used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading "A vestal priestess, proudly pure But of a meek and quiet spirit; With soul all dauntless to endure And mood so calm that naught can stir it, Save when a thought most deeply thrilling Her eyes with gentlest tears is filling, Which seem with her true words to start From the deep fountain of her heart."
(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 "A vestal priestess, proudly pure But of a meek and quiet spirit; With soul all dauntless to endure And mood so calm that naught can stir it, Save when a thought most deeply thrilling Her eyes with gentlest tears is filling, Which seem with her true words to start From the deep fountain of her heart."
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading "A vestal priestess, proudly pure But of a meek and quiet spirit; With soul all dauntless to endure And mood so calm that naught can stir it, Save when a thought most deeply thrilling Her eyes with gentlest tears is filling, Which seem with her true words to start From the deep fountain of her heart."
argand
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From this reading Dim argand lamps bathed in soft light the rich furniture, carved cornices, and rare statuary which decorated the mantels.
assemblingnounUS /əˈsembəlɪŋ/
the act of gathering something together
From this reading The elite of Wimbledon were assembling, and young Mrs. Edson moved lightly to and fro, receiving her numerous guests with graceful self-possession, and welcoming them to her home and heart with warm, earnest cordiality.
bathedverbUS /beɪðd/
past form of “bathe” — cleanse the entire body
From this reading Dim argand lamps bathed in soft light the rich furniture, carved cornices, and rare statuary which decorated the mantels.
brilliantlyadverbUS /ˈbrɪljəntli/
with brightness
From this reading The fine parlors of Mr. Leroy Edson's tasteful mansion were brilliantly illuminated.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading "A vestal priestess, proudly pure But of a meek and quiet spirit; With soul all dauntless to endure And mood so calm that naught can stir it, Save when a thought most deeply thrilling Her eyes with gentlest tears is filling, Which seem with her true words to start From the deep fountain of her heart."
make calm or still
From this reading "A vestal priestess, proudly pure But of a meek and quiet spirit; With soul all dauntless to endure And mood so calm that naught can stir it, Save when a thought most deeply thrilling Her eyes with gentlest tears is filling, Which seem with her true words to start From the deep fountain of her heart."
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading "A vestal priestess, proudly pure But of a meek and quiet spirit; With soul all dauntless to endure And mood so calm that naught can stir it, Save when a thought most deeply thrilling Her eyes with gentlest tears is filling, Which seem with her true words to start From the deep fountain of her heart."
carvedadjectiveUS /kɑːrvd/
made for or formed by carving (“carven” is archaic or literary)
From this reading Dim argand lamps bathed in soft light the rich furniture, carved cornices, and rare statuary which decorated the mantels.
cordialitynoun
a cordial disposition
From this reading The elite of Wimbledon were assembling, and young Mrs. Edson moved lightly to and fro, receiving her numerous guests with graceful self-possession, and welcoming them to her home and heart with warm, earnest cordiality.
cornices
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From this reading Dim argand lamps bathed in soft light the rich furniture, carved cornices, and rare statuary which decorated the mantels.
dauntlessadjective
invulnerable to fear or intimidation
From this reading "A vestal priestess, proudly pure But of a meek and quiet spirit; With soul all dauntless to endure And mood so calm that naught can stir it, Save when a thought most deeply thrilling Her eyes with gentlest tears is filling, Which seem with her true words to start From the deep fountain of her heart."
decoratedadjectiveUS /ˈdekəreɪtɪd/
provided with something intended to increase its beauty or distinction
From this reading Dim argand lamps bathed in soft light the rich furniture, carved cornices, and rare statuary which decorated the mantels.
relatively deep or strong; affecting one deeply
From this reading "A vestal priestess, proudly pure But of a meek and quiet spirit; With soul all dauntless to endure And mood so calm that naught can stir it, Save when a thought most deeply thrilling Her eyes with gentlest tears is filling, Which seem with her true words to start From the deep fountain of her heart."
to a great depth psychologically or emotionally
From this reading "A vestal priestess, proudly pure But of a meek and quiet spirit; With soul all dauntless to endure And mood so calm that naught can stir it, Save when a thought most deeply thrilling Her eyes with gentlest tears is filling, Which seem with her true words to start From the deep fountain of her heart."
lacking in light; not bright or harsh
From this reading Dim argand lamps bathed in soft light the rich furniture, carved cornices, and rare statuary which decorated the mantels.
characterized by a firm and humorless belief in the validity of your opinions
From this reading The elite of Wimbledon were assembling, and young Mrs. Edson moved lightly to and fro, receiving her numerous guests with graceful self-possession, and welcoming them to her home and heart with warm, earnest cordiality.
Edson
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From this reading The elite of Wimbledon were assembling, and young Mrs. Edson moved lightly to and fro, receiving her numerous guests with graceful self-possession, and welcoming them to her home and heart with warm, earnest cordiality.
Edson's
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From this reading The fine parlors of Mr. Leroy Edson's tasteful mansion were brilliantly illuminated.
elitenounUS /ɪˈliːt/
a group or class of persons enjoying superior intellectual or social or economic status
From this reading The elite of Wimbledon were assembling, and young Mrs. Edson moved lightly to and fro, receiving her numerous guests with graceful self-possession, and welcoming them to her home and heart with warm, earnest cordiality.
put up with something or somebody unpleasant
From this reading "A vestal priestess, proudly pure But of a meek and quiet spirit; With soul all dauntless to endure And mood so calm that naught can stir it, Save when a thought most deeply thrilling Her eyes with gentlest tears is filling, Which seem with her true words to start From the deep fountain of her heart."
opinion or judgment
From this reading "A vestal priestess, proudly pure But of a meek and quiet spirit; With soul all dauntless to endure And mood so calm that naught can stir it, Save when a thought most deeply thrilling Her eyes with gentlest tears is filling, Which seem with her true words to start From the deep fountain of her heart."
fillingnounUS /ˈfɪlɪŋ/
any material that fills a space or container
From this reading "A vestal priestess, proudly pure But of a meek and quiet spirit; With soul all dauntless to endure And mood so calm that naught can stir it, Save when a thought most deeply thrilling Her eyes with gentlest tears is filling, Which seem with her true words to start From the deep fountain of her heart."
being satisfactory or in satisfactory condition
From this reading The fine parlors of Mr. Leroy Edson's tasteful mansion were brilliantly illuminated.
firesnounUS /ˈfaɪərz/
plural of “fire” — the event of something burning (often destructive)
From this reading Warm fires glowed in the shining marble grates.
fountainnounUS /ˈfaʊntən/
a structure from which an artificially produced jet of water arises
From this reading "A vestal priestess, proudly pure But of a meek and quiet spirit; With soul all dauntless to endure And mood so calm that naught can stir it, Save when a thought most deeply thrilling Her eyes with gentlest tears is filling, Which seem with her true words to start From the deep fountain of her heart."
fro
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From this reading The elite of Wimbledon were assembling, and young Mrs. Edson moved lightly to and fro, receiving her numerous guests with graceful self-possession, and welcoming them to her home and heart with warm, earnest cordiality.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading "A vestal priestess, proudly pure But of a meek and quiet spirit; With soul all dauntless to endure And mood so calm that naught can stir it, Save when a thought most deeply thrilling Her eyes with gentlest tears is filling, Which seem with her true words to start From the deep fountain of her heart."
furnishings that make a room or other area ready for occupancy
From this reading Dim argand lamps bathed in soft light the rich furniture, carved cornices, and rare statuary which decorated the mantels.
gentlestadjectiveUS /ˈdʒentələst/
superlative of “gentle” — soft and mild; not harsh or stern or severe
From this reading "A vestal priestess, proudly pure But of a meek and quiet spirit; With soul all dauntless to endure And mood so calm that naught can stir it, Save when a thought most deeply thrilling Her eyes with gentlest tears is filling, Which seem with her true words to start From the deep fountain of her heart."
glowedverbUS /ɡloʊd/
past form of “glow” — emit a steady even light without flames
From this reading Warm fires glowed in the shining marble grates.
characterized by beauty of movement, style, form, or execution
From this reading The elite of Wimbledon were assembling, and young Mrs. Edson moved lightly to and fro, receiving her numerous guests with graceful self-possession, and welcoming them to her home and heart with warm, earnest cordiality.
gratesnounUS /ɡreɪts/
plural of “grate” — a frame of iron bars to hold a fire
From this reading Warm fires glowed in the shining marble grates.
plural of “guest” — a visitor to whom hospitality is extended
From this reading The elite of Wimbledon were assembling, and young Mrs. Edson moved lightly to and fro, receiving her numerous guests with graceful self-possession, and welcoming them to her home and heart with warm, earnest cordiality.
the locus of feelings and intuitions
From this reading "A vestal priestess, proudly pure But of a meek and quiet spirit; With soul all dauntless to endure And mood so calm that naught can stir it, Save when a thought most deeply thrilling Her eyes with gentlest tears is filling, Which seem with her true words to start From the deep fountain of her heart."
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading "A vestal priestess, proudly pure But of a meek and quiet spirit; With soul all dauntless to endure And mood so calm that naught can stir it, Save when a thought most deeply thrilling Her eyes with gentlest tears is filling, Which seem with her true words to start From the deep fountain of her heart."
where you live at a particular time
From this reading The elite of Wimbledon were assembling, and young Mrs. Edson moved lightly to and fro, receiving her numerous guests with graceful self-possession, and welcoming them to her home and heart with warm, earnest cordiality.
illuminatedadjectiveUS /ˌɪˈluːməneɪtəd/
provided with artificial light
From this reading The fine parlors of Mr. Leroy Edson's tasteful mansion were brilliantly illuminated.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Warm fires glowed in the shining marble grates.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "A vestal priestess, proudly pure But of a meek and quiet spirit; With soul all dauntless to endure And mood so calm that naught can stir it, Save when a thought most deeply thrilling Her eyes with gentlest tears is filling, Which seem with her true words to start From the deep fountain of her heart."
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading "A vestal priestess, proudly pure But of a meek and quiet spirit; With soul all dauntless to endure And mood so calm that naught can stir it, Save when a thought most deeply thrilling Her eyes with gentlest tears is filling, Which seem with her true words to start From the deep fountain of her heart."
lampsnounUS /læmps/
plural of “lamp” — an artificial source of visible illumination
From this reading Dim argand lamps bathed in soft light the rich furniture, carved cornices, and rare statuary which decorated the mantels.
Leroy
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From this reading The fine parlors of Mr. Leroy Edson's tasteful mansion were brilliantly illuminated.
of comparatively little physical weight or density
From this reading Dim argand lamps bathed in soft light the rich furniture, carved cornices, and rare statuary which decorated the mantels.
without good reason
From this reading The elite of Wimbledon were assembling, and young Mrs. Edson moved lightly to and fro, receiving her numerous guests with graceful self-possession, and welcoming them to her home and heart with warm, earnest cordiality.
mansionnounUS /ˈmænʃən/
(astrology) one of 12 equal areas into which the zodiac is divided
From this reading The fine parlors of Mr. Leroy Edson's tasteful mansion were brilliantly illuminated.
mantels
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From this reading Dim argand lamps bathed in soft light the rich furniture, carved cornices, and rare statuary which decorated the mantels.
a hard crystalline metamorphic rock that takes a high polish; used for sculpture and as building material
From this reading Warm fires glowed in the shining marble grates.
meekadjectiveUS /miːk/
humble in spirit or manner; suggesting retiring mildness or even cowed submissiveness
From this reading "A vestal priestess, proudly pure But of a meek and quiet spirit; With soul all dauntless to endure And mood so calm that naught can stir it, Save when a thought most deeply thrilling Her eyes with gentlest tears is filling, Which seem with her true words to start From the deep fountain of her heart."
a characteristic (habitual or relatively temporary) state of feeling
From this reading "A vestal priestess, proudly pure But of a meek and quiet spirit; With soul all dauntless to endure And mood so calm that naught can stir it, Save when a thought most deeply thrilling Her eyes with gentlest tears is filling, Which seem with her true words to start From the deep fountain of her heart."
used to form the superlative
From this reading "A vestal priestess, proudly pure But of a meek and quiet spirit; With soul all dauntless to endure And mood so calm that naught can stir it, Save when a thought most deeply thrilling Her eyes with gentlest tears is filling, Which seem with her true words to start From the deep fountain of her heart."
being excited or provoked to the expression of an emotion
From this reading The elite of Wimbledon were assembling, and young Mrs. Edson moved lightly to and fro, receiving her numerous guests with graceful self-possession, and welcoming them to her home and heart with warm, earnest cordiality.
a form of address for a man
From this reading The fine parlors of Mr. Leroy Edson's tasteful mansion were brilliantly illuminated.
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading The elite of Wimbledon were assembling, and young Mrs. Edson moved lightly to and fro, receiving her numerous guests with graceful self-possession, and welcoming them to her home and heart with warm, earnest cordiality.
naughtnounUS /nɔːt/
a quantity of no importance
From this reading "A vestal priestess, proudly pure But of a meek and quiet spirit; With soul all dauntless to endure And mood so calm that naught can stir it, Save when a thought most deeply thrilling Her eyes with gentlest tears is filling, Which seem with her true words to start From the deep fountain of her heart."
amounting to a large indefinite number
From this reading The elite of Wimbledon were assembling, and young Mrs. Edson moved lightly to and fro, receiving her numerous guests with graceful self-possession, and welcoming them to her home and heart with warm, earnest cordiality.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading "A vestal priestess, proudly pure But of a meek and quiet spirit; With soul all dauntless to endure And mood so calm that naught can stir it, Save when a thought most deeply thrilling Her eyes with gentlest tears is filling, Which seem with her true words to start From the deep fountain of her heart."
parlorsnounUS /ˈpɑːrlərz/
plural of “parlor” — reception room in an inn or club where visitors can be received
From this reading The fine parlors of Mr. Leroy Edson's tasteful mansion were brilliantly illuminated.
priestessnounUS /ˈpriːstəs/
a woman priest
From this reading "A vestal priestess, proudly pure But of a meek and quiet spirit; With soul all dauntless to endure And mood so calm that naught can stir it, Save when a thought most deeply thrilling Her eyes with gentlest tears is filling, Which seem with her true words to start From the deep fountain of her heart."
proudlyadverbUS /ˈpraʊdli/
with pride; in a proud manner
From this reading "A vestal priestess, proudly pure But of a meek and quiet spirit; With soul all dauntless to endure And mood so calm that naught can stir it, Save when a thought most deeply thrilling Her eyes with gentlest tears is filling, Which seem with her true words to start From the deep fountain of her heart."
free of extraneous elements of any kind
From this reading "A vestal priestess, proudly pure But of a meek and quiet spirit; With soul all dauntless to endure And mood so calm that naught can stir it, Save when a thought most deeply thrilling Her eyes with gentlest tears is filling, Which seem with her true words to start From the deep fountain of her heart."
quietadjectiveUS /ˈkwaɪət/
characterized by an absence or near absence of agitation or activity
From this reading "A vestal priestess, proudly pure But of a meek and quiet spirit; With soul all dauntless to endure And mood so calm that naught can stir it, Save when a thought most deeply thrilling Her eyes with gentlest tears is filling, Which seem with her true words to start From the deep fountain of her heart."
not widely known; especially valued for its uncommonness
From this reading Dim argand lamps bathed in soft light the rich furniture, carved cornices, and rare statuary which decorated the mantels.
receivingverbUS /rəˈsiːvɪŋ/
-ing form of “receive” — get something; come into possession of
From this reading The elite of Wimbledon were assembling, and young Mrs. Edson moved lightly to and fro, receiving her numerous guests with graceful self-possession, and welcoming them to her home and heart with warm, earnest cordiality.
possessing material wealth
From this reading Dim argand lamps bathed in soft light the rich furniture, carved cornices, and rare statuary which decorated the mantels.
except for; apart from
From this reading "A vestal priestess, proudly pure But of a meek and quiet spirit; With soul all dauntless to endure And mood so calm that naught can stir it, Save when a thought most deeply thrilling Her eyes with gentlest tears is filling, Which seem with her true words to start From the deep fountain of her heart."
give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading "A vestal priestess, proudly pure But of a meek and quiet spirit; With soul all dauntless to endure And mood so calm that naught can stir it, Save when a thought most deeply thrilling Her eyes with gentlest tears is filling, Which seem with her true words to start From the deep fountain of her heart."
self-possessionnoun
the trait of resolutely controlling your own behavior
From this reading The elite of Wimbledon were assembling, and young Mrs. Edson moved lightly to and fro, receiving her numerous guests with graceful self-possession, and welcoming them to her home and heart with warm, earnest cordiality.
marked by exceptional merit
From this reading Warm fires glowed in the shining marble grates.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading "A vestal priestess, proudly pure But of a meek and quiet spirit; With soul all dauntless to endure And mood so calm that naught can stir it, Save when a thought most deeply thrilling Her eyes with gentlest tears is filling, Which seem with her true words to start From the deep fountain of her heart."
yielding readily to pressure or weight
From this reading Dim argand lamps bathed in soft light the rich furniture, carved cornices, and rare statuary which decorated the mantels.
the immaterial part of a person; the actuating cause of an individual life
From this reading "A vestal priestess, proudly pure But of a meek and quiet spirit; With soul all dauntless to endure And mood so calm that naught can stir it, Save when a thought most deeply thrilling Her eyes with gentlest tears is filling, Which seem with her true words to start From the deep fountain of her heart."
the vital principle or animating force within living things
From this reading "A vestal priestess, proudly pure But of a meek and quiet spirit; With soul all dauntless to endure And mood so calm that naught can stir it, Save when a thought most deeply thrilling Her eyes with gentlest tears is filling, Which seem with her true words to start From the deep fountain of her heart."
take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading "A vestal priestess, proudly pure But of a meek and quiet spirit; With soul all dauntless to endure And mood so calm that naught can stir it, Save when a thought most deeply thrilling Her eyes with gentlest tears is filling, Which seem with her true words to start From the deep fountain of her heart."
statuarynounUS /ˈstætʃuːeri/
statues collectively
From this reading Dim argand lamps bathed in soft light the rich furniture, carved cornices, and rare statuary which decorated the mantels.
move an implement through
From this reading "A vestal priestess, proudly pure But of a meek and quiet spirit; With soul all dauntless to endure And mood so calm that naught can stir it, Save when a thought most deeply thrilling Her eyes with gentlest tears is filling, Which seem with her true words to start From the deep fountain of her heart."
tastefuladjectiveUS /ˈteɪstfəl/
having or showing or conforming to good taste
From this reading The fine parlors of Mr. Leroy Edson's tasteful mansion were brilliantly illuminated.
the process of shedding tears (usually accompanied by sobs or other inarticulate sounds)
From this reading "A vestal priestess, proudly pure But of a meek and quiet spirit; With soul all dauntless to endure And mood so calm that naught can stir it, Save when a thought most deeply thrilling Her eyes with gentlest tears is filling, Which seem with her true words to start From the deep fountain of her heart."
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading "A vestal priestess, proudly pure But of a meek and quiet spirit; With soul all dauntless to endure And mood so calm that naught can stir it, Save when a thought most deeply thrilling Her eyes with gentlest tears is filling, Which seem with her true words to start From the deep fountain of her heart."
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading "A vestal priestess, proudly pure But of a meek and quiet spirit; With soul all dauntless to endure And mood so calm that naught can stir it, Save when a thought most deeply thrilling Her eyes with gentlest tears is filling, Which seem with her true words to start From the deep fountain of her heart."
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading The elite of Wimbledon were assembling, and young Mrs. Edson moved lightly to and fro, receiving her numerous guests with graceful self-possession, and welcoming them to her home and heart with warm, earnest cordiality.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading "A vestal priestess, proudly pure But of a meek and quiet spirit; With soul all dauntless to endure And mood so calm that naught can stir it, Save when a thought most deeply thrilling Her eyes with gentlest tears is filling, Which seem with her true words to start From the deep fountain of her heart."
thrillingadjectiveUS /ˈθrɪlɪŋ/
causing a surge of emotion or excitement
From this reading "A vestal priestess, proudly pure But of a meek and quiet spirit; With soul all dauntless to endure And mood so calm that naught can stir it, Save when a thought most deeply thrilling Her eyes with gentlest tears is filling, Which seem with her true words to start From the deep fountain of her heart."
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading "A vestal priestess, proudly pure But of a meek and quiet spirit; With soul all dauntless to endure And mood so calm that naught can stir it, Save when a thought most deeply thrilling Her eyes with gentlest tears is filling, Which seem with her true words to start From the deep fountain of her heart."
consistent with fact or reality; not false
From this reading "A vestal priestess, proudly pure But of a meek and quiet spirit; With soul all dauntless to endure And mood so calm that naught can stir it, Save when a thought most deeply thrilling Her eyes with gentlest tears is filling, Which seem with her true words to start From the deep fountain of her heart."
vestaladjectiveUS /ˈvestəl/
of or relating to Vesta
From this reading "A vestal priestess, proudly pure But of a meek and quiet spirit; With soul all dauntless to endure And mood so calm that naught can stir it, Save when a thought most deeply thrilling Her eyes with gentlest tears is filling, Which seem with her true words to start From the deep fountain of her heart."
having or producing a comfortable and agreeable degree of heat or imparting or maintaining heat
From this reading Warm fires glowed in the shining marble grates.
welcomingadjectiveUS /ˈwelkəmɪŋ/
very cordial
From this reading The elite of Wimbledon were assembling, and young Mrs. Edson moved lightly to and fro, receiving her numerous guests with graceful self-possession, and welcoming them to her home and heart with warm, earnest cordiality.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The fine parlors of Mr. Leroy Edson's tasteful mansion were brilliantly illuminated.
at the time that
From this reading "A vestal priestess, proudly pure But of a meek and quiet spirit; With soul all dauntless to endure And mood so calm that naught can stir it, Save when a thought most deeply thrilling Her eyes with gentlest tears is filling, Which seem with her true words to start From the deep fountain of her heart."
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading "A vestal priestess, proudly pure But of a meek and quiet spirit; With soul all dauntless to endure And mood so calm that naught can stir it, Save when a thought most deeply thrilling Her eyes with gentlest tears is filling, Which seem with her true words to start From the deep fountain of her heart."
WimbledonnounUS /ˈwɪmbəldən/
a suburb of London and the headquarters of the club where annual international tennis championships are played on grass courts
From this reading The elite of Wimbledon were assembling, and young Mrs. Edson moved lightly to and fro, receiving her numerous guests with graceful self-possession, and welcoming them to her home and heart with warm, earnest cordiality.
in the company of; together with
From this reading "A vestal priestess, proudly pure But of a meek and quiet spirit; With soul all dauntless to endure And mood so calm that naught can stir it, Save when a thought most deeply thrilling Her eyes with gentlest tears is filling, Which seem with her true words to start From the deep fountain of her heart."
the words that are spoken
From this reading "A vestal priestess, proudly pure But of a meek and quiet spirit; With soul all dauntless to endure And mood so calm that naught can stir it, Save when a thought most deeply thrilling Her eyes with gentlest tears is filling, Which seem with her true words to start From the deep fountain of her heart."
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading The elite of Wimbledon were assembling, and young Mrs. Edson moved lightly to and fro, receiving her numerous guests with graceful self-possession, and welcoming them to her home and heart with warm, earnest cordiality.
