[Grammar] for years and years it seemed, was, after a night's darkness and a day's sail

[svidrigaylov]

What is the function of was in this sentence?

To her son these words conveyed an extraordinary joy, as if it were settled, the expedition were bound to take place, and the wonder to which he had looked forward, for years and years it seemed, was, after a night's darkness and a day's sail, within touch.


TO THE LIGHTHOUSE/VIRGINIA WOOLF

 

[Rover_KE]

Re: What is the function of was in this sentence?

Welcome to the forum, svidrigaylov.

Always tell us the source and author of any text you quote, please.

 

[emsr2d2]

Re: What is the function of was in this sentence?

Also, when you copy text, make sure you copy it exactly. You have missed the space after every comma.

 

[emsr2d2]

Please note that I have edited your thread title and moved your question to the main body of your post. Titles should include some/all of the words you are asking us about, in their original context.