there was a great commotion in the streets, and we heard the tread of marching footsteps and the sound of horse-hoofs on the hard road between the houses.
detected or perceived by the sense of hearing
From this reading Towards noon there was a great commotion in the streets, and we heard the tread of marching footsteps and the sound of horse-hoofs on the hard road between the houses.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading The Mayor had summoned the Burgesses to meet him in council upon the morning following my visit to the witch; and my uncle looked harassed and anxious upon his return, and paced moodily up and down the passage--a thing most unusual with him--whilst his jovial face looked more perturbed than I had ever seen it before.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading The Mayor had summoned the Burgesses to meet him in council upon the morning following my visit to the witch; and my uncle looked harassed and anxious upon his return, and paced moodily up and down the passage--a thing most unusual with him--whilst his jovial face looked more perturbed than I had ever seen it before.
horse-hoofs
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From this reading Towards noon there was a great commotion in the streets, and we heard the tread of marching footsteps and the sound of horse-hoofs on the hard road between the houses.
plural of “house” — a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading Towards noon there was a great commotion in the streets, and we heard the tread of marching footsteps and the sound of horse-hoofs on the hard road between the houses.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading _MY RIDE TO LYME._ I returned to find my uncle not a little disturbed in mind.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading My good aunt regarded him with troubled eyes, wondering if evil had befallen him; and Meg anxiously whispered in mine ear, asking if I knew what was amiss.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading _MY RIDE TO LYME._ I returned to find my uncle not a little disturbed in mind.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading The Mayor had summoned the Burgesses to meet him in council upon the morning following my visit to the witch; and my uncle looked harassed and anxious upon his return, and paced moodily up and down the passage--a thing most unusual with him--whilst his jovial face looked more perturbed than I had ever seen it before.
jovialadjectiveUS /ˈdʒoʊviəl/
full of or showing high-spirited merriment
From this reading The Mayor had summoned the Burgesses to meet him in council upon the morning following my visit to the witch; and my uncle looked harassed and anxious upon his return, and paced moodily up and down the passage--a thing most unusual with him--whilst his jovial face looked more perturbed than I had ever seen it before.
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 My good aunt regarded him with troubled eyes, wondering if evil had befallen him; and Meg anxiously whispered in mine ear, asking if I knew what was amiss.
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading But though I knew that all the town was in a fever of excitement and expectation, and that it was confidently supposed that the landing of the Duke was near, I did not know why my uncle should be more disturbed than other men, nor why his anxiety and fear should be greater.
an intermediate platform in a staircase
From this reading But though I knew that all the town was in a fever of excitement and expectation, and that it was confidently supposed that the landing of the Duke was near, I did not know why my uncle should be more disturbed than other men, nor why his anxiety and fear should be greater.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading _MY RIDE TO LYME._ I returned to find my uncle not a little disturbed in mind.
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading The Mayor had summoned the Burgesses to meet him in council upon the morning following my visit to the witch; and my uncle looked harassed and anxious upon his return, and paced moodily up and down the passage--a thing most unusual with him--whilst his jovial face looked more perturbed than I had ever seen it before.
LYME
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading _MY RIDE TO LYME._ I returned to find my uncle not a little disturbed in mind.
marchingnounUS /ˈmɑːrtʃɪŋ/
the act of marching; walking with regular steps (especially in a procession of some kind)
From this reading Towards noon there was a great commotion in the streets, and we heard the tread of marching footsteps and the sound of horse-hoofs on the hard road between the houses.
MayornounUS /ˈmeɪər/
the head of a city government
From this reading The Mayor had summoned the Burgesses to meet him in council upon the morning following my visit to the witch; and my uncle looked harassed and anxious upon his return, and paced moodily up and down the passage--a thing most unusual with him--whilst his jovial face looked more perturbed than I had ever seen it before.
come together
From this reading The Mayor had summoned the Burgesses to meet him in council upon the morning following my visit to the witch; and my uncle looked harassed and anxious upon his return, and paced moodily up and down the passage--a thing most unusual with him--whilst his jovial face looked more perturbed than I had ever seen it before.
MegnounUS /meɡ/
the number that is represented as a one followed by 6 zeros
From this reading My good aunt regarded him with troubled eyes, wondering if evil had befallen him; and Meg anxiously whispered in mine ear, asking if I knew what was amiss.
the force of workers available
From this reading But though I knew that all the town was in a fever of excitement and expectation, and that it was confidently supposed that the landing of the Duke was near, I did not know why my uncle should be more disturbed than other men, nor why his anxiety and fear should be greater.
The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.
From this reading _MY RIDE TO LYME._ I returned to find my uncle not a little disturbed in mind.
the one or ones belonging to the person speaking
From this reading My good aunt regarded him with troubled eyes, wondering if evil had befallen him; and Meg anxiously whispered in mine ear, asking if I knew what was amiss.
moodilyadverb
in a moody manner
From this reading The Mayor had summoned the Burgesses to meet him in council upon the morning following my visit to the witch; and my uncle looked harassed and anxious upon his return, and paced moodily up and down the passage--a thing most unusual with him--whilst his jovial face looked more perturbed than I had ever seen it before.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading The Mayor had summoned the Burgesses to meet him in council upon the morning following my visit to the witch; and my uncle looked harassed and anxious upon his return, and paced moodily up and down the passage--a thing most unusual with him--whilst his jovial face looked more perturbed than I had ever seen it before.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading The Mayor had summoned the Burgesses to meet him in council upon the morning following my visit to the witch; and my uncle looked harassed and anxious upon his return, and paced moodily up and down the passage--a thing most unusual with him--whilst his jovial face looked more perturbed than I had ever seen it before.
used to form the superlative
From this reading The Mayor had summoned the Burgesses to meet him in council upon the morning following my visit to the witch; and my uncle looked harassed and anxious upon his return, and paced moodily up and down the passage--a thing most unusual with him--whilst his jovial face looked more perturbed than I had ever seen it before.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading _MY RIDE TO LYME._ I returned to find my uncle not a little disturbed in mind.
near in time or place or relationship
From this reading But though I knew that all the town was in a fever of excitement and expectation, and that it was confidently supposed that the landing of the Duke was near, I did not know why my uncle should be more disturbed than other men, nor why his anxiety and fear should be greater.
the middle of the day
From this reading Towards noon there was a great commotion in the streets, and we heard the tread of marching footsteps and the sound of horse-hoofs on the hard road between the houses.
and not; used after a negative to add a second negative
From this reading But though I knew that all the town was in a fever of excitement and expectation, and that it was confidently supposed that the landing of the Duke was near, I did not know why my uncle should be more disturbed than other men, nor why his anxiety and fear should be greater.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading _MY RIDE TO LYME._ I returned to find my uncle not a little disturbed in mind.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading But though I knew that all the town was in a fever of excitement and expectation, and that it was confidently supposed that the landing of the Duke was near, I did not know why my uncle should be more disturbed than other men, nor why his anxiety and fear should be greater.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Towards noon there was a great commotion in the streets, and we heard the tread of marching footsteps and the sound of horse-hoofs on the hard road between the houses.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading But though I knew that all the town was in a fever of excitement and expectation, and that it was confidently supposed that the landing of the Duke was near, I did not know why my uncle should be more disturbed than other men, nor why his anxiety and fear should be greater.
pacedverbUS /peɪst/
past form of “pace” — walk with slow or fast paces
From this reading The Mayor had summoned the Burgesses to meet him in council upon the morning following my visit to the witch; and my uncle looked harassed and anxious upon his return, and paced moodily up and down the passage--a thing most unusual with him--whilst his jovial face looked more perturbed than I had ever seen it before.
the act of passing from one state or place to the next
From this reading The Mayor had summoned the Burgesses to meet him in council upon the morning following my visit to the witch; and my uncle looked harassed and anxious upon his return, and paced moodily up and down the passage--a thing most unusual with him--whilst his jovial face looked more perturbed than I had ever seen it before.
perturbedadjectiveUS /pərˈtɜːrbd/
thrown into a state of agitated confusion; (“rattled” is an informal term)
From this reading The Mayor had summoned the Burgesses to meet him in council upon the morning following my visit to the witch; and my uncle looked harassed and anxious upon his return, and paced moodily up and down the passage--a thing most unusual with him--whilst his jovial face looked more perturbed than I had ever seen it before.
past form of “regard” — deem to be
From this reading My good aunt regarded him with troubled eyes, wondering if evil had befallen him; and Meg anxiously whispered in mine ear, asking if I knew what was amiss.
go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading The Mayor had summoned the Burgesses to meet him in council upon the morning following my visit to the witch; and my uncle looked harassed and anxious upon his return, and paced moodily up and down the passage--a thing most unusual with him--whilst his jovial face looked more perturbed than I had ever seen it before.
past form of “return” — go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading _MY RIDE TO LYME._ I returned to find my uncle not a little disturbed in mind.
sit and travel on the back of animal, usually while controlling its motions
From this reading _MY RIDE TO LYME._ I returned to find my uncle not a little disturbed in mind.
an open way (generally public) for travel or transportation
From this reading Towards noon there was a great commotion in the streets, and we heard the tread of marching footsteps and the sound of horse-hoofs on the hard road between the houses.
inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading The Mayor had summoned the Burgesses to meet him in council upon the morning following my visit to the witch; and my uncle looked harassed and anxious upon his return, and paced moodily up and down the passage--a thing most unusual with him--whilst his jovial face looked more perturbed than I had ever seen it before.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading But though I knew that all the town was in a fever of excitement and expectation, and that it was confidently supposed that the landing of the Duke was near, I did not know why my uncle should be more disturbed than other men, nor why his anxiety and fear should be greater.
the particular auditory effect produced by a given cause
From this reading Towards noon there was a great commotion in the streets, and we heard the tread of marching footsteps and the sound of horse-hoofs on the hard road between the houses.
plural of “street” — a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings
From this reading Towards noon there was a great commotion in the streets, and we heard the tread of marching footsteps and the sound of horse-hoofs on the hard road between the houses.
summonedverbUS /ˈsʌmənd/
past form of “summon” — call in an official matter, such as to attend court
From this reading The Mayor had summoned the Burgesses to meet him in council upon the morning following my visit to the witch; and my uncle looked harassed and anxious upon his return, and paced moodily up and down the passage--a thing most unusual with him--whilst his jovial face looked more perturbed than I had ever seen it before.
required or under orders
From this reading But though I knew that all the town was in a fever of excitement and expectation, and that it was confidently supposed that the landing of the Duke was near, I did not know why my uncle should be more disturbed than other men, nor why his anxiety and fear should be greater.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading The Mayor had summoned the Burgesses to meet him in council upon the morning following my visit to the witch; and my uncle looked harassed and anxious upon his return, and paced moodily up and down the passage--a thing most unusual with him--whilst his jovial face looked more perturbed than I had ever seen it before.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading But though I knew that all the town was in a fever of excitement and expectation, and that it was confidently supposed that the landing of the Duke was near, I did not know why my uncle should be more disturbed than other men, nor why his anxiety and fear should be greater.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The Mayor had summoned the Burgesses to meet him in council upon the morning following my visit to the witch; and my uncle looked harassed and anxious upon his return, and paced moodily up and down the passage--a thing most unusual with him--whilst his jovial face looked more perturbed than I had ever seen it before.
in or at that place or location
From this reading Towards noon there was a great commotion in the streets, and we heard the tread of marching footsteps and the sound of horse-hoofs on the hard road between the houses.
a special situation
From this reading The Mayor had summoned the Burgesses to meet him in council upon the morning following my visit to the witch; and my uncle looked harassed and anxious upon his return, and paced moodily up and down the passage--a thing most unusual with him--whilst his jovial face looked more perturbed than I had ever seen it before.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading But though I knew that all the town was in a fever of excitement and expectation, and that it was confidently supposed that the landing of the Duke was near, I did not know why my uncle should be more disturbed than other men, nor why his anxiety and fear should be greater.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading _MY RIDE TO LYME._ I returned to find my uncle not a little disturbed in mind.
in the direction of
From this reading Towards noon there was a great commotion in the streets, and we heard the tread of marching footsteps and the sound of horse-hoofs on the hard road between the houses.
an urban area with a fixed boundary that is smaller than a city
From this reading But though I knew that all the town was in a fever of excitement and expectation, and that it was confidently supposed that the landing of the Duke was near, I did not know why my uncle should be more disturbed than other men, nor why his anxiety and fear should be greater.
treadverbUS /tred/
put down or press the foot, place the foot
From this reading Towards noon there was a great commotion in the streets, and we heard the tread of marching footsteps and the sound of horse-hoofs on the hard road between the houses.
characterized by or indicative of distress or affliction or danger or need
From this reading My good aunt regarded him with troubled eyes, wondering if evil had befallen him; and Meg anxiously whispered in mine ear, asking if I knew what was amiss.
the brother of your father or mother; the husband of your aunt
From this reading _MY RIDE TO LYME._ I returned to find my uncle not a little disturbed in mind.
not usual or common or ordinary
From this reading The Mayor had summoned the Burgesses to meet him in council upon the morning following my visit to the witch; and my uncle looked harassed and anxious upon his return, and paced moodily up and down the passage--a thing most unusual with him--whilst his jovial face looked more perturbed than I had ever seen it before.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading The Mayor had summoned the Burgesses to meet him in council upon the morning following my visit to the witch; and my uncle looked harassed and anxious upon his return, and paced moodily up and down the passage--a thing most unusual with him--whilst his jovial face looked more perturbed than I had ever seen it before.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading The Mayor had summoned the Burgesses to meet him in council upon the morning following my visit to the witch; and my uncle looked harassed and anxious upon his return, and paced moodily up and down the passage--a thing most unusual with him--whilst his jovial face looked more perturbed than I had ever seen it before.
go to see a place, as for entertainment
From this reading The Mayor had summoned the Burgesses to meet him in council upon the morning following my visit to the witch; and my uncle looked harassed and anxious upon his return, and paced moodily up and down the passage--a thing most unusual with him--whilst his jovial face looked more perturbed than I had ever seen it before.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading My good aunt regarded him with troubled eyes, wondering if evil had befallen him; and Meg anxiously whispered in mine ear, asking if I knew what was amiss.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading Towards noon there was a great commotion in the streets, and we heard the tread of marching footsteps and the sound of horse-hoofs on the hard road between the houses.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading My good aunt regarded him with troubled eyes, wondering if evil had befallen him; and Meg anxiously whispered in mine ear, asking if I knew what was amiss.
an old and formal word for “while”
From this reading The Mayor had summoned the Burgesses to meet him in council upon the morning following my visit to the witch; and my uncle looked harassed and anxious upon his return, and paced moodily up and down the passage--a thing most unusual with him--whilst his jovial face looked more perturbed than I had ever seen it before.
spoken in soft hushed tones without vibrations of the vocal cords
From this reading My good aunt regarded him with troubled eyes, wondering if evil had befallen him; and Meg anxiously whispered in mine ear, asking if I knew what was amiss.
the cause or intention underlying an action or situation, especially in the phrase “the whys and wherefores”
From this reading But though I knew that all the town was in a fever of excitement and expectation, and that it was confidently supposed that the landing of the Duke was near, I did not know why my uncle should be more disturbed than other men, nor why his anxiety and fear should be greater.
witchnounUS /wɪtʃ/
a female sorcerer or magician
From this reading The Mayor had summoned the Burgesses to meet him in council upon the morning following my visit to the witch; and my uncle looked harassed and anxious upon his return, and paced moodily up and down the passage--a thing most unusual with him--whilst his jovial face looked more perturbed than I had ever seen it before.
in the company of; together with
From this reading The Mayor had summoned the Burgesses to meet him in council upon the morning following my visit to the witch; and my uncle looked harassed and anxious upon his return, and paced moodily up and down the passage--a thing most unusual with him--whilst his jovial face looked more perturbed than I had ever seen it before.
showing curiosity
From this reading My good aunt regarded him with troubled eyes, wondering if evil had befallen him; and Meg anxiously whispered in mine ear, asking if I knew what was amiss.
