used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading They are advancing along the shore-road, afoot; having declined their host's offer of horses--both saying they would prefer to walk; Cadwallader adding, in his favourite sailor phrase, that he wished to "kick the knots out of his legs"--a remark but obscurely comprehensible to Don Gregorio.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading Each is occupied with his own thoughts, the sacredness of which keeps him silent; absorbed in reflections, about that tender, but painful parting, speculating on what may be before them in the far uncertain future.
giving or marked by complete attention to
From this reading Each is occupied with his own thoughts, the sacredness of which keeps him silent; absorbed in reflections, about that tender, but painful parting, speculating on what may be before them in the far uncertain future.
addingverbUS /ˈædɪŋ/
-ing form of “add” — make an addition (to); join or combine or unite with others; increase the quality, quantity, size or scope of
From this reading They are advancing along the shore-road, afoot; having declined their host's offer of horses--both saying they would prefer to walk; Cadwallader adding, in his favourite sailor phrase, that he wished to "kick the knots out of his legs"--a remark but obscurely comprehensible to Don Gregorio.
advancingadjectiveUS /ədˈvænsɪŋ/
moving forward
From this reading They are advancing along the shore-road, afoot; having declined their host's offer of horses--both saying they would prefer to walk; Cadwallader adding, in his favourite sailor phrase, that he wished to "kick the knots out of his legs"--a remark but obscurely comprehensible to Don Gregorio.
afootadverbUS /əˈfʊt/
on foot; walking
From this reading They are advancing along the shore-road, afoot; having declined their host's offer of horses--both saying they would prefer to walk; Cadwallader adding, in his favourite sailor phrase, that he wished to "kick the knots out of his legs"--a remark but obscurely comprehensible to Don Gregorio.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading For some time after leaving the Spaniard's house, not a word passes between them.
alongprepositionUS /əˈlɔːŋ/
following the length of something from one end toward the other
From this reading They are advancing along the shore-road, afoot; having declined their host's offer of horses--both saying they would prefer to walk; Cadwallader adding, in his favourite sailor phrase, that he wished to "kick the knots out of his legs"--a remark but obscurely comprehensible to Don Gregorio.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The sough of the tidal surf breaking upon the beach, the occasional cry of a soaring sea-bird, or the more continuous and melancholy note of the chuck-will's-widow, do not attract their attention.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading They are advancing along the shore-road, afoot; having declined their host's offer of horses--both saying they would prefer to walk; Cadwallader adding, in his favourite sailor phrase, that he wished to "kick the knots out of his legs"--a remark but obscurely comprehensible to Don Gregorio.
the process whereby a person concentrates on some features of the environment to the (relative) exclusion of others
From this reading The sough of the tidal surf breaking upon the beach, the occasional cry of a soaring sea-bird, or the more continuous and melancholy note of the chuck-will's-widow, do not attract their attention.
attractverbUS /əˈtrækt/
direct toward itself or oneself by means of some psychological power or physical attributes
From this reading The sough of the tidal surf breaking upon the beach, the occasional cry of a soaring sea-bird, or the more continuous and melancholy note of the chuck-will's-widow, do not attract their attention.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Each is occupied with his own thoughts, the sacredness of which keeps him silent; absorbed in reflections, about that tender, but painful parting, speculating on what may be before them in the far uncertain future.
an area of sand sloping down to the water of a sea or lake
From this reading The sough of the tidal surf breaking upon the beach, the occasional cry of a soaring sea-bird, or the more continuous and melancholy note of the chuck-will's-widow, do not attract their attention.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading Each is occupied with his own thoughts, the sacredness of which keeps him silent; absorbed in reflections, about that tender, but painful parting, speculating on what may be before them in the far uncertain future.
in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading For some time after leaving the Spaniard's house, not a word passes between them.
the two together, not just one
From this reading They are advancing along the shore-road, afoot; having declined their host's offer of horses--both saying they would prefer to walk; Cadwallader adding, in his favourite sailor phrase, that he wished to "kick the knots out of his legs"--a remark but obscurely comprehensible to Don Gregorio.
the act of breaking something
From this reading The sough of the tidal surf breaking upon the beach, the occasional cry of a soaring sea-bird, or the more continuous and melancholy note of the chuck-will's-widow, do not attract their attention.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading They are advancing along the shore-road, afoot; having declined their host's offer of horses--both saying they would prefer to walk; Cadwallader adding, in his favourite sailor phrase, that he wished to "kick the knots out of his legs"--a remark but obscurely comprehensible to Don Gregorio.
Cadwallader
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From this reading They are advancing along the shore-road, afoot; having declined their host's offer of horses--both saying they would prefer to walk; Cadwallader adding, in his favourite sailor phrase, that he wished to "kick the knots out of his legs"--a remark but obscurely comprehensible to Don Gregorio.
chuck-will's-widownoun
large whippoorwill-like bird of the southern United States
From this reading The sough of the tidal surf breaking upon the beach, the occasional cry of a soaring sea-bird, or the more continuous and melancholy note of the chuck-will's-widow, do not attract their attention.
comprehensibleadjectiveUS /ˌkɑːmpriˈhensəbəl/
capable of being comprehended or understood
From this reading They are advancing along the shore-road, afoot; having declined their host's offer of horses--both saying they would prefer to walk; Cadwallader adding, in his favourite sailor phrase, that he wished to "kick the knots out of his legs"--a remark but obscurely comprehensible to Don Gregorio.
continuousadjectiveUS /kənˈtɪnjuːəs/
continuing in time or space without interruption
From this reading The sough of the tidal surf breaking upon the beach, the occasional cry of a soaring sea-bird, or the more continuous and melancholy note of the chuck-will's-widow, do not attract their attention.
education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings
From this reading For a time, nought intrudes upon their reverie, to disturb its natural course.
utter a sudden loud cry
From this reading The sough of the tidal surf breaking upon the beach, the occasional cry of a soaring sea-bird, or the more continuous and melancholy note of the chuck-will's-widow, do not attract their attention.
declinedverbUS /dɪˈklaɪnd/
past form of “decline” — grow worse
From this reading They are advancing along the shore-road, afoot; having declined their host's offer of horses--both saying they would prefer to walk; Cadwallader adding, in his favourite sailor phrase, that he wished to "kick the knots out of his legs"--a remark but obscurely comprehensible to Don Gregorio.
disturbverbUS /dɪˈstɜːrb/
move deeply
From this reading For a time, nought intrudes upon their reverie, to disturb its natural course.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading The sough of the tidal surf breaking upon the beach, the occasional cry of a soaring sea-bird, or the more continuous and melancholy note of the chuck-will's-widow, do not attract their attention.
a Spanish gentleman or nobleman
From this reading They are advancing along the shore-road, afoot; having declined their host's offer of horses--both saying they would prefer to walk; Cadwallader adding, in his favourite sailor phrase, that he wished to "kick the knots out of his legs"--a remark but obscurely comprehensible to Don Gregorio.
every one of two or more people or things, taken separately
From this reading Each is occupied with his own thoughts, the sacredness of which keeps him silent; absorbed in reflections, about that tender, but painful parting, speculating on what may be before them in the far uncertain future.
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading Each is occupied with his own thoughts, the sacredness of which keeps him silent; absorbed in reflections, about that tender, but painful parting, speculating on what may be before them in the far uncertain future.
a competitor thought likely to win
From this reading They are advancing along the shore-road, afoot; having declined their host's offer of horses--both saying they would prefer to walk; Cadwallader adding, in his favourite sailor phrase, that he wished to "kick the knots out of his legs"--a remark but obscurely comprehensible to Don Gregorio.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading For some time after leaving the Spaniard's house, not a word passes between them.
yet to be or coming
From this reading Each is occupied with his own thoughts, the sacredness of which keeps him silent; absorbed in reflections, about that tender, but painful parting, speculating on what may be before them in the far uncertain future.
Gregorio
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From this reading They are advancing along the shore-road, afoot; having declined their host's offer of horses--both saying they would prefer to walk; Cadwallader adding, in his favourite sailor phrase, that he wished to "kick the knots out of his legs"--a remark but obscurely comprehensible to Don Gregorio.
havingauxiliary verbUS /ˈhævɪŋ/
the -ing form of “have”
From this reading They are advancing along the shore-road, afoot; having declined their host's offer of horses--both saying they would prefer to walk; Cadwallader adding, in his favourite sailor phrase, that he wished to "kick the knots out of his legs"--a remark but obscurely comprehensible to Don Gregorio.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading They are advancing along the shore-road, afoot; having declined their host's offer of horses--both saying they would prefer to walk; Cadwallader adding, in his favourite sailor phrase, that he wished to "kick the knots out of his legs"--a remark but obscurely comprehensible to Don Gregorio.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Each is occupied with his own thoughts, the sacredness of which keeps him silent; absorbed in reflections, about that tender, but painful parting, speculating on what may be before them in the far uncertain future.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading They are advancing along the shore-road, afoot; having declined their host's offer of horses--both saying they would prefer to walk; Cadwallader adding, in his favourite sailor phrase, that he wished to "kick the knots out of his legs"--a remark but obscurely comprehensible to Don Gregorio.
plural of “horse” — solid-hoofed herbivorous quadruped domesticated since prehistoric times
From this reading They are advancing along the shore-road, afoot; having declined their host's offer of horses--both saying they would prefer to walk; Cadwallader adding, in his favourite sailor phrase, that he wished to "kick the knots out of his legs"--a remark but obscurely comprehensible to Don Gregorio.
host'snounUS /hoʊsts/
possessive form of “host” — a person who invites guests to a social event (such as a party in his or her own home) and who is responsible for them while they are there
From this reading They are advancing along the shore-road, afoot; having declined their host's offer of horses--both saying they would prefer to walk; Cadwallader adding, in his favourite sailor phrase, that he wished to "kick the knots out of his legs"--a remark but obscurely comprehensible to Don Gregorio.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading For some time after leaving the Spaniard's house, not a word passes between them.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading They are advancing along the shore-road, afoot; having declined their host's offer of horses--both saying they would prefer to walk; Cadwallader adding, in his favourite sailor phrase, that he wished to "kick the knots out of his legs"--a remark but obscurely comprehensible to Don Gregorio.
intrudesverbUS /ˌɪnˈtruːdz/
third-person singular of “intrude” — enter uninvited
From this reading For a time, nought intrudes upon their reverie, to disturb its natural course.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Each is occupied with his own thoughts, the sacredness of which keeps him silent; absorbed in reflections, about that tender, but painful parting, speculating on what may be before them in the far uncertain future.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading For a time, nought intrudes upon their reverie, to disturb its natural course.
plural of “keep” — the financial means whereby one lives
From this reading Each is occupied with his own thoughts, the sacredness of which keeps him silent; absorbed in reflections, about that tender, but painful parting, speculating on what may be before them in the far uncertain future.
kickverbUS /kɪk/
drive or propel with the foot
From this reading They are advancing along the shore-road, afoot; having declined their host's offer of horses--both saying they would prefer to walk; Cadwallader adding, in his favourite sailor phrase, that he wished to "kick the knots out of his legs"--a remark but obscurely comprehensible to Don Gregorio.
knotsnounUS /nɑːts/
plural of “knot” — a tight cluster of people or things
From this reading They are advancing along the shore-road, afoot; having declined their host's offer of horses--both saying they would prefer to walk; Cadwallader adding, in his favourite sailor phrase, that he wished to "kick the knots out of his legs"--a remark but obscurely comprehensible to Don Gregorio.
the act of departing
From this reading For some time after leaving the Spaniard's house, not a word passes between them.
staying power
From this reading They are advancing along the shore-road, afoot; having declined their host's offer of horses--both saying they would prefer to walk; Cadwallader adding, in his favourite sailor phrase, that he wished to "kick the knots out of his legs"--a remark but obscurely comprehensible to Don Gregorio.
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading Each is occupied with his own thoughts, the sacredness of which keeps him silent; absorbed in reflections, about that tender, but painful parting, speculating on what may be before them in the far uncertain future.
a feeling of thoughtful sadness
From this reading The sough of the tidal surf breaking upon the beach, the occasional cry of a soaring sea-bird, or the more continuous and melancholy note of the chuck-will's-widow, do not attract their attention.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading The sough of the tidal surf breaking upon the beach, the occasional cry of a soaring sea-bird, or the more continuous and melancholy note of the chuck-will's-widow, do not attract their attention.
in accordance with nature; relating to or concerning nature
From this reading For a time, nought intrudes upon their reverie, to disturb its natural course.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading For some time after leaving the Spaniard's house, not a word passes between them.
a brief written record
From this reading The sough of the tidal surf breaking upon the beach, the occasional cry of a soaring sea-bird, or the more continuous and melancholy note of the chuck-will's-widow, do not attract their attention.
noughtnoun
a mathematical element that when added to another number yields the same number
From this reading For a time, nought intrudes upon their reverie, to disturb its natural course.
obscurelyadverb
in an obscure manner
From this reading They are advancing along the shore-road, afoot; having declined their host's offer of horses--both saying they would prefer to walk; Cadwallader adding, in his favourite sailor phrase, that he wished to "kick the knots out of his legs"--a remark but obscurely comprehensible to Don Gregorio.
occasionaladjectiveUS /əˈkeɪʒənəl/
occurring from time to time
From this reading The sough of the tidal surf breaking upon the beach, the occasional cry of a soaring sea-bird, or the more continuous and melancholy note of the chuck-will's-widow, do not attract their attention.
held or filled or in use
From this reading Each is occupied with his own thoughts, the sacredness of which keeps him silent; absorbed in reflections, about that tender, but painful parting, speculating on what may be before them in the far uncertain future.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading They are advancing along the shore-road, afoot; having declined their host's offer of horses--both saying they would prefer to walk; Cadwallader adding, in his favourite sailor phrase, that he wished to "kick the knots out of his legs"--a remark but obscurely comprehensible to Don Gregorio.
make available or accessible, provide or furnish
From this reading They are advancing along the shore-road, afoot; having declined their host's offer of horses--both saying they would prefer to walk; Cadwallader adding, in his favourite sailor phrase, that he wished to "kick the knots out of his legs"--a remark but obscurely comprehensible to Don Gregorio.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Each is occupied with his own thoughts, the sacredness of which keeps him silent; absorbed in reflections, about that tender, but painful parting, speculating on what may be before them in the far uncertain future.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading The sough of the tidal surf breaking upon the beach, the occasional cry of a soaring sea-bird, or the more continuous and melancholy note of the chuck-will's-widow, do not attract their attention.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading They are advancing along the shore-road, afoot; having declined their host's offer of horses--both saying they would prefer to walk; Cadwallader adding, in his favourite sailor phrase, that he wished to "kick the knots out of his legs"--a remark but obscurely comprehensible to Don Gregorio.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading Each is occupied with his own thoughts, the sacredness of which keeps him silent; absorbed in reflections, about that tender, but painful parting, speculating on what may be before them in the far uncertain future.
causing physical or psychological pain
From this reading Each is occupied with his own thoughts, the sacredness of which keeps him silent; absorbed in reflections, about that tender, but painful parting, speculating on what may be before them in the far uncertain future.
the act of departing politely
From this reading Each is occupied with his own thoughts, the sacredness of which keeps him silent; absorbed in reflections, about that tender, but painful parting, speculating on what may be before them in the far uncertain future.
passesnounUS /ˈpæsəz/
plural of “pass” — (baseball) an advance to first base by a batter who receives four balls
From this reading For some time after leaving the Spaniard's house, not a word passes between them.
phrasenounUS /freɪz/
an expression consisting of one or more words forming a grammatical constituent of a sentence
From this reading They are advancing along the shore-road, afoot; having declined their host's offer of horses--both saying they would prefer to walk; Cadwallader adding, in his favourite sailor phrase, that he wished to "kick the knots out of his legs"--a remark but obscurely comprehensible to Don Gregorio.
like better; value more highly
From this reading They are advancing along the shore-road, afoot; having declined their host's offer of horses--both saying they would prefer to walk; Cadwallader adding, in his favourite sailor phrase, that he wished to "kick the knots out of his legs"--a remark but obscurely comprehensible to Don Gregorio.
reflectionsnounUS /rɪˈflekʃənz/
plural of “reflection” — a calm, lengthy, intent consideration
From this reading Each is occupied with his own thoughts, the sacredness of which keeps him silent; absorbed in reflections, about that tender, but painful parting, speculating on what may be before them in the far uncertain future.
a statement that expresses a personal opinion or belief or adds information
From this reading They are advancing along the shore-road, afoot; having declined their host's offer of horses--both saying they would prefer to walk; Cadwallader adding, in his favourite sailor phrase, that he wished to "kick the knots out of his legs"--a remark but obscurely comprehensible to Don Gregorio.
reverienounUS /ˈrevəri/
absentminded dreaming while awake
From this reading For a time, nought intrudes upon their reverie, to disturb its natural course.
sacrednessnounUS /ˈseɪkrɪdnɪs/
the quality of being sacred
From this reading Each is occupied with his own thoughts, the sacredness of which keeps him silent; absorbed in reflections, about that tender, but painful parting, speculating on what may be before them in the far uncertain future.
any member of a ship's crew
From this reading They are advancing along the shore-road, afoot; having declined their host's offer of horses--both saying they would prefer to walk; Cadwallader adding, in his favourite sailor phrase, that he wished to "kick the knots out of his legs"--a remark but obscurely comprehensible to Don Gregorio.
a word or phrase that particular people use in particular situations
From this reading They are advancing along the shore-road, afoot; having declined their host's offer of horses--both saying they would prefer to walk; Cadwallader adding, in his favourite sailor phrase, that he wished to "kick the knots out of his legs"--a remark but obscurely comprehensible to Don Gregorio.
sea-bird
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From this reading The sough of the tidal surf breaking upon the beach, the occasional cry of a soaring sea-bird, or the more continuous and melancholy note of the chuck-will's-widow, do not attract their attention.
shore-road
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading They are advancing along the shore-road, afoot; having declined their host's offer of horses--both saying they would prefer to walk; Cadwallader adding, in his favourite sailor phrase, that he wished to "kick the knots out of his legs"--a remark but obscurely comprehensible to Don Gregorio.
marked by absence of sound
From this reading Each is occupied with his own thoughts, the sacredness of which keeps him silent; absorbed in reflections, about that tender, but painful parting, speculating on what may be before them in the far uncertain future.
soaringadjectiveUS /ˈsɔːrɪŋ/
ascending to a level markedly higher than the usual
From this reading The sough of the tidal surf breaking upon the beach, the occasional cry of a soaring sea-bird, or the more continuous and melancholy note of the chuck-will's-widow, do not attract their attention.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading For some time after leaving the Spaniard's house, not a word passes between them.
soughverbUS /saʊf/
make a murmuring sound
From this reading The sough of the tidal surf breaking upon the beach, the occasional cry of a soaring sea-bird, or the more continuous and melancholy note of the chuck-will's-widow, do not attract their attention.
Spaniard's
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From this reading For some time after leaving the Spaniard's house, not a word passes between them.
speculatingverbUS /ˈspekjəleɪtɪŋ/
-ing form of “speculate” — to believe especially on uncertain or tentative grounds
From this reading Each is occupied with his own thoughts, the sacredness of which keeps him silent; absorbed in reflections, about that tender, but painful parting, speculating on what may be before them in the far uncertain future.
surfnounUS /sɜːrf/
waves breaking on the shore
From this reading The sough of the tidal surf breaking upon the beach, the occasional cry of a soaring sea-bird, or the more continuous and melancholy note of the chuck-will's-widow, do not attract their attention.
given to sympathy or gentleness or sentimentality
From this reading Each is occupied with his own thoughts, the sacredness of which keeps him silent; absorbed in reflections, about that tender, but painful parting, speculating on what may be before them in the far uncertain future.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading They are advancing along the shore-road, afoot; having declined their host's offer of horses--both saying they would prefer to walk; Cadwallader adding, in his favourite sailor phrase, that he wished to "kick the knots out of his legs"--a remark but obscurely comprehensible to Don Gregorio.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading They are advancing along the shore-road, afoot; having declined their host's offer of horses--both saying they would prefer to walk; Cadwallader adding, in his favourite sailor phrase, that he wished to "kick the knots out of his legs"--a remark but obscurely comprehensible to Don Gregorio.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading They are advancing along the shore-road, afoot; having declined their host's offer of horses--both saying they would prefer to walk; Cadwallader adding, in his favourite sailor phrase, that he wished to "kick the knots out of his legs"--a remark but obscurely comprehensible to Don Gregorio.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading For some time after leaving the Spaniard's house, not a word passes between them.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading They are advancing along the shore-road, afoot; having declined their host's offer of horses--both saying they would prefer to walk; Cadwallader adding, in his favourite sailor phrase, that he wished to "kick the knots out of his legs"--a remark but obscurely comprehensible to Don Gregorio.
plural of “thought” — the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading Each is occupied with his own thoughts, the sacredness of which keeps him silent; absorbed in reflections, about that tender, but painful parting, speculating on what may be before them in the far uncertain future.
tidaladjectiveUS /ˈtaɪdəl/
of or relating to or caused by tides
From this reading The sough of the tidal surf breaking upon the beach, the occasional cry of a soaring sea-bird, or the more continuous and melancholy note of the chuck-will's-widow, do not attract their attention.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading For some time after leaving the Spaniard's house, not a word passes between them.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading They are advancing along the shore-road, afoot; having declined their host's offer of horses--both saying they would prefer to walk; Cadwallader adding, in his favourite sailor phrase, that he wished to "kick the knots out of his legs"--a remark but obscurely comprehensible to Don Gregorio.
uncertainadjectiveUS /ənˈsɜːrtən/
lacking or indicating lack of confidence or assurance
From this reading Each is occupied with his own thoughts, the sacredness of which keeps him silent; absorbed in reflections, about that tender, but painful parting, speculating on what may be before them in the far uncertain future.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading For a time, nought intrudes upon their reverie, to disturb its natural course.
the act of traveling by foot
From this reading They are advancing along the shore-road, afoot; having declined their host's offer of horses--both saying they would prefer to walk; Cadwallader adding, in his favourite sailor phrase, that he wished to "kick the knots out of his legs"--a remark but obscurely comprehensible to Don Gregorio.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading Each is occupied with his own thoughts, the sacredness of which keeps him silent; absorbed in reflections, about that tender, but painful parting, speculating on what may be before them in the far uncertain future.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Each is occupied with his own thoughts, the sacredness of which keeps him silent; absorbed in reflections, about that tender, but painful parting, speculating on what may be before them in the far uncertain future.
past form of “wish” — hope for; have a wish
From this reading They are advancing along the shore-road, afoot; having declined their host's offer of horses--both saying they would prefer to walk; Cadwallader adding, in his favourite sailor phrase, that he wished to "kick the knots out of his legs"--a remark but obscurely comprehensible to Don Gregorio.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Each is occupied with his own thoughts, the sacredness of which keeps him silent; absorbed in reflections, about that tender, but painful parting, speculating on what may be before them in the far uncertain future.
a unit of language that native speakers can identify
From this reading For some time after leaving the Spaniard's house, not a word passes between them.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading They are advancing along the shore-road, afoot; having declined their host's offer of horses--both saying they would prefer to walk; Cadwallader adding, in his favourite sailor phrase, that he wished to "kick the knots out of his legs"--a remark but obscurely comprehensible to Don Gregorio.
