generally approved or compelling recognition
From this reading Well, perhaps it was unfair to serve one so who wished nothing more than to be kind and who had striven in every way for several years now to make himself useful if not agreeable to her, and yet—True, she had accepted of his largess, not only for herself but for her mother; but had she not had things of her own before that?
afreshadverbUS /əˈfreʃ/
again but in a new or different way
From this reading _How deserted that wading-pool looked at evening, with all the children gone!_ And now at this very moment he was below stairs waiting for her, waiting to learn whether she had smiled or her mood had relaxed so that he might come up to plead afresh for so little as she could give—her worthless disinterested company somewhere!
conforming to your own liking or feelings or nature
From this reading Well, perhaps it was unfair to serve one so who wished nothing more than to be kind and who had striven in every way for several years now to make himself useful if not agreeable to her, and yet—True, she had accepted of his largess, not only for herself but for her mother; but had she not had things of her own before that?
(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 _How deserted that wading-pool looked at evening, with all the children gone!_ And now at this very moment he was below stairs waiting for her, waiting to learn whether she had smiled or her mood had relaxed so that he might come up to plead afresh for so little as she could give—her worthless disinterested company somewhere!
at all times; all the time and on every occasion
From this reading And still— _Those darkening shadows in the sky in the east!_ And yet it was always “Ulrica” here and “Ulrica” there.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading _How deserted that wading-pool looked at evening, with all the children gone!_ And now at this very moment he was below stairs waiting for her, waiting to learn whether she had smiled or her mood had relaxed so that he might come up to plead afresh for so little as she could give—her worthless disinterested company somewhere!
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading _How deserted that wading-pool looked at evening, with all the children gone!_ And now at this very moment he was below stairs waiting for her, waiting to learn whether she had smiled or her mood had relaxed so that he might come up to plead afresh for so little as she could give—her worthless disinterested company somewhere!
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading _How deserted that wading-pool looked at evening, with all the children gone!_ And now at this very moment he was below stairs waiting for her, waiting to learn whether she had smiled or her mood had relaxed so that he might come up to plead afresh for so little as she could give—her worthless disinterested company somewhere!
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Well, perhaps it was unfair to serve one so who wished nothing more than to be kind and who had striven in every way for several years now to make himself useful if not agreeable to her, and yet—True, she had accepted of his largess, not only for herself but for her mother; but had she not had things of her own before that?
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading And had she not been content?
earlier than; in front of
From this reading Well, perhaps it was unfair to serve one so who wished nothing more than to be kind and who had striven in every way for several years now to make himself useful if not agreeable to her, and yet—True, she had accepted of his largess, not only for herself but for her mother; but had she not had things of her own before that?
belowprepositionUS /bɪˈloʊ/
at or to a lower level than something
From this reading _How deserted that wading-pool looked at evening, with all the children gone!_ And now at this very moment he was below stairs waiting for her, waiting to learn whether she had smiled or her mood had relaxed so that he might come up to plead afresh for so little as she could give—her worthless disinterested company somewhere!
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Well, perhaps it was unfair to serve one so who wished nothing more than to be kind and who had striven in every way for several years now to make himself useful if not agreeable to her, and yet—True, she had accepted of his largess, not only for herself but for her mother; but had she not had things of her own before that?
charitynounUS /ˈtʃerɪti/
a foundation created to promote the public good (not for assistance to any particular individuals)
From this reading Was it charity from her or from him?
plural of “child” — a young person of either sex
From this reading _How deserted that wading-pool looked at evening, with all the children gone!_ And now at this very moment he was below stairs waiting for her, waiting to learn whether she had smiled or her mood had relaxed so that he might come up to plead afresh for so little as she could give—her worthless disinterested company somewhere!
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading _How deserted that wading-pool looked at evening, with all the children gone!_ And now at this very moment he was below stairs waiting for her, waiting to learn whether she had smiled or her mood had relaxed so that he might come up to plead afresh for so little as she could give—her worthless disinterested company somewhere!
an institution created to conduct business
From this reading _How deserted that wading-pool looked at evening, with all the children gone!_ And now at this very moment he was below stairs waiting for her, waiting to learn whether she had smiled or her mood had relaxed so that he might come up to plead afresh for so little as she could give—her worthless disinterested company somewhere!
(usually plural) everything that is included in a collection and that is held or included in something
From this reading And had she not been content?
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading _How deserted that wading-pool looked at evening, with all the children gone!_ And now at this very moment he was below stairs waiting for her, waiting to learn whether she had smiled or her mood had relaxed so that he might come up to plead afresh for so little as she could give—her worthless disinterested company somewhere!
darkeningadjectiveUS /ˈdɑːrkənɪŋ/
becoming dark or darker as from waning light or clouding over
From this reading And still— _Those darkening shadows in the sky in the east!_ And yet it was always “Ulrica” here and “Ulrica” there.
forsaken by owner or inhabitants
From this reading _How deserted that wading-pool looked at evening, with all the children gone!_ And now at this very moment he was below stairs waiting for her, waiting to learn whether she had smiled or her mood had relaxed so that he might come up to plead afresh for so little as she could give—her worthless disinterested company somewhere!
disinterestedadjectiveUS /dɪˈsɪntrɪstɪd/
unaffected by self-interest
From this reading _How deserted that wading-pool looked at evening, with all the children gone!_ And now at this very moment he was below stairs waiting for her, waiting to learn whether she had smiled or her mood had relaxed so that he might come up to plead afresh for so little as she could give—her worthless disinterested company somewhere!
the cardinal compass point that is at 90 degrees
From this reading And still— _Those darkening shadows in the sky in the east!_ And yet it was always “Ulrica” here and “Ulrica” there.
the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)
From this reading _How deserted that wading-pool looked at evening, with all the children gone!_ And now at this very moment he was below stairs waiting for her, waiting to learn whether she had smiled or her mood had relaxed so that he might come up to plead afresh for so little as she could give—her worthless disinterested company somewhere!
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading Well, perhaps it was unfair to serve one so who wished nothing more than to be kind and who had striven in every way for several years now to make himself useful if not agreeable to her, and yet—True, she had accepted of his largess, not only for herself but for her mother; but had she not had things of her own before that?
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading _How deserted that wading-pool looked at evening, with all the children gone!_ And now at this very moment he was below stairs waiting for her, waiting to learn whether she had smiled or her mood had relaxed so that he might come up to plead afresh for so little as she could give—her worthless disinterested company somewhere!
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Was it charity from her or from him?
cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading _How deserted that wading-pool looked at evening, with all the children gone!_ And now at this very moment he was below stairs waiting for her, waiting to learn whether she had smiled or her mood had relaxed so that he might come up to plead afresh for so little as she could give—her worthless disinterested company somewhere!
destroyed or killed
From this reading _How deserted that wading-pool looked at evening, with all the children gone!_ And now at this very moment he was below stairs waiting for her, waiting to learn whether she had smiled or her mood had relaxed so that he might come up to plead afresh for so little as she could give—her worthless disinterested company somewhere!
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading _How deserted that wading-pool looked at evening, with all the children gone!_ And now at this very moment he was below stairs waiting for her, waiting to learn whether she had smiled or her mood had relaxed so that he might come up to plead afresh for so little as she could give—her worthless disinterested company somewhere!
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading _How deserted that wading-pool looked at evening, with all the children gone!_ And now at this very moment he was below stairs waiting for her, waiting to learn whether she had smiled or her mood had relaxed so that he might come up to plead afresh for so little as she could give—her worthless disinterested company somewhere!
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading _How deserted that wading-pool looked at evening, with all the children gone!_ And now at this very moment he was below stairs waiting for her, waiting to learn whether she had smiled or her mood had relaxed so that he might come up to plead afresh for so little as she could give—her worthless disinterested company somewhere!
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading And still— _Those darkening shadows in the sky in the east!_ And yet it was always “Ulrica” here and “Ulrica” there.
used when the woman or girl doing the action is also its object
From this reading Well, perhaps it was unfair to serve one so who wished nothing more than to be kind and who had striven in every way for several years now to make himself useful if not agreeable to her, and yet—True, she had accepted of his largess, not only for herself but for her mother; but had she not had things of her own before that?
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Was it charity from her or from him?
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading Well, perhaps it was unfair to serve one so who wished nothing more than to be kind and who had striven in every way for several years now to make himself useful if not agreeable to her, and yet—True, she had accepted of his largess, not only for herself but for her mother; but had she not had things of her own before that?
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Well, perhaps it was unfair to serve one so who wished nothing more than to be kind and who had striven in every way for several years now to make himself useful if not agreeable to her, and yet—True, she had accepted of his largess, not only for herself but for her mother; but had she not had things of her own before that?
How
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From this reading _How deserted that wading-pool looked at evening, with all the children gone!_ And now at this very moment he was below stairs waiting for her, waiting to learn whether she had smiled or her mood had relaxed so that he might come up to plead afresh for so little as she could give—her worthless disinterested company somewhere!
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading Well, perhaps it was unfair to serve one so who wished nothing more than to be kind and who had striven in every way for several years now to make himself useful if not agreeable to her, and yet—True, she had accepted of his largess, not only for herself but for her mother; but had she not had things of her own before that?
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Well, perhaps it was unfair to serve one so who wished nothing more than to be kind and who had striven in every way for several years now to make himself useful if not agreeable to her, and yet—True, she had accepted of his largess, not only for herself but for her mother; but had she not had things of her own before that?
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Well, perhaps it was unfair to serve one so who wished nothing more than to be kind and who had striven in every way for several years now to make himself useful if not agreeable to her, and yet—True, she had accepted of his largess, not only for herself but for her mother; but had she not had things of her own before that?
having or showing a tender and considerate and helpful nature; used especially of persons and their behavior
From this reading Well, perhaps it was unfair to serve one so who wished nothing more than to be kind and who had striven in every way for several years now to make himself useful if not agreeable to her, and yet—True, she had accepted of his largess, not only for herself but for her mother; but had she not had things of her own before that?
largessnounUS /ˈlɑːrdʒəs/
a gift or money given (as for service or out of benevolence); usually given ostentatiously
From this reading Well, perhaps it was unfair to serve one so who wished nothing more than to be kind and who had striven in every way for several years now to make himself useful if not agreeable to her, and yet—True, she had accepted of his largess, not only for herself but for her mother; but had she not had things of her own before that?
gain knowledge or skills
From this reading _How deserted that wading-pool looked at evening, with all the children gone!_ And now at this very moment he was below stairs waiting for her, waiting to learn whether she had smiled or her mood had relaxed so that he might come up to plead afresh for so little as she could give—her worthless disinterested company somewhere!
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading _How deserted that wading-pool looked at evening, with all the children gone!_ And now at this very moment he was below stairs waiting for her, waiting to learn whether she had smiled or her mood had relaxed so that he might come up to plead afresh for so little as she could give—her worthless disinterested company somewhere!
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading _How deserted that wading-pool looked at evening, with all the children gone!_ And now at this very moment he was below stairs waiting for her, waiting to learn whether she had smiled or her mood had relaxed so that he might come up to plead afresh for so little as she could give—her worthless disinterested company somewhere!
engage in
From this reading Well, perhaps it was unfair to serve one so who wished nothing more than to be kind and who had striven in every way for several years now to make himself useful if not agreeable to her, and yet—True, she had accepted of his largess, not only for herself but for her mother; but had she not had things of her own before that?
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading _How deserted that wading-pool looked at evening, with all the children gone!_ And now at this very moment he was below stairs waiting for her, waiting to learn whether she had smiled or her mood had relaxed so that he might come up to plead afresh for so little as she could give—her worthless disinterested company somewhere!
a particular point in time
From this reading _How deserted that wading-pool looked at evening, with all the children gone!_ And now at this very moment he was below stairs waiting for her, waiting to learn whether she had smiled or her mood had relaxed so that he might come up to plead afresh for so little as she could give—her worthless disinterested company somewhere!
a characteristic (habitual or relatively temporary) state of feeling
From this reading _How deserted that wading-pool looked at evening, with all the children gone!_ And now at this very moment he was below stairs waiting for her, waiting to learn whether she had smiled or her mood had relaxed so that he might come up to plead afresh for so little as she could give—her worthless disinterested company somewhere!
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading Well, perhaps it was unfair to serve one so who wished nothing more than to be kind and who had striven in every way for several years now to make himself useful if not agreeable to her, and yet—True, she had accepted of his largess, not only for herself but for her mother; but had she not had things of her own before that?
a woman who has given birth to a child (also used as a term of address to your mother)
From this reading Well, perhaps it was unfair to serve one so who wished nothing more than to be kind and who had striven in every way for several years now to make himself useful if not agreeable to her, and yet—True, she had accepted of his largess, not only for herself but for her mother; but had she not had things of her own before that?
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Well, perhaps it was unfair to serve one so who wished nothing more than to be kind and who had striven in every way for several years now to make himself useful if not agreeable to her, and yet—True, she had accepted of his largess, not only for herself but for her mother; but had she not had things of her own before that?
not one thing; not anything
From this reading Well, perhaps it was unfair to serve one so who wished nothing more than to be kind and who had striven in every way for several years now to make himself useful if not agreeable to her, and yet—True, she had accepted of his largess, not only for herself but for her mother; but had she not had things of her own before that?
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading _How deserted that wading-pool looked at evening, with all the children gone!_ And now at this very moment he was below stairs waiting for her, waiting to learn whether she had smiled or her mood had relaxed so that he might come up to plead afresh for so little as she could give—her worthless disinterested company somewhere!
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Well, perhaps it was unfair to serve one so who wished nothing more than to be kind and who had striven in every way for several years now to make himself useful if not agreeable to her, and yet—True, she had accepted of his largess, not only for herself but for her mother; but had she not had things of her own before that?
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Well, perhaps it was unfair to serve one so who wished nothing more than to be kind and who had striven in every way for several years now to make himself useful if not agreeable to her, and yet—True, she had accepted of his largess, not only for herself but for her mother; but had she not had things of her own before that?
and nothing more
From this reading Well, perhaps it was unfair to serve one so who wished nothing more than to be kind and who had striven in every way for several years now to make himself useful if not agreeable to her, and yet—True, she had accepted of his largess, not only for herself but for her mother; but had she not had things of her own before that?
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading _How deserted that wading-pool looked at evening, with all the children gone!_ And now at this very moment he was below stairs waiting for her, waiting to learn whether she had smiled or her mood had relaxed so that he might come up to plead afresh for so little as she could give—her worthless disinterested company somewhere!
have ownership or possession of
From this reading Well, perhaps it was unfair to serve one so who wished nothing more than to be kind and who had striven in every way for several years now to make himself useful if not agreeable to her, and yet—True, she had accepted of his largess, not only for herself but for her mother; but had she not had things of her own before that?
by chance
From this reading Well, perhaps it was unfair to serve one so who wished nothing more than to be kind and who had striven in every way for several years now to make himself useful if not agreeable to her, and yet—True, she had accepted of his largess, not only for herself but for her mother; but had she not had things of her own before that?
pleadverbUS /pliːd/
appeal or request earnestly
From this reading _How deserted that wading-pool looked at evening, with all the children gone!_ And now at this very moment he was below stairs waiting for her, waiting to learn whether she had smiled or her mood had relaxed so that he might come up to plead afresh for so little as she could give—her worthless disinterested company somewhere!
relaxedadjectiveUS /rɪˈlækst/
without strain or anxiety
From this reading _How deserted that wading-pool looked at evening, with all the children gone!_ And now at this very moment he was below stairs waiting for her, waiting to learn whether she had smiled or her mood had relaxed so that he might come up to plead afresh for so little as she could give—her worthless disinterested company somewhere!
serve a purpose, role, or function
From this reading Well, perhaps it was unfair to serve one so who wished nothing more than to be kind and who had striven in every way for several years now to make himself useful if not agreeable to her, and yet—True, she had accepted of his largess, not only for herself but for her mother; but had she not had things of her own before that?
(used with count nouns) of an indefinite number more than 2 or 3 but not many
From this reading Well, perhaps it was unfair to serve one so who wished nothing more than to be kind and who had striven in every way for several years now to make himself useful if not agreeable to her, and yet—True, she had accepted of his largess, not only for herself but for her mother; but had she not had things of her own before that?
plural of “shadow” — shade within clear boundaries
From this reading And still— _Those darkening shadows in the sky in the east!_ And yet it was always “Ulrica” here and “Ulrica” there.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading _How deserted that wading-pool looked at evening, with all the children gone!_ And now at this very moment he was below stairs waiting for her, waiting to learn whether she had smiled or her mood had relaxed so that he might come up to plead afresh for so little as she could give—her worthless disinterested company somewhere!
the atmosphere and outer space as viewed from the earth
From this reading And still— _Those darkening shadows in the sky in the east!_ And yet it was always “Ulrica” here and “Ulrica” there.
past form of “smile” — change one's facial expression by spreading the lips, often to signal pleasure
From this reading _How deserted that wading-pool looked at evening, with all the children gone!_ And now at this very moment he was below stairs waiting for her, waiting to learn whether she had smiled or her mood had relaxed so that he might come up to plead afresh for so little as she could give—her worthless disinterested company somewhere!
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading _How deserted that wading-pool looked at evening, with all the children gone!_ And now at this very moment he was below stairs waiting for her, waiting to learn whether she had smiled or her mood had relaxed so that he might come up to plead afresh for so little as she could give—her worthless disinterested company somewhere!
in or at or to some place
From this reading _How deserted that wading-pool looked at evening, with all the children gone!_ And now at this very moment he was below stairs waiting for her, waiting to learn whether she had smiled or her mood had relaxed so that he might come up to plead afresh for so little as she could give—her worthless disinterested company somewhere!
a flight of stairs or a flight of steps
From this reading _How deserted that wading-pool looked at evening, with all the children gone!_ And now at this very moment he was below stairs waiting for her, waiting to learn whether she had smiled or her mood had relaxed so that he might come up to plead afresh for so little as she could give—her worthless disinterested company somewhere!
not in physical motion
From this reading And still— _Those darkening shadows in the sky in the east!_ And yet it was always “Ulrica” here and “Ulrica” there.
strivenverbUS /ˈstrɪvən/
inflected form of “strive” — attempt by employing effort
From this reading Well, perhaps it was unfair to serve one so who wished nothing more than to be kind and who had striven in every way for several years now to make himself useful if not agreeable to her, and yet—True, she had accepted of his largess, not only for herself but for her mother; but had she not had things of her own before that?
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading Well, perhaps it was unfair to serve one so who wished nothing more than to be kind and who had striven in every way for several years now to make himself useful if not agreeable to her, and yet—True, she had accepted of his largess, not only for herself but for her mother; but had she not had things of her own before that?
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading _How deserted that wading-pool looked at evening, with all the children gone!_ And now at this very moment he was below stairs waiting for her, waiting to learn whether she had smiled or her mood had relaxed so that he might come up to plead afresh for so little as she could give—her worthless disinterested company somewhere!
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading _How deserted that wading-pool looked at evening, with all the children gone!_ And now at this very moment he was below stairs waiting for her, waiting to learn whether she had smiled or her mood had relaxed so that he might come up to plead afresh for so little as she could give—her worthless disinterested company somewhere!
in or at that place or location
From this reading And still— _Those darkening shadows in the sky in the east!_ And yet it was always “Ulrica” here and “Ulrica” there.
any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)
From this reading Well, perhaps it was unfair to serve one so who wished nothing more than to be kind and who had striven in every way for several years now to make himself useful if not agreeable to her, and yet—True, she had accepted of his largess, not only for herself but for her mother; but had she not had things of her own before that?
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading _How deserted that wading-pool looked at evening, with all the children gone!_ And now at this very moment he was below stairs waiting for her, waiting to learn whether she had smiled or her mood had relaxed so that he might come up to plead afresh for so little as she could give—her worthless disinterested company somewhere!
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading And still— _Those darkening shadows in the sky in the east!_ And yet it was always “Ulrica” here and “Ulrica” there.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading _How deserted that wading-pool looked at evening, with all the children gone!_ And now at this very moment he was below stairs waiting for her, waiting to learn whether she had smiled or her mood had relaxed so that he might come up to plead afresh for so little as she could give—her worthless disinterested company somewhere!
consistent with fact or reality; not false
From this reading Well, perhaps it was unfair to serve one so who wished nothing more than to be kind and who had striven in every way for several years now to make himself useful if not agreeable to her, and yet—True, she had accepted of his largess, not only for herself but for her mother; but had she not had things of her own before that?
Ulrica
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From this reading And still— _Those darkening shadows in the sky in the east!_ And yet it was always “Ulrica” here and “Ulrica” there.
unfairadjectiveUS /ənˈfer/
not fair; marked by injustice or partiality or deception
From this reading Well, perhaps it was unfair to serve one so who wished nothing more than to be kind and who had striven in every way for several years now to make himself useful if not agreeable to her, and yet—True, she had accepted of his largess, not only for herself but for her mother; but had she not had things of her own before that?
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading _How deserted that wading-pool looked at evening, with all the children gone!_ And now at this very moment he was below stairs waiting for her, waiting to learn whether she had smiled or her mood had relaxed so that he might come up to plead afresh for so little as she could give—her worthless disinterested company somewhere!
being of use or service
From this reading Well, perhaps it was unfair to serve one so who wished nothing more than to be kind and who had striven in every way for several years now to make himself useful if not agreeable to her, and yet—True, she had accepted of his largess, not only for herself but for her mother; but had she not had things of her own before that?
precisely as stated
From this reading _How deserted that wading-pool looked at evening, with all the children gone!_ And now at this very moment he was below stairs waiting for her, waiting to learn whether she had smiled or her mood had relaxed so that he might come up to plead afresh for so little as she could give—her worthless disinterested company somewhere!
wading-pool
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From this reading _How deserted that wading-pool looked at evening, with all the children gone!_ And now at this very moment he was below stairs waiting for her, waiting to learn whether she had smiled or her mood had relaxed so that he might come up to plead afresh for so little as she could give—her worthless disinterested company somewhere!
the act of waiting (remaining inactive in one place while expecting something)
From this reading _How deserted that wading-pool looked at evening, with all the children gone!_ And now at this very moment he was below stairs waiting for her, waiting to learn whether she had smiled or her mood had relaxed so that he might come up to plead afresh for so little as she could give—her worthless disinterested company somewhere!
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading _How deserted that wading-pool looked at evening, with all the children gone!_ And now at this very moment he was below stairs waiting for her, waiting to learn whether she had smiled or her mood had relaxed so that he might come up to plead afresh for so little as she could give—her worthless disinterested company somewhere!
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading Well, perhaps it was unfair to serve one so who wished nothing more than to be kind and who had striven in every way for several years now to make himself useful if not agreeable to her, and yet—True, she had accepted of his largess, not only for herself but for her mother; but had she not had things of her own before that?
(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)
From this reading Well, perhaps it was unfair to serve one so who wished nothing more than to be kind and who had striven in every way for several years now to make himself useful if not agreeable to her, and yet—True, she had accepted of his largess, not only for herself but for her mother; but had she not had things of her own before that?
used to introduce two or more possibilities
From this reading _How deserted that wading-pool looked at evening, with all the children gone!_ And now at this very moment he was below stairs waiting for her, waiting to learn whether she had smiled or her mood had relaxed so that he might come up to plead afresh for so little as she could give—her worthless disinterested company somewhere!
which person or people
From this reading Well, perhaps it was unfair to serve one so who wished nothing more than to be kind and who had striven in every way for several years now to make himself useful if not agreeable to her, and yet—True, she had accepted of his largess, not only for herself but for her mother; but had she not had things of her own before that?
past form of “wish” — hope for; have a wish
From this reading Well, perhaps it was unfair to serve one so who wished nothing more than to be kind and who had striven in every way for several years now to make himself useful if not agreeable to her, and yet—True, she had accepted of his largess, not only for herself but for her mother; but had she not had things of her own before that?
in the company of; together with
From this reading _How deserted that wading-pool looked at evening, with all the children gone!_ And now at this very moment he was below stairs waiting for her, waiting to learn whether she had smiled or her mood had relaxed so that he might come up to plead afresh for so little as she could give—her worthless disinterested company somewhere!
worthlessadjectiveUS /ˈwɜːrθləs/
lacking in usefulness or value
From this reading _How deserted that wading-pool looked at evening, with all the children gone!_ And now at this very moment he was below stairs waiting for her, waiting to learn whether she had smiled or her mood had relaxed so that he might come up to plead afresh for so little as she could give—her worthless disinterested company somewhere!
a late time of life
From this reading Well, perhaps it was unfair to serve one so who wished nothing more than to be kind and who had striven in every way for several years now to make himself useful if not agreeable to her, and yet—True, she had accepted of his largess, not only for herself but for her mother; but had she not had things of her own before that?
but in spite of that
From this reading Well, perhaps it was unfair to serve one so who wished nothing more than to be kind and who had striven in every way for several years now to make himself useful if not agreeable to her, and yet—True, she had accepted of his largess, not only for herself but for her mother; but had she not had things of her own before that?
