Chapter XV · Chapter 15

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

From this reading Not a sound was permitted in the house.

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading The servants, tiptoeing about, hardly ventured even to exchange glances; the errand boys were waylaid and sent to the right-about, with a vague notion that if they opened their mouths their heads would be off; and some one was posted at the garden gate to deal, in a scarcely less summary manner, with visitors.

plural of “advance” — a movement forward

From this reading HAMAR MAKES ADVANCES The doctors had stated that the tenth day would see the crisis of John Martin's illness; if he could tide over that period, he might go on for years without another attack.

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

From this reading The servants, tiptoeing about, hardly ventured even to exchange glances; the errand boys were waylaid and sent to the right-about, with a vague notion that if they opened their mouths their heads would be off; and some one was posted at the garden gate to deal, in a scarcely less summary manner, with visitors.

one more of the same kind, or a different one

From this reading HAMAR MAKES ADVANCES The doctors had stated that the tenth day would see the crisis of John Martin's illness; if he could tide over that period, he might go on for years without another attack.

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

From this reading When the momentous day arrived, Gladys was simply eating her heart out with suspense.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading The servants, tiptoeing about, hardly ventured even to exchange glances; the errand boys were waylaid and sent to the right-about, with a vague notion that if they opened their mouths their heads would be off; and some one was posted at the garden gate to deal, in a scarcely less summary manner, with visitors.

(military) an offensive against an enemy (using weapons)

From this reading HAMAR MAKES ADVANCES The doctors had stated that the tenth day would see the crisis of John Martin's illness; if he could tide over that period, he might go on for years without another attack.

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

From this reading The servants, tiptoeing about, hardly ventured even to exchange glances; the errand boys were waylaid and sent to the right-about, with a vague notion that if they opened their mouths their heads would be off; and some one was posted at the garden gate to deal, in a scarcely less summary manner, with visitors.

plural of “boy” — a youthful male person

From this reading The servants, tiptoeing about, hardly ventured even to exchange glances; the errand boys were waylaid and sent to the right-about, with a vague notion that if they opened their mouths their heads would be off; and some one was posted at the garden gate to deal, in a scarcely less summary manner, with visitors.

the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests

From this reading HAMAR MAKES ADVANCES The doctors had stated that the tenth day would see the crisis of John Martin's illness; if he could tide over that period, he might go on for years without another attack.

an unstable situation of extreme danger or difficulty

From this reading HAMAR MAKES ADVANCES The doctors had stated that the tenth day would see the crisis of John Martin's illness; if he could tide over that period, he might go on for years without another attack.

in a curt, abrupt and discourteous manner

From this reading Indeed, so fearful was Gladys lest her father should hear Shiel, who had managed to elude her outpost, that without meaning it, she greeted him curtly, and, more plainly than politely, gave him to understand that she wished him elsewhere.

time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis

From this reading HAMAR MAKES ADVANCES The doctors had stated that the tenth day would see the crisis of John Martin's illness; if he could tide over that period, he might go on for years without another attack.

act on verbally or in some form of artistic expression

From this reading The servants, tiptoeing about, hardly ventured even to exchange glances; the errand boys were waylaid and sent to the right-about, with a vague notion that if they opened their mouths their heads would be off; and some one was posted at the garden gate to deal, in a scarcely less summary manner, with visitors.

plural of “doctor” — a licensed medical practitioner

From this reading HAMAR MAKES ADVANCES The doctors had stated that the tenth day would see the crisis of John Martin's illness; if he could tide over that period, he might go on for years without another attack.

the act of consuming food

From this reading When the momentous day arrived, Gladys was simply eating her heart out with suspense.

in or to another place

From this reading Indeed, so fearful was Gladys lest her father should hear Shiel, who had managed to elude her outpost, that without meaning it, she greeted him curtly, and, more plainly than politely, gave him to understand that she wished him elsewhere.

escape, either physically or mentally

From this reading Indeed, so fearful was Gladys lest her father should hear Shiel, who had managed to elude her outpost, that without meaning it, she greeted him curtly, and, more plainly than politely, gave him to understand that she wished him elsewhere.

a short trip that is taken in the performance of a necessary task or mission

From this reading The servants, tiptoeing about, hardly ventured even to exchange glances; the errand boys were waylaid and sent to the right-about, with a vague notion that if they opened their mouths their heads would be off; and some one was posted at the garden gate to deal, in a scarcely less summary manner, with visitors.

divisible by two

From this reading The servants, tiptoeing about, hardly ventured even to exchange glances; the errand boys were waylaid and sent to the right-about, with a vague notion that if they opened their mouths their heads would be off; and some one was posted at the garden gate to deal, in a scarcely less summary manner, with visitors.

chemical process in which one atom or ion or group changes places with another

From this reading The servants, tiptoeing about, hardly ventured even to exchange glances; the errand boys were waylaid and sent to the right-about, with a vague notion that if they opened their mouths their heads would be off; and some one was posted at the garden gate to deal, in a scarcely less summary manner, with visitors.

a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)

From this reading Indeed, so fearful was Gladys lest her father should hear Shiel, who had managed to elude her outpost, that without meaning it, she greeted him curtly, and, more plainly than politely, gave him to understand that she wished him elsewhere.

experiencing or showing fear

From this reading Indeed, so fearful was Gladys lest her father should hear Shiel, who had managed to elude her outpost, that without meaning it, she greeted him curtly, and, more plainly than politely, gave him to understand that she wished him elsewhere.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading HAMAR MAKES ADVANCES The doctors had stated that the tenth day would see the crisis of John Martin's illness; if he could tide over that period, he might go on for years without another attack.

a plot of ground where plants are cultivated

From this reading The servants, tiptoeing about, hardly ventured even to exchange glances; the errand boys were waylaid and sent to the right-about, with a vague notion that if they opened their mouths their heads would be off; and some one was posted at the garden gate to deal, in a scarcely less summary manner, with visitors.

a movable barrier in a fence or wall

From this reading The servants, tiptoeing about, hardly ventured even to exchange glances; the errand boys were waylaid and sent to the right-about, with a vague notion that if they opened their mouths their heads would be off; and some one was posted at the garden gate to deal, in a scarcely less summary manner, with visitors.

inflected form of “give” — cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense

From this reading Indeed, so fearful was Gladys lest her father should hear Shiel, who had managed to elude her outpost, that without meaning it, she greeted him curtly, and, more plainly than politely, gave him to understand that she wished him elsewhere.

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From this reading When the momentous day arrived, Gladys was simply eating her heart out with suspense.

plural of “glance” — a quick look

From this reading The servants, tiptoeing about, hardly ventured even to exchange glances; the errand boys were waylaid and sent to the right-about, with a vague notion that if they opened their mouths their heads would be off; and some one was posted at the garden gate to deal, in a scarcely less summary manner, with visitors.

change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically

From this reading HAMAR MAKES ADVANCES The doctors had stated that the tenth day would see the crisis of John Martin's illness; if he could tide over that period, he might go on for years without another attack.

past form of “greet” — express greetings upon meeting someone

From this reading Indeed, so fearful was Gladys lest her father should hear Shiel, who had managed to elude her outpost, that without meaning it, she greeted him curtly, and, more plainly than politely, gave him to understand that she wished him elsewhere.

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

From this reading HAMAR MAKES ADVANCES The doctors had stated that the tenth day would see the crisis of John Martin's illness; if he could tide over that period, he might go on for years without another attack.

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

From this reading HAMAR MAKES ADVANCES The doctors had stated that the tenth day would see the crisis of John Martin's illness; if he could tide over that period, he might go on for years without another attack.

only a very short time before

From this reading The servants, tiptoeing about, hardly ventured even to exchange glances; the errand boys were waylaid and sent to the right-about, with a vague notion that if they opened their mouths their heads would be off; and some one was posted at the garden gate to deal, in a scarcely less summary manner, with visitors.

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

From this reading HAMAR MAKES ADVANCES The doctors had stated that the tenth day would see the crisis of John Martin's illness; if he could tide over that period, he might go on for years without another attack.

plural of “head” — the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains

From this reading The servants, tiptoeing about, hardly ventured even to exchange glances; the errand boys were waylaid and sent to the right-about, with a vague notion that if they opened their mouths their heads would be off; and some one was posted at the garden gate to deal, in a scarcely less summary manner, with visitors.

perceive (sound) via the auditory sense

From this reading Indeed, so fearful was Gladys lest her father should hear Shiel, who had managed to elude her outpost, that without meaning it, she greeted him curtly, and, more plainly than politely, gave him to understand that she wished him elsewhere.

the locus of feelings and intuitions

From this reading When the momentous day arrived, Gladys was simply eating her heart out with suspense.

belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned

From this reading When the momentous day arrived, Gladys was simply eating her heart out with suspense.

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

From this reading Indeed, so fearful was Gladys lest her father should hear Shiel, who had managed to elude her outpost, that without meaning it, she greeted him curtly, and, more plainly than politely, gave him to understand that she wished him elsewhere.

a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families

From this reading Not a sound was permitted in the house.

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading HAMAR MAKES ADVANCES The doctors had stated that the tenth day would see the crisis of John Martin's illness; if he could tide over that period, he might go on for years without another attack.

impairment of normal physiological function affecting part or all of an organism

From this reading HAMAR MAKES ADVANCES The doctors had stated that the tenth day would see the crisis of John Martin's illness; if he could tide over that period, he might go on for years without another attack.

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

From this reading Not a sound was permitted in the house.

in truth (often tends to intensify)

From this reading Indeed, so fearful was Gladys lest her father should hear Shiel, who had managed to elude her outpost, that without meaning it, she greeted him curtly, and, more plainly than politely, gave him to understand that she wished him elsewhere.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading Indeed, so fearful was Gladys lest her father should hear Shiel, who had managed to elude her outpost, that without meaning it, she greeted him curtly, and, more plainly than politely, gave him to understand that she wished him elsewhere.

a room or building equipped with one or more toilets

From this reading HAMAR MAKES ADVANCES The doctors had stated that the tenth day would see the crisis of John Martin's illness; if he could tide over that period, he might go on for years without another attack.

used to form the comparative of some adjectives and adverbs

From this reading The servants, tiptoeing about, hardly ventured even to exchange glances; the errand boys were waylaid and sent to the right-about, with a vague notion that if they opened their mouths their heads would be off; and some one was posted at the garden gate to deal, in a scarcely less summary manner, with visitors.

in order that something should not happen

From this reading Indeed, so fearful was Gladys lest her father should hear Shiel, who had managed to elude her outpost, that without meaning it, she greeted him curtly, and, more plainly than politely, gave him to understand that she wished him elsewhere.

plural of “make” — a recognizable kind

From this reading HAMAR MAKES ADVANCES The doctors had stated that the tenth day would see the crisis of John Martin's illness; if he could tide over that period, he might go on for years without another attack.

past form of “manage” — be successful; achieve a goal

From this reading Indeed, so fearful was Gladys lest her father should hear Shiel, who had managed to elude her outpost, that without meaning it, she greeted him curtly, and, more plainly than politely, gave him to understand that she wished him elsewhere.

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading The servants, tiptoeing about, hardly ventured even to exchange glances; the errand boys were waylaid and sent to the right-about, with a vague notion that if they opened their mouths their heads would be off; and some one was posted at the garden gate to deal, in a scarcely less summary manner, with visitors.

possessive form of “martin” — French bishop who is a patron saint of France (died in 397)

From this reading HAMAR MAKES ADVANCES The doctors had stated that the tenth day would see the crisis of John Martin's illness; if he could tide over that period, he might go on for years without another attack.

the message that is intended or expressed or signified

From this reading Indeed, so fearful was Gladys lest her father should hear Shiel, who had managed to elude her outpost, that without meaning it, she greeted him curtly, and, more plainly than politely, gave him to understand that she wished him elsewhere.

used to say something is possible but not certain

From this reading HAMAR MAKES ADVANCES The doctors had stated that the tenth day would see the crisis of John Martin's illness; if he could tide over that period, he might go on for years without another attack.

of very great significance

From this reading When the momentous day arrived, Gladys was simply eating her heart out with suspense.

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

From this reading Indeed, so fearful was Gladys lest her father should hear Shiel, who had managed to elude her outpost, that without meaning it, she greeted him curtly, and, more plainly than politely, gave him to understand that she wished him elsewhere.

plural of “mouth” — the opening through which food is taken in and vocalizations emerge

From this reading The servants, tiptoeing about, hardly ventured even to exchange glances; the errand boys were waylaid and sent to the right-about, with a vague notion that if they opened their mouths their heads would be off; and some one was posted at the garden gate to deal, in a scarcely less summary manner, with visitors.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading Not a sound was permitted in the house.

a vague idea in which some confidence is placed

From this reading The servants, tiptoeing about, hardly ventured even to exchange glances; the errand boys were waylaid and sent to the right-about, with a vague notion that if they opened their mouths their heads would be off; and some one was posted at the garden gate to deal, in a scarcely less summary manner, with visitors.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading HAMAR MAKES ADVANCES The doctors had stated that the tenth day would see the crisis of John Martin's illness; if he could tide over that period, he might go on for years without another attack.

from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)

From this reading The servants, tiptoeing about, hardly ventured even to exchange glances; the errand boys were waylaid and sent to the right-about, with a vague notion that if they opened their mouths their heads would be off; and some one was posted at the garden gate to deal, in a scarcely less summary manner, with visitors.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading HAMAR MAKES ADVANCES The doctors had stated that the tenth day would see the crisis of John Martin's illness; if he could tide over that period, he might go on for years without another attack.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading The servants, tiptoeing about, hardly ventured even to exchange glances; the errand boys were waylaid and sent to the right-about, with a vague notion that if they opened their mouths their heads would be off; and some one was posted at the garden gate to deal, in a scarcely less summary manner, with visitors.

used of mouth or eyes

From this reading The servants, tiptoeing about, hardly ventured even to exchange glances; the errand boys were waylaid and sent to the right-about, with a vague notion that if they opened their mouths their heads would be off; and some one was posted at the garden gate to deal, in a scarcely less summary manner, with visitors.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading When the momentous day arrived, Gladys was simply eating her heart out with suspense.

a station in a remote or sparsely populated location

From this reading Indeed, so fearful was Gladys lest her father should hear Shiel, who had managed to elude her outpost, that without meaning it, she greeted him curtly, and, more plainly than politely, gave him to understand that she wished him elsewhere.

above and across; more than

From this reading HAMAR MAKES ADVANCES The doctors had stated that the tenth day would see the crisis of John Martin's illness; if he could tide over that period, he might go on for years without another attack.

an amount of time

From this reading HAMAR MAKES ADVANCES The doctors had stated that the tenth day would see the crisis of John Martin's illness; if he could tide over that period, he might go on for years without another attack.

inflected form of “permit” — consent to, give permission

From this reading Not a sound was permitted in the house.

unmistakably (“plain” is often used informally for “plainly”)

From this reading Indeed, so fearful was Gladys lest her father should hear Shiel, who had managed to elude her outpost, that without meaning it, she greeted him curtly, and, more plainly than politely, gave him to understand that she wished him elsewhere.

in a polite manner

From this reading Indeed, so fearful was Gladys lest her father should hear Shiel, who had managed to elude her outpost, that without meaning it, she greeted him curtly, and, more plainly than politely, gave him to understand that she wished him elsewhere.

publicly displayed

From this reading The servants, tiptoeing about, hardly ventured even to exchange glances; the errand boys were waylaid and sent to the right-about, with a vague notion that if they opened their mouths their heads would be off; and some one was posted at the garden gate to deal, in a scarcely less summary manner, with visitors.

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

From this reading The servants, tiptoeing about, hardly ventured even to exchange glances; the errand boys were waylaid and sent to the right-about, with a vague notion that if they opened their mouths their heads would be off; and some one was posted at the garden gate to deal, in a scarcely less summary manner, with visitors.

only a very short time before

From this reading The servants, tiptoeing about, hardly ventured even to exchange glances; the errand boys were waylaid and sent to the right-about, with a vague notion that if they opened their mouths their heads would be off; and some one was posted at the garden gate to deal, in a scarcely less summary manner, with visitors.

perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading HAMAR MAKES ADVANCES The doctors had stated that the tenth day would see the crisis of John Martin's illness; if he could tide over that period, he might go on for years without another attack.

100 senti equal 1 kroon in Estonia

From this reading The servants, tiptoeing about, hardly ventured even to exchange glances; the errand boys were waylaid and sent to the right-about, with a vague notion that if they opened their mouths their heads would be off; and some one was posted at the garden gate to deal, in a scarcely less summary manner, with visitors.

plural of “servant” — a person working in the service of another (especially in the household)

From this reading The servants, tiptoeing about, hardly ventured even to exchange glances; the errand boys were waylaid and sent to the right-about, with a vague notion that if they opened their mouths their heads would be off; and some one was posted at the garden gate to deal, in a scarcely less summary manner, with visitors.

a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading Indeed, so fearful was Gladys lest her father should hear Shiel, who had managed to elude her outpost, that without meaning it, she greeted him curtly, and, more plainly than politely, gave him to understand that she wished him elsewhere.

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

From this reading Indeed, so fearful was Gladys lest her father should hear Shiel, who had managed to elude her outpost, that without meaning it, she greeted him curtly, and, more plainly than politely, gave him to understand that she wished him elsewhere.

used to say what is right, expected, or advisable

From this reading Indeed, so fearful was Gladys lest her father should hear Shiel, who had managed to elude her outpost, that without meaning it, she greeted him curtly, and, more plainly than politely, gave him to understand that she wished him elsewhere.

and nothing more

From this reading When the momentous day arrived, Gladys was simply eating her heart out with suspense.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading Indeed, so fearful was Gladys lest her father should hear Shiel, who had managed to elude her outpost, that without meaning it, she greeted him curtly, and, more plainly than politely, gave him to understand that she wished him elsewhere.

(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity

From this reading The servants, tiptoeing about, hardly ventured even to exchange glances; the errand boys were waylaid and sent to the right-about, with a vague notion that if they opened their mouths their heads would be off; and some one was posted at the garden gate to deal, in a scarcely less summary manner, with visitors.

the particular auditory effect produced by a given cause

From this reading Not a sound was permitted in the house.

declared as fact; explicitly stated

From this reading HAMAR MAKES ADVANCES The doctors had stated that the tenth day would see the crisis of John Martin's illness; if he could tide over that period, he might go on for years without another attack.

a brief statement that presents the main points in a concise form

From this reading The servants, tiptoeing about, hardly ventured even to exchange glances; the errand boys were waylaid and sent to the right-about, with a vague notion that if they opened their mouths their heads would be off; and some one was posted at the garden gate to deal, in a scarcely less summary manner, with visitors.

apprehension about what is going to happen

From this reading When the momentous day arrived, Gladys was simply eating her heart out with suspense.

a tenth part; one part in ten equal parts

From this reading HAMAR MAKES ADVANCES The doctors had stated that the tenth day would see the crisis of John Martin's illness; if he could tide over that period, he might go on for years without another attack.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading Indeed, so fearful was Gladys lest her father should hear Shiel, who had managed to elude her outpost, that without meaning it, she greeted him curtly, and, more plainly than politely, gave him to understand that she wished him elsewhere.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading HAMAR MAKES ADVANCES The doctors had stated that the tenth day would see the crisis of John Martin's illness; if he could tide over that period, he might go on for years without another attack.

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

From this reading HAMAR MAKES ADVANCES The doctors had stated that the tenth day would see the crisis of John Martin's illness; if he could tide over that period, he might go on for years without another attack.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading The servants, tiptoeing about, hardly ventured even to exchange glances; the errand boys were waylaid and sent to the right-about, with a vague notion that if they opened their mouths their heads would be off; and some one was posted at the garden gate to deal, in a scarcely less summary manner, with visitors.

the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading The servants, tiptoeing about, hardly ventured even to exchange glances; the errand boys were waylaid and sent to the right-about, with a vague notion that if they opened their mouths their heads would be off; and some one was posted at the garden gate to deal, in a scarcely less summary manner, with visitors.

the periodic rise and fall of the sea level under the gravitational pull of the moon

From this reading HAMAR MAKES ADVANCES The doctors had stated that the tenth day would see the crisis of John Martin's illness; if he could tide over that period, he might go on for years without another attack.

-ing form of “tiptoe” — walk on one's toes

From this reading The servants, tiptoeing about, hardly ventured even to exchange glances; the errand boys were waylaid and sent to the right-about, with a vague notion that if they opened their mouths their heads would be off; and some one was posted at the garden gate to deal, in a scarcely less summary manner, with visitors.

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

From this reading The servants, tiptoeing about, hardly ventured even to exchange glances; the errand boys were waylaid and sent to the right-about, with a vague notion that if they opened their mouths their heads would be off; and some one was posted at the garden gate to deal, in a scarcely less summary manner, with visitors.

know and comprehend the nature or meaning of

From this reading Indeed, so fearful was Gladys lest her father should hear Shiel, who had managed to elude her outpost, that without meaning it, she greeted him curtly, and, more plainly than politely, gave him to understand that she wished him elsewhere.

not clearly expressed or understood

From this reading The servants, tiptoeing about, hardly ventured even to exchange glances; the errand boys were waylaid and sent to the right-about, with a vague notion that if they opened their mouths their heads would be off; and some one was posted at the garden gate to deal, in a scarcely less summary manner, with visitors.

past form of “venture” — proceed somewhere despite the risk of possible dangers

From this reading The servants, tiptoeing about, hardly ventured even to exchange glances; the errand boys were waylaid and sent to the right-about, with a vague notion that if they opened their mouths their heads would be off; and some one was posted at the garden gate to deal, in a scarcely less summary manner, with visitors.

plural of “visitor” — someone who visits

From this reading The servants, tiptoeing about, hardly ventured even to exchange glances; the errand boys were waylaid and sent to the right-about, with a vague notion that if they opened their mouths their heads would be off; and some one was posted at the garden gate to deal, in a scarcely less summary manner, with visitors.

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

From this reading When the momentous day arrived, Gladys was simply eating her heart out with suspense.

inflected form of “waylay” — wait in hiding to attack

From this reading The servants, tiptoeing about, hardly ventured even to exchange glances; the errand boys were waylaid and sent to the right-about, with a vague notion that if they opened their mouths their heads would be off; and some one was posted at the garden gate to deal, in a scarcely less summary manner, with visitors.

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

From this reading The servants, tiptoeing about, hardly ventured even to exchange glances; the errand boys were waylaid and sent to the right-about, with a vague notion that if they opened their mouths their heads would be off; and some one was posted at the garden gate to deal, in a scarcely less summary manner, with visitors.

at the time that

From this reading When the momentous day arrived, Gladys was simply eating her heart out with suspense.

which person or people

From this reading Indeed, so fearful was Gladys lest her father should hear Shiel, who had managed to elude her outpost, that without meaning it, she greeted him curtly, and, more plainly than politely, gave him to understand that she wished him elsewhere.

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

From this reading Indeed, so fearful was Gladys lest her father should hear Shiel, who had managed to elude her outpost, that without meaning it, she greeted him curtly, and, more plainly than politely, gave him to understand that she wished him elsewhere.

in the company of; together with

From this reading When the momentous day arrived, Gladys was simply eating her heart out with suspense.

not having, not using, or not accompanied by

From this reading HAMAR MAKES ADVANCES The doctors had stated that the tenth day would see the crisis of John Martin's illness; if he could tide over that period, he might go on for years without another attack.

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

From this reading HAMAR MAKES ADVANCES The doctors had stated that the tenth day would see the crisis of John Martin's illness; if he could tide over that period, he might go on for years without another attack.

a late time of life

From this reading HAMAR MAKES ADVANCES The doctors had stated that the tenth day would see the crisis of John Martin's illness; if he could tide over that period, he might go on for years without another attack.