used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading It was a glorious afternoon when I set out, and the prairie was fresh and green after a gentle rain that promised an early sprouting of the seed, but as I neared the Manor the faces of those I met were anxious and somber.
from one side of something to the other
From this reading THE DEPOSED RULER The day of the meeting was never forgotten at Carrington, and distorted rumors of what had happened there traveled far across the prairie.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading It was a glorious afternoon when I set out, and the prairie was fresh and green after a gentle rain that promised an early sprouting of the seed, but as I neared the Manor the faces of those I met were anxious and somber.
the part of the day between noon and evening
From this reading It was a glorious afternoon when I set out, and the prairie was fresh and green after a gentle rain that promised an early sprouting of the seed, but as I neared the Manor the faces of those I met were anxious and somber.
prior to a specified or implied time
From this reading Saddled horses, buggies, and wagons stood in front of the house, and further mounted figures were approaching across the prairie, but the men who had already arrived seemed more inclined to wait for them than to enter the building, until its owner stood in the doorway.
amongprepositionUS /əˈmʌŋ/
surrounded by; in the middle of a group
From this reading One Mennonite settler compared it to the downfall of King Herod, but among Carrington's own people there were none who referred to the events of that evening without reluctance and regret.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading It was a glorious afternoon when I set out, and the prairie was fresh and green after a gentle rain that promised an early sprouting of the seed, but as I neared the Manor the faces of those I met were anxious and somber.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading THE DEPOSED RULER The day of the meeting was never forgotten at Carrington, and distorted rumors of what had happened there traveled far across the prairie.
eagerly desirous
From this reading It was a glorious afternoon when I set out, and the prairie was fresh and green after a gentle rain that promised an early sprouting of the seed, but as I neared the Manor the faces of those I met were anxious and somber.
the event of one object coming closer to another
From this reading Saddled horses, buggies, and wagons stood in front of the house, and further mounted figures were approaching across the prairie, but the men who had already arrived seemed more inclined to wait for them than to enter the building, until its owner stood in the doorway.
past form of “arrive” — reach a destination; arrive by movement or progress
From this reading Saddled horses, buggies, and wagons stood in front of the house, and further mounted figures were approaching across the prairie, but the men who had already arrived seemed more inclined to wait for them than to enter the building, until its owner stood in the doorway.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading It was a glorious afternoon when I set out, and the prairie was fresh and green after a gentle rain that promised an early sprouting of the seed, but as I neared the Manor the faces of those I met were anxious and somber.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading THE DEPOSED RULER The day of the meeting was never forgotten at Carrington, and distorted rumors of what had happened there traveled far across the prairie.
buggiesnounUS /ˈbʌɡiz/
plural of “buggy” — a small lightweight carriage; drawn by a single horse
From this reading Saddled horses, buggies, and wagons stood in front of the house, and further mounted figures were approaching across the prairie, but the men who had already arrived seemed more inclined to wait for them than to enter the building, until its owner stood in the doorway.
a structure that has a roof and walls and stands more or less permanently in one place
From this reading Saddled horses, buggies, and wagons stood in front of the house, and further mounted figures were approaching across the prairie, but the men who had already arrived seemed more inclined to wait for them than to enter the building, until its owner stood in the doorway.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading One Mennonite settler compared it to the downfall of King Herod, but among Carrington's own people there were none who referred to the events of that evening without reluctance and regret.
Carrington
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading THE DEPOSED RULER The day of the meeting was never forgotten at Carrington, and distorted rumors of what had happened there traveled far across the prairie.
Carrington's
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading One Mennonite settler compared it to the downfall of King Herod, but among Carrington's own people there were none who referred to the events of that evening without reluctance and regret.
past form of “compare” — examine and note the similarities or differences of
From this reading One Mennonite settler compared it to the downfall of King Herod, but among Carrington's own people there were none who referred to the events of that evening without reluctance and regret.
the process of giving careful thought to something
From this reading They looked like men who after mature consideration had undertaken an unpleasant duty, and I could not help a fancy that some of them wished themselves well out of it.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading They looked like men who after mature consideration had undertaken an unpleasant duty, and I could not help a fancy that some of them wished themselves well out of it.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading THE DEPOSED RULER The day of the meeting was never forgotten at Carrington, and distorted rumors of what had happened there traveled far across the prairie.
DEPOSEDverbUS /dɪˈpoʊzd/
past form of “depose” — force to leave (an office)
From this reading THE DEPOSED RULER The day of the meeting was never forgotten at Carrington, and distorted rumors of what had happened there traveled far across the prairie.
distortedadjectiveUS /dɪˈstɔːrtəd/
so badly formed or out of shape as to be ugly
From this reading THE DEPOSED RULER The day of the meeting was never forgotten at Carrington, and distorted rumors of what had happened there traveled far across the prairie.
the entrance (the space in a wall) through which you enter or leave a room or building; the space that a door can close
From this reading Saddled horses, buggies, and wagons stood in front of the house, and further mounted figures were approaching across the prairie, but the men who had already arrived seemed more inclined to wait for them than to enter the building, until its owner stood in the doorway.
downfallnounUS /ˈdaʊnfɔːl/
failure that results in a loss of position or reputation
From this reading One Mennonite settler compared it to the downfall of King Herod, but among Carrington's own people there were none who referred to the events of that evening without reluctance and regret.
the social force that binds you to the courses of action demanded by that force
From this reading They looked like men who after mature consideration had undertaken an unpleasant duty, and I could not help a fancy that some of them wished themselves well out of it.
earlyadjectiveUS /ˈɜːrli/
at or near the beginning of a period of time or course of events or before the usual or expected time
From this reading It was a glorious afternoon when I set out, and the prairie was fresh and green after a gentle rain that promised an early sprouting of the seed, but as I neared the Manor the faces of those I met were anxious and somber.
to come or go into
From this reading Saddled horses, buggies, and wagons stood in front of the house, and further mounted figures were approaching across the prairie, but the men who had already arrived seemed more inclined to wait for them than to enter the building, until its owner stood in the doorway.
the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)
From this reading One Mennonite settler compared it to the downfall of King Herod, but among Carrington's own people there were none who referred to the events of that evening without reluctance and regret.
plural of “event” — something that happens at a given place and time
From this reading One Mennonite settler compared it to the downfall of King Herod, but among Carrington's own people there were none who referred to the events of that evening without reluctance and regret.
plural of “face” — the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading It was a glorious afternoon when I set out, and the prairie was fresh and green after a gentle rain that promised an early sprouting of the seed, but as I neared the Manor the faces of those I met were anxious and somber.
something many people believe that is false
From this reading They looked like men who after mature consideration had undertaken an unpleasant duty, and I could not help a fancy that some of them wished themselves well out of it.
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading THE DEPOSED RULER The day of the meeting was never forgotten at Carrington, and distorted rumors of what had happened there traveled far across the prairie.
plural of “figure” — a diagram or picture illustrating textual material
From this reading Saddled horses, buggies, and wagons stood in front of the house, and further mounted figures were approaching across the prairie, but the men who had already arrived seemed more inclined to wait for them than to enter the building, until its owner stood in the doorway.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Saddled horses, buggies, and wagons stood in front of the house, and further mounted figures were approaching across the prairie, but the men who had already arrived seemed more inclined to wait for them than to enter the building, until its owner stood in the doorway.
Not remembered; lapsed from memory.
From this reading THE DEPOSED RULER The day of the meeting was never forgotten at Carrington, and distorted rumors of what had happened there traveled far across the prairie.
recently made, produced, or harvested
From this reading It was a glorious afternoon when I set out, and the prairie was fresh and green after a gentle rain that promised an early sprouting of the seed, but as I neared the Manor the faces of those I met were anxious and somber.
the side that is forward or prominent
From this reading Saddled horses, buggies, and wagons stood in front of the house, and further mounted figures were approaching across the prairie, but the men who had already arrived seemed more inclined to wait for them than to enter the building, until its owner stood in the doorway.
to or at a greater extent or degree or a more advanced stage (“further” is used more often than “farther” in this abstract sense)
From this reading Saddled horses, buggies, and wagons stood in front of the house, and further mounted figures were approaching across the prairie, but the men who had already arrived seemed more inclined to wait for them than to enter the building, until its owner stood in the doorway.
soft and mild; not harsh or stern or severe
From this reading It was a glorious afternoon when I set out, and the prairie was fresh and green after a gentle rain that promised an early sprouting of the seed, but as I neared the Manor the faces of those I met were anxious and somber.
having or deserving or conferring glory
From this reading It was a glorious afternoon when I set out, and the prairie was fresh and green after a gentle rain that promised an early sprouting of the seed, but as I neared the Manor the faces of those I met were anxious and somber.
green color or pigment; resembling the color of growing grass
From this reading It was a glorious afternoon when I set out, and the prairie was fresh and green after a gentle rain that promised an early sprouting of the seed, but as I neared the Manor the faces of those I met were anxious and somber.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading THE DEPOSED RULER The day of the meeting was never forgotten at Carrington, and distorted rumors of what had happened there traveled far across the prairie.
past form of “happen” — come to pass
From this reading THE DEPOSED RULER The day of the meeting was never forgotten at Carrington, and distorted rumors of what had happened there traveled far across the prairie.
give help or assistance; be of service
From this reading They looked like men who after mature consideration had undertaken an unpleasant duty, and I could not help a fancy that some of them wished themselves well out of it.
HerodnounUS /ˈherəd/
king of Judea who (according to the New Testament) tried to kill Jesus by ordering the death of all children under age two in Bethlehem (73-4 BC)
From this reading One Mennonite settler compared it to the downfall of King Herod, but among Carrington's own people there were none who referred to the events of that evening without reluctance and regret.
plural of “horse” — solid-hoofed herbivorous quadruped domesticated since prehistoric times
From this reading Saddled horses, buggies, and wagons stood in front of the house, and further mounted figures were approaching across the prairie, but the men who had already arrived seemed more inclined to wait for them than to enter the building, until its owner stood in the doorway.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading Saddled horses, buggies, and wagons stood in front of the house, and further mounted figures were approaching across the prairie, but the men who had already arrived seemed more inclined to wait for them than to enter the building, until its owner stood in the doorway.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading It was a glorious afternoon when I set out, and the prairie was fresh and green after a gentle rain that promised an early sprouting of the seed, but as I neared the Manor the faces of those I met were anxious and somber.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Saddled horses, buggies, and wagons stood in front of the house, and further mounted figures were approaching across the prairie, but the men who had already arrived seemed more inclined to wait for them than to enter the building, until its owner stood in the doorway.
(often followed by “to”) having a preference, disposition, or tendency
From this reading Saddled horses, buggies, and wagons stood in front of the house, and further mounted figures were approaching across the prairie, but the men who had already arrived seemed more inclined to wait for them than to enter the building, until its owner stood in the doorway.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading One Mennonite settler compared it to the downfall of King Herod, but among Carrington's own people there were none who referred to the events of that evening without reluctance and regret.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading Saddled horses, buggies, and wagons stood in front of the house, and further mounted figures were approaching across the prairie, but the men who had already arrived seemed more inclined to wait for them than to enter the building, until its owner stood in the doorway.
a male sovereign; ruler of a kingdom
From this reading One Mennonite settler compared it to the downfall of King Herod, but among Carrington's own people there were none who referred to the events of that evening without reluctance and regret.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading They looked like men who after mature consideration had undertaken an unpleasant duty, and I could not help a fancy that some of them wished themselves well out of it.
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading They looked like men who after mature consideration had undertaken an unpleasant duty, and I could not help a fancy that some of them wished themselves well out of it.
ManornounUS /ˈmænər/
the mansion of a lord or wealthy person
From this reading It was a glorious afternoon when I set out, and the prairie was fresh and green after a gentle rain that promised an early sprouting of the seed, but as I neared the Manor the faces of those I met were anxious and somber.
matureadjectiveUS /məˈtʃʊr/
characteristic of maturity
From this reading They looked like men who after mature consideration had undertaken an unpleasant duty, and I could not help a fancy that some of them wished themselves well out of it.
a formally arranged gathering
From this reading THE DEPOSED RULER The day of the meeting was never forgotten at Carrington, and distorted rumors of what had happened there traveled far across the prairie.
the force of workers available
From this reading They looked like men who after mature consideration had undertaken an unpleasant duty, and I could not help a fancy that some of them wished themselves well out of it.
MennonitenounUS /ˈmenənaɪt/
a member of an Anabaptist movement in Holland noted for its simplicity of life
From this reading One Mennonite settler compared it to the downfall of King Herod, but among Carrington's own people there were none who referred to the events of that evening without reluctance and regret.
inflected form of “meet” — come together
From this reading It was a glorious afternoon when I set out, and the prairie was fresh and green after a gentle rain that promised an early sprouting of the seed, but as I neared the Manor the faces of those I met were anxious and somber.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading Saddled horses, buggies, and wagons stood in front of the house, and further mounted figures were approaching across the prairie, but the men who had already arrived seemed more inclined to wait for them than to enter the building, until its owner stood in the doorway.
assembled for use; especially by being attached to a support
From this reading Saddled horses, buggies, and wagons stood in front of the house, and further mounted figures were approaching across the prairie, but the men who had already arrived seemed more inclined to wait for them than to enter the building, until its owner stood in the doorway.
nearedverbUS /nɪrd/
past form of “near” — move towards
From this reading It was a glorious afternoon when I set out, and the prairie was fresh and green after a gentle rain that promised an early sprouting of the seed, but as I neared the Manor the faces of those I met were anxious and somber.
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading THE DEPOSED RULER The day of the meeting was never forgotten at Carrington, and distorted rumors of what had happened there traveled far across the prairie.
not one, and not any
From this reading One Mennonite settler compared it to the downfall of King Herod, but among Carrington's own people there were none who referred to the events of that evening without reluctance and regret.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading They looked like men who after mature consideration had undertaken an unpleasant duty, and I could not help a fancy that some of them wished themselves well out of it.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE DEPOSED RULER The day of the meeting was never forgotten at Carrington, and distorted rumors of what had happened there traveled far across the prairie.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading One Mennonite settler compared it to the downfall of King Herod, but among Carrington's own people there were none who referred to the events of that evening without reluctance and regret.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading It was a glorious afternoon when I set out, and the prairie was fresh and green after a gentle rain that promised an early sprouting of the seed, but as I neared the Manor the faces of those I met were anxious and somber.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading One Mennonite settler compared it to the downfall of King Herod, but among Carrington's own people there were none who referred to the events of that evening without reluctance and regret.
(law) someone who owns (is legal possessor of) a business
From this reading Saddled horses, buggies, and wagons stood in front of the house, and further mounted figures were approaching across the prairie, but the men who had already arrived seemed more inclined to wait for them than to enter the building, until its owner stood in the doorway.
(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively
From this reading One Mennonite settler compared it to the downfall of King Herod, but among Carrington's own people there were none who referred to the events of that evening without reluctance and regret.
prairienounUS /ˈpreri/
a treeless grassy plain
From this reading THE DEPOSED RULER The day of the meeting was never forgotten at Carrington, and distorted rumors of what had happened there traveled far across the prairie.
past form of “promise” — make a promise or commitment
From this reading It was a glorious afternoon when I set out, and the prairie was fresh and green after a gentle rain that promised an early sprouting of the seed, but as I neared the Manor the faces of those I met were anxious and somber.
water falling in drops from vapor condensed in the atmosphere
From this reading It was a glorious afternoon when I set out, and the prairie was fresh and green after a gentle rain that promised an early sprouting of the seed, but as I neared the Manor the faces of those I met were anxious and somber.
referredverbUS /rəˈfɜːrd/
inflected form of “refer” — make reference to
From this reading One Mennonite settler compared it to the downfall of King Herod, but among Carrington's own people there were none who referred to the events of that evening without reluctance and regret.
feel remorse for; feel sorry for; be contrite about
From this reading One Mennonite settler compared it to the downfall of King Herod, but among Carrington's own people there were none who referred to the events of that evening without reluctance and regret.
reluctancenounUS /rɪˈlʌktəns/
(physics) opposition to magnetic flux (analogous to electric resistance)
From this reading One Mennonite settler compared it to the downfall of King Herod, but among Carrington's own people there were none who referred to the events of that evening without reluctance and regret.
RULERnounUS /ˈruːlər/
a person who rules or commands
From this reading THE DEPOSED RULER The day of the meeting was never forgotten at Carrington, and distorted rumors of what had happened there traveled far across the prairie.
rumorsnounUS /ˈruːmərz/
plural of “rumor” — gossip (usually a mixture of truth and untruth) passed around by word of mouth
From this reading THE DEPOSED RULER The day of the meeting was never forgotten at Carrington, and distorted rumors of what had happened there traveled far across the prairie.
SaddledadjectiveUS /ˈsædəld/
having a saddle on or being mounted on a saddled animal
From this reading Saddled horses, buggies, and wagons stood in front of the house, and further mounted figures were approaching across the prairie, but the men who had already arrived seemed more inclined to wait for them than to enter the building, until its owner stood in the doorway.
seednounUS /siːd/
a small hard fruit
From this reading It was a glorious afternoon when I set out, and the prairie was fresh and green after a gentle rain that promised an early sprouting of the seed, but as I neared the Manor the faces of those I met were anxious and somber.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading Saddled horses, buggies, and wagons stood in front of the house, and further mounted figures were approaching across the prairie, but the men who had already arrived seemed more inclined to wait for them than to enter the building, until its owner stood in the doorway.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading It was a glorious afternoon when I set out, and the prairie was fresh and green after a gentle rain that promised an early sprouting of the seed, but as I neared the Manor the faces of those I met were anxious and somber.
settlernounUS /ˈsetələr/
a person who settles in a new colony or moves into new country
From this reading One Mennonite settler compared it to the downfall of King Herod, but among Carrington's own people there were none who referred to the events of that evening without reluctance and regret.
somberadjectiveUS /ˈsɑːmbər/
lacking brightness or color; dull
From this reading It was a glorious afternoon when I set out, and the prairie was fresh and green after a gentle rain that promised an early sprouting of the seed, but as I neared the Manor the faces of those I met were anxious and somber.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading They looked like men who after mature consideration had undertaken an unpleasant duty, and I could not help a fancy that some of them wished themselves well out of it.
sproutingnounUS /ˈspraʊtɪŋ/
the process whereby seeds or spores sprout and begin to grow
From this reading It was a glorious afternoon when I set out, and the prairie was fresh and green after a gentle rain that promised an early sprouting of the seed, but as I neared the Manor the faces of those I met were anxious and somber.
Maintained an upright posture.
From this reading Saddled horses, buggies, and wagons stood in front of the house, and further mounted figures were approaching across the prairie, but the men who had already arrived seemed more inclined to wait for them than to enter the building, until its owner stood in the doorway.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading Saddled horses, buggies, and wagons stood in front of the house, and further mounted figures were approaching across the prairie, but the men who had already arrived seemed more inclined to wait for them than to enter the building, until its owner stood in the doorway.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading One Mennonite settler compared it to the downfall of King Herod, but among Carrington's own people there were none who referred to the events of that evening without reluctance and regret.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE DEPOSED RULER The day of the meeting was never forgotten at Carrington, and distorted rumors of what had happened there traveled far across the prairie.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading They looked like men who after mature consideration had undertaken an unpleasant duty, and I could not help a fancy that some of them wished themselves well out of it.
used when the people doing the action are also its object
From this reading They looked like men who after mature consideration had undertaken an unpleasant duty, and I could not help a fancy that some of them wished themselves well out of it.
in or at that place or location
From this reading THE DEPOSED RULER The day of the meeting was never forgotten at Carrington, and distorted rumors of what had happened there traveled far across the prairie.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading They looked like men who after mature consideration had undertaken an unpleasant duty, and I could not help a fancy that some of them wished themselves well out of it.
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading It was a glorious afternoon when I set out, and the prairie was fresh and green after a gentle rain that promised an early sprouting of the seed, but as I neared the Manor the faces of those I met were anxious and somber.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading One Mennonite settler compared it to the downfall of King Herod, but among Carrington's own people there were none who referred to the events of that evening without reluctance and regret.
traveledadjectiveUS /ˈtrævəld/
traveled over or through; sometimes used as a combining term
From this reading THE DEPOSED RULER The day of the meeting was never forgotten at Carrington, and distorted rumors of what had happened there traveled far across the prairie.
undertakenverbUS /ˈʌndərteɪkən/
inflected form of “undertake” — enter upon an activity or enterprise
From this reading They looked like men who after mature consideration had undertaken an unpleasant duty, and I could not help a fancy that some of them wished themselves well out of it.
unpleasantadjectiveUS /ənˈplezənt/
offensive or disagreeable; causing discomfort or unhappiness
From this reading They looked like men who after mature consideration had undertaken an unpleasant duty, and I could not help a fancy that some of them wished themselves well out of it.
untilprepositionUS /ənˈtɪl/
up to a particular time
From this reading Saddled horses, buggies, and wagons stood in front of the house, and further mounted figures were approaching across the prairie, but the men who had already arrived seemed more inclined to wait for them than to enter the building, until its owner stood in the doorway.
wagonsnounUS /ˈwæɡənz/
plural of “wagon” — any of various kinds of wheeled vehicles drawn by an animal or a tractor
From this reading Saddled horses, buggies, and wagons stood in front of the house, and further mounted figures were approaching across the prairie, but the men who had already arrived seemed more inclined to wait for them than to enter the building, until its owner stood in the doorway.
stay in one place and anticipate or expect something
From this reading Saddled horses, buggies, and wagons stood in front of the house, and further mounted figures were approaching across the prairie, but the men who had already arrived seemed more inclined to wait for them than to enter the building, until its owner stood in the doorway.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading THE DEPOSED RULER The day of the meeting was never forgotten at Carrington, and distorted rumors of what had happened there traveled far across the prairie.
(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)
From this reading They looked like men who after mature consideration had undertaken an unpleasant duty, and I could not help a fancy that some of them wished themselves well out of it.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading One Mennonite settler compared it to the downfall of King Herod, but among Carrington's own people there were none who referred to the events of that evening without reluctance and regret.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading THE DEPOSED RULER The day of the meeting was never forgotten at Carrington, and distorted rumors of what had happened there traveled far across the prairie.
at the time that
From this reading It was a glorious afternoon when I set out, and the prairie was fresh and green after a gentle rain that promised an early sprouting of the seed, but as I neared the Manor the faces of those I met were anxious and somber.
which person or people
From this reading One Mennonite settler compared it to the downfall of King Herod, but among Carrington's own people there were none who referred to the events of that evening without reluctance and regret.
past form of “wish” — hope for; have a wish
From this reading They looked like men who after mature consideration had undertaken an unpleasant duty, and I could not help a fancy that some of them wished themselves well out of it.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading One Mennonite settler compared it to the downfall of King Herod, but among Carrington's own people there were none who referred to the events of that evening without reluctance and regret.
