used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A CHANGE.
alternativeadjectiveUS /ɔːlˈtɜːrnətɪv/
serving or used in place of another
From this reading Her composure was forsaking her, and she could only hurriedly whisper to Maurice,-- "I will pack your father's clothes; make him comprehend that we have no alternative; reconcile him if you can.
amuseverbUS /əˈmjuːz/
occupy in an agreeable, entertaining or pleasant fashion
From this reading She could not see that poor, wretched, brain-shattered sufferer, that proud man bowed to the dust, clinging to her with such a strange, perplexed, yet steady grasp, and know that she could no longer tend, amuse, and soothe him!
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading She could not see that poor, wretched, brain-shattered sufferer, that proud man bowed to the dust, clinging to her with such a strange, perplexed, yet steady grasp, and know that she could no longer tend, amuse, and soothe him!
third-person singular of “appear” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading The strongest heart will sometimes betray that it is overtaxed through the pressure of a sorrow which appears trivial contrasted with the stupendous burdens it has borne unflinchingly; the firmest spirit is sometimes crushed at last, by the weight of a moral "feather" that breaks the back of endurance.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading The strongest heart will sometimes betray that it is overtaxed through the pressure of a sorrow which appears trivial contrasted with the stupendous burdens it has borne unflinchingly; the firmest spirit is sometimes crushed at last, by the weight of a moral "feather" that breaks the back of endurance.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading The strongest heart will sometimes betray that it is overtaxed through the pressure of a sorrow which appears trivial contrasted with the stupendous burdens it has borne unflinchingly; the firmest spirit is sometimes crushed at last, by the weight of a moral "feather" that breaks the back of endurance.
betrayverbUS /bɪˈtreɪ/
reveal unintentionally
From this reading The strongest heart will sometimes betray that it is overtaxed through the pressure of a sorrow which appears trivial contrasted with the stupendous burdens it has borne unflinchingly; the firmest spirit is sometimes crushed at last, by the weight of a moral "feather" that breaks the back of endurance.
inflected form of “bear” — have
From this reading The strongest heart will sometimes betray that it is overtaxed through the pressure of a sorrow which appears trivial contrasted with the stupendous burdens it has borne unflinchingly; the firmest spirit is sometimes crushed at last, by the weight of a moral "feather" that breaks the back of endurance.
of a stringed instrument; sounded by stroking with a bow
From this reading She could not see that poor, wretched, brain-shattered sufferer, that proud man bowed to the dust, clinging to her with such a strange, perplexed, yet steady grasp, and know that she could no longer tend, amuse, and soothe him!
brain-shattered
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From this reading She could not see that poor, wretched, brain-shattered sufferer, that proud man bowed to the dust, clinging to her with such a strange, perplexed, yet steady grasp, and know that she could no longer tend, amuse, and soothe him!
breaksnounUS /breɪks/
plural of “break” — some abrupt occurrence that interrupts an ongoing activity
From this reading The strongest heart will sometimes betray that it is overtaxed through the pressure of a sorrow which appears trivial contrasted with the stupendous burdens it has borne unflinchingly; the firmest spirit is sometimes crushed at last, by the weight of a moral "feather" that breaks the back of endurance.
burdensnounUS /ˈbɜːrdənz/
plural of “burden” — an onerous or difficult concern
From this reading The strongest heart will sometimes betray that it is overtaxed through the pressure of a sorrow which appears trivial contrasted with the stupendous burdens it has borne unflinchingly; the firmest spirit is sometimes crushed at last, by the weight of a moral "feather" that breaks the back of endurance.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading The strongest heart will sometimes betray that it is overtaxed through the pressure of a sorrow which appears trivial contrasted with the stupendous burdens it has borne unflinchingly; the firmest spirit is sometimes crushed at last, by the weight of a moral "feather" that breaks the back of endurance.
with self-possession (especially in times of stress)
From this reading Madeleine's courage proved insufficient to encounter calmly this new trial.
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading Her composure was forsaking her, and she could only hurriedly whisper to Maurice,-- "I will pack your father's clothes; make him comprehend that we have no alternative; reconcile him if you can.
cause to change; make different; cause a transformation
From this reading A CHANGE.
clingingverbUS /ˈklɪŋɪŋ/
-ing form of “cling” — come or be in close contact with; stick or hold together and resist separation
From this reading She could not see that poor, wretched, brain-shattered sufferer, that proud man bowed to the dust, clinging to her with such a strange, perplexed, yet steady grasp, and know that she could no longer tend, amuse, and soothe him!
clothing in general
From this reading Her composure was forsaking her, and she could only hurriedly whisper to Maurice,-- "I will pack your father's clothes; make him comprehend that we have no alternative; reconcile him if you can.
composurenounUS /kəmˈpoʊʒər/
steadiness of mind under stress
From this reading Her composure was forsaking her, and she could only hurriedly whisper to Maurice,-- "I will pack your father's clothes; make him comprehend that we have no alternative; reconcile him if you can.
comprehendverbUS /ˌkɑːmpriˈhend/
get the meaning of something
From this reading Her composure was forsaking her, and she could only hurriedly whisper to Maurice,-- "I will pack your father's clothes; make him comprehend that we have no alternative; reconcile him if you can.
contrastedverbUS /kənˈtræstəd/
past form of “contrast” — put in opposition to show or emphasize differences
From this reading The strongest heart will sometimes betray that it is overtaxed through the pressure of a sorrow which appears trivial contrasted with the stupendous burdens it has borne unflinchingly; the firmest spirit is sometimes crushed at last, by the weight of a moral "feather" that breaks the back of endurance.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading She could not see that poor, wretched, brain-shattered sufferer, that proud man bowed to the dust, clinging to her with such a strange, perplexed, yet steady grasp, and know that she could no longer tend, amuse, and soothe him!
a quality of spirit that enables you to face danger or pain without showing fear
From this reading Madeleine's courage proved insufficient to encounter calmly this new trial.
crushedadjectiveUS /krʌʃt/
treated so as to have a permanently wrinkled appearance
From this reading The strongest heart will sometimes betray that it is overtaxed through the pressure of a sorrow which appears trivial contrasted with the stupendous burdens it has borne unflinchingly; the firmest spirit is sometimes crushed at last, by the weight of a moral "feather" that breaks the back of endurance.
remove the dust from
From this reading She could not see that poor, wretched, brain-shattered sufferer, that proud man bowed to the dust, clinging to her with such a strange, perplexed, yet steady grasp, and know that she could no longer tend, amuse, and soothe him!
encounterverbUS /ɪnˈkaʊntər/
come together
From this reading Madeleine's courage proved insufficient to encounter calmly this new trial.
endurancenounUS /ˈendərəns/
the power to withstand hardship or stress
From this reading The strongest heart will sometimes betray that it is overtaxed through the pressure of a sorrow which appears trivial contrasted with the stupendous burdens it has borne unflinchingly; the firmest spirit is sometimes crushed at last, by the weight of a moral "feather" that breaks the back of endurance.
father'snounUS /ˈfɑːðərz/
possessive form of “father” — a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)
From this reading Her composure was forsaking her, and she could only hurriedly whisper to Maurice,-- "I will pack your father's clothes; make him comprehend that we have no alternative; reconcile him if you can.
featherverbUS /ˈfeðər/
join tongue and groove, in carpentry
From this reading The strongest heart will sometimes betray that it is overtaxed through the pressure of a sorrow which appears trivial contrasted with the stupendous burdens it has borne unflinchingly; the firmest spirit is sometimes crushed at last, by the weight of a moral "feather" that breaks the back of endurance.
firmestadjectiveUS /ˈfɜːrməst/
superlative of “firm” — marked by firm determination or resolution; not shakable
From this reading The strongest heart will sometimes betray that it is overtaxed through the pressure of a sorrow which appears trivial contrasted with the stupendous burdens it has borne unflinchingly; the firmest spirit is sometimes crushed at last, by the weight of a moral "feather" that breaks the back of endurance.
forsakingnounUS /fɔːrˈseɪkɪŋ/
the act of forsaking
From this reading Her composure was forsaking her, and she could only hurriedly whisper to Maurice,-- "I will pack your father's clothes; make him comprehend that we have no alternative; reconcile him if you can.
hold firmly
From this reading She could not see that poor, wretched, brain-shattered sufferer, that proud man bowed to the dust, clinging to her with such a strange, perplexed, yet steady grasp, and know that she could no longer tend, amuse, and soothe him!
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The strongest heart will sometimes betray that it is overtaxed through the pressure of a sorrow which appears trivial contrasted with the stupendous burdens it has borne unflinchingly; the firmest spirit is sometimes crushed at last, by the weight of a moral "feather" that breaks the back of endurance.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading Her composure was forsaking her, and she could only hurriedly whisper to Maurice,-- "I will pack your father's clothes; make him comprehend that we have no alternative; reconcile him if you can.
the locus of feelings and intuitions
From this reading The strongest heart will sometimes betray that it is overtaxed through the pressure of a sorrow which appears trivial contrasted with the stupendous burdens it has borne unflinchingly; the firmest spirit is sometimes crushed at last, by the weight of a moral "feather" that breaks the back of endurance.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading She could not see that poor, wretched, brain-shattered sufferer, that proud man bowed to the dust, clinging to her with such a strange, perplexed, yet steady grasp, and know that she could no longer tend, amuse, and soothe him!
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading She could not see that poor, wretched, brain-shattered sufferer, that proud man bowed to the dust, clinging to her with such a strange, perplexed, yet steady grasp, and know that she could no longer tend, amuse, and soothe him!
hurriedlyadverbUS /ˈhɜːridli/
in a hurried or hasty manner
From this reading Her composure was forsaking her, and she could only hurriedly whisper to Maurice,-- "I will pack your father's clothes; make him comprehend that we have no alternative; reconcile him if you can.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading Her composure was forsaking her, and she could only hurriedly whisper to Maurice,-- "I will pack your father's clothes; make him comprehend that we have no alternative; reconcile him if you can.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading Her composure was forsaking her, and she could only hurriedly whisper to Maurice,-- "I will pack your father's clothes; make him comprehend that we have no alternative; reconcile him if you can.
insufficientadjectiveUS /ˌɪnsəˈfɪʃənt/
of a quantity not able to fulfill a need or requirement
From this reading Madeleine's courage proved insufficient to encounter calmly this new trial.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The strongest heart will sometimes betray that it is overtaxed through the pressure of a sorrow which appears trivial contrasted with the stupendous burdens it has borne unflinchingly; the firmest spirit is sometimes crushed at last, by the weight of a moral "feather" that breaks the back of endurance.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading The strongest heart will sometimes betray that it is overtaxed through the pressure of a sorrow which appears trivial contrasted with the stupendous burdens it has borne unflinchingly; the firmest spirit is sometimes crushed at last, by the weight of a moral "feather" that breaks the back of endurance.
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading She could not see that poor, wretched, brain-shattered sufferer, that proud man bowed to the dust, clinging to her with such a strange, perplexed, yet steady grasp, and know that she could no longer tend, amuse, and soothe him!
immediately past
From this reading The strongest heart will sometimes betray that it is overtaxed through the pressure of a sorrow which appears trivial contrasted with the stupendous burdens it has borne unflinchingly; the firmest spirit is sometimes crushed at last, by the weight of a moral "feather" that breaks the back of endurance.
for more time
From this reading She could not see that poor, wretched, brain-shattered sufferer, that proud man bowed to the dust, clinging to her with such a strange, perplexed, yet steady grasp, and know that she could no longer tend, amuse, and soothe him!
Madeleine's
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From this reading Madeleine's courage proved insufficient to encounter calmly this new trial.
engage in
From this reading Her composure was forsaking her, and she could only hurriedly whisper to Maurice,-- "I will pack your father's clothes; make him comprehend that we have no alternative; reconcile him if you can.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading She could not see that poor, wretched, brain-shattered sufferer, that proud man bowed to the dust, clinging to her with such a strange, perplexed, yet steady grasp, and know that she could no longer tend, amuse, and soothe him!
Maurice
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From this reading Her composure was forsaking her, and she could only hurriedly whisper to Maurice,-- "I will pack your father's clothes; make him comprehend that we have no alternative; reconcile him if you can.
moraladjectiveUS /ˈmɔːrəl/
concerned with principles of right and wrong or conforming to standards of behavior and character based on those principles
From this reading The strongest heart will sometimes betray that it is overtaxed through the pressure of a sorrow which appears trivial contrasted with the stupendous burdens it has borne unflinchingly; the firmest spirit is sometimes crushed at last, by the weight of a moral "feather" that breaks the back of endurance.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading Madeleine's courage proved insufficient to encounter calmly this new trial.
not any; not one
From this reading She could not see that poor, wretched, brain-shattered sufferer, that proud man bowed to the dust, clinging to her with such a strange, perplexed, yet steady grasp, and know that she could no longer tend, amuse, and soothe him!
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading She could not see that poor, wretched, brain-shattered sufferer, that proud man bowed to the dust, clinging to her with such a strange, perplexed, yet steady grasp, and know that she could no longer tend, amuse, and soothe him!
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The strongest heart will sometimes betray that it is overtaxed through the pressure of a sorrow which appears trivial contrasted with the stupendous burdens it has borne unflinchingly; the firmest spirit is sometimes crushed at last, by the weight of a moral "feather" that breaks the back of endurance.
and nothing more
From this reading Her composure was forsaking her, and she could only hurriedly whisper to Maurice,-- "I will pack your father's clothes; make him comprehend that we have no alternative; reconcile him if you can.
overtaxedverbUS /ˌoʊvərˈtækst/
past form of “overtax” — tax excessively
From this reading The strongest heart will sometimes betray that it is overtaxed through the pressure of a sorrow which appears trivial contrasted with the stupendous burdens it has borne unflinchingly; the firmest spirit is sometimes crushed at last, by the weight of a moral "feather" that breaks the back of endurance.
arrange in a container
From this reading Her composure was forsaking her, and she could only hurriedly whisper to Maurice,-- "I will pack your father's clothes; make him comprehend that we have no alternative; reconcile him if you can.
perplexedadjectiveUS /pərˈplekst/
full of difficulty or confusion or bewilderment
From this reading She could not see that poor, wretched, brain-shattered sufferer, that proud man bowed to the dust, clinging to her with such a strange, perplexed, yet steady grasp, and know that she could no longer tend, amuse, and soothe him!
deserving or inciting pity
From this reading She could not see that poor, wretched, brain-shattered sufferer, that proud man bowed to the dust, clinging to her with such a strange, perplexed, yet steady grasp, and know that she could no longer tend, amuse, and soothe him!
pressurenounUS /ˈpreʃər/
the force applied to a unit area of surface; measured in pascals (SI unit) or in dynes (cgs unit)
From this reading The strongest heart will sometimes betray that it is overtaxed through the pressure of a sorrow which appears trivial contrasted with the stupendous burdens it has borne unflinchingly; the firmest spirit is sometimes crushed at last, by the weight of a moral "feather" that breaks the back of endurance.
feeling self-respect or pleasure in something by which you measure your self-worth; or being a reason for pride
From this reading She could not see that poor, wretched, brain-shattered sufferer, that proud man bowed to the dust, clinging to her with such a strange, perplexed, yet steady grasp, and know that she could no longer tend, amuse, and soothe him!
established beyond doubt
From this reading Madeleine's courage proved insufficient to encounter calmly this new trial.
reconcileverbUS /ˈrekənsaɪl/
make (one thing) compatible with
From this reading Her composure was forsaking her, and she could only hurriedly whisper to Maurice,-- "I will pack your father's clothes; make him comprehend that we have no alternative; reconcile him if you can.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading She could not see that poor, wretched, brain-shattered sufferer, that proud man bowed to the dust, clinging to her with such a strange, perplexed, yet steady grasp, and know that she could no longer tend, amuse, and soothe him!
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading She could not see that poor, wretched, brain-shattered sufferer, that proud man bowed to the dust, clinging to her with such a strange, perplexed, yet steady grasp, and know that she could no longer tend, amuse, and soothe him!
on certain occasions or in certain cases but not always
From this reading The strongest heart will sometimes betray that it is overtaxed through the pressure of a sorrow which appears trivial contrasted with the stupendous burdens it has borne unflinchingly; the firmest spirit is sometimes crushed at last, by the weight of a moral "feather" that breaks the back of endurance.
sootheverbUS /suːð/
give moral or emotional strength to
From this reading She could not see that poor, wretched, brain-shattered sufferer, that proud man bowed to the dust, clinging to her with such a strange, perplexed, yet steady grasp, and know that she could no longer tend, amuse, and soothe him!
an emotion of great sadness associated with loss or bereavement
From this reading The strongest heart will sometimes betray that it is overtaxed through the pressure of a sorrow which appears trivial contrasted with the stupendous burdens it has borne unflinchingly; the firmest spirit is sometimes crushed at last, by the weight of a moral "feather" that breaks the back of endurance.
the vital principle or animating force within living things
From this reading The strongest heart will sometimes betray that it is overtaxed through the pressure of a sorrow which appears trivial contrasted with the stupendous burdens it has borne unflinchingly; the firmest spirit is sometimes crushed at last, by the weight of a moral "feather" that breaks the back of endurance.
make steady
From this reading She could not see that poor, wretched, brain-shattered sufferer, that proud man bowed to the dust, clinging to her with such a strange, perplexed, yet steady grasp, and know that she could no longer tend, amuse, and soothe him!
being definitely out of the ordinary and unexpected; slightly odd or even a bit weird
From this reading She could not see that poor, wretched, brain-shattered sufferer, that proud man bowed to the dust, clinging to her with such a strange, perplexed, yet steady grasp, and know that she could no longer tend, amuse, and soothe him!
strongestadjectiveUS /ˈstrɔːŋɡəst/
superlative of “strong” — having strength or power greater than average or expected
From this reading The strongest heart will sometimes betray that it is overtaxed through the pressure of a sorrow which appears trivial contrasted with the stupendous burdens it has borne unflinchingly; the firmest spirit is sometimes crushed at last, by the weight of a moral "feather" that breaks the back of endurance.
stupendousadjectiveUS /stuːˈpendəs/
so great in size or force or extent as to elicit awe
From this reading The strongest heart will sometimes betray that it is overtaxed through the pressure of a sorrow which appears trivial contrasted with the stupendous burdens it has borne unflinchingly; the firmest spirit is sometimes crushed at last, by the weight of a moral "feather" that breaks the back of endurance.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading She could not see that poor, wretched, brain-shattered sufferer, that proud man bowed to the dust, clinging to her with such a strange, perplexed, yet steady grasp, and know that she could no longer tend, amuse, and soothe him!
sufferernounUS /ˈsʌfərər/
a person suffering from an illness
From this reading She could not see that poor, wretched, brain-shattered sufferer, that proud man bowed to the dust, clinging to her with such a strange, perplexed, yet steady grasp, and know that she could no longer tend, amuse, and soothe him!
tendverbUS /tend/
have a tendency or disposition to do or be something; be inclined
From this reading She could not see that poor, wretched, brain-shattered sufferer, that proud man bowed to the dust, clinging to her with such a strange, perplexed, yet steady grasp, and know that she could no longer tend, amuse, and soothe him!
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading The strongest heart will sometimes betray that it is overtaxed through the pressure of a sorrow which appears trivial contrasted with the stupendous burdens it has borne unflinchingly; the firmest spirit is sometimes crushed at last, by the weight of a moral "feather" that breaks the back of endurance.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The strongest heart will sometimes betray that it is overtaxed through the pressure of a sorrow which appears trivial contrasted with the stupendous burdens it has borne unflinchingly; the firmest spirit is sometimes crushed at last, by the weight of a moral "feather" that breaks the back of endurance.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading Madeleine's courage proved insufficient to encounter calmly this new trial.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading The strongest heart will sometimes betray that it is overtaxed through the pressure of a sorrow which appears trivial contrasted with the stupendous burdens it has borne unflinchingly; the firmest spirit is sometimes crushed at last, by the weight of a moral "feather" that breaks the back of endurance.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Madeleine's courage proved insufficient to encounter calmly this new trial.
the act of testing something
From this reading Madeleine's courage proved insufficient to encounter calmly this new trial.
trivialadjectiveUS /ˈtrɪviəl/
(informal) small and of little importance
From this reading The strongest heart will sometimes betray that it is overtaxed through the pressure of a sorrow which appears trivial contrasted with the stupendous burdens it has borne unflinchingly; the firmest spirit is sometimes crushed at last, by the weight of a moral "feather" that breaks the back of endurance.
unflinchingly
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From this reading The strongest heart will sometimes betray that it is overtaxed through the pressure of a sorrow which appears trivial contrasted with the stupendous burdens it has borne unflinchingly; the firmest spirit is sometimes crushed at last, by the weight of a moral "feather" that breaks the back of endurance.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Her composure was forsaking her, and she could only hurriedly whisper to Maurice,-- "I will pack your father's clothes; make him comprehend that we have no alternative; reconcile him if you can.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading Her composure was forsaking her, and she could only hurriedly whisper to Maurice,-- "I will pack your father's clothes; make him comprehend that we have no alternative; reconcile him if you can.
the vertical force exerted by a mass as a result of gravity
From this reading The strongest heart will sometimes betray that it is overtaxed through the pressure of a sorrow which appears trivial contrasted with the stupendous burdens it has borne unflinchingly; the firmest spirit is sometimes crushed at last, by the weight of a moral "feather" that breaks the back of endurance.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading The strongest heart will sometimes betray that it is overtaxed through the pressure of a sorrow which appears trivial contrasted with the stupendous burdens it has borne unflinchingly; the firmest spirit is sometimes crushed at last, by the weight of a moral "feather" that breaks the back of endurance.
speaking softly without vibration of the vocal cords
From this reading Her composure was forsaking her, and she could only hurriedly whisper to Maurice,-- "I will pack your father's clothes; make him comprehend that we have no alternative; reconcile him if you can.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading The strongest heart will sometimes betray that it is overtaxed through the pressure of a sorrow which appears trivial contrasted with the stupendous burdens it has borne unflinchingly; the firmest spirit is sometimes crushed at last, by the weight of a moral "feather" that breaks the back of endurance.
in the company of; together with
From this reading The strongest heart will sometimes betray that it is overtaxed through the pressure of a sorrow which appears trivial contrasted with the stupendous burdens it has borne unflinchingly; the firmest spirit is sometimes crushed at last, by the weight of a moral "feather" that breaks the back of endurance.
of very poor quality or condition
From this reading She could not see that poor, wretched, brain-shattered sufferer, that proud man bowed to the dust, clinging to her with such a strange, perplexed, yet steady grasp, and know that she could no longer tend, amuse, and soothe him!
but in spite of that
From this reading She could not see that poor, wretched, brain-shattered sufferer, that proud man bowed to the dust, clinging to her with such a strange, perplexed, yet steady grasp, and know that she could no longer tend, amuse, and soothe him!
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading Her composure was forsaking her, and she could only hurriedly whisper to Maurice,-- "I will pack your father's clothes; make him comprehend that we have no alternative; reconcile him if you can.
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading Her composure was forsaking her, and she could only hurriedly whisper to Maurice,-- "I will pack your father's clothes; make him comprehend that we have no alternative; reconcile him if you can.
