16th
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From this reading The swallows must have known it, for they had returned several days before their time, and to-day, the 16th of April, the silence of the Roman road was broken by their twittering and crossed by their shadows.
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The trees in the woods were green again, the little river beneath the bridge was foaming in spate, and from far away in the wood depths came the moist, sweet sound of the cuckoo, singing just as he sang in Chaucer's time, just as he will sing in times a thousand years unborn.
anew
From this reading The trees in the woods were green again, the little river beneath the bridge was foaming in spate, and from far away in the wood depths came the moist, sweet sound of the cuckoo, singing just as he sang in Chaucer's time, just as he will sing in times a thousand years unborn.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The swallows must have known it, for they had returned several days before their time, and to-day, the 16th of April, the silence of the Roman road was broken by their twittering and crossed by their shadows.
the month following March and preceding May
From this reading The swallows must have known it, for they had returned several days before their time, and to-day, the 16th of April, the silence of the Roman road was broken by their twittering and crossed by their shadows.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading The trees in the woods were green again, the little river beneath the bridge was foaming in spate, and from far away in the wood depths came the moist, sweet sound of the cuckoo, singing just as he sang in Chaucer's time, just as he will sing in times a thousand years unborn.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading The trees in the woods were green again, the little river beneath the bridge was foaming in spate, and from far away in the wood depths came the moist, sweet sound of the cuckoo, singing just as he sang in Chaucer's time, just as he will sing in times a thousand years unborn.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading The swallows must have known it, for they had returned several days before their time, and to-day, the 16th of April, the silence of the Roman road was broken by their twittering and crossed by their shadows.
Directly under; in or to a lower position than.
From this reading The trees in the woods were green again, the little river beneath the bridge was foaming in spate, and from far away in the wood depths came the moist, sweet sound of the cuckoo, singing just as he sang in Chaucer's time, just as he will sing in times a thousand years unborn.
blue-tits
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From this reading The girl had freed herself from Effie and had wandered down to the bridge, where she stood now watching the wimpling water and the brown weeds, listening to the cuckoo and the chatter of the blue-tits in the branches of the trees.
plural of “branch” — a division of some larger or more complex organization
From this reading The girl had freed herself from Effie and had wandered down to the bridge, where she stood now watching the wimpling water and the brown weeds, listening to the cuckoo and the chatter of the blue-tits in the branches of the trees.
a structure that allows people or vehicles to cross an obstacle such as a river or canal or railway etc.
From this reading The trees in the woods were green again, the little river beneath the bridge was foaming in spate, and from far away in the wood depths came the moist, sweet sound of the cuckoo, singing just as he sang in Chaucer's time, just as he will sing in times a thousand years unborn.
physically and forcibly separated into pieces or cracked or split
From this reading The swallows must have known it, for they had returned several days before their time, and to-day, the 16th of April, the silence of the Roman road was broken by their twittering and crossed by their shadows.
inflected form of “bring” — take something or somebody with oneself somewhere
From this reading A telegram had brought her, yesterday, the grand news of Garryowen's victory, and this morning's post had brought her two letters--one from Mr. French and one from Mr. Dashwood.
an orange of low brightness and saturation
From this reading The girl had freed herself from Effie and had wandered down to the bridge, where she stood now watching the wimpling water and the brown weeds, listening to the cuckoo and the chatter of the blue-tits in the branches of the trees.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading The swallows must have known it, for they had returned several days before their time, and to-day, the 16th of April, the silence of the Roman road was broken by their twittering and crossed by their shadows.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading The trees in the woods were green again, the little river beneath the bridge was foaming in spate, and from far away in the wood depths came the moist, sweet sound of the cuckoo, singing just as he sang in Chaucer's time, just as he will sing in times a thousand years unborn.
chatterverbUS /ˈtʃætər/
click repeatedly or uncontrollably
From this reading The girl had freed herself from Effie and had wandered down to the bridge, where she stood now watching the wimpling water and the brown weeds, listening to the cuckoo and the chatter of the blue-tits in the branches of the trees.
Chaucer'snounUS /ˈtʃɔːsərz/
possessive form of “chaucer” — English poet remembered as author of the Canterbury Tales (1340-1400)
From this reading The trees in the woods were green again, the little river beneath the bridge was foaming in spate, and from far away in the wood depths came the moist, sweet sound of the cuckoo, singing just as he sang in Chaucer's time, just as he will sing in times a thousand years unborn.
placed crosswise
From this reading The swallows must have known it, for they had returned several days before their time, and to-day, the 16th of April, the silence of the Roman road was broken by their twittering and crossed by their shadows.
cuckoonounUS /ˈkʌkuː/
a man who is a stupid incompetent fool
From this reading The trees in the woods were green again, the little river beneath the bridge was foaming in spate, and from far away in the wood depths came the moist, sweet sound of the cuckoo, singing just as he sang in Chaucer's time, just as he will sing in times a thousand years unborn.
Dashwood
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From this reading A telegram had brought her, yesterday, the grand news of Garryowen's victory, and this morning's post had brought her two letters--one from Mr. French and one from Mr. Dashwood.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading The swallows must have known it, for they had returned several days before their time, and to-day, the 16th of April, the silence of the Roman road was broken by their twittering and crossed by their shadows.
(plural) the deepest and most remote part
From this reading The trees in the woods were green again, the little river beneath the bridge was foaming in spate, and from far away in the wood depths came the moist, sweet sound of the cuckoo, singing just as he sang in Chaucer's time, just as he will sing in times a thousand years unborn.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading The girl had freed herself from Effie and had wandered down to the bridge, where she stood now watching the wimpling water and the brown weeds, listening to the cuckoo and the chatter of the blue-tits in the branches of the trees.
earlyadjectiveUS /ˈɜːrli/
at or near the beginning of a period of time or course of events or before the usual or expected time
From this reading The spring was early that year.
Effie
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From this reading The girl had freed herself from Effie and had wandered down to the bridge, where she stood now watching the wimpling water and the brown weeds, listening to the cuckoo and the chatter of the blue-tits in the branches of the trees.
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading The trees in the woods were green again, the little river beneath the bridge was foaming in spate, and from far away in the wood depths came the moist, sweet sound of the cuckoo, singing just as he sang in Chaucer's time, just as he will sing in times a thousand years unborn.
foamingadjectiveUS /ˈfoʊmɪŋ/
emitting or filled with bubbles as from carbonation or fermentation
From this reading The trees in the woods were green again, the little river beneath the bridge was foaming in spate, and from far away in the wood depths came the moist, sweet sound of the cuckoo, singing just as he sang in Chaucer's time, just as he will sing in times a thousand years unborn.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading The swallows must have known it, for they had returned several days before their time, and to-day, the 16th of April, the silence of the Roman road was broken by their twittering and crossed by their shadows.
freedverbUS /friːd/
past form of “free” — grant freedom to; free from confinement
From this reading The girl had freed herself from Effie and had wandered down to the bridge, where she stood now watching the wimpling water and the brown weeds, listening to the cuckoo and the chatter of the blue-tits in the branches of the trees.
the Romance language spoken in France and in countries colonized by France
From this reading A telegram had brought her, yesterday, the grand news of Garryowen's victory, and this morning's post had brought her two letters--one from Mr. French and one from Mr. Dashwood.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading The trees in the woods were green again, the little river beneath the bridge was foaming in spate, and from far away in the wood depths came the moist, sweet sound of the cuckoo, singing just as he sang in Chaucer's time, just as he will sing in times a thousand years unborn.
Garryowen's
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From this reading A telegram had brought her, yesterday, the grand news of Garryowen's victory, and this morning's post had brought her two letters--one from Mr. French and one from Mr. Dashwood.
a young female
From this reading The girl had freed herself from Effie and had wandered down to the bridge, where she stood now watching the wimpling water and the brown weeds, listening to the cuckoo and the chatter of the blue-tits in the branches of the trees.
of behavior that is impressive and ambitious in scale or scope
From this reading A telegram had brought her, yesterday, the grand news of Garryowen's victory, and this morning's post had brought her two letters--one from Mr. French and one from Mr. Dashwood.
green color or pigment; resembling the color of growing grass
From this reading The trees in the woods were green again, the little river beneath the bridge was foaming in spate, and from far away in the wood depths came the moist, sweet sound of the cuckoo, singing just as he sang in Chaucer's time, just as he will sing in times a thousand years unborn.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading The swallows must have known it, for they had returned several days before their time, and to-day, the 16th of April, the silence of the Roman road was broken by their twittering and crossed by their shadows.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading The swallows must have known it, for they had returned several days before their time, and to-day, the 16th of April, the silence of the Roman road was broken by their twittering and crossed by their shadows.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The trees in the woods were green again, the little river beneath the bridge was foaming in spate, and from far away in the wood depths came the moist, sweet sound of the cuckoo, singing just as he sang in Chaucer's time, just as he will sing in times a thousand years unborn.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading A telegram had brought her, yesterday, the grand news of Garryowen's victory, and this morning's post had brought her two letters--one from Mr. French and one from Mr. Dashwood.
used when the woman or girl doing the action is also its object
From this reading The girl had freed herself from Effie and had wandered down to the bridge, where she stood now watching the wimpling water and the brown weeds, listening to the cuckoo and the chatter of the blue-tits in the branches of the trees.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The trees in the woods were green again, the little river beneath the bridge was foaming in spate, and from far away in the wood depths came the moist, sweet sound of the cuckoo, singing just as he sang in Chaucer's time, just as he will sing in times a thousand years unborn.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading The swallows must have known it, for they had returned several days before their time, and to-day, the 16th of April, the silence of the Roman road was broken by their twittering and crossed by their shadows.
and nothing more
From this reading The trees in the woods were green again, the little river beneath the bridge was foaming in spate, and from far away in the wood depths came the moist, sweet sound of the cuckoo, singing just as he sang in Chaucer's time, just as he will sing in times a thousand years unborn.
apprehended with certainty
From this reading The swallows must have known it, for they had returned several days before their time, and to-day, the 16th of April, the silence of the Roman road was broken by their twittering and crossed by their shadows.
the literary culture
From this reading A telegram had brought her, yesterday, the grand news of Garryowen's victory, and this morning's post had brought her two letters--one from Mr. French and one from Mr. Dashwood.
the act of hearing attentively
From this reading The girl had freed herself from Effie and had wandered down to the bridge, where she stood now watching the wimpling water and the brown weeds, listening to the cuckoo and the chatter of the blue-tits in the branches of the trees.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading The trees in the woods were green again, the little river beneath the bridge was foaming in spate, and from far away in the wood depths came the moist, sweet sound of the cuckoo, singing just as he sang in Chaucer's time, just as he will sing in times a thousand years unborn.
moistadjectiveUS /mɔɪst/
slightly wet
From this reading The trees in the woods were green again, the little river beneath the bridge was foaming in spate, and from far away in the wood depths came the moist, sweet sound of the cuckoo, singing just as he sang in Chaucer's time, just as he will sing in times a thousand years unborn.
morning'snounUS /ˈmɔːrnɪŋz/
possessive form of “morning” — the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading A telegram had brought her, yesterday, the grand news of Garryowen's victory, and this morning's post had brought her two letters--one from Mr. French and one from Mr. Dashwood.
a form of address for a man
From this reading A telegram had brought her, yesterday, the grand news of Garryowen's victory, and this morning's post had brought her two letters--one from Mr. French and one from Mr. Dashwood.
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading The swallows must have known it, for they had returned several days before their time, and to-day, the 16th of April, the silence of the Roman road was broken by their twittering and crossed by their shadows.
information about recent and important events
From this reading A telegram had brought her, yesterday, the grand news of Garryowen's victory, and this morning's post had brought her two letters--one from Mr. French and one from Mr. Dashwood.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading The girl had freed herself from Effie and had wandered down to the bridge, where she stood now watching the wimpling water and the brown weeds, listening to the cuckoo and the chatter of the blue-tits in the branches of the trees.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The swallows must have known it, for they had returned several days before their time, and to-day, the 16th of April, the silence of the Roman road was broken by their twittering and crossed by their shadows.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading A telegram had brought her, yesterday, the grand news of Garryowen's victory, and this morning's post had brought her two letters--one from Mr. French and one from Mr. Dashwood.
affix in a public place or for public notice
From this reading A telegram had brought her, yesterday, the grand news of Garryowen's victory, and this morning's post had brought her two letters--one from Mr. French and one from Mr. Dashwood.
past form of “return” — go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading The swallows must have known it, for they had returned several days before their time, and to-day, the 16th of April, the silence of the Roman road was broken by their twittering and crossed by their shadows.
a large natural stream of water (larger than a creek)
From this reading The trees in the woods were green again, the little river beneath the bridge was foaming in spate, and from far away in the wood depths came the moist, sweet sound of the cuckoo, singing just as he sang in Chaucer's time, just as he will sing in times a thousand years unborn.
an open way (generally public) for travel or transportation
From this reading The swallows must have known it, for they had returned several days before their time, and to-day, the 16th of April, the silence of the Roman road was broken by their twittering and crossed by their shadows.
RomanadjectiveUS /ˈroʊmən/
relating to or characteristic of people of Rome
From this reading The swallows must have known it, for they had returned several days before their time, and to-day, the 16th of April, the silence of the Roman road was broken by their twittering and crossed by their shadows.
North American woodland herb similar to and used as substitute for the Chinese ginseng
From this reading The trees in the woods were green again, the little river beneath the bridge was foaming in spate, and from far away in the wood depths came the moist, sweet sound of the cuckoo, singing just as he sang in Chaucer's time, just as he will sing in times a thousand years unborn.
(used with count nouns) of an indefinite number more than 2 or 3 but not many
From this reading The swallows must have known it, for they had returned several days before their time, and to-day, the 16th of April, the silence of the Roman road was broken by their twittering and crossed by their shadows.
plural of “shadow” — shade within clear boundaries
From this reading The swallows must have known it, for they had returned several days before their time, and to-day, the 16th of April, the silence of the Roman road was broken by their twittering and crossed by their shadows.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The girl had freed herself from Effie and had wandered down to the bridge, where she stood now watching the wimpling water and the brown weeds, listening to the cuckoo and the chatter of the blue-tits in the branches of the trees.
Complete absence of sound; a state of quietness and stillness.
From this reading The swallows must have known it, for they had returned several days before their time, and to-day, the 16th of April, the silence of the Roman road was broken by their twittering and crossed by their shadows.
deliver by singing
From this reading The trees in the woods were green again, the little river beneath the bridge was foaming in spate, and from far away in the wood depths came the moist, sweet sound of the cuckoo, singing just as he sang in Chaucer's time, just as he will sing in times a thousand years unborn.
the act of singing vocal music
From this reading The trees in the woods were green again, the little river beneath the bridge was foaming in spate, and from far away in the wood depths came the moist, sweet sound of the cuckoo, singing just as he sang in Chaucer's time, just as he will sing in times a thousand years unborn.
the particular auditory effect produced by a given cause
From this reading The trees in the woods were green again, the little river beneath the bridge was foaming in spate, and from far away in the wood depths came the moist, sweet sound of the cuckoo, singing just as he sang in Chaucer's time, just as he will sing in times a thousand years unborn.
spatenounUS /speɪt/
(often followed by “of”) a large number or amount or extent
From this reading The trees in the woods were green again, the little river beneath the bridge was foaming in spate, and from far away in the wood depths came the moist, sweet sound of the cuckoo, singing just as he sang in Chaucer's time, just as he will sing in times a thousand years unborn.
the season of growth
From this reading The spring was early that year.
Maintained an upright posture.
From this reading The girl had freed herself from Effie and had wandered down to the bridge, where she stood now watching the wimpling water and the brown weeds, listening to the cuckoo and the chatter of the blue-tits in the branches of the trees.
swallowsnounUS /ˈswɑːloʊz/
plural of “swallow” — a small amount of liquid food
From this reading The swallows must have known it, for they had returned several days before their time, and to-day, the 16th of April, the silence of the Roman road was broken by their twittering and crossed by their shadows.
having or denoting the characteristic taste of sugar
From this reading The trees in the woods were green again, the little river beneath the bridge was foaming in spate, and from far away in the wood depths came the moist, sweet sound of the cuckoo, singing just as he sang in Chaucer's time, just as he will sing in times a thousand years unborn.
telegramnounUS /ˈteləɡræm/
a message transmitted by telegraph
From this reading A telegram had brought her, yesterday, the grand news of Garryowen's victory, and this morning's post had brought her two letters--one from Mr. French and one from Mr. Dashwood.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading The spring was early that year.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The spring was early that year.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading The swallows must have known it, for they had returned several days before their time, and to-day, the 16th of April, the silence of the Roman road was broken by their twittering and crossed by their shadows.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The swallows must have known it, for they had returned several days before their time, and to-day, the 16th of April, the silence of the Roman road was broken by their twittering and crossed by their shadows.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading A telegram had brought her, yesterday, the grand news of Garryowen's victory, and this morning's post had brought her two letters--one from Mr. French and one from Mr. Dashwood.
the cardinal number that is the product of 10 and 100
From this reading The trees in the woods were green again, the little river beneath the bridge was foaming in spate, and from far away in the wood depths came the moist, sweet sound of the cuckoo, singing just as he sang in Chaucer's time, just as he will sing in times a thousand years unborn.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading The swallows must have known it, for they had returned several days before their time, and to-day, the 16th of April, the silence of the Roman road was broken by their twittering and crossed by their shadows.
a more or less definite period of time now or previously present
From this reading The trees in the woods were green again, the little river beneath the bridge was foaming in spate, and from far away in the wood depths came the moist, sweet sound of the cuckoo, singing just as he sang in Chaucer's time, just as he will sing in times a thousand years unborn.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The girl had freed herself from Effie and had wandered down to the bridge, where she stood now watching the wimpling water and the brown weeds, listening to the cuckoo and the chatter of the blue-tits in the branches of the trees.
to-day
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From this reading The swallows must have known it, for they had returned several days before their time, and to-day, the 16th of April, the silence of the Roman road was broken by their twittering and crossed by their shadows.
plural of “tree” — a tall perennial woody plant having a main trunk and branches forming a distinct elevated crown; includes both gymnosperms and angiosperms
From this reading The trees in the woods were green again, the little river beneath the bridge was foaming in spate, and from far away in the wood depths came the moist, sweet sound of the cuckoo, singing just as he sang in Chaucer's time, just as he will sing in times a thousand years unborn.
twittering
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From this reading The swallows must have known it, for they had returned several days before their time, and to-day, the 16th of April, the silence of the Roman road was broken by their twittering and crossed by their shadows.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading A telegram had brought her, yesterday, the grand news of Garryowen's victory, and this morning's post had brought her two letters--one from Mr. French and one from Mr. Dashwood.
unbornadjectiveUS /ˈʌnˈbɔːrn/
not yet brought into existence
From this reading The trees in the woods were green again, the little river beneath the bridge was foaming in spate, and from far away in the wood depths came the moist, sweet sound of the cuckoo, singing just as he sang in Chaucer's time, just as he will sing in times a thousand years unborn.
a successful ending of a struggle or contest
From this reading A telegram had brought her, yesterday, the grand news of Garryowen's victory, and this morning's post had brought her two letters--one from Mr. French and one from Mr. Dashwood.
past form of “wander” — move about aimlessly or without any destination, often in search of food or employment
From this reading The girl had freed herself from Effie and had wandered down to the bridge, where she stood now watching the wimpling water and the brown weeds, listening to the cuckoo and the chatter of the blue-tits in the branches of the trees.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The spring was early that year.
the act of observing; taking a patient look
From this reading The girl had freed herself from Effie and had wandered down to the bridge, where she stood now watching the wimpling water and the brown weeds, listening to the cuckoo and the chatter of the blue-tits in the branches of the trees.
binary compound that occurs at room temperature as a clear colorless odorless tasteless liquid; freezes into ice below 0 degrees centigrade and boils above 100 degrees centigrade; widely used as a solvent
From this reading The girl had freed herself from Effie and had wandered down to the bridge, where she stood now watching the wimpling water and the brown weeds, listening to the cuckoo and the chatter of the blue-tits in the branches of the trees.
weedsnounUS /wiːdz/
a black garment (dress) worn by a widow as a sign of mourning
From this reading The girl had freed herself from Effie and had wandered down to the bridge, where she stood now watching the wimpling water and the brown weeds, listening to the cuckoo and the chatter of the blue-tits in the branches of the trees.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The trees in the woods were green again, the little river beneath the bridge was foaming in spate, and from far away in the wood depths came the moist, sweet sound of the cuckoo, singing just as he sang in Chaucer's time, just as he will sing in times a thousand years unborn.
in or at the place that
From this reading The girl had freed herself from Effie and had wandered down to the bridge, where she stood now watching the wimpling water and the brown weeds, listening to the cuckoo and the chatter of the blue-tits in the branches of the trees.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading The trees in the woods were green again, the little river beneath the bridge was foaming in spate, and from far away in the wood depths came the moist, sweet sound of the cuckoo, singing just as he sang in Chaucer's time, just as he will sing in times a thousand years unborn.
wimpling
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From this reading The girl had freed herself from Effie and had wandered down to the bridge, where she stood now watching the wimpling water and the brown weeds, listening to the cuckoo and the chatter of the blue-tits in the branches of the trees.
the hard fibrous lignified substance under the bark of trees
From this reading The trees in the woods were green again, the little river beneath the bridge was foaming in spate, and from far away in the wood depths came the moist, sweet sound of the cuckoo, singing just as he sang in Chaucer's time, just as he will sing in times a thousand years unborn.
the trees and other plants in a large densely wooded area
From this reading The trees in the woods were green again, the little river beneath the bridge was foaming in spate, and from far away in the wood depths came the moist, sweet sound of the cuckoo, singing just as he sang in Chaucer's time, just as he will sing in times a thousand years unborn.
a period of time containing 365 (or 366) days
From this reading The spring was early that year.
a late time of life
From this reading The trees in the woods were green again, the little river beneath the bridge was foaming in spate, and from far away in the wood depths came the moist, sweet sound of the cuckoo, singing just as he sang in Chaucer's time, just as he will sing in times a thousand years unborn.
the day immediately before today
From this reading A telegram had brought her, yesterday, the grand news of Garryowen's victory, and this morning's post had brought her two letters--one from Mr. French and one from Mr. Dashwood.
