Chapter XIII

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

From this reading CONSTANCE RETURNS AND HEARS A STORY "I only told him," Frank wrote that night to Constance, "that the hermit's story had a part in his mother's life.

anew

From this reading Knowing Robin, as you have, from childhood, and the sorrow of his early days and all, you are much better fitted to tell the story, and you will tell it much better than I. Robin is to leave again to-morrow on a trip over Marcy (Tahawus, I mean, for I hate these modern names), but will be back by the end of the week, by which time I hope you also will once more make glad these lonesome forest glades.

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

From this reading Knowing Robin, as you have, from childhood, and the sorrow of his early days and all, you are much better fitted to tell the story, and you will tell it much better than I. Robin is to leave again to-morrow on a trip over Marcy (Tahawus, I mean, for I hate these modern names), but will be back by the end of the week, by which time I hope you also will once more make glad these lonesome forest glades.

in addition

From this reading Knowing Robin, as you have, from childhood, and the sorrow of his early days and all, you are much better fitted to tell the story, and you will tell it much better than I. Robin is to leave again to-morrow on a trip over Marcy (Tahawus, I mean, for I hate these modern names), but will be back by the end of the week, by which time I hope you also will once more make glad these lonesome forest glades.

the form of “be” used with “I”

From this reading Seriously, Conny, I long for you much more than perhaps you realize or, I am sure, would permit me to say.

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

From this reading CONSTANCE RETURNS AND HEARS A STORY "I only told him," Frank wrote that night to Constance, "that the hermit's story had a part in his mother's life.

the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun

From this reading Knowing Robin, as you have, from childhood, and the sorrow of his early days and all, you are much better fitted to tell the story, and you will tell it much better than I. Robin is to leave again to-morrow on a trip over Marcy (Tahawus, I mean, for I hate these modern names), but will be back by the end of the week, by which time I hope you also will once more make glad these lonesome forest glades.

at the same time that; because; in the way that

From this reading I suppose I might have told him more, but he seemed quite willing to wait and hear it from you, as suggested by the hermit's letter, and I was only too willing that he should do so.

in or to or toward a former location

From this reading Knowing Robin, as you have, from childhood, and the sorrow of his early days and all, you are much better fitted to tell the story, and you will tell it much better than I. Robin is to leave again to-morrow on a trip over Marcy (Tahawus, I mean, for I hate these modern names), but will be back by the end of the week, by which time I hope you also will once more make glad these lonesome forest glades.

used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses

From this reading Knowing Robin, as you have, from childhood, and the sorrow of his early days and all, you are much better fitted to tell the story, and you will tell it much better than I. Robin is to leave again to-morrow on a trip over Marcy (Tahawus, I mean, for I hate these modern names), but will be back by the end of the week, by which time I hope you also will once more make glad these lonesome forest glades.

(comparative of “good”) superior to another (of the same class or set or kind) in excellence or quality or desirability or suitability; more highly skilled than another

From this reading Knowing Robin, as you have, from childhood, and the sorrow of his early days and all, you are much better fitted to tell the story, and you will tell it much better than I. Robin is to leave again to-morrow on a trip over Marcy (Tahawus, I mean, for I hate these modern names), but will be back by the end of the week, by which time I hope you also will once more make glad these lonesome forest glades.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading I suppose I might have told him more, but he seemed quite willing to wait and hear it from you, as suggested by the hermit's letter, and I was only too willing that he should do so.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading I suppose I might have told him more, but he seemed quite willing to wait and hear it from you, as suggested by the hermit's letter, and I was only too willing that he should do so.

the time of person's life when they are a child

From this reading Knowing Robin, as you have, from childhood, and the sorrow of his early days and all, you are much better fitted to tell the story, and you will tell it much better than I. Robin is to leave again to-morrow on a trip over Marcy (Tahawus, I mean, for I hate these modern names), but will be back by the end of the week, by which time I hope you also will once more make glad these lonesome forest glades.

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From this reading Seriously, Conny, I long for you much more than perhaps you realize or, I am sure, would permit me to say.

a lake in southeastern Germany on the northern side of the Swiss Alps; forms part of the Rhine River

From this reading CONSTANCE RETURNS AND HEARS A STORY "I only told him," Frank wrote that night to Constance, "that the hermit's story had a part in his mother's life.

the time during which someone's life continues

From this reading Knowing Robin, as you have, from childhood, and the sorrow of his early days and all, you are much better fitted to tell the story, and you will tell it much better than I. Robin is to leave again to-morrow on a trip over Marcy (Tahawus, I mean, for I hate these modern names), but will be back by the end of the week, by which time I hope you also will once more make glad these lonesome forest glades.

used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis

From this reading I suppose I might have told him more, but he seemed quite willing to wait and hear it from you, as suggested by the hermit's letter, and I was only too willing that he should do so.

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From this reading And I don't mean to write a love letter now.

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

From this reading Knowing Robin, as you have, from childhood, and the sorrow of his early days and all, you are much better fitted to tell the story, and you will tell it much better than I. Robin is to leave again to-morrow on a trip over Marcy (Tahawus, I mean, for I hate these modern names), but will be back by the end of the week, by which time I hope you also will once more make glad these lonesome forest glades.

either extremity of something that has length

From this reading Knowing Robin, as you have, from childhood, and the sorrow of his early days and all, you are much better fitted to tell the story, and you will tell it much better than I. Robin is to leave again to-morrow on a trip over Marcy (Tahawus, I mean, for I hate these modern names), but will be back by the end of the week, by which time I hope you also will once more make glad these lonesome forest glades.

being the right size and shape to fit as desired

From this reading Knowing Robin, as you have, from childhood, and the sorrow of his early days and all, you are much better fitted to tell the story, and you will tell it much better than I. Robin is to leave again to-morrow on a trip over Marcy (Tahawus, I mean, for I hate these modern names), but will be back by the end of the week, by which time I hope you also will once more make glad these lonesome forest glades.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading Knowing Robin, as you have, from childhood, and the sorrow of his early days and all, you are much better fitted to tell the story, and you will tell it much better than I. Robin is to leave again to-morrow on a trip over Marcy (Tahawus, I mean, for I hate these modern names), but will be back by the end of the week, by which time I hope you also will once more make glad these lonesome forest glades.

the trees and other plants in a large densely wooded area

From this reading Knowing Robin, as you have, from childhood, and the sorrow of his early days and all, you are much better fitted to tell the story, and you will tell it much better than I. Robin is to leave again to-morrow on a trip over Marcy (Tahawus, I mean, for I hate these modern names), but will be back by the end of the week, by which time I hope you also will once more make glad these lonesome forest glades.

characterized by directness in manner or speech; without subtlety or evasion

From this reading CONSTANCE RETURNS AND HEARS A STORY "I only told him," Frank wrote that night to Constance, "that the hermit's story had a part in his mother's life.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading I suppose I might have told him more, but he seemed quite willing to wait and hear it from you, as suggested by the hermit's letter, and I was only too willing that he should do so.

showing or causing joy and pleasure; especially made happy

From this reading Knowing Robin, as you have, from childhood, and the sorrow of his early days and all, you are much better fitted to tell the story, and you will tell it much better than I. Robin is to leave again to-morrow on a trip over Marcy (Tahawus, I mean, for I hate these modern names), but will be back by the end of the week, by which time I hope you also will once more make glad these lonesome forest glades.

plural of “glade” — a tract of land with few or no trees in the middle of a wooded area

From this reading Knowing Robin, as you have, from childhood, and the sorrow of his early days and all, you are much better fitted to tell the story, and you will tell it much better than I. Robin is to leave again to-morrow on a trip over Marcy (Tahawus, I mean, for I hate these modern names), but will be back by the end of the week, by which time I hope you also will once more make glad these lonesome forest glades.

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

From this reading CONSTANCE RETURNS AND HEARS A STORY "I only told him," Frank wrote that night to Constance, "that the hermit's story had a part in his mother's life.

the emotion of intense dislike; a feeling of dislike so strong that it demands action

From this reading Knowing Robin, as you have, from childhood, and the sorrow of his early days and all, you are much better fitted to tell the story, and you will tell it much better than I. Robin is to leave again to-morrow on a trip over Marcy (Tahawus, I mean, for I hate these modern names), but will be back by the end of the week, by which time I hope you also will once more make glad these lonesome forest glades.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading I suppose I might have told him more, but he seemed quite willing to wait and hear it from you, as suggested by the hermit's letter, and I was only too willing that he should do so.

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

From this reading I suppose I might have told him more, but he seemed quite willing to wait and hear it from you, as suggested by the hermit's letter, and I was only too willing that he should do so.

perceive (sound) via the auditory sense

From this reading I suppose I might have told him more, but he seemed quite willing to wait and hear it from you, as suggested by the hermit's letter, and I was only too willing that he should do so.

third-person singular of “hear” — perceive (sound) via the auditory sense

From this reading CONSTANCE RETURNS AND HEARS A STORY "I only told him," Frank wrote that night to Constance, "that the hermit's story had a part in his mother's life.

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From this reading CONSTANCE RETURNS AND HEARS A STORY "I only told him," Frank wrote that night to Constance, "that the hermit's story had a part in his mother's life.

the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading CONSTANCE RETURNS AND HEARS A STORY "I only told him," Frank wrote that night to Constance, "that the hermit's story had a part in his mother's life.

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

From this reading CONSTANCE RETURNS AND HEARS A STORY "I only told him," Frank wrote that night to Constance, "that the hermit's story had a part in his mother's life.

a specific instance of feeling hopeful

From this reading Knowing Robin, as you have, from childhood, and the sorrow of his early days and all, you are much better fitted to tell the story, and you will tell it much better than I. Robin is to leave again to-morrow on a trip over Marcy (Tahawus, I mean, for I hate these modern names), but will be back by the end of the week, by which time I hope you also will once more make glad these lonesome forest glades.

the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb

From this reading CONSTANCE RETURNS AND HEARS A STORY "I only told him," Frank wrote that night to Constance, "that the hermit's story had a part in his mother's life.

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

From this reading CONSTANCE RETURNS AND HEARS A STORY "I only told him," Frank wrote that night to Constance, "that the hermit's story had a part in his mother's life.

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

From this reading Knowing Robin, as you have, from childhood, and the sorrow of his early days and all, you are much better fitted to tell the story, and you will tell it much better than I. Robin is to leave again to-morrow on a trip over Marcy (Tahawus, I mean, for I hate these modern names), but will be back by the end of the week, by which time I hope you also will once more make glad these lonesome forest glades.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading I suppose I might have told him more, but he seemed quite willing to wait and hear it from you, as suggested by the hermit's letter, and I was only too willing that he should do so.

evidencing the possession of inside information

From this reading Knowing Robin, as you have, from childhood, and the sorrow of his early days and all, you are much better fitted to tell the story, and you will tell it much better than I. Robin is to leave again to-morrow on a trip over Marcy (Tahawus, I mean, for I hate these modern names), but will be back by the end of the week, by which time I hope you also will once more make glad these lonesome forest glades.

go away from a place

From this reading Knowing Robin, as you have, from childhood, and the sorrow of his early days and all, you are much better fitted to tell the story, and you will tell it much better than I. Robin is to leave again to-morrow on a trip over Marcy (Tahawus, I mean, for I hate these modern names), but will be back by the end of the week, by which time I hope you also will once more make glad these lonesome forest glades.

a written message addressed to a person or organization

From this reading I suppose I might have told him more, but he seemed quite willing to wait and hear it from you, as suggested by the hermit's letter, and I was only too willing that he should do so.

a characteristic state or mode of living

From this reading CONSTANCE RETURNS AND HEARS A STORY "I only told him," Frank wrote that night to Constance, "that the hermit's story had a part in his mother's life.

being the only one; single and isolated from others

From this reading Knowing Robin, as you have, from childhood, and the sorrow of his early days and all, you are much better fitted to tell the story, and you will tell it much better than I. Robin is to leave again to-morrow on a trip over Marcy (Tahawus, I mean, for I hate these modern names), but will be back by the end of the week, by which time I hope you also will once more make glad these lonesome forest glades.

primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified

From this reading Seriously, Conny, I long for you much more than perhaps you realize or, I am sure, would permit me to say.

a strong positive emotion of regard and affection

From this reading And I don't mean to write a love letter now.

engage in

From this reading Knowing Robin, as you have, from childhood, and the sorrow of his early days and all, you are much better fitted to tell the story, and you will tell it much better than I. Robin is to leave again to-morrow on a trip over Marcy (Tahawus, I mean, for I hate these modern names), but will be back by the end of the week, by which time I hope you also will once more make glad these lonesome forest glades.

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

From this reading Knowing Robin, as you have, from childhood, and the sorrow of his early days and all, you are much better fitted to tell the story, and you will tell it much better than I. Robin is to leave again to-morrow on a trip over Marcy (Tahawus, I mean, for I hate these modern names), but will be back by the end of the week, by which time I hope you also will once more make glad these lonesome forest glades.

the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading Seriously, Conny, I long for you much more than perhaps you realize or, I am sure, would permit me to say.

mean or intend to express or convey

From this reading Knowing Robin, as you have, from childhood, and the sorrow of his early days and all, you are much better fitted to tell the story, and you will tell it much better than I. Robin is to leave again to-morrow on a trip over Marcy (Tahawus, I mean, for I hate these modern names), but will be back by the end of the week, by which time I hope you also will once more make glad these lonesome forest glades.

used to say something is possible but not certain

From this reading I suppose I might have told him more, but he seemed quite willing to wait and hear it from you, as suggested by the hermit's letter, and I was only too willing that he should do so.

belonging to the modern era; since the Middle Ages

From this reading Knowing Robin, as you have, from childhood, and the sorrow of his early days and all, you are much better fitted to tell the story, and you will tell it much better than I. Robin is to leave again to-morrow on a trip over Marcy (Tahawus, I mean, for I hate these modern names), but will be back by the end of the week, by which time I hope you also will once more make glad these lonesome forest glades.

(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree

From this reading I suppose I might have told him more, but he seemed quite willing to wait and hear it from you, as suggested by the hermit's letter, and I was only too willing that he should do so.

possessive form of “mother” — a woman who has given birth to a child (also used as a term of address to your mother)

From this reading CONSTANCE RETURNS AND HEARS A STORY "I only told him," Frank wrote that night to Constance, "that the hermit's story had a part in his mother's life.

to a great degree or extent

From this reading Knowing Robin, as you have, from childhood, and the sorrow of his early days and all, you are much better fitted to tell the story, and you will tell it much better than I. Robin is to leave again to-morrow on a trip over Marcy (Tahawus, I mean, for I hate these modern names), but will be back by the end of the week, by which time I hope you also will once more make glad these lonesome forest glades.

verbal abuse; a crude substitute for argument

From this reading Knowing Robin, as you have, from childhood, and the sorrow of his early days and all, you are much better fitted to tell the story, and you will tell it much better than I. Robin is to leave again to-morrow on a trip over Marcy (Tahawus, I mean, for I hate these modern names), but will be back by the end of the week, by which time I hope you also will once more make glad these lonesome forest glades.

the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside

From this reading CONSTANCE RETURNS AND HEARS A STORY "I only told him," Frank wrote that night to Constance, "that the hermit's story had a part in his mother's life.

in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events

From this reading And I don't mean to write a love letter now.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Knowing Robin, as you have, from childhood, and the sorrow of his early days and all, you are much better fitted to tell the story, and you will tell it much better than I. Robin is to leave again to-morrow on a trip over Marcy (Tahawus, I mean, for I hate these modern names), but will be back by the end of the week, by which time I hope you also will once more make glad these lonesome forest glades.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading Knowing Robin, as you have, from childhood, and the sorrow of his early days and all, you are much better fitted to tell the story, and you will tell it much better than I. Robin is to leave again to-morrow on a trip over Marcy (Tahawus, I mean, for I hate these modern names), but will be back by the end of the week, by which time I hope you also will once more make glad these lonesome forest glades.

on one occasion

From this reading Knowing Robin, as you have, from childhood, and the sorrow of his early days and all, you are much better fitted to tell the story, and you will tell it much better than I. Robin is to leave again to-morrow on a trip over Marcy (Tahawus, I mean, for I hate these modern names), but will be back by the end of the week, by which time I hope you also will once more make glad these lonesome forest glades.

and nothing more

From this reading CONSTANCE RETURNS AND HEARS A STORY "I only told him," Frank wrote that night to Constance, "that the hermit's story had a part in his mother's life.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading Seriously, Conny, I long for you much more than perhaps you realize or, I am sure, would permit me to say.

above and across; more than

From this reading Knowing Robin, as you have, from childhood, and the sorrow of his early days and all, you are much better fitted to tell the story, and you will tell it much better than I. Robin is to leave again to-morrow on a trip over Marcy (Tahawus, I mean, for I hate these modern names), but will be back by the end of the week, by which time I hope you also will once more make glad these lonesome forest glades.

something determined in relation to something that includes it

From this reading CONSTANCE RETURNS AND HEARS A STORY "I only told him," Frank wrote that night to Constance, "that the hermit's story had a part in his mother's life.

by chance

From this reading Seriously, Conny, I long for you much more than perhaps you realize or, I am sure, would permit me to say.

a legal document giving official permission to do something

From this reading Seriously, Conny, I long for you much more than perhaps you realize or, I am sure, would permit me to say.

to a degree (not used with a negative)

From this reading I suppose I might have told him more, but he seemed quite willing to wait and hear it from you, as suggested by the hermit's letter, and I was only too willing that he should do so.

be fully aware or cognizant of

From this reading Seriously, Conny, I long for you much more than perhaps you realize or, I am sure, would permit me to say.

plural of “return” — document giving the tax collector information about the taxpayer's tax liability

From this reading CONSTANCE RETURNS AND HEARS A STORY "I only told him," Frank wrote that night to Constance, "that the hermit's story had a part in his mother's life.

small Old World songbird with a reddish breast

From this reading Knowing Robin, as you have, from childhood, and the sorrow of his early days and all, you are much better fitted to tell the story, and you will tell it much better than I. Robin is to leave again to-morrow on a trip over Marcy (Tahawus, I mean, for I hate these modern names), but will be back by the end of the week, by which time I hope you also will once more make glad these lonesome forest glades.

express in words

From this reading Seriously, Conny, I long for you much more than perhaps you realize or, I am sure, would permit me to say.

past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect

From this reading I suppose I might have told him more, but he seemed quite willing to wait and hear it from you, as suggested by the hermit's letter, and I was only too willing that he should do so.

in a serious manner

From this reading Seriously, Conny, I long for you much more than perhaps you realize or, I am sure, would permit me to say.

used to say what is right, expected, or advisable

From this reading I suppose I might have told him more, but he seemed quite willing to wait and hear it from you, as suggested by the hermit's letter, and I was only too willing that he should do so.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading I suppose I might have told him more, but he seemed quite willing to wait and hear it from you, as suggested by the hermit's letter, and I was only too willing that he should do so.

an emotion of great sadness associated with loss or bereavement

From this reading Knowing Robin, as you have, from childhood, and the sorrow of his early days and all, you are much better fitted to tell the story, and you will tell it much better than I. Robin is to leave again to-morrow on a trip over Marcy (Tahawus, I mean, for I hate these modern names), but will be back by the end of the week, by which time I hope you also will once more make glad these lonesome forest glades.

a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program

From this reading CONSTANCE RETURNS AND HEARS A STORY "I only told him," Frank wrote that night to Constance, "that the hermit's story had a part in his mother's life.

past form of “suggest” — make a proposal, declare a plan for something

From this reading I suppose I might have told him more, but he seemed quite willing to wait and hear it from you, as suggested by the hermit's letter, and I was only too willing that he should do so.

express a supposition

From this reading I suppose I might have told him more, but he seemed quite willing to wait and hear it from you, as suggested by the hermit's letter, and I was only too willing that he should do so.

having or feeling no doubt or uncertainty; confident and assured

From this reading Seriously, Conny, I long for you much more than perhaps you realize or, I am sure, would permit me to say.

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From this reading Knowing Robin, as you have, from childhood, and the sorrow of his early days and all, you are much better fitted to tell the story, and you will tell it much better than I. Robin is to leave again to-morrow on a trip over Marcy (Tahawus, I mean, for I hate these modern names), but will be back by the end of the week, by which time I hope you also will once more make glad these lonesome forest glades.

express in words

From this reading Knowing Robin, as you have, from childhood, and the sorrow of his early days and all, you are much better fitted to tell the story, and you will tell it much better than I. Robin is to leave again to-morrow on a trip over Marcy (Tahawus, I mean, for I hate these modern names), but will be back by the end of the week, by which time I hope you also will once more make glad these lonesome forest glades.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading Knowing Robin, as you have, from childhood, and the sorrow of his early days and all, you are much better fitted to tell the story, and you will tell it much better than I. Robin is to leave again to-morrow on a trip over Marcy (Tahawus, I mean, for I hate these modern names), but will be back by the end of the week, by which time I hope you also will once more make glad these lonesome forest glades.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading CONSTANCE RETURNS AND HEARS A STORY "I only told him," Frank wrote that night to Constance, "that the hermit's story had a part in his mother's life.

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

From this reading CONSTANCE RETURNS AND HEARS A STORY "I only told him," Frank wrote that night to Constance, "that the hermit's story had a part in his mother's life.

the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned

From this reading Knowing Robin, as you have, from childhood, and the sorrow of his early days and all, you are much better fitted to tell the story, and you will tell it much better than I. Robin is to leave again to-morrow on a trip over Marcy (Tahawus, I mean, for I hate these modern names), but will be back by the end of the week, by which time I hope you also will once more make glad these lonesome forest glades.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading Knowing Robin, as you have, from childhood, and the sorrow of his early days and all, you are much better fitted to tell the story, and you will tell it much better than I. Robin is to leave again to-morrow on a trip over Marcy (Tahawus, I mean, for I hate these modern names), but will be back by the end of the week, by which time I hope you also will once more make glad these lonesome forest glades.

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

From this reading CONSTANCE RETURNS AND HEARS A STORY "I only told him," Frank wrote that night to Constance, "that the hermit's story had a part in his mother's life.

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

From this reading Knowing Robin, as you have, from childhood, and the sorrow of his early days and all, you are much better fitted to tell the story, and you will tell it much better than I. Robin is to leave again to-morrow on a trip over Marcy (Tahawus, I mean, for I hate these modern names), but will be back by the end of the week, by which time I hope you also will once more make glad these lonesome forest glades.

inflected form of “tell” — express in words

From this reading CONSTANCE RETURNS AND HEARS A STORY "I only told him," Frank wrote that night to Constance, "that the hermit's story had a part in his mother's life.

to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits

From this reading I suppose I might have told him more, but he seemed quite willing to wait and hear it from you, as suggested by the hermit's letter, and I was only too willing that he should do so.

a journey for some purpose (usually including the return)

From this reading Knowing Robin, as you have, from childhood, and the sorrow of his early days and all, you are much better fitted to tell the story, and you will tell it much better than I. Robin is to leave again to-morrow on a trip over Marcy (Tahawus, I mean, for I hate these modern names), but will be back by the end of the week, by which time I hope you also will once more make glad these lonesome forest glades.

stay in one place and anticipate or expect something

From this reading I suppose I might have told him more, but he seemed quite willing to wait and hear it from you, as suggested by the hermit's letter, and I was only too willing that he should do so.

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

From this reading I suppose I might have told him more, but he seemed quite willing to wait and hear it from you, as suggested by the hermit's letter, and I was only too willing that he should do so.

any period of seven consecutive days

From this reading Knowing Robin, as you have, from childhood, and the sorrow of his early days and all, you are much better fitted to tell the story, and you will tell it much better than I. Robin is to leave again to-morrow on a trip over Marcy (Tahawus, I mean, for I hate these modern names), but will be back by the end of the week, by which time I hope you also will once more make glad these lonesome forest glades.

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

From this reading Knowing Robin, as you have, from childhood, and the sorrow of his early days and all, you are much better fitted to tell the story, and you will tell it much better than I. Robin is to leave again to-morrow on a trip over Marcy (Tahawus, I mean, for I hate these modern names), but will be back by the end of the week, by which time I hope you also will once more make glad these lonesome forest glades.

used to talk about the future, or about willingness

From this reading Knowing Robin, as you have, from childhood, and the sorrow of his early days and all, you are much better fitted to tell the story, and you will tell it much better than I. Robin is to leave again to-morrow on a trip over Marcy (Tahawus, I mean, for I hate these modern names), but will be back by the end of the week, by which time I hope you also will once more make glad these lonesome forest glades.

disposed or inclined toward

From this reading I suppose I might have told him more, but he seemed quite willing to wait and hear it from you, as suggested by the hermit's letter, and I was only too willing that he should do so.

used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past

From this reading Seriously, Conny, I long for you much more than perhaps you realize or, I am sure, would permit me to say.

produce a literary work

From this reading And I don't mean to write a love letter now.

inflected form of “write” — produce a literary work

From this reading CONSTANCE RETURNS AND HEARS A STORY "I only told him," Frank wrote that night to Constance, "that the hermit's story had a part in his mother's life.

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading I suppose I might have told him more, but he seemed quite willing to wait and hear it from you, as suggested by the hermit's letter, and I was only too willing that he should do so.