【问】 ...we quickened our pace and made our way rapidly towards the stream where we hopedthe boatman was waiting. (New Concept English，Book 3，L. 48)

如何分析where从句以及其中的we hoped?

【答】 where为定语从句，修饰中心词the stream。we hoped可以看作是插入语。见parenthe-sis。