All 4 Uses of
wistful
in
The Adventures of Tom Sawyer
- Huckleberry viewed it wistfully.†
Chpt 6 *
- And then it was discomforting to see Huck eying Joe's preparations so wistfully, and keeping up such an ominous silence.†
Chpt 16
- "Would you, Tom?" said Aunt Polly, her face lighting wistfully.†
Chpt 18
- Presently she gave over skylarking, and moved irresolutely about, sighing once or twice and glancing furtively and wistfully toward Tom.†
Chpt 18
Definition:
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(wistful) showing longing or unfulfilled desire