used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading During his lengthy colloquy with His Eminence he had weighed all the consequences of his own actions; though misguided perhaps as to the means, led away by a stronger will than his own, his purpose was pure and his aim high; and though he had tortured his brain with conjectures and fears, he could not see any danger to Wessex in the intrigue devised against him.
actionsnounUS /ˈækʃənz/
plural of “action” — something done (usually as opposed to something said)
From this reading During his lengthy colloquy with His Eminence he had weighed all the consequences of his own actions; though misguided perhaps as to the means, led away by a stronger will than his own, his purpose was pure and his aim high; and though he had tortured his brain with conjectures and fears, he could not see any danger to Wessex in the intrigue devised against him.
touching and pressing; in opposition to
From this reading During his lengthy colloquy with His Eminence he had weighed all the consequences of his own actions; though misguided perhaps as to the means, led away by a stronger will than his own, his purpose was pure and his aim high; and though he had tortured his brain with conjectures and fears, he could not see any danger to Wessex in the intrigue devised against him.
aimverbUS /eɪm/
point or cause to go (blows, weapons, or objects such as photographic equipment) towards
From this reading During his lengthy colloquy with His Eminence he had weighed all the consequences of his own actions; though misguided perhaps as to the means, led away by a stronger will than his own, his purpose was pure and his aim high; and though he had tortured his brain with conjectures and fears, he could not see any danger to Wessex in the intrigue devised against him.
(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 During his lengthy colloquy with His Eminence he had weighed all the consequences of his own actions; though misguided perhaps as to the means, led away by a stronger will than his own, his purpose was pure and his aim high; and though he had tortured his brain with conjectures and fears, he could not see any danger to Wessex in the intrigue devised against him.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading He half feared now the frank and searching eyes which had always rested on him with peculiar kindness and friendship; he almost dreaded having to grasp the slender, aristocratic hand, which had ever been extended to him in loyalty and truth.
at all times; all the time and on every occasion
From this reading He half feared now the frank and searching eyes which had always rested on him with peculiar kindness and friendship; he almost dreaded having to grasp the slender, aristocratic hand, which had ever been extended to him in loyalty and truth.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading He half feared now the frank and searching eyes which had always rested on him with peculiar kindness and friendship; he almost dreaded having to grasp the slender, aristocratic hand, which had ever been extended to him in loyalty and truth.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading During his lengthy colloquy with His Eminence he had weighed all the consequences of his own actions; though misguided perhaps as to the means, led away by a stronger will than his own, his purpose was pure and his aim high; and though he had tortured his brain with conjectures and fears, he could not see any danger to Wessex in the intrigue devised against him.
aristocraticadjectiveUS /ərˌɪstəˈkrætɪk/
belonging to or characteristic of the nobility or aristocracy
From this reading He half feared now the frank and searching eyes which had always rested on him with peculiar kindness and friendship; he almost dreaded having to grasp the slender, aristocratic hand, which had ever been extended to him in loyalty and truth.
arouseverbUS /ərˈaʊz/
call forth (emotions, feelings, and responses)
From this reading For the first time in his life he wished to avoid his friend, yet feared to arouse suspicion, mistrust--what not? in the heart of the man whom he was so unwillingly helping to deceive.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading During his lengthy colloquy with His Eminence he had weighed all the consequences of his own actions; though misguided perhaps as to the means, led away by a stronger will than his own, his purpose was pure and his aim high; and though he had tortured his brain with conjectures and fears, he could not see any danger to Wessex in the intrigue devised against him.
stay clear from; keep away from; keep out of the way of someone or something
From this reading For the first time in his life he wished to avoid his friend, yet feared to arouse suspicion, mistrust--what not? in the heart of the man whom he was so unwillingly helping to deceive.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading During his lengthy colloquy with His Eminence he had weighed all the consequences of his own actions; though misguided perhaps as to the means, led away by a stronger will than his own, his purpose was pure and his aim high; and though he had tortured his brain with conjectures and fears, he could not see any danger to Wessex in the intrigue devised against him.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading Nevertheless in his heart there was no desire to draw back.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading He half feared now the frank and searching eyes which had always rested on him with peculiar kindness and friendship; he almost dreaded having to grasp the slender, aristocratic hand, which had ever been extended to him in loyalty and truth.
biddingnounUS /ˈbɪdɪŋ/
an authoritative direction or instruction to do something
From this reading DEPARTURE Everingham could not leave the Palace without bidding farewell to Wessex.
that part of the central nervous system that includes all the higher nervous centers; enclosed within the skull; continuous with the spinal cord
From this reading During his lengthy colloquy with His Eminence he had weighed all the consequences of his own actions; though misguided perhaps as to the means, led away by a stronger will than his own, his purpose was pure and his aim high; and though he had tortured his brain with conjectures and fears, he could not see any danger to Wessex in the intrigue devised against him.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading During his lengthy colloquy with His Eminence he had weighed all the consequences of his own actions; though misguided perhaps as to the means, led away by a stronger will than his own, his purpose was pure and his aim high; and though he had tortured his brain with conjectures and fears, he could not see any danger to Wessex in the intrigue devised against him.
colloquynounUS /ˈkɑːləkwi/
a conversation especially a formal one
From this reading During his lengthy colloquy with His Eminence he had weighed all the consequences of his own actions; though misguided perhaps as to the means, led away by a stronger will than his own, his purpose was pure and his aim high; and though he had tortured his brain with conjectures and fears, he could not see any danger to Wessex in the intrigue devised against him.
conjecturesnounUS /kənˈdʒektʃərz/
plural of “conjecture” — a hypothesis that has been formed by speculating or conjecturing (usually with little hard evidence)
From this reading During his lengthy colloquy with His Eminence he had weighed all the consequences of his own actions; though misguided perhaps as to the means, led away by a stronger will than his own, his purpose was pure and his aim high; and though he had tortured his brain with conjectures and fears, he could not see any danger to Wessex in the intrigue devised against him.
consequencesnounUS /ˈkɑːnsəkwensəz/
plural of “consequence” — a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon
From this reading During his lengthy colloquy with His Eminence he had weighed all the consequences of his own actions; though misguided perhaps as to the means, led away by a stronger will than his own, his purpose was pure and his aim high; and though he had tortured his brain with conjectures and fears, he could not see any danger to Wessex in the intrigue devised against him.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading DEPARTURE Everingham could not leave the Palace without bidding farewell to Wessex.
the condition of being susceptible to harm or injury
From this reading During his lengthy colloquy with His Eminence he had weighed all the consequences of his own actions; though misguided perhaps as to the means, led away by a stronger will than his own, his purpose was pure and his aim high; and though he had tortured his brain with conjectures and fears, he could not see any danger to Wessex in the intrigue devised against him.
deceiveverbUS /dɪˈsiːv/
be false to; be dishonest with
From this reading For the first time in his life he wished to avoid his friend, yet feared to arouse suspicion, mistrust--what not? in the heart of the man whom he was so unwillingly helping to deceive.
the act of departing
From this reading DEPARTURE Everingham could not leave the Palace without bidding farewell to Wessex.
the feeling that accompanies an unsatisfied state
From this reading Nevertheless in his heart there was no desire to draw back.
devisedverbUS /dɪˈvaɪzd/
past form of “devise” — come up with (an idea, plan, explanation, theory, or principle) after a mental effort
From this reading During his lengthy colloquy with His Eminence he had weighed all the consequences of his own actions; though misguided perhaps as to the means, led away by a stronger will than his own, his purpose was pure and his aim high; and though he had tortured his brain with conjectures and fears, he could not see any danger to Wessex in the intrigue devised against him.
cause to move by pulling
From this reading Nevertheless in his heart there was no desire to draw back.
dreadedadjectiveUS /ˈdredɪd/
causing fear or dread or terror
From this reading He half feared now the frank and searching eyes which had always rested on him with peculiar kindness and friendship; he almost dreaded having to grasp the slender, aristocratic hand, which had ever been extended to him in loyalty and truth.
all through a period, or at some point within it
From this reading During his lengthy colloquy with His Eminence he had weighed all the consequences of his own actions; though misguided perhaps as to the means, led away by a stronger will than his own, his purpose was pure and his aim high; and though he had tortured his brain with conjectures and fears, he could not see any danger to Wessex in the intrigue devised against him.
EminencenounUS /ˈemənəns/
high status importance owing to marked superiority
From this reading During his lengthy colloquy with His Eminence he had weighed all the consequences of his own actions; though misguided perhaps as to the means, led away by a stronger will than his own, his purpose was pure and his aim high; and though he had tortured his brain with conjectures and fears, he could not see any danger to Wessex in the intrigue devised against him.
at any time
From this reading He half feared now the frank and searching eyes which had always rested on him with peculiar kindness and friendship; he almost dreaded having to grasp the slender, aristocratic hand, which had ever been extended to him in loyalty and truth.
Everingham
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From this reading DEPARTURE Everingham could not leave the Palace without bidding farewell to Wessex.
relatively long in duration; tediously protracted
From this reading He half feared now the frank and searching eyes which had always rested on him with peculiar kindness and friendship; he almost dreaded having to grasp the slender, aristocratic hand, which had ever been extended to him in loyalty and truth.
opinion or judgment
From this reading He half feared now the frank and searching eyes which had always rested on him with peculiar kindness and friendship; he almost dreaded having to grasp the slender, aristocratic hand, which had ever been extended to him in loyalty and truth.
an acknowledgment or expression of goodwill at parting
From this reading DEPARTURE Everingham could not leave the Palace without bidding farewell to Wessex.
past form of “fear” — be afraid or feel anxious or apprehensive about a possible or probable situation or event
From this reading For the first time in his life he wished to avoid his friend, yet feared to arouse suspicion, mistrust--what not? in the heart of the man whom he was so unwillingly helping to deceive.
plural of “fear” — an emotion experienced in anticipation of some specific pain or danger (usually accompanied by a desire to flee or fight)
From this reading During his lengthy colloquy with His Eminence he had weighed all the consequences of his own actions; though misguided perhaps as to the means, led away by a stronger will than his own, his purpose was pure and his aim high; and though he had tortured his brain with conjectures and fears, he could not see any danger to Wessex in the intrigue devised against him.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading For the first time in his life he wished to avoid his friend, yet feared to arouse suspicion, mistrust--what not? in the heart of the man whom he was so unwillingly helping to deceive.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading For the first time in his life he wished to avoid his friend, yet feared to arouse suspicion, mistrust--what not? in the heart of the man whom he was so unwillingly helping to deceive.
characterized by directness in manner or speech; without subtlety or evasion
From this reading He half feared now the frank and searching eyes which had always rested on him with peculiar kindness and friendship; he almost dreaded having to grasp the slender, aristocratic hand, which had ever been extended to him in loyalty and truth.
a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading For the first time in his life he wished to avoid his friend, yet feared to arouse suspicion, mistrust--what not? in the heart of the man whom he was so unwillingly helping to deceive.
the state of being friends (or friendly)
From this reading He half feared now the frank and searching eyes which had always rested on him with peculiar kindness and friendship; he almost dreaded having to grasp the slender, aristocratic hand, which had ever been extended to him in loyalty and truth.
hold firmly
From this reading He half feared now the frank and searching eyes which had always rested on him with peculiar kindness and friendship; he almost dreaded having to grasp the slender, aristocratic hand, which had ever been extended to him in loyalty and truth.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading He half feared now the frank and searching eyes which had always rested on him with peculiar kindness and friendship; he almost dreaded having to grasp the slender, aristocratic hand, which had ever been extended to him in loyalty and truth.
consisting of one of two equivalent parts in value or quantity
From this reading He half feared now the frank and searching eyes which had always rested on him with peculiar kindness and friendship; he almost dreaded having to grasp the slender, aristocratic hand, which had ever been extended to him in loyalty and truth.
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading He half feared now the frank and searching eyes which had always rested on him with peculiar kindness and friendship; he almost dreaded having to grasp the slender, aristocratic hand, which had ever been extended to him in loyalty and truth.
havingauxiliary verbUS /ˈhævɪŋ/
the -ing form of “have”
From this reading He half feared now the frank and searching eyes which had always rested on him with peculiar kindness and friendship; he almost dreaded having to grasp the slender, aristocratic hand, which had ever been extended to him in loyalty and truth.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading For the first time in his life he wished to avoid his friend, yet feared to arouse suspicion, mistrust--what not? in the heart of the man whom he was so unwillingly helping to deceive.
the locus of feelings and intuitions
From this reading For the first time in his life he wished to avoid his friend, yet feared to arouse suspicion, mistrust--what not? in the heart of the man whom he was so unwillingly helping to deceive.
helpingnounUS /ˈhelpɪŋ/
an individual quantity of food or drink taken as part of a meal
From this reading For the first time in his life he wished to avoid his friend, yet feared to arouse suspicion, mistrust--what not? in the heart of the man whom he was so unwillingly helping to deceive.
greater than normal in degree or intensity or amount
From this reading During his lengthy colloquy with His Eminence he had weighed all the consequences of his own actions; though misguided perhaps as to the means, led away by a stronger will than his own, his purpose was pure and his aim high; and though he had tortured his brain with conjectures and fears, he could not see any danger to Wessex in the intrigue devised against him.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading He half feared now the frank and searching eyes which had always rested on him with peculiar kindness and friendship; he almost dreaded having to grasp the slender, aristocratic hand, which had ever been extended to him in loyalty and truth.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading For the first time in his life he wished to avoid his friend, yet feared to arouse suspicion, mistrust--what not? in the heart of the man whom he was so unwillingly helping to deceive.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading For the first time in his life he wished to avoid his friend, yet feared to arouse suspicion, mistrust--what not? in the heart of the man whom he was so unwillingly helping to deceive.
intriguenounUS /ˌɪnˈtriːɡ/
a crafty and involved plot to achieve your (usually sinister) ends
From this reading During his lengthy colloquy with His Eminence he had weighed all the consequences of his own actions; though misguided perhaps as to the means, led away by a stronger will than his own, his purpose was pure and his aim high; and though he had tortured his brain with conjectures and fears, he could not see any danger to Wessex in the intrigue devised against him.
the quality of being warmhearted and considerate and humane and sympathetic
From this reading He half feared now the frank and searching eyes which had always rested on him with peculiar kindness and friendship; he almost dreaded having to grasp the slender, aristocratic hand, which had ever been extended to him in loyalty and truth.
go away from a place
From this reading DEPARTURE Everingham could not leave the Palace without bidding farewell to Wessex.
diode such that light emitted at a p-n junction is proportional to the bias current; color depends on the material used
From this reading During his lengthy colloquy with His Eminence he had weighed all the consequences of his own actions; though misguided perhaps as to the means, led away by a stronger will than his own, his purpose was pure and his aim high; and though he had tortured his brain with conjectures and fears, he could not see any danger to Wessex in the intrigue devised against him.
lengthyadjectiveUS /ˈleŋθi/
relatively long in duration; tediously protracted
From this reading During his lengthy colloquy with His Eminence he had weighed all the consequences of his own actions; though misguided perhaps as to the means, led away by a stronger will than his own, his purpose was pure and his aim high; and though he had tortured his brain with conjectures and fears, he could not see any danger to Wessex in the intrigue devised against him.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading For the first time in his life he wished to avoid his friend, yet feared to arouse suspicion, mistrust--what not? in the heart of the man whom he was so unwillingly helping to deceive.
loyaltynounUS /ˈlɔɪəlti/
the quality of being loyal
From this reading He half feared now the frank and searching eyes which had always rested on him with peculiar kindness and friendship; he almost dreaded having to grasp the slender, aristocratic hand, which had ever been extended to him in loyalty and truth.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading For the first time in his life he wished to avoid his friend, yet feared to arouse suspicion, mistrust--what not? in the heart of the man whom he was so unwillingly helping to deceive.
thing or person that acts to produce a particular effect or achieve an end
From this reading During his lengthy colloquy with His Eminence he had weighed all the consequences of his own actions; though misguided perhaps as to the means, led away by a stronger will than his own, his purpose was pure and his aim high; and though he had tortured his brain with conjectures and fears, he could not see any danger to Wessex in the intrigue devised against him.
misguidedadjectiveUS /mɪsˈɡaɪdɪd/
poorly conceived or thought out
From this reading During his lengthy colloquy with His Eminence he had weighed all the consequences of his own actions; though misguided perhaps as to the means, led away by a stronger will than his own, his purpose was pure and his aim high; and though he had tortured his brain with conjectures and fears, he could not see any danger to Wessex in the intrigue devised against him.
mistrustverbUS /mɪˈstrʌst/
regard as untrustworthy; regard with suspicion; have no faith or confidence in
From this reading For the first time in his life he wished to avoid his friend, yet feared to arouse suspicion, mistrust--what not? in the heart of the man whom he was so unwillingly helping to deceive.
in spite of what has just been said
From this reading Nevertheless in his heart there was no desire to draw back.
not any; not one
From this reading Nevertheless in his heart there was no desire to draw back.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading DEPARTURE Everingham could not leave the Palace without bidding farewell to Wessex.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading He half feared now the frank and searching eyes which had always rested on him with peculiar kindness and friendship; he almost dreaded having to grasp the slender, aristocratic hand, which had ever been extended to him in loyalty and truth.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading For the first time in his life he wished to avoid his friend, yet feared to arouse suspicion, mistrust--what not? in the heart of the man whom he was so unwillingly helping to deceive.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading He half feared now the frank and searching eyes which had always rested on him with peculiar kindness and friendship; he almost dreaded having to grasp the slender, aristocratic hand, which had ever been extended to him in loyalty and truth.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading During his lengthy colloquy with His Eminence he had weighed all the consequences of his own actions; though misguided perhaps as to the means, led away by a stronger will than his own, his purpose was pure and his aim high; and though he had tortured his brain with conjectures and fears, he could not see any danger to Wessex in the intrigue devised against him.
a large and stately mansion
From this reading DEPARTURE Everingham could not leave the Palace without bidding farewell to Wessex.
beyond or deviating from the usual or expected
From this reading He half feared now the frank and searching eyes which had always rested on him with peculiar kindness and friendship; he almost dreaded having to grasp the slender, aristocratic hand, which had ever been extended to him in loyalty and truth.
by chance
From this reading During his lengthy colloquy with His Eminence he had weighed all the consequences of his own actions; though misguided perhaps as to the means, led away by a stronger will than his own, his purpose was pure and his aim high; and though he had tortured his brain with conjectures and fears, he could not see any danger to Wessex in the intrigue devised against him.
free of extraneous elements of any kind
From this reading During his lengthy colloquy with His Eminence he had weighed all the consequences of his own actions; though misguided perhaps as to the means, led away by a stronger will than his own, his purpose was pure and his aim high; and though he had tortured his brain with conjectures and fears, he could not see any danger to Wessex in the intrigue devised against him.
an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions
From this reading During his lengthy colloquy with His Eminence he had weighed all the consequences of his own actions; though misguided perhaps as to the means, led away by a stronger will than his own, his purpose was pure and his aim high; and though he had tortured his brain with conjectures and fears, he could not see any danger to Wessex in the intrigue devised against him.
not tired; refreshed as by sleeping or relaxing
From this reading He half feared now the frank and searching eyes which had always rested on him with peculiar kindness and friendship; he almost dreaded having to grasp the slender, aristocratic hand, which had ever been extended to him in loyalty and truth.
diligent and thorough in inquiry or investigation
From this reading He half feared now the frank and searching eyes which had always rested on him with peculiar kindness and friendship; he almost dreaded having to grasp the slender, aristocratic hand, which had ever been extended to him in loyalty and truth.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading During his lengthy colloquy with His Eminence he had weighed all the consequences of his own actions; though misguided perhaps as to the means, led away by a stronger will than his own, his purpose was pure and his aim high; and though he had tortured his brain with conjectures and fears, he could not see any danger to Wessex in the intrigue devised against him.
being of delicate or slender build
From this reading He half feared now the frank and searching eyes which had always rested on him with peculiar kindness and friendship; he almost dreaded having to grasp the slender, aristocratic hand, which had ever been extended to him in loyalty and truth.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading For the first time in his life he wished to avoid his friend, yet feared to arouse suspicion, mistrust--what not? in the heart of the man whom he was so unwillingly helping to deceive.
comparative of “strong” — having strength or power greater than average or expected
From this reading During his lengthy colloquy with His Eminence he had weighed all the consequences of his own actions; though misguided perhaps as to the means, led away by a stronger will than his own, his purpose was pure and his aim high; and though he had tortured his brain with conjectures and fears, he could not see any danger to Wessex in the intrigue devised against him.
an impression that something might be the case
From this reading For the first time in his life he wished to avoid his friend, yet feared to arouse suspicion, mistrust--what not? in the heart of the man whom he was so unwillingly helping to deceive.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading During his lengthy colloquy with His Eminence he had weighed all the consequences of his own actions; though misguided perhaps as to the means, led away by a stronger will than his own, his purpose was pure and his aim high; and though he had tortured his brain with conjectures and fears, he could not see any danger to Wessex in the intrigue devised against him.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading DEPARTURE Everingham could not leave the Palace without bidding farewell to Wessex.
in or at that place or location
From this reading Nevertheless in his heart there was no desire to draw back.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading During his lengthy colloquy with His Eminence he had weighed all the consequences of his own actions; though misguided perhaps as to the means, led away by a stronger will than his own, his purpose was pure and his aim high; and though he had tortured his brain with conjectures and fears, he could not see any danger to Wessex in the intrigue devised against him.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading For the first time in his life he wished to avoid his friend, yet feared to arouse suspicion, mistrust--what not? in the heart of the man whom he was so unwillingly helping to deceive.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading DEPARTURE Everingham could not leave the Palace without bidding farewell to Wessex.
torturedadjectiveUS /ˈtɔːrtʃərd/
experiencing intense pain especially mental pain
From this reading During his lengthy colloquy with His Eminence he had weighed all the consequences of his own actions; though misguided perhaps as to the means, led away by a stronger will than his own, his purpose was pure and his aim high; and though he had tortured his brain with conjectures and fears, he could not see any danger to Wessex in the intrigue devised against him.
a fact that has been verified
From this reading He half feared now the frank and searching eyes which had always rested on him with peculiar kindness and friendship; he almost dreaded having to grasp the slender, aristocratic hand, which had ever been extended to him in loyalty and truth.
unwillinglyadverbUS /ənˈwɪlɪŋli/
in an unwilling manner
From this reading For the first time in his life he wished to avoid his friend, yet feared to arouse suspicion, mistrust--what not? in the heart of the man whom he was so unwillingly helping to deceive.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading For the first time in his life he wished to avoid his friend, yet feared to arouse suspicion, mistrust--what not? in the heart of the man whom he was so unwillingly helping to deceive.
weighedverbUS /weɪd/
past form of “weigh” — have a certain weight
From this reading During his lengthy colloquy with His Eminence he had weighed all the consequences of his own actions; though misguided perhaps as to the means, led away by a stronger will than his own, his purpose was pure and his aim high; and though he had tortured his brain with conjectures and fears, he could not see any danger to Wessex in the intrigue devised against him.
WessexnounUS /ˈwesəks/
a Saxon kingdom in southwestern England that became the most powerful English kingdom by the 10th century
From this reading DEPARTURE Everingham could not leave the Palace without bidding farewell to Wessex.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading For the first time in his life he wished to avoid his friend, yet feared to arouse suspicion, mistrust--what not? in the heart of the man whom he was so unwillingly helping to deceive.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading He half feared now the frank and searching eyes which had always rested on him with peculiar kindness and friendship; he almost dreaded having to grasp the slender, aristocratic hand, which had ever been extended to him in loyalty and truth.
the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading For the first time in his life he wished to avoid his friend, yet feared to arouse suspicion, mistrust--what not? in the heart of the man whom he was so unwillingly helping to deceive.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading During his lengthy colloquy with His Eminence he had weighed all the consequences of his own actions; though misguided perhaps as to the means, led away by a stronger will than his own, his purpose was pure and his aim high; and though he had tortured his brain with conjectures and fears, he could not see any danger to Wessex in the intrigue devised against him.
past form of “wish” — hope for; have a wish
From this reading For the first time in his life he wished to avoid his friend, yet feared to arouse suspicion, mistrust--what not? in the heart of the man whom he was so unwillingly helping to deceive.
in the company of; together with
From this reading He half feared now the frank and searching eyes which had always rested on him with peculiar kindness and friendship; he almost dreaded having to grasp the slender, aristocratic hand, which had ever been extended to him in loyalty and truth.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading DEPARTURE Everingham could not leave the Palace without bidding farewell to Wessex.
but in spite of that
From this reading For the first time in his life he wished to avoid his friend, yet feared to arouse suspicion, mistrust--what not? in the heart of the man whom he was so unwillingly helping to deceive.
