afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading Mr. Evringham took coffee with them after dinner in the drawing-room, while Jewel caressed her watch, never tiring of looking at its clear face and the little second hand which traveled so steadily its tiny circuit.
afterwardadverbUS /ˈæftərwərd/
happening at a time subsequent to a reference time
From this reading There was barely time then to dress for dinner, and no opportunity for confidences before the meal, nor afterward until bedtime; but the look of peace and sweetness in Eloise's face could have but one significance to the mother, who believed that peace lay only in the direction upon which she had set her heart.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading There was barely time then to dress for dinner, and no opportunity for confidences before the meal, nor afterward until bedtime; but the look of peace and sweetness in Eloise's face could have but one significance to the mother, who believed that peace lay only in the direction upon which she had set her heart.
atprepositionUS /æt/
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Mr. Evringham took coffee with them after dinner in the drawing-room, while Jewel caressed her watch, never tiring of looking at its clear face and the little second hand which traveled so steadily its tiny circuit.
barelyadverbUS /ˈberli/
only a very short time before
From this reading There was barely time then to dress for dinner, and no opportunity for confidences before the meal, nor afterward until bedtime; but the look of peace and sweetness in Eloise's face could have but one significance to the mother, who believed that peace lay only in the direction upon which she had set her heart.
bedtimenounUS /ˈbedtaɪm/
the time you go to bed
From this reading There was barely time then to dress for dinner, and no opportunity for confidences before the meal, nor afterward until bedtime; but the look of peace and sweetness in Eloise's face could have but one significance to the mother, who believed that peace lay only in the direction upon which she had set her heart.
beforeprepositionUS /bɪˈfɔːr/
earlier than; in front of
From this reading There was barely time then to dress for dinner, and no opportunity for confidences before the meal, nor afterward until bedtime; but the look of peace and sweetness in Eloise's face could have but one significance to the mother, who believed that peace lay only in the direction upon which she had set her heart.
believedverbUS /bɪˈliːvd/
past form of “believe” — accept as true; take to be true
From this reading There was barely time then to dress for dinner, and no opportunity for confidences before the meal, nor afterward until bedtime; but the look of peace and sweetness in Eloise's face could have but one significance to the mother, who believed that peace lay only in the direction upon which she had set her heart.
butconjunctionUS /bʌt/
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading There was barely time then to dress for dinner, and no opportunity for confidences before the meal, nor afterward until bedtime; but the look of peace and sweetness in Eloise's face could have but one significance to the mother, who believed that peace lay only in the direction upon which she had set her heart.
caressedverbUS /kərˈest/
past form of “caress” — touch or stroke lightly in a loving or endearing manner
From this reading Mr. Evringham took coffee with them after dinner in the drawing-room, while Jewel caressed her watch, never tiring of looking at its clear face and the little second hand which traveled so steadily its tiny circuit.
circuitnounUS /ˈsɜːrkət/
an electrical device that provides a path for electrical current to flow
From this reading Mr. Evringham took coffee with them after dinner in the drawing-room, while Jewel caressed her watch, never tiring of looking at its clear face and the little second hand which traveled so steadily its tiny circuit.
clearverbUS /klɪr/
rid of obstructions
From this reading Mr. Evringham took coffee with them after dinner in the drawing-room, while Jewel caressed her watch, never tiring of looking at its clear face and the little second hand which traveled so steadily its tiny circuit.
coffeenounUS /ˈkɑːfi/
a beverage consisting of an infusion of ground coffee beans
From this reading Mr. Evringham took coffee with them after dinner in the drawing-room, while Jewel caressed her watch, never tiring of looking at its clear face and the little second hand which traveled so steadily its tiny circuit.
comeverbUS /kʌm/
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading The evening wore on and he did not come.
confidencesnounUS /ˈkɑːnfədənsɪz/
plural of “confidence” — freedom from doubt; belief in yourself and your abilities
From this reading There was barely time then to dress for dinner, and no opportunity for confidences before the meal, nor afterward until bedtime; but the look of peace and sweetness in Eloise's face could have but one significance to the mother, who believed that peace lay only in the direction upon which she had set her heart.
couldmodal verbUS /kʊd/
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading There was barely time then to dress for dinner, and no opportunity for confidences before the meal, nor afterward until bedtime; but the look of peace and sweetness in Eloise's face could have but one significance to the mother, who believed that peace lay only in the direction upon which she had set her heart.
daughternounUS /ˈdɔːtər/
a female human offspring
From this reading THE RAVINE GARDEN Mrs. Evringham tried heroically to look impassive when her daughter returned from the ride.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading The evening wore on and he did not come.
dinnernounUS /ˈdɪnər/
the main meal of the day served in the evening or at midday
From this reading There was barely time then to dress for dinner, and no opportunity for confidences before the meal, nor afterward until bedtime; but the look of peace and sweetness in Eloise's face could have but one significance to the mother, who believed that peace lay only in the direction upon which she had set her heart.
directionnounUS /dərˈekʃən/
a line leading to a place or point
From this reading There was barely time then to dress for dinner, and no opportunity for confidences before the meal, nor afterward until bedtime; but the look of peace and sweetness in Eloise's face could have but one significance to the mother, who believed that peace lay only in the direction upon which she had set her heart.
doctor'snounUS /ˈdɑːktərz/
possessive form of “doctor” — a licensed medical practitioner
From this reading Mrs. Evringham looked often toward the door, expectant of the doctor's entrance.
doornounUS /dɔːr/
a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading Mrs. Evringham looked often toward the door, expectant of the doctor's entrance.
drawing-room
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From this reading Mr. Evringham took coffee with them after dinner in the drawing-room, while Jewel caressed her watch, never tiring of looking at its clear face and the little second hand which traveled so steadily its tiny circuit.
dressverbUS /dres/
put on clothes
From this reading There was barely time then to dress for dinner, and no opportunity for confidences before the meal, nor afterward until bedtime; but the look of peace and sweetness in Eloise's face could have but one significance to the mother, who believed that peace lay only in the direction upon which she had set her heart.
Eloise's
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From this reading There was barely time then to dress for dinner, and no opportunity for confidences before the meal, nor afterward until bedtime; but the look of peace and sweetness in Eloise's face could have but one significance to the mother, who believed that peace lay only in the direction upon which she had set her heart.
entrancenounUS /ˈentrəns/
something that provides access (to get in or get out)
From this reading Mrs. Evringham looked often toward the door, expectant of the doctor's entrance.
eveningnounUS /ˈiːvnɪŋ/
the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)
From this reading The evening wore on and he did not come.
Evringham
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From this reading THE RAVINE GARDEN Mrs. Evringham tried heroically to look impassive when her daughter returned from the ride.
expectantadjectiveUS /ɪkˈspektənt/
marked by eager anticipation
From this reading Mrs. Evringham looked often toward the door, expectant of the doctor's entrance.
facenounUS /feɪs/
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading There was barely time then to dress for dinner, and no opportunity for confidences before the meal, nor afterward until bedtime; but the look of peace and sweetness in Eloise's face could have but one significance to the mother, who believed that peace lay only in the direction upon which she had set her heart.
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading There was barely time then to dress for dinner, and no opportunity for confidences before the meal, nor afterward until bedtime; but the look of peace and sweetness in Eloise's face could have but one significance to the mother, who believed that peace lay only in the direction upon which she had set her heart.
fromprepositionUS /frʌm/
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading THE RAVINE GARDEN Mrs. Evringham tried heroically to look impassive when her daughter returned from the ride.
GARDENnounUS /ˈɡɑːrdən/
a plot of ground where plants are cultivated
From this reading THE RAVINE GARDEN Mrs. Evringham tried heroically to look impassive when her daughter returned from the ride.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading There was barely time then to dress for dinner, and no opportunity for confidences before the meal, nor afterward until bedtime; but the look of peace and sweetness in Eloise's face could have but one significance to the mother, who believed that peace lay only in the direction upon which she had set her heart.
handnounUS /hænd/
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading Mr. Evringham took coffee with them after dinner in the drawing-room, while Jewel caressed her watch, never tiring of looking at its clear face and the little second hand which traveled so steadily its tiny circuit.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading There was barely time then to dress for dinner, and no opportunity for confidences before the meal, nor afterward until bedtime; but the look of peace and sweetness in Eloise's face could have but one significance to the mother, who believed that peace lay only in the direction upon which she had set her heart.
hepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The evening wore on and he did not come.
heartnounUS /hɑːrt/
the locus of feelings and intuitions
From this reading There was barely time then to dress for dinner, and no opportunity for confidences before the meal, nor afterward until bedtime; but the look of peace and sweetness in Eloise's face could have but one significance to the mother, who believed that peace lay only in the direction upon which she had set her heart.
herdeterminerUS /hɜːr/
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading THE RAVINE GARDEN Mrs. Evringham tried heroically to look impassive when her daughter returned from the ride.
heroicallyadverbUS /ˌhɪˈroʊɪkli/
in a heroic manner
From this reading THE RAVINE GARDEN Mrs. Evringham tried heroically to look impassive when her daughter returned from the ride.
impassiveadjectiveUS /ˌɪmˈpæsɪv/
having or revealing little emotion or sensibility; not easily aroused or excited
From this reading THE RAVINE GARDEN Mrs. Evringham tried heroically to look impassive when her daughter returned from the ride.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading There was barely time then to dress for dinner, and no opportunity for confidences before the meal, nor afterward until bedtime; but the look of peace and sweetness in Eloise's face could have but one significance to the mother, who believed that peace lay only in the direction upon which she had set her heart.
itsdeterminerUS /ɪts/
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading Mr. Evringham took coffee with them after dinner in the drawing-room, while Jewel caressed her watch, never tiring of looking at its clear face and the little second hand which traveled so steadily its tiny circuit.
JewelnounUS /ˈdʒuːəl/
a precious or semiprecious stone incorporated into a piece of jewelry
From this reading Mr. Evringham took coffee with them after dinner in the drawing-room, while Jewel caressed her watch, never tiring of looking at its clear face and the little second hand which traveled so steadily its tiny circuit.
layverbUS /leɪ/
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading There was barely time then to dress for dinner, and no opportunity for confidences before the meal, nor afterward until bedtime; but the look of peace and sweetness in Eloise's face could have but one significance to the mother, who believed that peace lay only in the direction upon which she had set her heart.
littleadjectiveUS /ˈlɪtəl/
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Mr. Evringham took coffee with them after dinner in the drawing-room, while Jewel caressed her watch, never tiring of looking at its clear face and the little second hand which traveled so steadily its tiny circuit.
lookverbUS /lʊk/
perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading THE RAVINE GARDEN Mrs. Evringham tried heroically to look impassive when her daughter returned from the ride.
lookedverbUS /lʊkt/
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading Mrs. Evringham looked often toward the door, expectant of the doctor's entrance.
lookingnounUS /ˈlʊkɪŋ/
the act of directing the eyes toward something and perceiving it visually
From this reading Mr. Evringham took coffee with them after dinner in the drawing-room, while Jewel caressed her watch, never tiring of looking at its clear face and the little second hand which traveled so steadily its tiny circuit.
mealnounUS /miːl/
the food served and eaten at one time
From this reading There was barely time then to dress for dinner, and no opportunity for confidences before the meal, nor afterward until bedtime; but the look of peace and sweetness in Eloise's face could have but one significance to the mother, who believed that peace lay only in the direction upon which she had set her heart.
mothernounUS /ˈmʌðər/
a woman who has given birth to a child (also used as a term of address to your mother)
From this reading There was barely time then to dress for dinner, and no opportunity for confidences before the meal, nor afterward until bedtime; but the look of peace and sweetness in Eloise's face could have but one significance to the mother, who believed that peace lay only in the direction upon which she had set her heart.
MrnounUS /ˈmɪstər/
a form of address for a man
From this reading Mr. Evringham took coffee with them after dinner in the drawing-room, while Jewel caressed her watch, never tiring of looking at its clear face and the little second hand which traveled so steadily its tiny circuit.
MrsnounUS /ˈmɪsɪz/
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading THE RAVINE GARDEN Mrs. Evringham tried heroically to look impassive when her daughter returned from the ride.
neveradverbUS /ˈnevər/
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading Mr. Evringham took coffee with them after dinner in the drawing-room, while Jewel caressed her watch, never tiring of looking at its clear face and the little second hand which traveled so steadily its tiny circuit.
nodeterminerUS /noʊ/
not any; not one
From this reading There was barely time then to dress for dinner, and no opportunity for confidences before the meal, nor afterward until bedtime; but the look of peace and sweetness in Eloise's face could have but one significance to the mother, who believed that peace lay only in the direction upon which she had set her heart.
norconjunctionUS /nɔːr/
and not; used after a negative to add a second negative
From this reading There was barely time then to dress for dinner, and no opportunity for confidences before the meal, nor afterward until bedtime; but the look of peace and sweetness in Eloise's face could have but one significance to the mother, who believed that peace lay only in the direction upon which she had set her heart.
notadverbUS /nɑːt/
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading The evening wore on and he did not come.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading There was barely time then to dress for dinner, and no opportunity for confidences before the meal, nor afterward until bedtime; but the look of peace and sweetness in Eloise's face could have but one significance to the mother, who believed that peace lay only in the direction upon which she had set her heart.
oftenadverbUS /ˈɔːfən/
many times at short intervals
From this reading Mrs. Evringham looked often toward the door, expectant of the doctor's entrance.
onprepositionUS /ɑːn/
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading The evening wore on and he did not come.
onepronounUS /wʌn/
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading There was barely time then to dress for dinner, and no opportunity for confidences before the meal, nor afterward until bedtime; but the look of peace and sweetness in Eloise's face could have but one significance to the mother, who believed that peace lay only in the direction upon which she had set her heart.
onlyadverbUS /ˈoʊnli/
and nothing more
From this reading There was barely time then to dress for dinner, and no opportunity for confidences before the meal, nor afterward until bedtime; but the look of peace and sweetness in Eloise's face could have but one significance to the mother, who believed that peace lay only in the direction upon which she had set her heart.
opportunitynounUS /ˌɑːpərˈtuːnəti/
a possibility due to a favorable combination of circumstances
From this reading There was barely time then to dress for dinner, and no opportunity for confidences before the meal, nor afterward until bedtime; but the look of peace and sweetness in Eloise's face could have but one significance to the mother, who believed that peace lay only in the direction upon which she had set her heart.
peacenounUS /piːs/
the state prevailing during the absence of war
From this reading There was barely time then to dress for dinner, and no opportunity for confidences before the meal, nor afterward until bedtime; but the look of peace and sweetness in Eloise's face could have but one significance to the mother, who believed that peace lay only in the direction upon which she had set her heart.
RAVINEnounUS /rəˈviːn/
a deep narrow steep-sided valley (especially one formed by running water)
From this reading THE RAVINE GARDEN Mrs. Evringham tried heroically to look impassive when her daughter returned from the ride.
returnedverbUS /rɪˈtɜːrnd/
past form of “return” — go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading THE RAVINE GARDEN Mrs. Evringham tried heroically to look impassive when her daughter returned from the ride.
rideverbUS /raɪd/
sit and travel on the back of animal, usually while controlling its motions
From this reading THE RAVINE GARDEN Mrs. Evringham tried heroically to look impassive when her daughter returned from the ride.
secondnounUS /ˈsekənd/
1/60 of a minute; the basic unit of time adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites
From this reading Mr. Evringham took coffee with them after dinner in the drawing-room, while Jewel caressed her watch, never tiring of looking at its clear face and the little second hand which traveled so steadily its tiny circuit.
setverbUS /set/
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading There was barely time then to dress for dinner, and no opportunity for confidences before the meal, nor afterward until bedtime; but the look of peace and sweetness in Eloise's face could have but one significance to the mother, who believed that peace lay only in the direction upon which she had set her heart.
shepronounUS /ʃiː/
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading There was barely time then to dress for dinner, and no opportunity for confidences before the meal, nor afterward until bedtime; but the look of peace and sweetness in Eloise's face could have but one significance to the mother, who believed that peace lay only in the direction upon which she had set her heart.
significancenounUS /səɡˈnɪfɪkəns/
the quality of being significant
From this reading There was barely time then to dress for dinner, and no opportunity for confidences before the meal, nor afterward until bedtime; but the look of peace and sweetness in Eloise's face could have but one significance to the mother, who believed that peace lay only in the direction upon which she had set her heart.
soconjunctionUS /soʊ/
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading Mr. Evringham took coffee with them after dinner in the drawing-room, while Jewel caressed her watch, never tiring of looking at its clear face and the little second hand which traveled so steadily its tiny circuit.
steadilyadverbUS /ˈstedəli/
at a steady rate or pace
From this reading Mr. Evringham took coffee with them after dinner in the drawing-room, while Jewel caressed her watch, never tiring of looking at its clear face and the little second hand which traveled so steadily its tiny circuit.
sweetnessnounUS /ˈswiːtnəs/
the taste experience when sugar dissolves in the mouth
From this reading There was barely time then to dress for dinner, and no opportunity for confidences before the meal, nor afterward until bedtime; but the look of peace and sweetness in Eloise's face could have but one significance to the mother, who believed that peace lay only in the direction upon which she had set her heart.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading There was barely time then to dress for dinner, and no opportunity for confidences before the meal, nor afterward until bedtime; but the look of peace and sweetness in Eloise's face could have but one significance to the mother, who believed that peace lay only in the direction upon which she had set her heart.
THEdeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE RAVINE GARDEN Mrs. Evringham tried heroically to look impassive when her daughter returned from the ride.
thempronounUS /ðem/
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading Mr. Evringham took coffee with them after dinner in the drawing-room, while Jewel caressed her watch, never tiring of looking at its clear face and the little second hand which traveled so steadily its tiny circuit.
thenadverbUS /ðen/
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading There was barely time then to dress for dinner, and no opportunity for confidences before the meal, nor afterward until bedtime; but the look of peace and sweetness in Eloise's face could have but one significance to the mother, who believed that peace lay only in the direction upon which she had set her heart.
ThereadverbUS /ðer/
in or at that place or location
From this reading There was barely time then to dress for dinner, and no opportunity for confidences before the meal, nor afterward until bedtime; but the look of peace and sweetness in Eloise's face could have but one significance to the mother, who believed that peace lay only in the direction upon which she had set her heart.
timenounUS /taɪm/
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading There was barely time then to dress for dinner, and no opportunity for confidences before the meal, nor afterward until bedtime; but the look of peace and sweetness in Eloise's face could have but one significance to the mother, who believed that peace lay only in the direction upon which she had set her heart.
tinyadjectiveUS /ˈtaɪni/
very small
From this reading Mr. Evringham took coffee with them after dinner in the drawing-room, while Jewel caressed her watch, never tiring of looking at its clear face and the little second hand which traveled so steadily its tiny circuit.
tiringadjectiveUS /ˈtaɪrɪŋ/
producing exhaustion
From this reading Mr. Evringham took coffee with them after dinner in the drawing-room, while Jewel caressed her watch, never tiring of looking at its clear face and the little second hand which traveled so steadily its tiny circuit.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading THE RAVINE GARDEN Mrs. Evringham tried heroically to look impassive when her daughter returned from the ride.
tookverbUS /tʊk/
inflected form of “take” — carry out
From this reading Mr. Evringham took coffee with them after dinner in the drawing-room, while Jewel caressed her watch, never tiring of looking at its clear face and the little second hand which traveled so steadily its tiny circuit.
towardprepositionUS /təˈwɔːrd/
in the direction of
From this reading Mrs. Evringham looked often toward the door, expectant of the doctor's entrance.
traveledadjectiveUS /ˈtrævəld/
traveled over or through; sometimes used as a combining term
From this reading Mr. Evringham took coffee with them after dinner in the drawing-room, while Jewel caressed her watch, never tiring of looking at its clear face and the little second hand which traveled so steadily its tiny circuit.
triedadjectiveUS /traɪd/
tested and proved useful or correct
From this reading THE RAVINE GARDEN Mrs. Evringham tried heroically to look impassive when her daughter returned from the ride.
untilprepositionUS /ənˈtɪl/
up to a particular time
From this reading There was barely time then to dress for dinner, and no opportunity for confidences before the meal, nor afterward until bedtime; but the look of peace and sweetness in Eloise's face could have but one significance to the mother, who believed that peace lay only in the direction upon which she had set her heart.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading There was barely time then to dress for dinner, and no opportunity for confidences before the meal, nor afterward until bedtime; but the look of peace and sweetness in Eloise's face could have but one significance to the mother, who believed that peace lay only in the direction upon which she had set her heart.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading There was barely time then to dress for dinner, and no opportunity for confidences before the meal, nor afterward until bedtime; but the look of peace and sweetness in Eloise's face could have but one significance to the mother, who believed that peace lay only in the direction upon which she had set her heart.
watchverbUS /wɑːtʃ/
look attentively
From this reading Mr. Evringham took coffee with them after dinner in the drawing-room, while Jewel caressed her watch, never tiring of looking at its clear face and the little second hand which traveled so steadily its tiny circuit.
whenconjunctionUS /wen/
at the time that
From this reading THE RAVINE GARDEN Mrs. Evringham tried heroically to look impassive when her daughter returned from the ride.
whichpronounUS /wɪtʃ/
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading There was barely time then to dress for dinner, and no opportunity for confidences before the meal, nor afterward until bedtime; but the look of peace and sweetness in Eloise's face could have but one significance to the mother, who believed that peace lay only in the direction upon which she had set her heart.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading Mr. Evringham took coffee with them after dinner in the drawing-room, while Jewel caressed her watch, never tiring of looking at its clear face and the little second hand which traveled so steadily its tiny circuit.
whopronounUS /huː/
which person or people
From this reading There was barely time then to dress for dinner, and no opportunity for confidences before the meal, nor afterward until bedtime; but the look of peace and sweetness in Eloise's face could have but one significance to the mother, who believed that peace lay only in the direction upon which she had set her heart.
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading Mr. Evringham took coffee with them after dinner in the drawing-room, while Jewel caressed her watch, never tiring of looking at its clear face and the little second hand which traveled so steadily its tiny circuit.
woreverbUS /wɔːr/
inflected form of “wear” — be dressed in
From this reading The evening wore on and he did not come.
