used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Morning brought no relief of mind to Mrs. Wornock, since it brought no news of her son; but before night there was even greater anxiety at Beechhurst, where Allan Carew's mother arrived late in the evening, summoned by a letter from her son, despatched from Southampton on the previous day, announcing his arrival, and asking her to join him at Beechhurst.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading "I would go straight to Suffolk," he wrote, "knowing how anxious my dear, tender-hearted mother will be to welcome her wanderer home, only--only I think you know that there is some one at Matcham about whose feelings I have still a shadow of doubt, still a lingering hope.
plural of “adventure” — a wild and exciting undertaking (not necessarily lawful)
From this reading "I have passed through many adventures and some dangers since I left the great lake.
Allan
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From this reading Morning brought no relief of mind to Mrs. Wornock, since it brought no news of her son; but before night there was even greater anxiety at Beechhurst, where Allan Carew's mother arrived late in the evening, summoned by a letter from her son, despatched from Southampton on the previous day, announcing his arrival, and asking her to join him at Beechhurst.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Morning brought no relief of mind to Mrs. Wornock, since it brought no news of her son; but before night there was even greater anxiety at Beechhurst, where Allan Carew's mother arrived late in the evening, summoned by a letter from her son, despatched from Southampton on the previous day, announcing his arrival, and asking her to join him at Beechhurst.
announcingverbUS /əˈnaʊnsɪŋ/
-ing form of “announce” — make known; make an announcement
From this reading Morning brought no relief of mind to Mrs. Wornock, since it brought no news of her son; but before night there was even greater anxiety at Beechhurst, where Allan Carew's mother arrived late in the evening, summoned by a letter from her son, despatched from Southampton on the previous day, announcing his arrival, and asking her to join him at Beechhurst.
(psychiatry) a relatively permanent state of worry and nervousness occurring in a variety of mental disorders, usually accompanied by compulsive behavior or attacks of panic
From this reading Morning brought no relief of mind to Mrs. Wornock, since it brought no news of her son; but before night there was even greater anxiety at Beechhurst, where Allan Carew's mother arrived late in the evening, summoned by a letter from her son, despatched from Southampton on the previous day, announcing his arrival, and asking her to join him at Beechhurst.
eagerly desirous
From this reading "I would go straight to Suffolk," he wrote, "knowing how anxious my dear, tender-hearted mother will be to welcome her wanderer home, only--only I think you know that there is some one at Matcham about whose feelings I have still a shadow of doubt, still a lingering hope.
accomplishment of an objective
From this reading Morning brought no relief of mind to Mrs. Wornock, since it brought no news of her son; but before night there was even greater anxiety at Beechhurst, where Allan Carew's mother arrived late in the evening, summoned by a letter from her son, despatched from Southampton on the previous day, announcing his arrival, and asking her to join him at Beechhurst.
past form of “arrive” — reach a destination; arrive by movement or progress
From this reading Morning brought no relief of mind to Mrs. Wornock, since it brought no news of her son; but before night there was even greater anxiety at Beechhurst, where Allan Carew's mother arrived late in the evening, summoned by a letter from her son, despatched from Southampton on the previous day, announcing his arrival, and asking her to join him at Beechhurst.
the verbal act of requesting
From this reading Morning brought no relief of mind to Mrs. Wornock, since it brought no news of her son; but before night there was even greater anxiety at Beechhurst, where Allan Carew's mother arrived late in the evening, summoned by a letter from her son, despatched from Southampton on the previous day, announcing his arrival, and asking her to join him at Beechhurst.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Morning brought no relief of mind to Mrs. Wornock, since it brought no news of her son; but before night there was even greater anxiety at Beechhurst, where Allan Carew's mother arrived late in the evening, summoned by a letter from her son, despatched from Southampton on the previous day, announcing his arrival, and asking her to join him at Beechhurst.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading "I would go straight to Suffolk," he wrote, "knowing how anxious my dear, tender-hearted mother will be to welcome her wanderer home, only--only I think you know that there is some one at Matcham about whose feelings I have still a shadow of doubt, still a lingering hope.
Beechhurst
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From this reading Morning brought no relief of mind to Mrs. Wornock, since it brought no news of her son; but before night there was even greater anxiety at Beechhurst, where Allan Carew's mother arrived late in the evening, summoned by a letter from her son, despatched from Southampton on the previous day, announcing his arrival, and asking her to join him at Beechhurst.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading Morning brought no relief of mind to Mrs. Wornock, since it brought no news of her son; but before night there was even greater anxiety at Beechhurst, where Allan Carew's mother arrived late in the evening, summoned by a letter from her son, despatched from Southampton on the previous day, announcing his arrival, and asking her to join him at Beechhurst.
inflected form of “bring” — take something or somebody with oneself somewhere
From this reading Morning brought no relief of mind to Mrs. Wornock, since it brought no news of her son; but before night there was even greater anxiety at Beechhurst, where Allan Carew's mother arrived late in the evening, summoned by a letter from her son, despatched from Southampton on the previous day, announcing his arrival, and asking her to join him at Beechhurst.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Morning brought no relief of mind to Mrs. Wornock, since it brought no news of her son; but before night there was even greater anxiety at Beechhurst, where Allan Carew's mother arrived late in the evening, summoned by a letter from her son, despatched from Southampton on the previous day, announcing his arrival, and asking her to join him at Beechhurst.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Morning brought no relief of mind to Mrs. Wornock, since it brought no news of her son; but before night there was even greater anxiety at Beechhurst, where Allan Carew's mother arrived late in the evening, summoned by a letter from her son, despatched from Southampton on the previous day, announcing his arrival, and asking her to join him at Beechhurst.
Carew's
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From this reading Morning brought no relief of mind to Mrs. Wornock, since it brought no news of her son; but before night there was even greater anxiety at Beechhurst, where Allan Carew's mother arrived late in the evening, summoned by a letter from her son, despatched from Southampton on the previous day, announcing his arrival, and asking her to join him at Beechhurst.
dangersnounUS /ˈdeɪndʒərz/
plural of “danger” — the condition of being susceptible to harm or injury
From this reading "I have passed through many adventures and some dangers since I left the great lake.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading Morning brought no relief of mind to Mrs. Wornock, since it brought no news of her son; but before night there was even greater anxiety at Beechhurst, where Allan Carew's mother arrived late in the evening, summoned by a letter from her son, despatched from Southampton on the previous day, announcing his arrival, and asking her to join him at Beechhurst.
dearly loved
From this reading "I would go straight to Suffolk," he wrote, "knowing how anxious my dear, tender-hearted mother will be to welcome her wanderer home, only--only I think you know that there is some one at Matcham about whose feelings I have still a shadow of doubt, still a lingering hope.
delusionnounUS /dɪˈluːʒən/
(psychology) an erroneous belief that is held in the face of evidence to the contrary
From this reading I go there first, where perhaps I may meet you; and if I find that faint hope to be only a delusion, I know you will sympathize with my final disappointment.
despatched
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From this reading Morning brought no relief of mind to Mrs. Wornock, since it brought no news of her son; but before night there was even greater anxiety at Beechhurst, where Allan Carew's mother arrived late in the evening, summoned by a letter from her son, despatched from Southampton on the previous day, announcing his arrival, and asking her to join him at Beechhurst.
a feeling of dissatisfaction that results when your expectations are not realized
From this reading I go there first, where perhaps I may meet you; and if I find that faint hope to be only a delusion, I know you will sympathize with my final disappointment.
the state of being unsure of something
From this reading "I would go straight to Suffolk," he wrote, "knowing how anxious my dear, tender-hearted mother will be to welcome her wanderer home, only--only I think you know that there is some one at Matcham about whose feelings I have still a shadow of doubt, still a lingering hope.
divisible by two
From this reading Morning brought no relief of mind to Mrs. Wornock, since it brought no news of her son; but before night there was even greater anxiety at Beechhurst, where Allan Carew's mother arrived late in the evening, summoned by a letter from her son, despatched from Southampton on the previous day, announcing his arrival, and asking her to join him at Beechhurst.
the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)
From this reading Morning brought no relief of mind to Mrs. Wornock, since it brought no news of her son; but before night there was even greater anxiety at Beechhurst, where Allan Carew's mother arrived late in the evening, summoned by a letter from her son, despatched from Southampton on the previous day, announcing his arrival, and asking her to join him at Beechhurst.
deficient in magnitude; barely perceptible; lacking clarity or brightness or loudness etc
From this reading I go there first, where perhaps I may meet you; and if I find that faint hope to be only a delusion, I know you will sympathize with my final disappointment.
emotional or moral sensitivity (especially in relation to personal principles or dignity)
From this reading "I would go straight to Suffolk," he wrote, "knowing how anxious my dear, tender-hearted mother will be to welcome her wanderer home, only--only I think you know that there is some one at Matcham about whose feelings I have still a shadow of doubt, still a lingering hope.
finaladjectiveUS /ˈfaɪnəl/
occurring at or forming an end or termination
From this reading I go there first, where perhaps I may meet you; and if I find that faint hope to be only a delusion, I know you will sympathize with my final disappointment.
come upon, as if by accident; meet with
From this reading I go there first, where perhaps I may meet you; and if I find that faint hope to be only a delusion, I know you will sympathize with my final disappointment.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading I go there first, where perhaps I may meet you; and if I find that faint hope to be only a delusion, I know you will sympathize with my final disappointment.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Morning brought no relief of mind to Mrs. Wornock, since it brought no news of her son; but before night there was even greater anxiety at Beechhurst, where Allan Carew's mother arrived late in the evening, summoned by a letter from her son, despatched from Southampton on the previous day, announcing his arrival, and asking her to join him at Beechhurst.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading "I would go straight to Suffolk," he wrote, "knowing how anxious my dear, tender-hearted mother will be to welcome her wanderer home, only--only I think you know that there is some one at Matcham about whose feelings I have still a shadow of doubt, still a lingering hope.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading "I have passed through many adventures and some dangers since I left the great lake.
greater in size or importance or degree
From this reading Morning brought no relief of mind to Mrs. Wornock, since it brought no news of her son; but before night there was even greater anxiety at Beechhurst, where Allan Carew's mother arrived late in the evening, summoned by a letter from her son, despatched from Southampton on the previous day, announcing his arrival, and asking her to join him at Beechhurst.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading "I would go straight to Suffolk," he wrote, "knowing how anxious my dear, tender-hearted mother will be to welcome her wanderer home, only--only I think you know that there is some one at Matcham about whose feelings I have still a shadow of doubt, still a lingering hope.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "I would go straight to Suffolk," he wrote, "knowing how anxious my dear, tender-hearted mother will be to welcome her wanderer home, only--only I think you know that there is some one at Matcham about whose feelings I have still a shadow of doubt, still a lingering hope.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Morning brought no relief of mind to Mrs. Wornock, since it brought no news of her son; but before night there was even greater anxiety at Beechhurst, where Allan Carew's mother arrived late in the evening, summoned by a letter from her son, despatched from Southampton on the previous day, announcing his arrival, and asking her to join him at Beechhurst.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Morning brought no relief of mind to Mrs. Wornock, since it brought no news of her son; but before night there was even greater anxiety at Beechhurst, where Allan Carew's mother arrived late in the evening, summoned by a letter from her son, despatched from Southampton on the previous day, announcing his arrival, and asking her to join him at Beechhurst.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Morning brought no relief of mind to Mrs. Wornock, since it brought no news of her son; but before night there was even greater anxiety at Beechhurst, where Allan Carew's mother arrived late in the evening, summoned by a letter from her son, despatched from Southampton on the previous day, announcing his arrival, and asking her to join him at Beechhurst.
where you live at a particular time
From this reading "I would go straight to Suffolk," he wrote, "knowing how anxious my dear, tender-hearted mother will be to welcome her wanderer home, only--only I think you know that there is some one at Matcham about whose feelings I have still a shadow of doubt, still a lingering hope.
a specific instance of feeling hopeful
From this reading "I would go straight to Suffolk," he wrote, "knowing how anxious my dear, tender-hearted mother will be to welcome her wanderer home, only--only I think you know that there is some one at Matcham about whose feelings I have still a shadow of doubt, still a lingering hope.
how
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From this reading "I would go straight to Suffolk," he wrote, "knowing how anxious my dear, tender-hearted mother will be to welcome her wanderer home, only--only I think you know that there is some one at Matcham about whose feelings I have still a shadow of doubt, still a lingering hope.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "I would go straight to Suffolk," he wrote, "knowing how anxious my dear, tender-hearted mother will be to welcome her wanderer home, only--only I think you know that there is some one at Matcham about whose feelings I have still a shadow of doubt, still a lingering hope.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading I go there first, where perhaps I may meet you; and if I find that faint hope to be only a delusion, I know you will sympathize with my final disappointment.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Morning brought no relief of mind to Mrs. Wornock, since it brought no news of her son; but before night there was even greater anxiety at Beechhurst, where Allan Carew's mother arrived late in the evening, summoned by a letter from her son, despatched from Southampton on the previous day, announcing his arrival, and asking her to join him at Beechhurst.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "IT IS THE STARS."
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading "IT IS THE STARS."
become part of; become a member of a group or organization
From this reading Morning brought no relief of mind to Mrs. Wornock, since it brought no news of her son; but before night there was even greater anxiety at Beechhurst, where Allan Carew's mother arrived late in the evening, summoned by a letter from her son, despatched from Southampton on the previous day, announcing his arrival, and asking her to join him at Beechhurst.
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading "I would go straight to Suffolk," he wrote, "knowing how anxious my dear, tender-hearted mother will be to welcome her wanderer home, only--only I think you know that there is some one at Matcham about whose feelings I have still a shadow of doubt, still a lingering hope.
evidencing the possession of inside information
From this reading "I would go straight to Suffolk," he wrote, "knowing how anxious my dear, tender-hearted mother will be to welcome her wanderer home, only--only I think you know that there is some one at Matcham about whose feelings I have still a shadow of doubt, still a lingering hope.
a body of (usually fresh) water surrounded by land
From this reading "I have passed through many adventures and some dangers since I left the great lake.
being or occurring at an advanced period of time or after a usual or expected time
From this reading Morning brought no relief of mind to Mrs. Wornock, since it brought no news of her son; but before night there was even greater anxiety at Beechhurst, where Allan Carew's mother arrived late in the evening, summoned by a letter from her son, despatched from Southampton on the previous day, announcing his arrival, and asking her to join him at Beechhurst.
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 "I have passed through many adventures and some dangers since I left the great lake.
a written message addressed to a person or organization
From this reading Morning brought no relief of mind to Mrs. Wornock, since it brought no news of her son; but before night there was even greater anxiety at Beechhurst, where Allan Carew's mother arrived late in the evening, summoned by a letter from her son, despatched from Southampton on the previous day, announcing his arrival, and asking her to join him at Beechhurst.
lingeringnounUS /ˈlɪŋɡərɪŋ/
the act of tarrying
From this reading "I would go straight to Suffolk," he wrote, "knowing how anxious my dear, tender-hearted mother will be to welcome her wanderer home, only--only I think you know that there is some one at Matcham about whose feelings I have still a shadow of doubt, still a lingering hope.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number
From this reading "I have passed through many adventures and some dangers since I left the great lake.
Matcham
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From this reading "I would go straight to Suffolk," he wrote, "knowing how anxious my dear, tender-hearted mother will be to welcome her wanderer home, only--only I think you know that there is some one at Matcham about whose feelings I have still a shadow of doubt, still a lingering hope.
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading I go there first, where perhaps I may meet you; and if I find that faint hope to be only a delusion, I know you will sympathize with my final disappointment.
come together
From this reading I go there first, where perhaps I may meet you; and if I find that faint hope to be only a delusion, I know you will sympathize with my final disappointment.
The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.
From this reading Morning brought no relief of mind to Mrs. Wornock, since it brought no news of her son; but before night there was even greater anxiety at Beechhurst, where Allan Carew's mother arrived late in the evening, summoned by a letter from her son, despatched from Southampton on the previous day, announcing his arrival, and asking her to join him at Beechhurst.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading Morning brought no relief of mind to Mrs. Wornock, since it brought no news of her son; but before night there was even greater anxiety at Beechhurst, where Allan Carew's mother arrived late in the evening, summoned by a letter from her son, despatched from Southampton on the previous day, announcing his arrival, and asking her to join him at Beechhurst.
a woman who has given birth to a child (also used as a term of address to your mother)
From this reading Morning brought no relief of mind to Mrs. Wornock, since it brought no news of her son; but before night there was even greater anxiety at Beechhurst, where Allan Carew's mother arrived late in the evening, summoned by a letter from her son, despatched from Southampton on the previous day, announcing his arrival, and asking her to join him at Beechhurst.
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading Morning brought no relief of mind to Mrs. Wornock, since it brought no news of her son; but before night there was even greater anxiety at Beechhurst, where Allan Carew's mother arrived late in the evening, summoned by a letter from her son, despatched from Southampton on the previous day, announcing his arrival, and asking her to join him at Beechhurst.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading "I would go straight to Suffolk," he wrote, "knowing how anxious my dear, tender-hearted mother will be to welcome her wanderer home, only--only I think you know that there is some one at Matcham about whose feelings I have still a shadow of doubt, still a lingering hope.
information about recent and important events
From this reading Morning brought no relief of mind to Mrs. Wornock, since it brought no news of her son; but before night there was even greater anxiety at Beechhurst, where Allan Carew's mother arrived late in the evening, summoned by a letter from her son, despatched from Southampton on the previous day, announcing his arrival, and asking her to join him at Beechhurst.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading Morning brought no relief of mind to Mrs. Wornock, since it brought no news of her son; but before night there was even greater anxiety at Beechhurst, where Allan Carew's mother arrived late in the evening, summoned by a letter from her son, despatched from Southampton on the previous day, announcing his arrival, and asking her to join him at Beechhurst.
not any; not one
From this reading Morning brought no relief of mind to Mrs. Wornock, since it brought no news of her son; but before night there was even greater anxiety at Beechhurst, where Allan Carew's mother arrived late in the evening, summoned by a letter from her son, despatched from Southampton on the previous day, announcing his arrival, and asking her to join him at Beechhurst.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Morning brought no relief of mind to Mrs. Wornock, since it brought no news of her son; but before night there was even greater anxiety at Beechhurst, where Allan Carew's mother arrived late in the evening, summoned by a letter from her son, despatched from Southampton on the previous day, announcing his arrival, and asking her to join him at Beechhurst.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Morning brought no relief of mind to Mrs. Wornock, since it brought no news of her son; but before night there was even greater anxiety at Beechhurst, where Allan Carew's mother arrived late in the evening, summoned by a letter from her son, despatched from Southampton on the previous day, announcing his arrival, and asking her to join him at Beechhurst.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading "I would go straight to Suffolk," he wrote, "knowing how anxious my dear, tender-hearted mother will be to welcome her wanderer home, only--only I think you know that there is some one at Matcham about whose feelings I have still a shadow of doubt, still a lingering hope.
and nothing more
From this reading "I would go straight to Suffolk," he wrote, "knowing how anxious my dear, tender-hearted mother will be to welcome her wanderer home, only--only I think you know that there is some one at Matcham about whose feelings I have still a shadow of doubt, still a lingering hope.
past form of “pass” — go across or through
From this reading "I have passed through many adventures and some dangers since I left the great lake.
by chance
From this reading I go there first, where perhaps I may meet you; and if I find that faint hope to be only a delusion, I know you will sympathize with my final disappointment.
just preceding something else in time or order
From this reading Morning brought no relief of mind to Mrs. Wornock, since it brought no news of her son; but before night there was even greater anxiety at Beechhurst, where Allan Carew's mother arrived late in the evening, summoned by a letter from her son, despatched from Southampton on the previous day, announcing his arrival, and asking her to join him at Beechhurst.
the feeling that comes when something burdensome is removed or reduced
From this reading Morning brought no relief of mind to Mrs. Wornock, since it brought no news of her son; but before night there was even greater anxiety at Beechhurst, where Allan Carew's mother arrived late in the evening, summoned by a letter from her son, despatched from Southampton on the previous day, announcing his arrival, and asking her to join him at Beechhurst.
A dark area or shape produced by a body coming between rays of light and a surface.
From this reading "I would go straight to Suffolk," he wrote, "knowing how anxious my dear, tender-hearted mother will be to welcome her wanderer home, only--only I think you know that there is some one at Matcham about whose feelings I have still a shadow of doubt, still a lingering hope.
sinceprepositionUS /sɪns/
from a time in the past until now
From this reading Morning brought no relief of mind to Mrs. Wornock, since it brought no news of her son; but before night there was even greater anxiety at Beechhurst, where Allan Carew's mother arrived late in the evening, summoned by a letter from her son, despatched from Southampton on the previous day, announcing his arrival, and asking her to join him at Beechhurst.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading "I would go straight to Suffolk," he wrote, "knowing how anxious my dear, tender-hearted mother will be to welcome her wanderer home, only--only I think you know that there is some one at Matcham about whose feelings I have still a shadow of doubt, still a lingering hope.
a male human offspring
From this reading Morning brought no relief of mind to Mrs. Wornock, since it brought no news of her son; but before night there was even greater anxiety at Beechhurst, where Allan Carew's mother arrived late in the evening, summoned by a letter from her son, despatched from Southampton on the previous day, announcing his arrival, and asking her to join him at Beechhurst.
Southampton
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From this reading Morning brought no relief of mind to Mrs. Wornock, since it brought no news of her son; but before night there was even greater anxiety at Beechhurst, where Allan Carew's mother arrived late in the evening, summoned by a letter from her son, despatched from Southampton on the previous day, announcing his arrival, and asking her to join him at Beechhurst.
plural of “star” — (astronomy) a celestial body of hot gases that radiates energy derived from thermonuclear reactions in the interior
From this reading "IT IS THE STARS."
not in physical motion
From this reading "I would go straight to Suffolk," he wrote, "knowing how anxious my dear, tender-hearted mother will be to welcome her wanderer home, only--only I think you know that there is some one at Matcham about whose feelings I have still a shadow of doubt, still a lingering hope.
successive (without a break)
From this reading "I would go straight to Suffolk," he wrote, "knowing how anxious my dear, tender-hearted mother will be to welcome her wanderer home, only--only I think you know that there is some one at Matcham about whose feelings I have still a shadow of doubt, still a lingering hope.
Suffolk
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From this reading "I would go straight to Suffolk," he wrote, "knowing how anxious my dear, tender-hearted mother will be to welcome her wanderer home, only--only I think you know that there is some one at Matcham about whose feelings I have still a shadow of doubt, still a lingering hope.
summonedverbUS /ˈsʌmənd/
past form of “summon” — call in an official matter, such as to attend court
From this reading Morning brought no relief of mind to Mrs. Wornock, since it brought no news of her son; but before night there was even greater anxiety at Beechhurst, where Allan Carew's mother arrived late in the evening, summoned by a letter from her son, despatched from Southampton on the previous day, announcing his arrival, and asking her to join him at Beechhurst.
sympathizeverbUS /ˈsɪmpəθaɪz/
share the feelings of; understand the sentiments of
From this reading I go there first, where perhaps I may meet you; and if I find that faint hope to be only a delusion, I know you will sympathize with my final disappointment.
tender-hearted
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From this reading "I would go straight to Suffolk," he wrote, "knowing how anxious my dear, tender-hearted mother will be to welcome her wanderer home, only--only I think you know that there is some one at Matcham about whose feelings I have still a shadow of doubt, still a lingering hope.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading "I would go straight to Suffolk," he wrote, "knowing how anxious my dear, tender-hearted mother will be to welcome her wanderer home, only--only I think you know that there is some one at Matcham about whose feelings I have still a shadow of doubt, still a lingering hope.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading "IT IS THE STARS."
in or at that place or location
From this reading Morning brought no relief of mind to Mrs. Wornock, since it brought no news of her son; but before night there was even greater anxiety at Beechhurst, where Allan Carew's mother arrived late in the evening, summoned by a letter from her son, despatched from Southampton on the previous day, announcing his arrival, and asking her to join him at Beechhurst.
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading "I would go straight to Suffolk," he wrote, "knowing how anxious my dear, tender-hearted mother will be to welcome her wanderer home, only--only I think you know that there is some one at Matcham about whose feelings I have still a shadow of doubt, still a lingering hope.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading "I have passed through many adventures and some dangers since I left the great lake.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Morning brought no relief of mind to Mrs. Wornock, since it brought no news of her son; but before night there was even greater anxiety at Beechhurst, where Allan Carew's mother arrived late in the evening, summoned by a letter from her son, despatched from Southampton on the previous day, announcing his arrival, and asking her to join him at Beechhurst.
wanderernounUS /ˈwɑːndərər/
someone who leads a wandering unsettled life
From this reading "I would go straight to Suffolk," he wrote, "knowing how anxious my dear, tender-hearted mother will be to welcome her wanderer home, only--only I think you know that there is some one at Matcham about whose feelings I have still a shadow of doubt, still a lingering hope.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Morning brought no relief of mind to Mrs. Wornock, since it brought no news of her son; but before night there was even greater anxiety at Beechhurst, where Allan Carew's mother arrived late in the evening, summoned by a letter from her son, despatched from Southampton on the previous day, announcing his arrival, and asking her to join him at Beechhurst.
accept gladly
From this reading "I would go straight to Suffolk," he wrote, "knowing how anxious my dear, tender-hearted mother will be to welcome her wanderer home, only--only I think you know that there is some one at Matcham about whose feelings I have still a shadow of doubt, still a lingering hope.
in or at the place that
From this reading Morning brought no relief of mind to Mrs. Wornock, since it brought no news of her son; but before night there was even greater anxiety at Beechhurst, where Allan Carew's mother arrived late in the evening, summoned by a letter from her son, despatched from Southampton on the previous day, announcing his arrival, and asking her to join him at Beechhurst.
belonging to which person
From this reading "I would go straight to Suffolk," he wrote, "knowing how anxious my dear, tender-hearted mother will be to welcome her wanderer home, only--only I think you know that there is some one at Matcham about whose feelings I have still a shadow of doubt, still a lingering hope.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading "I would go straight to Suffolk," he wrote, "knowing how anxious my dear, tender-hearted mother will be to welcome her wanderer home, only--only I think you know that there is some one at Matcham about whose feelings I have still a shadow of doubt, still a lingering hope.
in the company of; together with
From this reading I go there first, where perhaps I may meet you; and if I find that faint hope to be only a delusion, I know you will sympathize with my final disappointment.
Wornock
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From this reading Morning brought no relief of mind to Mrs. Wornock, since it brought no news of her son; but before night there was even greater anxiety at Beechhurst, where Allan Carew's mother arrived late in the evening, summoned by a letter from her son, despatched from Southampton on the previous day, announcing his arrival, and asking her to join him at Beechhurst.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading "I would go straight to Suffolk," he wrote, "knowing how anxious my dear, tender-hearted mother will be to welcome her wanderer home, only--only I think you know that there is some one at Matcham about whose feelings I have still a shadow of doubt, still a lingering hope.
inflected form of “write” — produce a literary work
From this reading "I would go straight to Suffolk," he wrote, "knowing how anxious my dear, tender-hearted mother will be to welcome her wanderer home, only--only I think you know that there is some one at Matcham about whose feelings I have still a shadow of doubt, still a lingering hope.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "I would go straight to Suffolk," he wrote, "knowing how anxious my dear, tender-hearted mother will be to welcome her wanderer home, only--only I think you know that there is some one at Matcham about whose feelings I have still a shadow of doubt, still a lingering hope.
