used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading MASTER AMBROSE KEEPS HIS VOW At first the Crabapple Blossoms felt as if they had awakened from an evil dream, but they soon found that it was a dream that had profoundly influenced their souls.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading Night after night he sat by her holding her hand till she fell asleep, and by day he soothed her ravings, and in her quieter moments they would have long intimate talks together, such as they had never had before she ran away.
AMBROSEnounUS /ˈæmbroʊz/
(Roman Catholic Church) Roman priest who became bishop of Milan
From this reading MASTER AMBROSE KEEPS HIS VOW At first the Crabapple Blossoms felt as if they had awakened from an evil dream, but they soon found that it was a dream that had profoundly influenced their souls.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading MASTER AMBROSE KEEPS HIS VOW At first the Crabapple Blossoms felt as if they had awakened from an evil dream, but they soon found that it was a dream that had profoundly influenced their souls.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Though they showed no further desire to run away and roam the hills, they were moody, silent, prone to attacks of violent weeping, and haunted by some nameless fear--strange melancholy denizens, in fact, of the comfortable, placid homes of their parents.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading MASTER AMBROSE KEEPS HIS VOW At first the Crabapple Blossoms felt as if they had awakened from an evil dream, but they soon found that it was a dream that had profoundly influenced their souls.
in a state of sleep
From this reading Night after night he sat by her holding her hand till she fell asleep, and by day he soothed her ravings, and in her quieter moments they would have long intimate talks together, such as they had never had before she ran away.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading MASTER AMBROSE KEEPS HIS VOW At first the Crabapple Blossoms felt as if they had awakened from an evil dream, but they soon found that it was a dream that had profoundly influenced their souls.
attacksnounUS /əˈtæks/
plural of “attack” — (military) an offensive against an enemy (using weapons)
From this reading Though they showed no further desire to run away and roam the hills, they were moody, silent, prone to attacks of violent weeping, and haunted by some nameless fear--strange melancholy denizens, in fact, of the comfortable, placid homes of their parents.
awakenedadjectiveUS /əˈweɪkənd/
aroused or activated
From this reading MASTER AMBROSE KEEPS HIS VOW At first the Crabapple Blossoms felt as if they had awakened from an evil dream, but they soon found that it was a dream that had profoundly influenced their souls.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading Though they showed no further desire to run away and roam the hills, they were moody, silent, prone to attacks of violent weeping, and haunted by some nameless fear--strange melancholy denizens, in fact, of the comfortable, placid homes of their parents.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading Night after night he sat by her holding her hand till she fell asleep, and by day he soothed her ravings, and in her quieter moments they would have long intimate talks together, such as they had never had before she ran away.
BlossomsnounUS /ˈblɑːsəmz/
plural of “blossom” — reproductive organ of angiosperm plants especially one having showy or colorful parts
From this reading MASTER AMBROSE KEEPS HIS VOW At first the Crabapple Blossoms felt as if they had awakened from an evil dream, but they soon found that it was a dream that had profoundly influenced their souls.
boundlessadjectiveUS /ˈbaʊndləs/
seemingly boundless in amount, number, degree, or especially extent
From this reading Nevertheless, his tenderness and patience with Moonlove proved boundless.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading MASTER AMBROSE KEEPS HIS VOW At first the Crabapple Blossoms felt as if they had awakened from an evil dream, but they soon found that it was a dream that had profoundly influenced their souls.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Though they showed no further desire to run away and roam the hills, they were moody, silent, prone to attacks of violent weeping, and haunted by some nameless fear--strange melancholy denizens, in fact, of the comfortable, placid homes of their parents.
providing or experiencing physical well-being or relief (“comfy” is informal)
From this reading Though they showed no further desire to run away and roam the hills, they were moody, silent, prone to attacks of violent weeping, and haunted by some nameless fear--strange melancholy denizens, in fact, of the comfortable, placid homes of their parents.
a state at a particular time
From this reading One would not have imagined that a daughter in this condition would have met with much sympathy from Master Ambrose Honeysuckle.
Crabapplenoun
any of numerous varieties of crab apples cultivated for their small acidic (usually bright red) fruit used for preserves or as ornamentals for their blossoms
From this reading MASTER AMBROSE KEEPS HIS VOW At first the Crabapple Blossoms felt as if they had awakened from an evil dream, but they soon found that it was a dream that had profoundly influenced their souls.
a female human offspring
From this reading One would not have imagined that a daughter in this condition would have met with much sympathy from Master Ambrose Honeysuckle.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading Night after night he sat by her holding her hand till she fell asleep, and by day he soothed her ravings, and in her quieter moments they would have long intimate talks together, such as they had never had before she ran away.
denizensnounUS /ˈdenəzənz/
plural of “denizen” — a person who inhabits a particular place
From this reading Though they showed no further desire to run away and roam the hills, they were moody, silent, prone to attacks of violent weeping, and haunted by some nameless fear--strange melancholy denizens, in fact, of the comfortable, placid homes of their parents.
the feeling that accompanies an unsatisfied state
From this reading Though they showed no further desire to run away and roam the hills, they were moody, silent, prone to attacks of violent weeping, and haunted by some nameless fear--strange melancholy denizens, in fact, of the comfortable, placid homes of their parents.
A series of thoughts, images, or emotions during sleep.
From this reading MASTER AMBROSE KEEPS HIS VOW At first the Crabapple Blossoms felt as if they had awakened from an evil dream, but they soon found that it was a dream that had profoundly influenced their souls.
morally objectionable behavior
From this reading MASTER AMBROSE KEEPS HIS VOW At first the Crabapple Blossoms felt as if they had awakened from an evil dream, but they soon found that it was a dream that had profoundly influenced their souls.
a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred
From this reading Though they showed no further desire to run away and roam the hills, they were moody, silent, prone to attacks of violent weeping, and haunted by some nameless fear--strange melancholy denizens, in fact, of the comfortable, placid homes of their parents.
be afraid or feel anxious or apprehensive about a possible or probable situation or event
From this reading Though they showed no further desire to run away and roam the hills, they were moody, silent, prone to attacks of violent weeping, and haunted by some nameless fear--strange melancholy denizens, in fact, of the comfortable, placid homes of their parents.
cause to fall by or as if by delivering a blow
From this reading Night after night he sat by her holding her hand till she fell asleep, and by day he soothed her ravings, and in her quieter moments they would have long intimate talks together, such as they had never had before she ran away.
mat together and make felt-like
From this reading MASTER AMBROSE KEEPS HIS VOW At first the Crabapple Blossoms felt as if they had awakened from an evil dream, but they soon found that it was a dream that had profoundly influenced their souls.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading MASTER AMBROSE KEEPS HIS VOW At first the Crabapple Blossoms felt as if they had awakened from an evil dream, but they soon found that it was a dream that had profoundly influenced their souls.
set up or found
From this reading MASTER AMBROSE KEEPS HIS VOW At first the Crabapple Blossoms felt as if they had awakened from an evil dream, but they soon found that it was a dream that had profoundly influenced their souls.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading MASTER AMBROSE KEEPS HIS VOW At first the Crabapple Blossoms felt as if they had awakened from an evil dream, but they soon found that it was a dream that had profoundly influenced their souls.
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 Though they showed no further desire to run away and roam the hills, they were moody, silent, prone to attacks of violent weeping, and haunted by some nameless fear--strange melancholy denizens, in fact, of the comfortable, placid homes of their parents.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading MASTER AMBROSE KEEPS HIS VOW At first the Crabapple Blossoms felt as if they had awakened from an evil dream, but they soon found that it was a dream that had profoundly influenced their souls.
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading Night after night he sat by her holding her hand till she fell asleep, and by day he soothed her ravings, and in her quieter moments they would have long intimate talks together, such as they had never had before she ran away.
hauntedadjectiveUS /ˈhɔːntɪd/
having or showing excessive or compulsive concern with something
From this reading Though they showed no further desire to run away and roam the hills, they were moody, silent, prone to attacks of violent weeping, and haunted by some nameless fear--strange melancholy denizens, in fact, of the comfortable, placid homes of their parents.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading One would not have imagined that a daughter in this condition would have met with much sympathy from Master Ambrose Honeysuckle.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Night after night he sat by her holding her hand till she fell asleep, and by day he soothed her ravings, and in her quieter moments they would have long intimate talks together, such as they had never had before she ran away.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Night after night he sat by her holding her hand till she fell asleep, and by day he soothed her ravings, and in her quieter moments they would have long intimate talks together, such as they had never had before she ran away.
plural of “hill” — a local and well-defined elevation of the land
From this reading Though they showed no further desire to run away and roam the hills, they were moody, silent, prone to attacks of violent weeping, and haunted by some nameless fear--strange melancholy denizens, in fact, of the comfortable, placid homes of their parents.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading MASTER AMBROSE KEEPS HIS VOW At first the Crabapple Blossoms felt as if they had awakened from an evil dream, but they soon found that it was a dream that had profoundly influenced their souls.
the act of retaining something
From this reading Night after night he sat by her holding her hand till she fell asleep, and by day he soothed her ravings, and in her quieter moments they would have long intimate talks together, such as they had never had before she ran away.
homesnounUS /hoʊmz/
plural of “home” — where you live at a particular time
From this reading Though they showed no further desire to run away and roam the hills, they were moody, silent, prone to attacks of violent weeping, and haunted by some nameless fear--strange melancholy denizens, in fact, of the comfortable, placid homes of their parents.
HoneysucklenounUS /ˈhʌnisʌkəl/
shrub or vine of the genus Lonicera
From this reading One would not have imagined that a daughter in this condition would have met with much sympathy from Master Ambrose Honeysuckle.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading MASTER AMBROSE KEEPS HIS VOW At first the Crabapple Blossoms felt as if they had awakened from an evil dream, but they soon found that it was a dream that had profoundly influenced their souls.
past form of “imagine” — form a mental image of something that is not present or that is not the case
From this reading One would not have imagined that a daughter in this condition would have met with much sympathy from Master Ambrose Honeysuckle.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Though they showed no further desire to run away and roam the hills, they were moody, silent, prone to attacks of violent weeping, and haunted by some nameless fear--strange melancholy denizens, in fact, of the comfortable, placid homes of their parents.
influencedverbUS /ˈɪnfluːənst/
past form of “influence” — have and exert influence or effect
From this reading MASTER AMBROSE KEEPS HIS VOW At first the Crabapple Blossoms felt as if they had awakened from an evil dream, but they soon found that it was a dream that had profoundly influenced their souls.
intimateadjectiveUS /ˈɪntəmət/
marked by close acquaintance, association, or familiarity
From this reading Night after night he sat by her holding her hand till she fell asleep, and by day he soothed her ravings, and in her quieter moments they would have long intimate talks together, such as they had never had before she ran away.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading MASTER AMBROSE KEEPS HIS VOW At first the Crabapple Blossoms felt as if they had awakened from an evil dream, but they soon found that it was a dream that had profoundly influenced their souls.
plural of “keep” — the financial means whereby one lives
From this reading MASTER AMBROSE KEEPS HIS VOW At first the Crabapple Blossoms felt as if they had awakened from an evil dream, but they soon found that it was a dream that had profoundly influenced their souls.
primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified
From this reading Night after night he sat by her holding her hand till she fell asleep, and by day he soothed her ravings, and in her quieter moments they would have long intimate talks together, such as they had never had before she ran away.
an artist of consummate skill
From this reading MASTER AMBROSE KEEPS HIS VOW At first the Crabapple Blossoms felt as if they had awakened from an evil dream, but they soon found that it was a dream that had profoundly influenced their souls.
a feeling of thoughtful sadness
From this reading Though they showed no further desire to run away and roam the hills, they were moody, silent, prone to attacks of violent weeping, and haunted by some nameless fear--strange melancholy denizens, in fact, of the comfortable, placid homes of their parents.
inflected form of “meet” — come together
From this reading One would not have imagined that a daughter in this condition would have met with much sympathy from Master Ambrose Honeysuckle.
plural of “moment” — a particular point in time
From this reading Night after night he sat by her holding her hand till she fell asleep, and by day he soothed her ravings, and in her quieter moments they would have long intimate talks together, such as they had never had before she ran away.
moodynounUS /ˈmuːdi/
United States tennis player who dominated women's tennis in the 1920s and 1930s (1905-1998)
From this reading Though they showed no further desire to run away and roam the hills, they were moody, silent, prone to attacks of violent weeping, and haunted by some nameless fear--strange melancholy denizens, in fact, of the comfortable, placid homes of their parents.
Moonlove
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From this reading Nevertheless, his tenderness and patience with Moonlove proved boundless.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading One would not have imagined that a daughter in this condition would have met with much sympathy from Master Ambrose Honeysuckle.
namelessadjectiveUS /ˈneɪm.ləs/
Having no name, or having a name that is kept secret or unknown.
From this reading Though they showed no further desire to run away and roam the hills, they were moody, silent, prone to attacks of violent weeping, and haunted by some nameless fear--strange melancholy denizens, in fact, of the comfortable, placid homes of their parents.
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading Night after night he sat by her holding her hand till she fell asleep, and by day he soothed her ravings, and in her quieter moments they would have long intimate talks together, such as they had never had before she ran away.
in spite of what has just been said
From this reading Nevertheless, his tenderness and patience with Moonlove proved boundless.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading Night after night he sat by her holding her hand till she fell asleep, and by day he soothed her ravings, and in her quieter moments they would have long intimate talks together, such as they had never had before she ran away.
not any; not one
From this reading Though they showed no further desire to run away and roam the hills, they were moody, silent, prone to attacks of violent weeping, and haunted by some nameless fear--strange melancholy denizens, in fact, of the comfortable, placid homes of their parents.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading One would not have imagined that a daughter in this condition would have met with much sympathy from Master Ambrose Honeysuckle.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Though they showed no further desire to run away and roam the hills, they were moody, silent, prone to attacks of violent weeping, and haunted by some nameless fear--strange melancholy denizens, in fact, of the comfortable, placid homes of their parents.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading One would not have imagined that a daughter in this condition would have met with much sympathy from Master Ambrose Honeysuckle.
plural of “parent” — a father or mother; one who begets or one who gives birth to or nurtures and raises a child; a relative who plays the role of guardian
From this reading Though they showed no further desire to run away and roam the hills, they were moody, silent, prone to attacks of violent weeping, and haunted by some nameless fear--strange melancholy denizens, in fact, of the comfortable, placid homes of their parents.
good-natured tolerance of delay or incompetence
From this reading Nevertheless, his tenderness and patience with Moonlove proved boundless.
placidadjectiveUS /ˈplæsəd/
(of a body of water) free from disturbance by heavy waves
From this reading Though they showed no further desire to run away and roam the hills, they were moody, silent, prone to attacks of violent weeping, and haunted by some nameless fear--strange melancholy denizens, in fact, of the comfortable, placid homes of their parents.
profoundlyadverbUS /proʊˈfaʊndli/
to a great depth psychologically or emotionally
From this reading MASTER AMBROSE KEEPS HIS VOW At first the Crabapple Blossoms felt as if they had awakened from an evil dream, but they soon found that it was a dream that had profoundly influenced their souls.
proneadjectiveUS /proʊn/
having a tendency (to); often used in combination
From this reading Though they showed no further desire to run away and roam the hills, they were moody, silent, prone to attacks of violent weeping, and haunted by some nameless fear--strange melancholy denizens, in fact, of the comfortable, placid homes of their parents.
established beyond doubt
From this reading Nevertheless, his tenderness and patience with Moonlove proved boundless.
quieteradjectiveUS /ˈkwaɪətər/
comparative of “quiet” — characterized by an absence or near absence of agitation or activity
From this reading Night after night he sat by her holding her hand till she fell asleep, and by day he soothed her ravings, and in her quieter moments they would have long intimate talks together, such as they had never had before she ran away.
inflected form of “run” — move fast by using one's feet, with one foot off the ground at any given time
From this reading Night after night he sat by her holding her hand till she fell asleep, and by day he soothed her ravings, and in her quieter moments they would have long intimate talks together, such as they had never had before she ran away.
ravings
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From this reading Night after night he sat by her holding her hand till she fell asleep, and by day he soothed her ravings, and in her quieter moments they would have long intimate talks together, such as they had never had before she ran away.
roamverbUS /roʊm/
move about aimlessly or without any destination, often in search of food or employment
From this reading Though they showed no further desire to run away and roam the hills, they were moody, silent, prone to attacks of violent weeping, and haunted by some nameless fear--strange melancholy denizens, in fact, of the comfortable, placid homes of their parents.
move fast by using one's feet, with one foot off the ground at any given time
From this reading Though they showed no further desire to run away and roam the hills, they were moody, silent, prone to attacks of violent weeping, and haunted by some nameless fear--strange melancholy denizens, in fact, of the comfortable, placid homes of their parents.
the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians
From this reading Night after night he sat by her holding her hand till she fell asleep, and by day he soothed her ravings, and in her quieter moments they would have long intimate talks together, such as they had never had before she ran away.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Night after night he sat by her holding her hand till she fell asleep, and by day he soothed her ravings, and in her quieter moments they would have long intimate talks together, such as they had never had before she ran away.
past form of “show” — give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading Though they showed no further desire to run away and roam the hills, they were moody, silent, prone to attacks of violent weeping, and haunted by some nameless fear--strange melancholy denizens, in fact, of the comfortable, placid homes of their parents.
marked by absence of sound
From this reading Though they showed no further desire to run away and roam the hills, they were moody, silent, prone to attacks of violent weeping, and haunted by some nameless fear--strange melancholy denizens, in fact, of the comfortable, placid homes of their parents.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading Though they showed no further desire to run away and roam the hills, they were moody, silent, prone to attacks of violent weeping, and haunted by some nameless fear--strange melancholy denizens, in fact, of the comfortable, placid homes of their parents.
in the near future
From this reading MASTER AMBROSE KEEPS HIS VOW At first the Crabapple Blossoms felt as if they had awakened from an evil dream, but they soon found that it was a dream that had profoundly influenced their souls.
soothedverbUS /suːðd/
past form of “soothe” — give moral or emotional strength to
From this reading Night after night he sat by her holding her hand till she fell asleep, and by day he soothed her ravings, and in her quieter moments they would have long intimate talks together, such as they had never had before she ran away.
plural of “soul” — the immaterial part of a person; the actuating cause of an individual life
From this reading MASTER AMBROSE KEEPS HIS VOW At first the Crabapple Blossoms felt as if they had awakened from an evil dream, but they soon found that it was a dream that had profoundly influenced their souls.
being definitely out of the ordinary and unexpected; slightly odd or even a bit weird
From this reading Though they showed no further desire to run away and roam the hills, they were moody, silent, prone to attacks of violent weeping, and haunted by some nameless fear--strange melancholy denizens, in fact, of the comfortable, placid homes of their parents.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading Night after night he sat by her holding her hand till she fell asleep, and by day he soothed her ravings, and in her quieter moments they would have long intimate talks together, such as they had never had before she ran away.
an inclination to support or be loyal to or to agree with an opinion
From this reading One would not have imagined that a daughter in this condition would have met with much sympathy from Master Ambrose Honeysuckle.
talksnounUS /tɔːks/
a discussion intended to produce an agreement
From this reading Night after night he sat by her holding her hand till she fell asleep, and by day he soothed her ravings, and in her quieter moments they would have long intimate talks together, such as they had never had before she ran away.
a tendency to express warm and affectionate feeling
From this reading Nevertheless, his tenderness and patience with Moonlove proved boundless.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading MASTER AMBROSE KEEPS HIS VOW At first the Crabapple Blossoms felt as if they had awakened from an evil dream, but they soon found that it was a dream that had profoundly influenced their souls.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading MASTER AMBROSE KEEPS HIS VOW At first the Crabapple Blossoms felt as if they had awakened from an evil dream, but they soon found that it was a dream that had profoundly influenced their souls.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading MASTER AMBROSE KEEPS HIS VOW At first the Crabapple Blossoms felt as if they had awakened from an evil dream, but they soon found that it was a dream that had profoundly influenced their souls.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading MASTER AMBROSE KEEPS HIS VOW At first the Crabapple Blossoms felt as if they had awakened from an evil dream, but they soon found that it was a dream that had profoundly influenced their souls.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading One would not have imagined that a daughter in this condition would have met with much sympathy from Master Ambrose Honeysuckle.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading Though they showed no further desire to run away and roam the hills, they were moody, silent, prone to attacks of violent weeping, and haunted by some nameless fear--strange melancholy denizens, in fact, of the comfortable, placid homes of their parents.
up to a particular time
From this reading Night after night he sat by her holding her hand till she fell asleep, and by day he soothed her ravings, and in her quieter moments they would have long intimate talks together, such as they had never had before she ran away.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Though they showed no further desire to run away and roam the hills, they were moody, silent, prone to attacks of violent weeping, and haunted by some nameless fear--strange melancholy denizens, in fact, of the comfortable, placid homes of their parents.
in contact with each other or in proximity
From this reading Night after night he sat by her holding her hand till she fell asleep, and by day he soothed her ravings, and in her quieter moments they would have long intimate talks together, such as they had never had before she ran away.
acting with or marked by or resulting from great force or energy or emotional intensity
From this reading Though they showed no further desire to run away and roam the hills, they were moody, silent, prone to attacks of violent weeping, and haunted by some nameless fear--strange melancholy denizens, in fact, of the comfortable, placid homes of their parents.
VOWverbUS /vaʊ/
make a vow; promise
From this reading MASTER AMBROSE KEEPS HIS VOW At first the Crabapple Blossoms felt as if they had awakened from an evil dream, but they soon found that it was a dream that had profoundly influenced their souls.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading MASTER AMBROSE KEEPS HIS VOW At first the Crabapple Blossoms felt as if they had awakened from an evil dream, but they soon found that it was a dream that had profoundly influenced their souls.
showing sorrow
From this reading Though they showed no further desire to run away and roam the hills, they were moody, silent, prone to attacks of violent weeping, and haunted by some nameless fear--strange melancholy denizens, in fact, of the comfortable, placid homes of their parents.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Though they showed no further desire to run away and roam the hills, they were moody, silent, prone to attacks of violent weeping, and haunted by some nameless fear--strange melancholy denizens, in fact, of the comfortable, placid homes of their parents.
in the company of; together with
From this reading One would not have imagined that a daughter in this condition would have met with much sympathy from Master Ambrose Honeysuckle.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading One would not have imagined that a daughter in this condition would have met with much sympathy from Master Ambrose Honeysuckle.
