used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading When the post came in of a morning, and no letter in his hand appeared, Mark's impatience was too perceptible to make any comment for his sisters either safe or prudent.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading Day after day went over, and no tidings of Maitland.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Day after day went over, and no tidings of Maitland.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading When the post came in of a morning, and no letter in his hand appeared, Mark's impatience was too perceptible to make any comment for his sisters either safe or prudent.
past form of “appear” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading When the post came in of a morning, and no letter in his hand appeared, Mark's impatience was too perceptible to make any comment for his sisters either safe or prudent.
enter or assume a certain state or condition
From this reading Nor was it till nigh a week passed over that he himself said, “I wonder what has become of Maitland?
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading When the post came in of a morning, and no letter in his hand appeared, Mark's impatience was too perceptible to make any comment for his sisters either safe or prudent.
commentnounUS /ˈkɑːment/
a statement that expresses a personal opinion or belief or adds information
From this reading When the post came in of a morning, and no letter in his hand appeared, Mark's impatience was too perceptible to make any comment for his sisters either safe or prudent.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading Day after day went over, and no tidings of Maitland.
inflected form of “drop” — let fall to the ground
From this reading None followed up the theme, and it dropped.
one or the other of two
From this reading When the post came in of a morning, and no letter in his hand appeared, Mark's impatience was too perceptible to make any comment for his sisters either safe or prudent.
past form of “follow” — to travel behind, go after, come after
From this reading None followed up the theme, and it dropped.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading When the post came in of a morning, and no letter in his hand appeared, Mark's impatience was too perceptible to make any comment for his sisters either safe or prudent.
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading When the post came in of a morning, and no letter in his hand appeared, Mark's impatience was too perceptible to make any comment for his sisters either safe or prudent.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Nor was it till nigh a week passed over that he himself said, “I wonder what has become of Maitland?
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Nor was it till nigh a week passed over that he himself said, “I wonder what has become of Maitland?
he's
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From this reading I hope he's not ill.”
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading Nor was it till nigh a week passed over that he himself said, “I wonder what has become of Maitland?
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading When the post came in of a morning, and no letter in his hand appeared, Mark's impatience was too perceptible to make any comment for his sisters either safe or prudent.
a specific instance of feeling hopeful
From this reading I hope he's not ill.”
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading Nor was it till nigh a week passed over that he himself said, “I wonder what has become of Maitland?
affected by an impairment of normal physical or mental function
From this reading I hope he's not ill.”
impatiencenounUS /ˌɪmˈpeɪʃəns/
a lack of patience; irritation with anything that causes delay
From this reading When the post came in of a morning, and no letter in his hand appeared, Mark's impatience was too perceptible to make any comment for his sisters either safe or prudent.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading When the post came in of a morning, and no letter in his hand appeared, Mark's impatience was too perceptible to make any comment for his sisters either safe or prudent.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Nor was it till nigh a week passed over that he himself said, “I wonder what has become of Maitland?
a written message addressed to a person or organization
From this reading When the post came in of a morning, and no letter in his hand appeared, Mark's impatience was too perceptible to make any comment for his sisters either safe or prudent.
MaitlandnounUS /ˈmeɪtlənd/
English historian noted for his works on the history of English law (1850-1906)
From this reading Day after day went over, and no tidings of Maitland.
engage in
From this reading When the post came in of a morning, and no letter in his hand appeared, Mark's impatience was too perceptible to make any comment for his sisters either safe or prudent.
Mark'snounUS /mɑːrks/
possessive form of “mark” — a number or letter indicating quality (especially of a student's performance)
From this reading When the post came in of a morning, and no letter in his hand appeared, Mark's impatience was too perceptible to make any comment for his sisters either safe or prudent.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading When the post came in of a morning, and no letter in his hand appeared, Mark's impatience was too perceptible to make any comment for his sisters either safe or prudent.
nighadjectiveUS /naɪ/
not far distant in time or space or degree or circumstances
From this reading Nor was it till nigh a week passed over that he himself said, “I wonder what has become of Maitland?
not any; not one
From this reading Day after day went over, and no tidings of Maitland.
not one, and not any
From this reading None followed up the theme, and it dropped.
and not; used after a negative to add a second negative
From this reading Nor was it till nigh a week passed over that he himself said, “I wonder what has become of Maitland?
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading I hope he's not ill.”
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Day after day went over, and no tidings of Maitland.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading When the post came in of a morning, and no letter in his hand appeared, Mark's impatience was too perceptible to make any comment for his sisters either safe or prudent.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading Day after day went over, and no tidings of Maitland.
past form of “pass” — go across or through
From this reading Nor was it till nigh a week passed over that he himself said, “I wonder what has become of Maitland?
perceptibleadjectiveUS /pərˈseptəbəl/
capable of being perceived by the mind or senses
From this reading When the post came in of a morning, and no letter in his hand appeared, Mark's impatience was too perceptible to make any comment for his sisters either safe or prudent.
affix in a public place or for public notice
From this reading When the post came in of a morning, and no letter in his hand appeared, Mark's impatience was too perceptible to make any comment for his sisters either safe or prudent.
prudentadjectiveUS /ˈpruːdənt/
careful and sensible; marked by sound judgment
From this reading When the post came in of a morning, and no letter in his hand appeared, Mark's impatience was too perceptible to make any comment for his sisters either safe or prudent.
free from danger or the risk of harm
From this reading When the post came in of a morning, and no letter in his hand appeared, Mark's impatience was too perceptible to make any comment for his sisters either safe or prudent.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading Nor was it till nigh a week passed over that he himself said, “I wonder what has become of Maitland?
plural of “sister” — a female person who has the same parents as another person
From this reading When the post came in of a morning, and no letter in his hand appeared, Mark's impatience was too perceptible to make any comment for his sisters either safe or prudent.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Nor was it till nigh a week passed over that he himself said, “I wonder what has become of Maitland?
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading When the post came in of a morning, and no letter in his hand appeared, Mark's impatience was too perceptible to make any comment for his sisters either safe or prudent.
themenounUS /θiːm/
the subject matter of a conversation or discussion
From this reading None followed up the theme, and it dropped.
tidingsnounUS /ˈtaɪdɪŋz/
information about recent and important events
From this reading Day after day went over, and no tidings of Maitland.
up to a particular time
From this reading Nor was it till nigh a week passed over that he himself said, “I wonder what has become of Maitland?
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading When the post came in of a morning, and no letter in his hand appeared, Mark's impatience was too perceptible to make any comment for his sisters either safe or prudent.
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading When the post came in of a morning, and no letter in his hand appeared, Mark's impatience was too perceptible to make any comment for his sisters either safe or prudent.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading None followed up the theme, and it dropped.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading When the post came in of a morning, and no letter in his hand appeared, Mark's impatience was too perceptible to make any comment for his sisters either safe or prudent.
any period of seven consecutive days
From this reading Nor was it till nigh a week passed over that he himself said, “I wonder what has become of Maitland?
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading Day after day went over, and no tidings of Maitland.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading Nor was it till nigh a week passed over that he himself said, “I wonder what has become of Maitland?
at the time that
From this reading When the post came in of a morning, and no letter in his hand appeared, Mark's impatience was too perceptible to make any comment for his sisters either safe or prudent.
the feeling aroused by something strange and surprising
From this reading Nor was it till nigh a week passed over that he himself said, “I wonder what has become of Maitland?
