used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Now that he was free and alone--as he had wished to be alone--he faced about with an abrupt movement and began to set homewards at a swift pace along the Ridge; simultaneously his mind returned to his own business.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading Now that he was free and alone--as he had wished to be alone--he faced about with an abrupt movement and began to set homewards at a swift pace along the Ridge; simultaneously his mind returned to his own business.
abruptadjectiveUS /əˈbrʌpt/
marked by sudden changes in subject and sharp transitions
From this reading Now that he was free and alone--as he had wished to be alone--he faced about with an abrupt movement and began to set homewards at a swift pace along the Ridge; simultaneously his mind returned to his own business.
consider or hold as true
From this reading Before he got to bed that night he would have from Aunt Maggie what she purposed for his future--he would have it in definite words--he would not be put off by vague generalisations--he would accept nothing in the nature of "next year will be time enough to decide"--nay, nor "next month," nor "next week"--he would have it definitely, clearly, unmistakably now.
ALONEadjectiveUS /əˈloʊn/
Having no one else present.
From this reading ALONE ON PLOWMAN'S RIDGE I She was as quickly gone from Percival's mind as from his sight.
alongprepositionUS /əˈlɔːŋ/
following the length of something from one end toward the other
From this reading Now that he was free and alone--as he had wished to be alone--he faced about with an abrupt movement and began to set homewards at a swift pace along the Ridge; simultaneously his mind returned to his own business.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Now that he was free and alone--as he had wished to be alone--he faced about with an abrupt movement and began to set homewards at a swift pace along the Ridge; simultaneously his mind returned to his own business.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Now that he was free and alone--as he had wished to be alone--he faced about with an abrupt movement and began to set homewards at a swift pace along the Ridge; simultaneously his mind returned to his own business.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading ALONE ON PLOWMAN'S RIDGE I She was as quickly gone from Percival's mind as from his sight.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Now that he was free and alone--as he had wished to be alone--he faced about with an abrupt movement and began to set homewards at a swift pace along the Ridge; simultaneously his mind returned to his own business.
the sister of your father or mother; the wife of your uncle
From this reading Before he got to bed that night he would have from Aunt Maggie what she purposed for his future--he would have it in definite words--he would not be put off by vague generalisations--he would accept nothing in the nature of "next year will be time enough to decide"--nay, nor "next month," nor "next week"--he would have it definitely, clearly, unmistakably now.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Now that he was free and alone--as he had wished to be alone--he faced about with an abrupt movement and began to set homewards at a swift pace along the Ridge; simultaneously his mind returned to his own business.
a piece of furniture that provides a place to sleep
From this reading Before he got to bed that night he would have from Aunt Maggie what she purposed for his future--he would have it in definite words--he would not be put off by vague generalisations--he would accept nothing in the nature of "next year will be time enough to decide"--nay, nor "next month," nor "next week"--he would have it definitely, clearly, unmistakably now.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading Before he got to bed that night he would have from Aunt Maggie what she purposed for his future--he would have it in definite words--he would not be put off by vague generalisations--he would accept nothing in the nature of "next year will be time enough to decide"--nay, nor "next month," nor "next week"--he would have it definitely, clearly, unmistakably now.
inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading Now that he was free and alone--as he had wished to be alone--he faced about with an abrupt movement and began to set homewards at a swift pace along the Ridge; simultaneously his mind returned to his own business.
breatheverbUS /briːð/
draw air into, and expel out of, the lungs
From this reading He had reached a sudden determination while he talked with Japhra; he found his mind carried forward to the scenes of its prosecution, and he was made to breathe deeply and to walk fast as he visioned them.
a commercial or industrial enterprise and the people who constitute it
From this reading Now that he was free and alone--as he had wished to be alone--he faced about with an abrupt movement and began to set homewards at a swift pace along the Ridge; simultaneously his mind returned to his own business.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Before he got to bed that night he would have from Aunt Maggie what she purposed for his future--he would have it in definite words--he would not be put off by vague generalisations--he would accept nothing in the nature of "next year will be time enough to decide"--nay, nor "next month," nor "next week"--he would have it definitely, clearly, unmistakably now.
inflected form of “carry” — move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body
From this reading He had reached a sudden determination while he talked with Japhra; he found his mind carried forward to the scenes of its prosecution, and he was made to breathe deeply and to walk fast as he visioned them.
without doubt or question
From this reading Before he got to bed that night he would have from Aunt Maggie what she purposed for his future--he would have it in definite words--he would not be put off by vague generalisations--he would accept nothing in the nature of "next year will be time enough to decide"--nay, nor "next month," nor "next week"--he would have it definitely, clearly, unmistakably now.
conflictnounUS /ˈkɑːnflɪkt/
an open clash between two opposing groups (or individuals)
From this reading A conflict possessed him and tore at him as he went.
reach, make, or come to a decision about something
From this reading Before he got to bed that night he would have from Aunt Maggie what she purposed for his future--he would have it in definite words--he would not be put off by vague generalisations--he would accept nothing in the nature of "next year will be time enough to decide"--nay, nor "next month," nor "next week"--he would have it definitely, clearly, unmistakably now.
to a great depth psychologically or emotionally
From this reading He had reached a sudden determination while he talked with Japhra; he found his mind carried forward to the scenes of its prosecution, and he was made to breathe deeply and to walk fast as he visioned them.
definiteadjectiveUS /ˈdefənət/
precise; explicit and clearly defined
From this reading Before he got to bed that night he would have from Aunt Maggie what she purposed for his future--he would have it in definite words--he would not be put off by vague generalisations--he would accept nothing in the nature of "next year will be time enough to decide"--nay, nor "next month," nor "next week"--he would have it definitely, clearly, unmistakably now.
definitelyadverbUS /ˈdefənətli/
without question and beyond doubt
From this reading Before he got to bed that night he would have from Aunt Maggie what she purposed for his future--he would have it in definite words--he would not be put off by vague generalisations--he would accept nothing in the nature of "next year will be time enough to decide"--nay, nor "next month," nor "next week"--he would have it definitely, clearly, unmistakably now.
determinationnounUS /dɪˌtɜːrməˈneɪʃən/
the act of determining the properties of something, usually by research or calculation
From this reading He had reached a sudden determination while he talked with Japhra; he found his mind carried forward to the scenes of its prosecution, and he was made to breathe deeply and to walk fast as he visioned them.
an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose
From this reading Before he got to bed that night he would have from Aunt Maggie what she purposed for his future--he would have it in definite words--he would not be put off by vague generalisations--he would accept nothing in the nature of "next year will be time enough to decide"--nay, nor "next month," nor "next week"--he would have it definitely, clearly, unmistakably now.
having a face or facing especially of a specified kind or number; often used in combination
From this reading Now that he was free and alone--as he had wished to be alone--he faced about with an abrupt movement and began to set homewards at a swift pace along the Ridge; simultaneously his mind returned to his own business.
quickly or rapidly (often used as a combining form)
From this reading He had reached a sudden determination while he talked with Japhra; he found his mind carried forward to the scenes of its prosecution, and he was made to breathe deeply and to walk fast as he visioned them.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Before he got to bed that night he would have from Aunt Maggie what she purposed for his future--he would have it in definite words--he would not be put off by vague generalisations--he would accept nothing in the nature of "next year will be time enough to decide"--nay, nor "next month," nor "next week"--he would have it definitely, clearly, unmistakably now.
at or to or toward the front
From this reading He had reached a sudden determination while he talked with Japhra; he found his mind carried forward to the scenes of its prosecution, and he was made to breathe deeply and to walk fast as he visioned them.
set up or found
From this reading He had reached a sudden determination while he talked with Japhra; he found his mind carried forward to the scenes of its prosecution, and he was made to breathe deeply and to walk fast as he visioned them.
grant freedom to; free from confinement
From this reading Now that he was free and alone--as he had wished to be alone--he faced about with an abrupt movement and began to set homewards at a swift pace along the Ridge; simultaneously his mind returned to his own business.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading ALONE ON PLOWMAN'S RIDGE I She was as quickly gone from Percival's mind as from his sight.
yet to be or coming
From this reading Before he got to bed that night he would have from Aunt Maggie what she purposed for his future--he would have it in definite words--he would not be put off by vague generalisations--he would accept nothing in the nature of "next year will be time enough to decide"--nay, nor "next month," nor "next week"--he would have it definitely, clearly, unmistakably now.
generalisations
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Before he got to bed that night he would have from Aunt Maggie what she purposed for his future--he would have it in definite words--he would not be put off by vague generalisations--he would accept nothing in the nature of "next year will be time enough to decide"--nay, nor "next month," nor "next week"--he would have it definitely, clearly, unmistakably now.
destroyed or killed
From this reading ALONE ON PLOWMAN'S RIDGE I She was as quickly gone from Percival's mind as from his sight.
inflected form of “get” — come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading Before he got to bed that night he would have from Aunt Maggie what she purposed for his future--he would have it in definite words--he would not be put off by vague generalisations--he would accept nothing in the nature of "next year will be time enough to decide"--nay, nor "next month," nor "next week"--he would have it definitely, clearly, unmistakably now.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Now that he was free and alone--as he had wished to be alone--he faced about with an abrupt movement and began to set homewards at a swift pace along the Ridge; simultaneously his mind returned to his own business.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading Before he got to bed that night he would have from Aunt Maggie what she purposed for his future--he would have it in definite words--he would not be put off by vague generalisations--he would accept nothing in the nature of "next year will be time enough to decide"--nay, nor "next month," nor "next week"--he would have it definitely, clearly, unmistakably now.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Now that he was free and alone--as he had wished to be alone--he faced about with an abrupt movement and began to set homewards at a swift pace along the Ridge; simultaneously his mind returned to his own business.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading A conflict possessed him and tore at him as he went.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading ALONE ON PLOWMAN'S RIDGE I She was as quickly gone from Percival's mind as from his sight.
homewardsadverb
toward home
From this reading Now that he was free and alone--as he had wished to be alone--he faced about with an abrupt movement and began to set homewards at a swift pace along the Ridge; simultaneously his mind returned to his own business.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading ALONE ON PLOWMAN'S RIDGE I She was as quickly gone from Percival's mind as from his sight.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Before he got to bed that night he would have from Aunt Maggie what she purposed for his future--he would have it in definite words--he would not be put off by vague generalisations--he would accept nothing in the nature of "next year will be time enough to decide"--nay, nor "next month," nor "next week"--he would have it definitely, clearly, unmistakably now.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Before he got to bed that night he would have from Aunt Maggie what she purposed for his future--he would have it in definite words--he would not be put off by vague generalisations--he would accept nothing in the nature of "next year will be time enough to decide"--nay, nor "next month," nor "next week"--he would have it definitely, clearly, unmistakably now.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading He had reached a sudden determination while he talked with Japhra; he found his mind carried forward to the scenes of its prosecution, and he was made to breathe deeply and to walk fast as he visioned them.
Japhra
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading He had reached a sudden determination while he talked with Japhra; he found his mind carried forward to the scenes of its prosecution, and he was made to breathe deeply and to walk fast as he visioned them.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading He had reached a sudden determination while he talked with Japhra; he found his mind carried forward to the scenes of its prosecution, and he was made to breathe deeply and to walk fast as he visioned them.
Maggie
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Before he got to bed that night he would have from Aunt Maggie what she purposed for his future--he would have it in definite words--he would not be put off by vague generalisations--he would accept nothing in the nature of "next year will be time enough to decide"--nay, nor "next month," nor "next week"--he would have it definitely, clearly, unmistakably now.
The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.
From this reading ALONE ON PLOWMAN'S RIDGE I She was as quickly gone from Percival's mind as from his sight.
one of the twelve divisions of the calendar year
From this reading Before he got to bed that night he would have from Aunt Maggie what she purposed for his future--he would have it in definite words--he would not be put off by vague generalisations--he would accept nothing in the nature of "next year will be time enough to decide"--nay, nor "next month," nor "next week"--he would have it definitely, clearly, unmistakably now.
a change of position that does not entail a change of location
From this reading Now that he was free and alone--as he had wished to be alone--he faced about with an abrupt movement and began to set homewards at a swift pace along the Ridge; simultaneously his mind returned to his own business.
the essential qualities or characteristics by which something is recognized
From this reading Before he got to bed that night he would have from Aunt Maggie what she purposed for his future--he would have it in definite words--he would not be put off by vague generalisations--he would accept nothing in the nature of "next year will be time enough to decide"--nay, nor "next month," nor "next week"--he would have it definitely, clearly, unmistakably now.
an old word for “no”
From this reading Before he got to bed that night he would have from Aunt Maggie what she purposed for his future--he would have it in definite words--he would not be put off by vague generalisations--he would accept nothing in the nature of "next year will be time enough to decide"--nay, nor "next month," nor "next week"--he would have it definitely, clearly, unmistakably now.
immediately following in time or order
From this reading Before he got to bed that night he would have from Aunt Maggie what she purposed for his future--he would have it in definite words--he would not be put off by vague generalisations--he would accept nothing in the nature of "next year will be time enough to decide"--nay, nor "next month," nor "next week"--he would have it definitely, clearly, unmistakably now.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading Before he got to bed that night he would have from Aunt Maggie what she purposed for his future--he would have it in definite words--he would not be put off by vague generalisations--he would accept nothing in the nature of "next year will be time enough to decide"--nay, nor "next month," nor "next week"--he would have it definitely, clearly, unmistakably now.
and not; used after a negative to add a second negative
From this reading Before he got to bed that night he would have from Aunt Maggie what she purposed for his future--he would have it in definite words--he would not be put off by vague generalisations--he would accept nothing in the nature of "next year will be time enough to decide"--nay, nor "next month," nor "next week"--he would have it definitely, clearly, unmistakably now.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Before he got to bed that night he would have from Aunt Maggie what she purposed for his future--he would have it in definite words--he would not be put off by vague generalisations--he would accept nothing in the nature of "next year will be time enough to decide"--nay, nor "next month," nor "next week"--he would have it definitely, clearly, unmistakably now.
not one thing; not anything
From this reading Before he got to bed that night he would have from Aunt Maggie what she purposed for his future--he would have it in definite words--he would not be put off by vague generalisations--he would accept nothing in the nature of "next year will be time enough to decide"--nay, nor "next month," nor "next week"--he would have it definitely, clearly, unmistakably now.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading Now that he was free and alone--as he had wished to be alone--he faced about with an abrupt movement and began to set homewards at a swift pace along the Ridge; simultaneously his mind returned to his own business.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading He had reached a sudden determination while he talked with Japhra; he found his mind carried forward to the scenes of its prosecution, and he was made to breathe deeply and to walk fast as he visioned them.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading Before he got to bed that night he would have from Aunt Maggie what she purposed for his future--he would have it in definite words--he would not be put off by vague generalisations--he would accept nothing in the nature of "next year will be time enough to decide"--nay, nor "next month," nor "next week"--he would have it definitely, clearly, unmistakably now.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading ALONE ON PLOWMAN'S RIDGE I She was as quickly gone from Percival's mind as from his sight.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading Now that he was free and alone--as he had wished to be alone--he faced about with an abrupt movement and began to set homewards at a swift pace along the Ridge; simultaneously his mind returned to his own business.
the rate of moving (especially walking or running)
From this reading Now that he was free and alone--as he had wished to be alone--he faced about with an abrupt movement and began to set homewards at a swift pace along the Ridge; simultaneously his mind returned to his own business.
Percival's
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading ALONE ON PLOWMAN'S RIDGE I She was as quickly gone from Percival's mind as from his sight.
PLOWMAN'SnounUS /ˈplaʊmənz/
possessive form of “plowman” — a man who plows
From this reading ALONE ON PLOWMAN'S RIDGE I She was as quickly gone from Percival's mind as from his sight.
influenced or controlled by a powerful force such as a strong emotion
From this reading A conflict possessed him and tore at him as he went.
prosecutionnounUS /ˌprɑːsəˈkjuːʃən/
the institution and conduct of legal proceedings against a defendant for criminal behavior
From this reading He had reached a sudden determination while he talked with Japhra; he found his mind carried forward to the scenes of its prosecution, and he was made to breathe deeply and to walk fast as he visioned them.
purposed
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Before he got to bed that night he would have from Aunt Maggie what she purposed for his future--he would have it in definite words--he would not be put off by vague generalisations--he would accept nothing in the nature of "next year will be time enough to decide"--nay, nor "next month," nor "next week"--he would have it definitely, clearly, unmistakably now.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading Before he got to bed that night he would have from Aunt Maggie what she purposed for his future--he would have it in definite words--he would not be put off by vague generalisations--he would accept nothing in the nature of "next year will be time enough to decide"--nay, nor "next month," nor "next week"--he would have it definitely, clearly, unmistakably now.
with speed
From this reading ALONE ON PLOWMAN'S RIDGE I She was as quickly gone from Percival's mind as from his sight.
past form of “reach” — reach a destination, either real or abstract
From this reading He had reached a sudden determination while he talked with Japhra; he found his mind carried forward to the scenes of its prosecution, and he was made to breathe deeply and to walk fast as he visioned them.
past form of “return” — go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading Now that he was free and alone--as he had wished to be alone--he faced about with an abrupt movement and began to set homewards at a swift pace along the Ridge; simultaneously his mind returned to his own business.
RIDGEnounUS /rɪdʒ/
a long narrow natural elevation or striation
From this reading ALONE ON PLOWMAN'S RIDGE I She was as quickly gone from Percival's mind as from his sight.
plural of “scene” — the place where some action occurs
From this reading He had reached a sudden determination while he talked with Japhra; he found his mind carried forward to the scenes of its prosecution, and he was made to breathe deeply and to walk fast as he visioned them.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading Now that he was free and alone--as he had wished to be alone--he faced about with an abrupt movement and began to set homewards at a swift pace along the Ridge; simultaneously his mind returned to his own business.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading ALONE ON PLOWMAN'S RIDGE I She was as quickly gone from Percival's mind as from his sight.
an instance of visual perception
From this reading ALONE ON PLOWMAN'S RIDGE I She was as quickly gone from Percival's mind as from his sight.
simultaneouslyadverbUS /ˌsaɪməlˈteɪniəsli/
at the same instant
From this reading Now that he was free and alone--as he had wished to be alone--he faced about with an abrupt movement and began to set homewards at a swift pace along the Ridge; simultaneously his mind returned to his own business.
happening without warning or in a short space of time
From this reading He had reached a sudden determination while he talked with Japhra; he found his mind carried forward to the scenes of its prosecution, and he was made to breathe deeply and to walk fast as he visioned them.
moving very fast
From this reading Now that he was free and alone--as he had wished to be alone--he faced about with an abrupt movement and began to set homewards at a swift pace along the Ridge; simultaneously his mind returned to his own business.
past form of “talk” — exchange thoughts; talk with
From this reading He had reached a sudden determination while he talked with Japhra; he found his mind carried forward to the scenes of its prosecution, and he was made to breathe deeply and to walk fast as he visioned them.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Now that he was free and alone--as he had wished to be alone--he faced about with an abrupt movement and began to set homewards at a swift pace along the Ridge; simultaneously his mind returned to his own business.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Now that he was free and alone--as he had wished to be alone--he faced about with an abrupt movement and began to set homewards at a swift pace along the Ridge; simultaneously his mind returned to his own business.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading He had reached a sudden determination while he talked with Japhra; he found his mind carried forward to the scenes of its prosecution, and he was made to breathe deeply and to walk fast as he visioned them.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading Before he got to bed that night he would have from Aunt Maggie what she purposed for his future--he would have it in definite words--he would not be put off by vague generalisations--he would accept nothing in the nature of "next year will be time enough to decide"--nay, nor "next month," nor "next week"--he would have it definitely, clearly, unmistakably now.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Now that he was free and alone--as he had wished to be alone--he faced about with an abrupt movement and began to set homewards at a swift pace along the Ridge; simultaneously his mind returned to his own business.
commonly the lowest molding at the base of a column
From this reading A conflict possessed him and tore at him as he went.
unmistakablyadverbUS /ˌʌnmɪˈsteɪkəbli/
without possibility of mistake
From this reading Before he got to bed that night he would have from Aunt Maggie what she purposed for his future--he would have it in definite words--he would not be put off by vague generalisations--he would accept nothing in the nature of "next year will be time enough to decide"--nay, nor "next month," nor "next week"--he would have it definitely, clearly, unmistakably now.
not clearly expressed or understood
From this reading Before he got to bed that night he would have from Aunt Maggie what she purposed for his future--he would have it in definite words--he would not be put off by vague generalisations--he would accept nothing in the nature of "next year will be time enough to decide"--nay, nor "next month," nor "next week"--he would have it definitely, clearly, unmistakably now.
visioned
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading He had reached a sudden determination while he talked with Japhra; he found his mind carried forward to the scenes of its prosecution, and he was made to breathe deeply and to walk fast as he visioned them.
the act of traveling by foot
From this reading He had reached a sudden determination while he talked with Japhra; he found his mind carried forward to the scenes of its prosecution, and he was made to breathe deeply and to walk fast as he visioned them.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading ALONE ON PLOWMAN'S RIDGE I She was as quickly gone from Percival's mind as from his sight.
any period of seven consecutive days
From this reading Before he got to bed that night he would have from Aunt Maggie what she purposed for his future--he would have it in definite words--he would not be put off by vague generalisations--he would accept nothing in the nature of "next year will be time enough to decide"--nay, nor "next month," nor "next week"--he would have it definitely, clearly, unmistakably now.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading A conflict possessed him and tore at him as he went.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading Before he got to bed that night he would have from Aunt Maggie what she purposed for his future--he would have it in definite words--he would not be put off by vague generalisations--he would accept nothing in the nature of "next year will be time enough to decide"--nay, nor "next month," nor "next week"--he would have it definitely, clearly, unmistakably now.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading He had reached a sudden determination while he talked with Japhra; he found his mind carried forward to the scenes of its prosecution, and he was made to breathe deeply and to walk fast as he visioned them.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading Before he got to bed that night he would have from Aunt Maggie what she purposed for his future--he would have it in definite words--he would not be put off by vague generalisations--he would accept nothing in the nature of "next year will be time enough to decide"--nay, nor "next month," nor "next week"--he would have it definitely, clearly, unmistakably now.
past form of “wish” — hope for; have a wish
From this reading Now that he was free and alone--as he had wished to be alone--he faced about with an abrupt movement and began to set homewards at a swift pace along the Ridge; simultaneously his mind returned to his own business.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Now that he was free and alone--as he had wished to be alone--he faced about with an abrupt movement and began to set homewards at a swift pace along the Ridge; simultaneously his mind returned to his own business.
the words that are spoken
From this reading Before he got to bed that night he would have from Aunt Maggie what she purposed for his future--he would have it in definite words--he would not be put off by vague generalisations--he would accept nothing in the nature of "next year will be time enough to decide"--nay, nor "next month," nor "next week"--he would have it definitely, clearly, unmistakably now.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading Before he got to bed that night he would have from Aunt Maggie what she purposed for his future--he would have it in definite words--he would not be put off by vague generalisations--he would accept nothing in the nature of "next year will be time enough to decide"--nay, nor "next month," nor "next week"--he would have it definitely, clearly, unmistakably now.
a period of time containing 365 (or 366) days
From this reading Before he got to bed that night he would have from Aunt Maggie what she purposed for his future--he would have it in definite words--he would not be put off by vague generalisations--he would accept nothing in the nature of "next year will be time enough to decide"--nay, nor "next month," nor "next week"--he would have it definitely, clearly, unmistakably now.
