Chapter XXVIII · Chapter 28

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

From this reading A horse stood ready saddled awaiting him in the stable, and his pistols--the weapons Talbot knew so well how to handle--were carefully packed in the heavy holsters.

touching and pressing; in opposition to

From this reading The scene which followed Talbot's escape also stimulated his anxiety to meet with him; not that any, even the faintest suspicion of his friend's honour ever crossed Mark's mind, but he wished to warn him of the dangers that were gathering around him, for were he arrested on a suspicion, who was to say what material evidence might not arise against him in his real character of a French spy.

(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but

From this reading It was with an impatience almost amounting to madness that Mark O'Donoghue awaited the dawn of day; long before that hour had arrived he had made every preparation for joining his friend.

prior to a specified or implied time

From this reading The time settled for the meeting was seven o'clock, but he was certain that Talbot would be near the place before that hour, if not already there.

in addition

From this reading The scene which followed Talbot's escape also stimulated his anxiety to meet with him; not that any, even the faintest suspicion of his friend's honour ever crossed Mark's mind, but he wished to warn him of the dangers that were gathering around him, for were he arrested on a suspicion, who was to say what material evidence might not arise against him in his real character of a French spy.

-ing form of “amount” — be tantamount or equivalent to

From this reading It was with an impatience almost amounting to madness that Mark O'Donoghue awaited the dawn of day; long before that hour had arrived he had made every preparation for joining his friend.

the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound

From this reading It was with an impatience almost amounting to madness that Mark O'Donoghue awaited the dawn of day; long before that hour had arrived he had made every preparation for joining his friend.

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

From this reading A horse stood ready saddled awaiting him in the stable, and his pistols--the weapons Talbot knew so well how to handle--were carefully packed in the heavy holsters.

(psychiatry) a relatively permanent state of worry and nervousness occurring in a variety of mental disorders, usually accompanied by compulsive behavior or attacks of panic

From this reading The scene which followed Talbot's escape also stimulated his anxiety to meet with him; not that any, even the faintest suspicion of his friend's honour ever crossed Mark's mind, but he wished to warn him of the dangers that were gathering around him, for were he arrested on a suspicion, who was to say what material evidence might not arise against him in his real character of a French spy.

one or some or every or all without specification

From this reading The scene which followed Talbot's escape also stimulated his anxiety to meet with him; not that any, even the faintest suspicion of his friend's honour ever crossed Mark's mind, but he wished to warn him of the dangers that were gathering around him, for were he arrested on a suspicion, who was to say what material evidence might not arise against him in his real character of a French spy.

come into existence; take on form or shape

From this reading The scene which followed Talbot's escape also stimulated his anxiety to meet with him; not that any, even the faintest suspicion of his friend's honour ever crossed Mark's mind, but he wished to warn him of the dangers that were gathering around him, for were he arrested on a suspicion, who was to say what material evidence might not arise against him in his real character of a French spy.

surrounding, or on every side of, something

From this reading The scene which followed Talbot's escape also stimulated his anxiety to meet with him; not that any, even the faintest suspicion of his friend's honour ever crossed Mark's mind, but he wished to warn him of the dangers that were gathering around him, for were he arrested on a suspicion, who was to say what material evidence might not arise against him in his real character of a French spy.

past form of “arrest” — take into custody

From this reading The scene which followed Talbot's escape also stimulated his anxiety to meet with him; not that any, even the faintest suspicion of his friend's honour ever crossed Mark's mind, but he wished to warn him of the dangers that were gathering around him, for were he arrested on a suspicion, who was to say what material evidence might not arise against him in his real character of a French spy.

past form of “arrive” — reach a destination; arrive by movement or progress

From this reading It was with an impatience almost amounting to madness that Mark O'Donoghue awaited the dawn of day; long before that hour had arrived he had made every preparation for joining his friend.

adopted in order to deceive

From this reading Mark's was not a character long to brood over doubtful circumstances, and seek an explanation for difficulties which only assumed the guise of suspicions.

expected hopefully

From this reading It was with an impatience almost amounting to madness that Mark O'Donoghue awaited the dawn of day; long before that hour had arrived he had made every preparation for joining his friend.

-ing form of “await” — look forward to the probable occurrence of

From this reading A horse stood ready saddled awaiting him in the stable, and his pistols--the weapons Talbot knew so well how to handle--were carefully packed in the heavy holsters.

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

From this reading The time settled for the meeting was seven o'clock, but he was certain that Talbot would be near the place before that hour, if not already there.

earlier than; in front of

From this reading It was with an impatience almost amounting to madness that Mark O'Donoghue awaited the dawn of day; long before that hour had arrived he had made every preparation for joining his friend.

think moodily or anxiously about something

From this reading Mark's was not a character long to brood over doubtful circumstances, and seek an explanation for difficulties which only assumed the guise of suspicions.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading The time settled for the meeting was seven o'clock, but he was certain that Talbot would be near the place before that hour, if not already there.

taking care or paying attention

From this reading A horse stood ready saddled awaiting him in the stable, and his pistols--the weapons Talbot knew so well how to handle--were carefully packed in the heavy holsters.

definite but not specified or identified

From this reading The time settled for the meeting was seven o'clock, but he was certain that Talbot would be near the place before that hour, if not already there.

an imaginary person represented in a work of fiction (play or film or story)

From this reading The scene which followed Talbot's escape also stimulated his anxiety to meet with him; not that any, even the faintest suspicion of his friend's honour ever crossed Mark's mind, but he wished to warn him of the dangers that were gathering around him, for were he arrested on a suspicion, who was to say what material evidence might not arise against him in his real character of a French spy.

your overall circumstances or condition in life (including everything that happens to you)

From this reading Mark's was not a character long to brood over doubtful circumstances, and seek an explanation for difficulties which only assumed the guise of suspicions.

placed crosswise

From this reading The scene which followed Talbot's escape also stimulated his anxiety to meet with him; not that any, even the faintest suspicion of his friend's honour ever crossed Mark's mind, but he wished to warn him of the dangers that were gathering around him, for were he arrested on a suspicion, who was to say what material evidence might not arise against him in his real character of a French spy.

plural of “danger” — the condition of being susceptible to harm or injury

From this reading The scene which followed Talbot's escape also stimulated his anxiety to meet with him; not that any, even the faintest suspicion of his friend's honour ever crossed Mark's mind, but he wished to warn him of the dangers that were gathering around him, for were he arrested on a suspicion, who was to say what material evidence might not arise against him in his real character of a French spy.

the first light of day

From this reading It was with an impatience almost amounting to madness that Mark O'Donoghue awaited the dawn of day; long before that hour had arrived he had made every preparation for joining his friend.

time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis

From this reading It was with an impatience almost amounting to madness that Mark O'Donoghue awaited the dawn of day; long before that hour had arrived he had made every preparation for joining his friend.

plural of “difficulty” — an effort that is inconvenient

From this reading Mark's was not a character long to brood over doubtful circumstances, and seek an explanation for difficulties which only assumed the guise of suspicions.

open to doubt or suspicion

From this reading Mark's was not a character long to brood over doubtful circumstances, and seek an explanation for difficulties which only assumed the guise of suspicions.

the act of escaping physically

From this reading The scene which followed Talbot's escape also stimulated his anxiety to meet with him; not that any, even the faintest suspicion of his friend's honour ever crossed Mark's mind, but he wished to warn him of the dangers that were gathering around him, for were he arrested on a suspicion, who was to say what material evidence might not arise against him in his real character of a French spy.

divisible by two

From this reading The scene which followed Talbot's escape also stimulated his anxiety to meet with him; not that any, even the faintest suspicion of his friend's honour ever crossed Mark's mind, but he wished to warn him of the dangers that were gathering around him, for were he arrested on a suspicion, who was to say what material evidence might not arise against him in his real character of a French spy.

at any time

From this reading The scene which followed Talbot's escape also stimulated his anxiety to meet with him; not that any, even the faintest suspicion of his friend's honour ever crossed Mark's mind, but he wished to warn him of the dangers that were gathering around him, for were he arrested on a suspicion, who was to say what material evidence might not arise against him in his real character of a French spy.

all the members of a group, with none left out

From this reading It was with an impatience almost amounting to madness that Mark O'Donoghue awaited the dawn of day; long before that hour had arrived he had made every preparation for joining his friend.

your basis for belief or disbelief; knowledge on which to base belief

From this reading The scene which followed Talbot's escape also stimulated his anxiety to meet with him; not that any, even the faintest suspicion of his friend's honour ever crossed Mark's mind, but he wished to warn him of the dangers that were gathering around him, for were he arrested on a suspicion, who was to say what material evidence might not arise against him in his real character of a French spy.

a statement that makes something comprehensible by describing the relevant structure or operation or circumstances etc.

From this reading Mark's was not a character long to brood over doubtful circumstances, and seek an explanation for difficulties which only assumed the guise of suspicions.

superlative of “faint” — deficient in magnitude; barely perceptible; lacking clarity or brightness or loudness etc

From this reading The scene which followed Talbot's escape also stimulated his anxiety to meet with him; not that any, even the faintest suspicion of his friend's honour ever crossed Mark's mind, but he wished to warn him of the dangers that were gathering around him, for were he arrested on a suspicion, who was to say what material evidence might not arise against him in his real character of a French spy.

past form of “follow” — to travel behind, go after, come after

From this reading The scene which followed Talbot's escape also stimulated his anxiety to meet with him; not that any, even the faintest suspicion of his friend's honour ever crossed Mark's mind, but he wished to warn him of the dangers that were gathering around him, for were he arrested on a suspicion, who was to say what material evidence might not arise against him in his real character of a French spy.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading It was with an impatience almost amounting to madness that Mark O'Donoghue awaited the dawn of day; long before that hour had arrived he had made every preparation for joining his friend.

the Romance language spoken in France and in countries colonized by France

From this reading The scene which followed Talbot's escape also stimulated his anxiety to meet with him; not that any, even the faintest suspicion of his friend's honour ever crossed Mark's mind, but he wished to warn him of the dangers that were gathering around him, for were he arrested on a suspicion, who was to say what material evidence might not arise against him in his real character of a French spy.

a person you know well and regard with affection and trust

From this reading It was with an impatience almost amounting to madness that Mark O'Donoghue awaited the dawn of day; long before that hour had arrived he had made every preparation for joining his friend.

possessive form of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust

From this reading The scene which followed Talbot's escape also stimulated his anxiety to meet with him; not that any, even the faintest suspicion of his friend's honour ever crossed Mark's mind, but he wished to warn him of the dangers that were gathering around him, for were he arrested on a suspicion, who was to say what material evidence might not arise against him in his real character of a French spy.

a group of persons together in one place

From this reading The scene which followed Talbot's escape also stimulated his anxiety to meet with him; not that any, even the faintest suspicion of his friend's honour ever crossed Mark's mind, but he wished to warn him of the dangers that were gathering around him, for were he arrested on a suspicion, who was to say what material evidence might not arise against him in his real character of a French spy.

an artful or simulated semblance

From this reading Mark's was not a character long to brood over doubtful circumstances, and seek an explanation for difficulties which only assumed the guise of suspicions.

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

From this reading It was with an impatience almost amounting to madness that Mark O'Donoghue awaited the dawn of day; long before that hour had arrived he had made every preparation for joining his friend.

be in charge of, act on, or dispose of

From this reading A horse stood ready saddled awaiting him in the stable, and his pistols--the weapons Talbot knew so well how to handle--were carefully packed in the heavy holsters.

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

From this reading It was with an impatience almost amounting to madness that Mark O'Donoghue awaited the dawn of day; long before that hour had arrived he had made every preparation for joining his friend.

of comparatively great physical weight or density

From this reading A horse stood ready saddled awaiting him in the stable, and his pistols--the weapons Talbot knew so well how to handle--were carefully packed in the heavy holsters.

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

From this reading A horse stood ready saddled awaiting him in the stable, and his pistols--the weapons Talbot knew so well how to handle--were carefully packed in the heavy holsters.

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

From this reading It was with an impatience almost amounting to madness that Mark O'Donoghue awaited the dawn of day; long before that hour had arrived he had made every preparation for joining his friend.

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From this reading A horse stood ready saddled awaiting him in the stable, and his pistols--the weapons Talbot knew so well how to handle--were carefully packed in the heavy holsters.

the state of being honored

From this reading The scene which followed Talbot's escape also stimulated his anxiety to meet with him; not that any, even the faintest suspicion of his friend's honour ever crossed Mark's mind, but he wished to warn him of the dangers that were gathering around him, for were he arrested on a suspicion, who was to say what material evidence might not arise against him in his real character of a French spy.

solid-hoofed herbivorous quadruped domesticated since prehistoric times

From this reading A horse stood ready saddled awaiting him in the stable, and his pistols--the weapons Talbot knew so well how to handle--were carefully packed in the heavy holsters.

a period of time equal to 1/24th of a day

From this reading It was with an impatience almost amounting to madness that Mark O'Donoghue awaited the dawn of day; long before that hour had arrived he had made every preparation for joining his friend.

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From this reading A horse stood ready saddled awaiting him in the stable, and his pistols--the weapons Talbot knew so well how to handle--were carefully packed in the heavy holsters.

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading The time settled for the meeting was seven o'clock, but he was certain that Talbot would be near the place before that hour, if not already there.

a lack of patience; irritation with anything that causes delay

From this reading It was with an impatience almost amounting to madness that Mark O'Donoghue awaited the dawn of day; long before that hour had arrived he had made every preparation for joining his friend.

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

From this reading A horse stood ready saddled awaiting him in the stable, and his pistols--the weapons Talbot knew so well how to handle--were carefully packed in the heavy holsters.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading It was with an impatience almost amounting to madness that Mark O'Donoghue awaited the dawn of day; long before that hour had arrived he had made every preparation for joining his friend.

the act of bringing two things into contact (especially for communication)

From this reading It was with an impatience almost amounting to madness that Mark O'Donoghue awaited the dawn of day; long before that hour had arrived he had made every preparation for joining his friend.

inflected form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about

From this reading A horse stood ready saddled awaiting him in the stable, and his pistols--the weapons Talbot knew so well how to handle--were carefully packed in the heavy holsters.

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 It was with an impatience almost amounting to madness that Mark O'Donoghue awaited the dawn of day; long before that hour had arrived he had made every preparation for joining his friend.

produced by a manufacturing process

From this reading It was with an impatience almost amounting to madness that Mark O'Donoghue awaited the dawn of day; long before that hour had arrived he had made every preparation for joining his friend.

obsolete terms for legal insanity

From this reading It was with an impatience almost amounting to madness that Mark O'Donoghue awaited the dawn of day; long before that hour had arrived he had made every preparation for joining his friend.

attach a tag or label to

From this reading It was with an impatience almost amounting to madness that Mark O'Donoghue awaited the dawn of day; long before that hour had arrived he had made every preparation for joining his friend.

possessive form of “mark” — a number or letter indicating quality (especially of a student's performance)

From this reading The scene which followed Talbot's escape also stimulated his anxiety to meet with him; not that any, even the faintest suspicion of his friend's honour ever crossed Mark's mind, but he wished to warn him of the dangers that were gathering around him, for were he arrested on a suspicion, who was to say what material evidence might not arise against him in his real character of a French spy.

concerned with worldly rather than spiritual interests

From this reading The scene which followed Talbot's escape also stimulated his anxiety to meet with him; not that any, even the faintest suspicion of his friend's honour ever crossed Mark's mind, but he wished to warn him of the dangers that were gathering around him, for were he arrested on a suspicion, who was to say what material evidence might not arise against him in his real character of a French spy.

come together

From this reading The scene which followed Talbot's escape also stimulated his anxiety to meet with him; not that any, even the faintest suspicion of his friend's honour ever crossed Mark's mind, but he wished to warn him of the dangers that were gathering around him, for were he arrested on a suspicion, who was to say what material evidence might not arise against him in his real character of a French spy.

a formally arranged gathering

From this reading The time settled for the meeting was seven o'clock, but he was certain that Talbot would be near the place before that hour, if not already there.

used to say something is possible but not certain

From this reading The scene which followed Talbot's escape also stimulated his anxiety to meet with him; not that any, even the faintest suspicion of his friend's honour ever crossed Mark's mind, but he wished to warn him of the dangers that were gathering around him, for were he arrested on a suspicion, who was to say what material evidence might not arise against him in his real character of a French spy.

The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.

From this reading The scene which followed Talbot's escape also stimulated his anxiety to meet with him; not that any, even the faintest suspicion of his friend's honour ever crossed Mark's mind, but he wished to warn him of the dangers that were gathering around him, for were he arrested on a suspicion, who was to say what material evidence might not arise against him in his real character of a French spy.

near in time or place or relationship

From this reading The time settled for the meeting was seven o'clock, but he was certain that Talbot would be near the place before that hour, if not already there.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading The time settled for the meeting was seven o'clock, but he was certain that Talbot would be near the place before that hour, if not already there.

according to the clock

From this reading The time settled for the meeting was seven o'clock, but he was certain that Talbot would be near the place before that hour, if not already there.

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From this reading It was with an impatience almost amounting to madness that Mark O'Donoghue awaited the dawn of day; long before that hour had arrived he had made every preparation for joining his friend.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading It was with an impatience almost amounting to madness that Mark O'Donoghue awaited the dawn of day; long before that hour had arrived he had made every preparation for joining his friend.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading The scene which followed Talbot's escape also stimulated his anxiety to meet with him; not that any, even the faintest suspicion of his friend's honour ever crossed Mark's mind, but he wished to warn him of the dangers that were gathering around him, for were he arrested on a suspicion, who was to say what material evidence might not arise against him in his real character of a French spy.

and nothing more

From this reading Mark's was not a character long to brood over doubtful circumstances, and seek an explanation for difficulties which only assumed the guise of suspicions.

above and across; more than

From this reading Mark's was not a character long to brood over doubtful circumstances, and seek an explanation for difficulties which only assumed the guise of suspicions.

extremely crowed or filled to capacity

From this reading A horse stood ready saddled awaiting him in the stable, and his pistols--the weapons Talbot knew so well how to handle--were carefully packed in the heavy holsters.

plural of “pistol” — a firearm that is held and fired with one hand

From this reading A horse stood ready saddled awaiting him in the stable, and his pistols--the weapons Talbot knew so well how to handle--were carefully packed in the heavy holsters.

a point located with respect to surface features of some region

From this reading The time settled for the meeting was seven o'clock, but he was certain that Talbot would be near the place before that hour, if not already there.

the activity of putting or setting in order in advance of some act or purpose

From this reading It was with an impatience almost amounting to madness that Mark O'Donoghue awaited the dawn of day; long before that hour had arrived he had made every preparation for joining his friend.

completely prepared or in condition for immediate action or use or progress

From this reading A horse stood ready saddled awaiting him in the stable, and his pistols--the weapons Talbot knew so well how to handle--were carefully packed in the heavy holsters.

being or occurring in fact or actuality; having verified existence; not illusory

From this reading The scene which followed Talbot's escape also stimulated his anxiety to meet with him; not that any, even the faintest suspicion of his friend's honour ever crossed Mark's mind, but he wished to warn him of the dangers that were gathering around him, for were he arrested on a suspicion, who was to say what material evidence might not arise against him in his real character of a French spy.

having a saddle on or being mounted on a saddled animal

From this reading A horse stood ready saddled awaiting him in the stable, and his pistols--the weapons Talbot knew so well how to handle--were carefully packed in the heavy holsters.

express in words

From this reading The scene which followed Talbot's escape also stimulated his anxiety to meet with him; not that any, even the faintest suspicion of his friend's honour ever crossed Mark's mind, but he wished to warn him of the dangers that were gathering around him, for were he arrested on a suspicion, who was to say what material evidence might not arise against him in his real character of a French spy.

the place where some action occurs

From this reading The scene which followed Talbot's escape also stimulated his anxiety to meet with him; not that any, even the faintest suspicion of his friend's honour ever crossed Mark's mind, but he wished to warn him of the dangers that were gathering around him, for were he arrested on a suspicion, who was to say what material evidence might not arise against him in his real character of a French spy.

try to get or reach

From this reading Mark's was not a character long to brood over doubtful circumstances, and seek an explanation for difficulties which only assumed the guise of suspicions.

established or decided beyond dispute or doubt

From this reading The time settled for the meeting was seven o'clock, but he was certain that Talbot would be near the place before that hour, if not already there.

the cardinal number that is the sum of six and one

From this reading The time settled for the meeting was seven o'clock, but he was certain that Talbot would be near the place before that hour, if not already there.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading A horse stood ready saddled awaiting him in the stable, and his pistols--the weapons Talbot knew so well how to handle--were carefully packed in the heavy holsters.

catch sight of

From this reading The scene which followed Talbot's escape also stimulated his anxiety to meet with him; not that any, even the faintest suspicion of his friend's honour ever crossed Mark's mind, but he wished to warn him of the dangers that were gathering around him, for were he arrested on a suspicion, who was to say what material evidence might not arise against him in his real character of a French spy.

resistant to change of position or condition

From this reading A horse stood ready saddled awaiting him in the stable, and his pistols--the weapons Talbot knew so well how to handle--were carefully packed in the heavy holsters.

emotionally aroused

From this reading The scene which followed Talbot's escape also stimulated his anxiety to meet with him; not that any, even the faintest suspicion of his friend's honour ever crossed Mark's mind, but he wished to warn him of the dangers that were gathering around him, for were he arrested on a suspicion, who was to say what material evidence might not arise against him in his real character of a French spy.

Maintained an upright posture.

From this reading A horse stood ready saddled awaiting him in the stable, and his pistols--the weapons Talbot knew so well how to handle--were carefully packed in the heavy holsters.

an impression that something might be the case

From this reading The scene which followed Talbot's escape also stimulated his anxiety to meet with him; not that any, even the faintest suspicion of his friend's honour ever crossed Mark's mind, but he wished to warn him of the dangers that were gathering around him, for were he arrested on a suspicion, who was to say what material evidence might not arise against him in his real character of a French spy.

plural of “suspicion” — an impression that something might be the case

From this reading Mark's was not a character long to brood over doubtful circumstances, and seek an explanation for difficulties which only assumed the guise of suspicions.

English inventor and pioneer in photography who published the first book illustrated with photographs (1800-1877)

From this reading A horse stood ready saddled awaiting him in the stable, and his pistols--the weapons Talbot knew so well how to handle--were carefully packed in the heavy holsters.

possessive form of “talbot” — English inventor and pioneer in photography who published the first book illustrated with photographs (1800-1877)

From this reading The scene which followed Talbot's escape also stimulated his anxiety to meet with him; not that any, even the faintest suspicion of his friend's honour ever crossed Mark's mind, but he wished to warn him of the dangers that were gathering around him, for were he arrested on a suspicion, who was to say what material evidence might not arise against him in his real character of a French spy.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading It was with an impatience almost amounting to madness that Mark O'Donoghue awaited the dawn of day; long before that hour had arrived he had made every preparation for joining his friend.

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

From this reading It was with an impatience almost amounting to madness that Mark O'Donoghue awaited the dawn of day; long before that hour had arrived he had made every preparation for joining his friend.

in or at that place or location

From this reading The time settled for the meeting was seven o'clock, but he was certain that Talbot would be near the place before that hour, if not already there.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading The time settled for the meeting was seven o'clock, but he was certain that Talbot would be near the place before that hour, if not already there.

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

From this reading It was with an impatience almost amounting to madness that Mark O'Donoghue awaited the dawn of day; long before that hour had arrived he had made every preparation for joining his friend.

notify of danger, potential harm, or risk

From this reading The scene which followed Talbot's escape also stimulated his anxiety to meet with him; not that any, even the faintest suspicion of his friend's honour ever crossed Mark's mind, but he wished to warn him of the dangers that were gathering around him, for were he arrested on a suspicion, who was to say what material evidence might not arise against him in his real character of a French spy.

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

From this reading It was with an impatience almost amounting to madness that Mark O'Donoghue awaited the dawn of day; long before that hour had arrived he had made every preparation for joining his friend.

plural of “weapon” — any instrument or instrumentality used in fighting or hunting

From this reading A horse stood ready saddled awaiting him in the stable, and his pistols--the weapons Talbot knew so well how to handle--were carefully packed in the heavy holsters.

(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)

From this reading A horse stood ready saddled awaiting him in the stable, and his pistols--the weapons Talbot knew so well how to handle--were carefully packed in the heavy holsters.

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

From this reading A horse stood ready saddled awaiting him in the stable, and his pistols--the weapons Talbot knew so well how to handle--were carefully packed in the heavy holsters.

used to ask for information about something

From this reading The scene which followed Talbot's escape also stimulated his anxiety to meet with him; not that any, even the faintest suspicion of his friend's honour ever crossed Mark's mind, but he wished to warn him of the dangers that were gathering around him, for were he arrested on a suspicion, who was to say what material evidence might not arise against him in his real character of a French spy.

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

From this reading The scene which followed Talbot's escape also stimulated his anxiety to meet with him; not that any, even the faintest suspicion of his friend's honour ever crossed Mark's mind, but he wished to warn him of the dangers that were gathering around him, for were he arrested on a suspicion, who was to say what material evidence might not arise against him in his real character of a French spy.

which person or people

From this reading The scene which followed Talbot's escape also stimulated his anxiety to meet with him; not that any, even the faintest suspicion of his friend's honour ever crossed Mark's mind, but he wished to warn him of the dangers that were gathering around him, for were he arrested on a suspicion, who was to say what material evidence might not arise against him in his real character of a French spy.

past form of “wish” — hope for; have a wish

From this reading The scene which followed Talbot's escape also stimulated his anxiety to meet with him; not that any, even the faintest suspicion of his friend's honour ever crossed Mark's mind, but he wished to warn him of the dangers that were gathering around him, for were he arrested on a suspicion, who was to say what material evidence might not arise against him in his real character of a French spy.

in the company of; together with

From this reading It was with an impatience almost amounting to madness that Mark O'Donoghue awaited the dawn of day; long before that hour had arrived he had made every preparation for joining his friend.

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

From this reading The time settled for the meeting was seven o'clock, but he was certain that Talbot would be near the place before that hour, if not already there.