Chapter XIX · Chapter 19

used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one

From this reading Like a pageant, he passed, in review scene after scene, turning it over, and wondering at significances that he had not before, imagined.

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading He wondered at the change that had even then come about in himself that he should have been so entranced by her, He went over his early hopes and fears; he thought again of conversations with Langton; and he realised afresh how true it was that the old authorities had dwindled away; that no allegiance had been left; that his had been a citadel without a master.

again but in a new or different way

From this reading He wondered at the change that had even then come about in himself that he should have been so entranced by her, He went over his early hopes and fears; he thought again of conversations with Langton; and he realised afresh how true it was that the old authorities had dwindled away; that no allegiance had been left; that his had been a citadel without a master.

later than; following

From this reading Part at least of Julie's programme was fulfilled to the letter, for they lay long in bed talking--desultory, reminiscent talk, which sent Peter's mind back over the months and the last few days, even after Julie was asleep in the bed next his.

anew

From this reading He wondered at the change that had even then come about in himself that he should have been so entranced by her, He went over his early hopes and fears; he thought again of conversations with Langton; and he realised afresh how true it was that the old authorities had dwindled away; that no allegiance had been left; that his had been a citadel without a master.

(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class

From this reading Her spontaneity, freshness, and utter lack of conventionality, he supposed, but that did not seem to explain all.

the act of binding yourself (intellectually or emotionally) to a course of action

From this reading He wondered at the change that had even then come about in himself that he should have been so entranced by her, He went over his early hopes and fears; he thought again of conversations with Langton; and he realised afresh how true it was that the old authorities had dwindled away; that no allegiance had been left; that his had been a citadel without a master.

used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together

From this reading Part at least of Julie's programme was fulfilled to the letter, for they lay long in bed talking--desultory, reminiscent talk, which sent Peter's mind back over the months and the last few days, even after Julie was asleep in the bed next his.

past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody

From this reading He recalled their first meeting, that instantaneous attraction, and he asked himself what had caused it.

in a state of sleep

From this reading Part at least of Julie's programme was fulfilled to the letter, for they lay long in bed talking--desultory, reminiscent talk, which sent Peter's mind back over the months and the last few days, even after Julie was asleep in the bed next his.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading Part at least of Julie's programme was fulfilled to the letter, for they lay long in bed talking--desultory, reminiscent talk, which sent Peter's mind back over the months and the last few days, even after Julie was asleep in the bed next his.

the force by which one object attracts another

From this reading He recalled their first meeting, that instantaneous attraction, and he asked himself what had caused it.

the organization that is the governing authority of a political unit

From this reading He wondered at the change that had even then come about in himself that he should have been so entranced by her, He went over his early hopes and fears; he thought again of conversations with Langton; and he realised afresh how true it was that the old authorities had dwindled away; that no allegiance had been left; that his had been a citadel without a master.

from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)

From this reading He wondered at the change that had even then come about in himself that he should have been so entranced by her, He went over his early hopes and fears; he thought again of conversations with Langton; and he realised afresh how true it was that the old authorities had dwindled away; that no allegiance had been left; that his had been a citadel without a master.

in or to or toward a former location

From this reading Part at least of Julie's programme was fulfilled to the letter, for they lay long in bed talking--desultory, reminiscent talk, which sent Peter's mind back over the months and the last few days, even after Julie was asleep in the bed next his.

a piece of furniture that provides a place to sleep

From this reading Part at least of Julie's programme was fulfilled to the letter, for they lay long in bed talking--desultory, reminiscent talk, which sent Peter's mind back over the months and the last few days, even after Julie was asleep in the bed next his.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading He wondered at the change that had even then come about in himself that he should have been so entranced by her, He went over his early hopes and fears; he thought again of conversations with Langton; and he realised afresh how true it was that the old authorities had dwindled away; that no allegiance had been left; that his had been a citadel without a master.

earlier than; in front of

From this reading Like a pageant, he passed, in review scene after scene, turning it over, and wondering at significances that he had not before, imagined.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading Her spontaneity, freshness, and utter lack of conventionality, he supposed, but that did not seem to explain all.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading He wondered at the change that had even then come about in himself that he should have been so entranced by her, He went over his early hopes and fears; he thought again of conversations with Langton; and he realised afresh how true it was that the old authorities had dwindled away; that no allegiance had been left; that his had been a citadel without a master.

past form of “cause” — give rise to; cause to happen or occur, not always intentionally

From this reading He recalled their first meeting, that instantaneous attraction, and he asked himself what had caused it.

cause to change; make different; cause a transformation

From this reading He wondered at the change that had even then come about in himself that he should have been so entranced by her, He went over his early hopes and fears; he thought again of conversations with Langton; and he realised afresh how true it was that the old authorities had dwindled away; that no allegiance had been left; that his had been a citadel without a master.

A fortress protecting a city, metaphorically representing the invincible inner sanctuary of the rational mind.

From this reading He wondered at the change that had even then come about in himself that he should have been so entranced by her, He went over his early hopes and fears; he thought again of conversations with Langton; and he realised afresh how true it was that the old authorities had dwindled away; that no allegiance had been left; that his had been a citadel without a master.

move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody

From this reading He wondered at the change that had even then come about in himself that he should have been so entranced by her, He went over his early hopes and fears; he thought again of conversations with Langton; and he realised afresh how true it was that the old authorities had dwindled away; that no allegiance had been left; that his had been a citadel without a master.

conformity with conventional thought and behavior

From this reading Her spontaneity, freshness, and utter lack of conventionality, he supposed, but that did not seem to explain all.

plural of “conversation” — the use of speech for informal exchange of views or ideas or information etc.

From this reading He wondered at the change that had even then come about in himself that he should have been so entranced by her, He went over his early hopes and fears; he thought again of conversations with Langton; and he realised afresh how true it was that the old authorities had dwindled away; that no allegiance had been left; that his had been a citadel without a master.

the time during which someone's life continues

From this reading Part at least of Julie's programme was fulfilled to the letter, for they lay long in bed talking--desultory, reminiscent talk, which sent Peter's mind back over the months and the last few days, even after Julie was asleep in the bed next his.

marked by lack of definite plan or regularity or purpose; jumping from one thing to another

From this reading Part at least of Julie's programme was fulfilled to the letter, for they lay long in bed talking--desultory, reminiscent talk, which sent Peter's mind back over the months and the last few days, even after Julie was asleep in the bed next his.

the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives

From this reading Her spontaneity, freshness, and utter lack of conventionality, he supposed, but that did not seem to explain all.

past form of “dwindle” — become smaller or lose substance

From this reading He wondered at the change that had even then come about in himself that he should have been so entranced by her, He went over his early hopes and fears; he thought again of conversations with Langton; and he realised afresh how true it was that the old authorities had dwindled away; that no allegiance had been left; that his had been a citadel without a master.

at or near the beginning of a period of time or course of events or before the usual or expected time

From this reading He wondered at the change that had even then come about in himself that he should have been so entranced by her, He went over his early hopes and fears; he thought again of conversations with Langton; and he realised afresh how true it was that the old authorities had dwindled away; that no allegiance had been left; that his had been a citadel without a master.

filled with wonder and delight

From this reading He wondered at the change that had even then come about in himself that he should have been so entranced by her, He went over his early hopes and fears; he thought again of conversations with Langton; and he realised afresh how true it was that the old authorities had dwindled away; that no allegiance had been left; that his had been a citadel without a master.

divisible by two

From this reading Part at least of Julie's programme was fulfilled to the letter, for they lay long in bed talking--desultory, reminiscent talk, which sent Peter's mind back over the months and the last few days, even after Julie was asleep in the bed next his.

make plain and comprehensible

From this reading Her spontaneity, freshness, and utter lack of conventionality, he supposed, but that did not seem to explain all.

plural of “fear” — an emotion experienced in anticipation of some specific pain or danger (usually accompanied by a desire to flee or fight)

From this reading He wondered at the change that had even then come about in himself that he should have been so entranced by her, He went over his early hopes and fears; he thought again of conversations with Langton; and he realised afresh how true it was that the old authorities had dwindled away; that no allegiance had been left; that his had been a citadel without a master.

a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number

From this reading Part at least of Julie's programme was fulfilled to the letter, for they lay long in bed talking--desultory, reminiscent talk, which sent Peter's mind back over the months and the last few days, even after Julie was asleep in the bed next his.

preceding all others in time or space or degree

From this reading He recalled their first meeting, that instantaneous attraction, and he asked himself what had caused it.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading Part at least of Julie's programme was fulfilled to the letter, for they lay long in bed talking--desultory, reminiscent talk, which sent Peter's mind back over the months and the last few days, even after Julie was asleep in the bed next his.

the property of being pure and fresh (as if newly made); not stale or deteriorated

From this reading Her spontaneity, freshness, and utter lack of conventionality, he supposed, but that did not seem to explain all.

completed to perfection

From this reading Part at least of Julie's programme was fulfilled to the letter, for they lay long in bed talking--desultory, reminiscent talk, which sent Peter's mind back over the months and the last few days, even after Julie was asleep in the bed next his.

the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect

From this reading Like a pageant, he passed, in review scene after scene, turning it over, and wondering at significances that he had not before, imagined.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading He wondered at the change that had even then come about in himself that he should have been so entranced by her, He went over his early hopes and fears; he thought again of conversations with Langton; and he realised afresh how true it was that the old authorities had dwindled away; that no allegiance had been left; that his had been a citadel without a master.

a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading Like a pageant, he passed, in review scene after scene, turning it over, and wondering at significances that he had not before, imagined.

belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned

From this reading Her spontaneity, freshness, and utter lack of conventionality, he supposed, but that did not seem to explain all.

used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object

From this reading He recalled their first meeting, that instantaneous attraction, and he asked himself what had caused it.

belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned

From this reading Part at least of Julie's programme was fulfilled to the letter, for they lay long in bed talking--desultory, reminiscent talk, which sent Peter's mind back over the months and the last few days, even after Julie was asleep in the bed next his.

plural of “hope” — a specific instance of feeling hopeful

From this reading He wondered at the change that had even then come about in himself that he should have been so entranced by her, He went over his early hopes and fears; he thought again of conversations with Langton; and he realised afresh how true it was that the old authorities had dwindled away; that no allegiance had been left; that his had been a citadel without a master.

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From this reading He wondered at the change that had even then come about in himself that he should have been so entranced by her, He went over his early hopes and fears; he thought again of conversations with Langton; and he realised afresh how true it was that the old authorities had dwindled away; that no allegiance had been left; that his had been a citadel without a master.

past form of “imagine” — form a mental image of something that is not present or that is not the case

From this reading Like a pageant, he passed, in review scene after scene, turning it over, and wondering at significances that he had not before, imagined.

inside something, or within a place, period, or state

From this reading Part at least of Julie's programme was fulfilled to the letter, for they lay long in bed talking--desultory, reminiscent talk, which sent Peter's mind back over the months and the last few days, even after Julie was asleep in the bed next his.

occurring with no delay

From this reading He recalled their first meeting, that instantaneous attraction, and he asked himself what had caused it.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading Like a pageant, he passed, in review scene after scene, turning it over, and wondering at significances that he had not before, imagined.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading Part at least of Julie's programme was fulfilled to the letter, for they lay long in bed talking--desultory, reminiscent talk, which sent Peter's mind back over the months and the last few days, even after Julie was asleep in the bed next his.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading Part at least of Julie's programme was fulfilled to the letter, for they lay long in bed talking--desultory, reminiscent talk, which sent Peter's mind back over the months and the last few days, even after Julie was asleep in the bed next his.

the state of needing something that is absent or unavailable

From this reading Her spontaneity, freshness, and utter lack of conventionality, he supposed, but that did not seem to explain all.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading He wondered at the change that had even then come about in himself that he should have been so entranced by her, He went over his early hopes and fears; he thought again of conversations with Langton; and he realised afresh how true it was that the old authorities had dwindled away; that no allegiance had been left; that his had been a citadel without a master.

immediately past

From this reading Part at least of Julie's programme was fulfilled to the letter, for they lay long in bed talking--desultory, reminiscent talk, which sent Peter's mind back over the months and the last few days, even after Julie was asleep in the bed next his.

put into a certain place or abstract location

From this reading Part at least of Julie's programme was fulfilled to the letter, for they lay long in bed talking--desultory, reminiscent talk, which sent Peter's mind back over the months and the last few days, even after Julie was asleep in the bed next his.

the superlative of “little” that can be used with mass nouns and is usually preceded by “the”; a quantifier meaning smallest in amount or extent or degree

From this reading Part at least of Julie's programme was fulfilled to the letter, for they lay long in bed talking--desultory, reminiscent talk, which sent Peter's mind back over the months and the last few days, even after Julie was asleep in the bed next his.

location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east

From this reading He wondered at the change that had even then come about in himself that he should have been so entranced by her, He went over his early hopes and fears; he thought again of conversations with Langton; and he realised afresh how true it was that the old authorities had dwindled away; that no allegiance had been left; that his had been a citadel without a master.

a written message addressed to a person or organization

From this reading Part at least of Julie's programme was fulfilled to the letter, for they lay long in bed talking--desultory, reminiscent talk, which sent Peter's mind back over the months and the last few days, even after Julie was asleep in the bed next his.

prefer or wish to do something

From this reading Like a pageant, he passed, in review scene after scene, turning it over, and wondering at significances that he had not before, imagined.

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 Part at least of Julie's programme was fulfilled to the letter, for they lay long in bed talking--desultory, reminiscent talk, which sent Peter's mind back over the months and the last few days, even after Julie was asleep in the bed next his.

an artist of consummate skill

From this reading He wondered at the change that had even then come about in himself that he should have been so entranced by her, He went over his early hopes and fears; he thought again of conversations with Langton; and he realised afresh how true it was that the old authorities had dwindled away; that no allegiance had been left; that his had been a citadel without a master.

a formally arranged gathering

From this reading He recalled their first meeting, that instantaneous attraction, and he asked himself what had caused it.

The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.

From this reading Part at least of Julie's programme was fulfilled to the letter, for they lay long in bed talking--desultory, reminiscent talk, which sent Peter's mind back over the months and the last few days, even after Julie was asleep in the bed next his.

plural of “month” — one of the twelve divisions of the calendar year

From this reading Part at least of Julie's programme was fulfilled to the letter, for they lay long in bed talking--desultory, reminiscent talk, which sent Peter's mind back over the months and the last few days, even after Julie was asleep in the bed next his.

immediately following in time or order

From this reading Part at least of Julie's programme was fulfilled to the letter, for they lay long in bed talking--desultory, reminiscent talk, which sent Peter's mind back over the months and the last few days, even after Julie was asleep in the bed next his.

not any; not one

From this reading He wondered at the change that had even then come about in himself that he should have been so entranced by her, He went over his early hopes and fears; he thought again of conversations with Langton; and he realised afresh how true it was that the old authorities had dwindled away; that no allegiance had been left; that his had been a citadel without a master.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading Like a pageant, he passed, in review scene after scene, turning it over, and wondering at significances that he had not before, imagined.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Part at least of Julie's programme was fulfilled to the letter, for they lay long in bed talking--desultory, reminiscent talk, which sent Peter's mind back over the months and the last few days, even after Julie was asleep in the bed next his.

(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age

From this reading He wondered at the change that had even then come about in himself that he should have been so entranced by her, He went over his early hopes and fears; he thought again of conversations with Langton; and he realised afresh how true it was that the old authorities had dwindled away; that no allegiance had been left; that his had been a citadel without a master.

above and across; more than

From this reading Part at least of Julie's programme was fulfilled to the letter, for they lay long in bed talking--desultory, reminiscent talk, which sent Peter's mind back over the months and the last few days, even after Julie was asleep in the bed next his.

an elaborate representation of scenes from history etc; usually involves a parade with rich costumes

From this reading Like a pageant, he passed, in review scene after scene, turning it over, and wondering at significances that he had not before, imagined.

something determined in relation to something that includes it

From this reading Part at least of Julie's programme was fulfilled to the letter, for they lay long in bed talking--desultory, reminiscent talk, which sent Peter's mind back over the months and the last few days, even after Julie was asleep in the bed next his.

past form of “pass” — go across or through

From this reading Like a pageant, he passed, in review scene after scene, turning it over, and wondering at significances that he had not before, imagined.

possessive form of “peter” — disciple of Jesus and leader of the Apostles; regarded by Catholics as the vicar of Christ on earth and first Pope

From this reading Part at least of Julie's programme was fulfilled to the letter, for they lay long in bed talking--desultory, reminiscent talk, which sent Peter's mind back over the months and the last few days, even after Julie was asleep in the bed next his.

an announcement of the events that will occur as part of a theatrical or sporting event

From this reading Part at least of Julie's programme was fulfilled to the letter, for they lay long in bed talking--desultory, reminiscent talk, which sent Peter's mind back over the months and the last few days, even after Julie was asleep in the bed next his.

successfully completed or brought to an end

From this reading He wondered at the change that had even then come about in himself that he should have been so entranced by her, He went over his early hopes and fears; he thought again of conversations with Langton; and he realised afresh how true it was that the old authorities had dwindled away; that no allegiance had been left; that his had been a citadel without a master.

past form of “recall” — recall knowledge from memory; have a recollection

From this reading He recalled their first meeting, that instantaneous attraction, and he asked himself what had caused it.

serving to bring to mind

From this reading Part at least of Julie's programme was fulfilled to the letter, for they lay long in bed talking--desultory, reminiscent talk, which sent Peter's mind back over the months and the last few days, even after Julie was asleep in the bed next his.

a new appraisal or evaluation

From this reading Like a pageant, he passed, in review scene after scene, turning it over, and wondering at significances that he had not before, imagined.

the place where some action occurs

From this reading Like a pageant, he passed, in review scene after scene, turning it over, and wondering at significances that he had not before, imagined.

give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect

From this reading Her spontaneity, freshness, and utter lack of conventionality, he supposed, but that did not seem to explain all.

100 senti equal 1 kroon in Estonia

From this reading Part at least of Julie's programme was fulfilled to the letter, for they lay long in bed talking--desultory, reminiscent talk, which sent Peter's mind back over the months and the last few days, even after Julie was asleep in the bed next his.

used to say what is right, expected, or advisable

From this reading He wondered at the change that had even then come about in himself that he should have been so entranced by her, He went over his early hopes and fears; he thought again of conversations with Langton; and he realised afresh how true it was that the old authorities had dwindled away; that no allegiance had been left; that his had been a citadel without a master.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading Like a pageant, he passed, in review scene after scene, turning it over, and wondering at significances that he had not before, imagined.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading He wondered at the change that had even then come about in himself that he should have been so entranced by her, He went over his early hopes and fears; he thought again of conversations with Langton; and he realised afresh how true it was that the old authorities had dwindled away; that no allegiance had been left; that his had been a citadel without a master.

the quality of being spontaneous and coming from natural feelings without constraint

From this reading Her spontaneity, freshness, and utter lack of conventionality, he supposed, but that did not seem to explain all.

required or under orders

From this reading Her spontaneity, freshness, and utter lack of conventionality, he supposed, but that did not seem to explain all.

exchange thoughts; talk with

From this reading Part at least of Julie's programme was fulfilled to the letter, for they lay long in bed talking--desultory, reminiscent talk, which sent Peter's mind back over the months and the last few days, even after Julie was asleep in the bed next his.

an exchange of ideas via conversation

From this reading Part at least of Julie's programme was fulfilled to the letter, for they lay long in bed talking--desultory, reminiscent talk, which sent Peter's mind back over the months and the last few days, even after Julie was asleep in the bed next his.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Like a pageant, he passed, in review scene after scene, turning it over, and wondering at significances that he had not before, imagined.

used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind

From this reading Part at least of Julie's programme was fulfilled to the letter, for they lay long in bed talking--desultory, reminiscent talk, which sent Peter's mind back over the months and the last few days, even after Julie was asleep in the bed next his.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading He recalled their first meeting, that instantaneous attraction, and he asked himself what had caused it.

subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)

From this reading He wondered at the change that had even then come about in himself that he should have been so entranced by her, He went over his early hopes and fears; he thought again of conversations with Langton; and he realised afresh how true it was that the old authorities had dwindled away; that no allegiance had been left; that his had been a citadel without a master.

the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading Part at least of Julie's programme was fulfilled to the letter, for they lay long in bed talking--desultory, reminiscent talk, which sent Peter's mind back over the months and the last few days, even after Julie was asleep in the bed next his.

the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about

From this reading He wondered at the change that had even then come about in himself that he should have been so entranced by her, He went over his early hopes and fears; he thought again of conversations with Langton; and he realised afresh how true it was that the old authorities had dwindled away; that no allegiance had been left; that his had been a citadel without a master.

used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive

From this reading Part at least of Julie's programme was fulfilled to the letter, for they lay long in bed talking--desultory, reminiscent talk, which sent Peter's mind back over the months and the last few days, even after Julie was asleep in the bed next his.

consistent with fact or reality; not false

From this reading He wondered at the change that had even then come about in himself that he should have been so entranced by her, He went over his early hopes and fears; he thought again of conversations with Langton; and he realised afresh how true it was that the old authorities had dwindled away; that no allegiance had been left; that his had been a citadel without a master.

the act of changing or reversing the direction of the course

From this reading Like a pageant, he passed, in review scene after scene, turning it over, and wondering at significances that he had not before, imagined.

articulate; either verbally or with a cry, shout, or noise

From this reading Her spontaneity, freshness, and utter lack of conventionality, he supposed, but that did not seem to explain all.

the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading Part at least of Julie's programme was fulfilled to the letter, for they lay long in bed talking--desultory, reminiscent talk, which sent Peter's mind back over the months and the last few days, even after Julie was asleep in the bed next his.

inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically

From this reading He wondered at the change that had even then come about in himself that he should have been so entranced by her, He went over his early hopes and fears; he thought again of conversations with Langton; and he realised afresh how true it was that the old authorities had dwindled away; that no allegiance had been left; that his had been a citadel without a master.

used to ask for information about something

From this reading He recalled their first meeting, that instantaneous attraction, and he asked himself what had caused it.

used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned

From this reading Part at least of Julie's programme was fulfilled to the letter, for they lay long in bed talking--desultory, reminiscent talk, which sent Peter's mind back over the months and the last few days, even after Julie was asleep in the bed next his.

in the company of; together with

From this reading He wondered at the change that had even then come about in himself that he should have been so entranced by her, He went over his early hopes and fears; he thought again of conversations with Langton; and he realised afresh how true it was that the old authorities had dwindled away; that no allegiance had been left; that his had been a citadel without a master.

not having, not using, or not accompanied by

From this reading He wondered at the change that had even then come about in himself that he should have been so entranced by her, He went over his early hopes and fears; he thought again of conversations with Langton; and he realised afresh how true it was that the old authorities had dwindled away; that no allegiance had been left; that his had been a citadel without a master.

past form of “wonder” — have a wish or desire to know something

From this reading He wondered at the change that had even then come about in himself that he should have been so entranced by her, He went over his early hopes and fears; he thought again of conversations with Langton; and he realised afresh how true it was that the old authorities had dwindled away; that no allegiance had been left; that his had been a citadel without a master.

showing curiosity

From this reading Like a pageant, he passed, in review scene after scene, turning it over, and wondering at significances that he had not before, imagined.