Chapter XIII · Chapter 13

used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one

From this reading AN AWAKENING A little scrawl of a note, delivered just after breakfast at Mr. Elton's door, brought Madeline to visit Mrs. Percival, who, like her mother, seemed to be in continual need of her.

later than; following

From this reading AN AWAKENING A little scrawl of a note, delivered just after breakfast at Mr. Elton's door, brought Madeline to visit Mrs. Percival, who, like her mother, seemed to be in continual need of her.

the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound

From this reading AN AWAKENING A little scrawl of a note, delivered just after breakfast at Mr. Elton's door, brought Madeline to visit Mrs. Percival, who, like her mother, seemed to be in continual need of her.

used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together

From this reading She found that lady lying in her favorite chair in the library--the chair that had been her refuge in the days of her early widowhood, that had comfortably housed her when books carried her away from her own world of sorrows and problems into the world of illusions, the chair in which she had dreamed of the great things that were to come into a younger life, not her own, and yet deeply her own,--her son's.

the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun

From this reading "You are ill, dear mother Percival," cried the girl, dropping to her knees and slipping an arm behind her friend's back in an unconscious attitude of protection.

a human limb; technically the part of the superior limb between the shoulder and the elbow but commonly used to refer to the whole superior limb

From this reading "You are ill, dear mother Percival," cried the girl, dropping to her knees and slipping an arm behind her friend's back in an unconscious attitude of protection.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading AN AWAKENING A little scrawl of a note, delivered just after breakfast at Mr. Elton's door, brought Madeline to visit Mrs. Percival, who, like her mother, seemed to be in continual need of her.

a complex mental state involving beliefs and feelings and values and dispositions to act in certain ways

From this reading "You are ill, dear mother Percival," cried the girl, dropping to her knees and slipping an arm behind her friend's back in an unconscious attitude of protection.

the act of waking

From this reading AN AWAKENING A little scrawl of a note, delivered just after breakfast at Mr. Elton's door, brought Madeline to visit Mrs. Percival, who, like her mother, seemed to be in continual need of her.

from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)

From this reading She found that lady lying in her favorite chair in the library--the chair that had been her refuge in the days of her early widowhood, that had comfortably housed her when books carried her away from her own world of sorrows and problems into the world of illusions, the chair in which she had dreamed of the great things that were to come into a younger life, not her own, and yet deeply her own,--her son's.

in or to or toward a former location

From this reading Now she lay back in it with clasped hands, thinner than usual and with eyes sadder.

used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses

From this reading AN AWAKENING A little scrawl of a note, delivered just after breakfast at Mr. Elton's door, brought Madeline to visit Mrs. Percival, who, like her mother, seemed to be in continual need of her.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading She found that lady lying in her favorite chair in the library--the chair that had been her refuge in the days of her early widowhood, that had comfortably housed her when books carried her away from her own world of sorrows and problems into the world of illusions, the chair in which she had dreamed of the great things that were to come into a younger life, not her own, and yet deeply her own,--her son's.

at or toward the back of something

From this reading "You are ill, dear mother Percival," cried the girl, dropping to her knees and slipping an arm behind her friend's back in an unconscious attitude of protection.

Bound written or printed works.

From this reading She found that lady lying in her favorite chair in the library--the chair that had been her refuge in the days of her early widowhood, that had comfortably housed her when books carried her away from her own world of sorrows and problems into the world of illusions, the chair in which she had dreamed of the great things that were to come into a younger life, not her own, and yet deeply her own,--her son's.

eat an early morning meal

From this reading AN AWAKENING A little scrawl of a note, delivered just after breakfast at Mr. Elton's door, brought Madeline to visit Mrs. Percival, who, like her mother, seemed to be in continual need of her.

inflected form of “bring” — take something or somebody with oneself somewhere

From this reading AN AWAKENING A little scrawl of a note, delivered just after breakfast at Mr. Elton's door, brought Madeline to visit Mrs. Percival, who, like her mother, seemed to be in continual need of her.

inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody

From this reading Madeline came in like a young Hebe, glowing with health and vigor, and infinitely tender toward fragility.

inflected form of “carry” — move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body

From this reading She found that lady lying in her favorite chair in the library--the chair that had been her refuge in the days of her early widowhood, that had comfortably housed her when books carried her away from her own world of sorrows and problems into the world of illusions, the chair in which she had dreamed of the great things that were to come into a younger life, not her own, and yet deeply her own,--her son's.

a seat for one person, with a support for the back

From this reading She found that lady lying in her favorite chair in the library--the chair that had been her refuge in the days of her early widowhood, that had comfortably housed her when books carried her away from her own world of sorrows and problems into the world of illusions, the chair in which she had dreamed of the great things that were to come into a younger life, not her own, and yet deeply her own,--her son's.

past form of “clasp” — hold firmly and tightly

From this reading Now she lay back in it with clasped hands, thinner than usual and with eyes sadder.

move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody

From this reading She found that lady lying in her favorite chair in the library--the chair that had been her refuge in the days of her early widowhood, that had comfortably housed her when books carried her away from her own world of sorrows and problems into the world of illusions, the chair in which she had dreamed of the great things that were to come into a younger life, not her own, and yet deeply her own,--her son's.

in mental comfort; without stress

From this reading She found that lady lying in her favorite chair in the library--the chair that had been her refuge in the days of her early widowhood, that had comfortably housed her when books carried her away from her own world of sorrows and problems into the world of illusions, the chair in which she had dreamed of the great things that were to come into a younger life, not her own, and yet deeply her own,--her son's.

recurring regularly or frequently in a prolonged and closely spaced series

From this reading AN AWAKENING A little scrawl of a note, delivered just after breakfast at Mr. Elton's door, brought Madeline to visit Mrs. Percival, who, like her mother, seemed to be in continual need of her.

inflected form of “cry” — utter a sudden loud cry

From this reading "You are ill, dear mother Percival," cried the girl, dropping to her knees and slipping an arm behind her friend's back in an unconscious attitude of protection.

the time during which someone's life continues

From this reading She found that lady lying in her favorite chair in the library--the chair that had been her refuge in the days of her early widowhood, that had comfortably housed her when books carried her away from her own world of sorrows and problems into the world of illusions, the chair in which she had dreamed of the great things that were to come into a younger life, not her own, and yet deeply her own,--her son's.

dearly loved

From this reading "You are ill, dear mother Percival," cried the girl, dropping to her knees and slipping an arm behind her friend's back in an unconscious attitude of protection.

to a great depth psychologically or emotionally

From this reading She found that lady lying in her favorite chair in the library--the chair that had been her refuge in the days of her early widowhood, that had comfortably housed her when books carried her away from her own world of sorrows and problems into the world of illusions, the chair in which she had dreamed of the great things that were to come into a younger life, not her own, and yet deeply her own,--her son's.

past form of “deliver” — deliver (a speech, oration, or idea)

From this reading AN AWAKENING A little scrawl of a note, delivered just after breakfast at Mr. Elton's door, brought Madeline to visit Mrs. Percival, who, like her mother, seemed to be in continual need of her.

a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle

From this reading AN AWAKENING A little scrawl of a note, delivered just after breakfast at Mr. Elton's door, brought Madeline to visit Mrs. Percival, who, like her mother, seemed to be in continual need of her.

conceived of or imagined or hoped for

From this reading She found that lady lying in her favorite chair in the library--the chair that had been her refuge in the days of her early widowhood, that had comfortably housed her when books carried her away from her own world of sorrows and problems into the world of illusions, the chair in which she had dreamed of the great things that were to come into a younger life, not her own, and yet deeply her own,--her son's.

coming down freely under the influence of gravity

From this reading "You are ill, dear mother Percival," cried the girl, dropping to her knees and slipping an arm behind her friend's back in an unconscious attitude of protection.

at or near the beginning of a period of time or course of events or before the usual or expected time

From this reading She found that lady lying in her favorite chair in the library--the chair that had been her refuge in the days of her early widowhood, that had comfortably housed her when books carried her away from her own world of sorrows and problems into the world of illusions, the chair in which she had dreamed of the great things that were to come into a younger life, not her own, and yet deeply her own,--her son's.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading AN AWAKENING A little scrawl of a note, delivered just after breakfast at Mr. Elton's door, brought Madeline to visit Mrs. Percival, who, like her mother, seemed to be in continual need of her.

opinion or judgment

From this reading Now she lay back in it with clasped hands, thinner than usual and with eyes sadder.

something regarded with special favor or liking

From this reading She found that lady lying in her favorite chair in the library--the chair that had been her refuge in the days of her early widowhood, that had comfortably housed her when books carried her away from her own world of sorrows and problems into the world of illusions, the chair in which she had dreamed of the great things that were to come into a younger life, not her own, and yet deeply her own,--her son's.

set up or found

From this reading She found that lady lying in her favorite chair in the library--the chair that had been her refuge in the days of her early widowhood, that had comfortably housed her when books carried her away from her own world of sorrows and problems into the world of illusions, the chair in which she had dreamed of the great things that were to come into a younger life, not her own, and yet deeply her own,--her son's.

quality of being easily damaged or destroyed

From this reading Madeline came in like a young Hebe, glowing with health and vigor, and infinitely tender toward fragility.

possessive form of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust

From this reading "You are ill, dear mother Percival," cried the girl, dropping to her knees and slipping an arm behind her friend's back in an unconscious attitude of protection.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading She found that lady lying in her favorite chair in the library--the chair that had been her refuge in the days of her early widowhood, that had comfortably housed her when books carried her away from her own world of sorrows and problems into the world of illusions, the chair in which she had dreamed of the great things that were to come into a younger life, not her own, and yet deeply her own,--her son's.

a young female

From this reading "You are ill, dear mother Percival," cried the girl, dropping to her knees and slipping an arm behind her friend's back in an unconscious attitude of protection.

highly enthusiastic

From this reading Madeline came in like a young Hebe, glowing with health and vigor, and infinitely tender toward fragility.

relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind

From this reading She found that lady lying in her favorite chair in the library--the chair that had been her refuge in the days of her early widowhood, that had comfortably housed her when books carried her away from her own world of sorrows and problems into the world of illusions, the chair in which she had dreamed of the great things that were to come into a younger life, not her own, and yet deeply her own,--her son's.

the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect

From this reading She found that lady lying in her favorite chair in the library--the chair that had been her refuge in the days of her early widowhood, that had comfortably housed her when books carried her away from her own world of sorrows and problems into the world of illusions, the chair in which she had dreamed of the great things that were to come into a younger life, not her own, and yet deeply her own,--her son's.

(with “in”) guardianship over; in divorce cases it is the right to house and care for and discipline a child

From this reading Now she lay back in it with clasped hands, thinner than usual and with eyes sadder.

a healthy state of wellbeing free from disease

From this reading Madeline came in like a young Hebe, glowing with health and vigor, and infinitely tender toward fragility.

(Greek mythology) the goddess of youth and spring; wife of Hercules; daughter of Zeus and Hera; cupbearer to the Olympian gods

From this reading Madeline came in like a young Hebe, glowing with health and vigor, and infinitely tender toward fragility.

belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned

From this reading AN AWAKENING A little scrawl of a note, delivered just after breakfast at Mr. Elton's door, brought Madeline to visit Mrs. Percival, who, like her mother, seemed to be in continual need of her.

past form of “house” — contain or cover

From this reading She found that lady lying in her favorite chair in the library--the chair that had been her refuge in the days of her early widowhood, that had comfortably housed her when books carried her away from her own world of sorrows and problems into the world of illusions, the chair in which she had dreamed of the great things that were to come into a younger life, not her own, and yet deeply her own,--her son's.

affected by an impairment of normal physical or mental function

From this reading "You are ill, dear mother Percival," cried the girl, dropping to her knees and slipping an arm behind her friend's back in an unconscious attitude of protection.

plural of “illusion” — an erroneous mental representation

From this reading She found that lady lying in her favorite chair in the library--the chair that had been her refuge in the days of her early widowhood, that had comfortably housed her when books carried her away from her own world of sorrows and problems into the world of illusions, the chair in which she had dreamed of the great things that were to come into a younger life, not her own, and yet deeply her own,--her son's.

inside something, or within a place, period, or state

From this reading AN AWAKENING A little scrawl of a note, delivered just after breakfast at Mr. Elton's door, brought Madeline to visit Mrs. Percival, who, like her mother, seemed to be in continual need of her.

without bounds

From this reading Madeline came in like a young Hebe, glowing with health and vigor, and infinitely tender toward fragility.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading She found that lady lying in her favorite chair in the library--the chair that had been her refuge in the days of her early widowhood, that had comfortably housed her when books carried her away from her own world of sorrows and problems into the world of illusions, the chair in which she had dreamed of the great things that were to come into a younger life, not her own, and yet deeply her own,--her son's.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading Now she lay back in it with clasped hands, thinner than usual and with eyes sadder.

and nothing more

From this reading AN AWAKENING A little scrawl of a note, delivered just after breakfast at Mr. Elton's door, brought Madeline to visit Mrs. Percival, who, like her mother, seemed to be in continual need of her.

plural of “knee” — hinge joint in the human leg connecting the tibia and fibula with the femur and protected in front by the patella

From this reading "You are ill, dear mother Percival," cried the girl, dropping to her knees and slipping an arm behind her friend's back in an unconscious attitude of protection.

a polite name for any woman

From this reading She found that lady lying in her favorite chair in the library--the chair that had been her refuge in the days of her early widowhood, that had comfortably housed her when books carried her away from her own world of sorrows and problems into the world of illusions, the chair in which she had dreamed of the great things that were to come into a younger life, not her own, and yet deeply her own,--her son's.

put into a certain place or abstract location

From this reading Now she lay back in it with clasped hands, thinner than usual and with eyes sadder.

a room where books are kept

From this reading She found that lady lying in her favorite chair in the library--the chair that had been her refuge in the days of her early widowhood, that had comfortably housed her when books carried her away from her own world of sorrows and problems into the world of illusions, the chair in which she had dreamed of the great things that were to come into a younger life, not her own, and yet deeply her own,--her son's.

a characteristic state or mode of living

From this reading She found that lady lying in her favorite chair in the library--the chair that had been her refuge in the days of her early widowhood, that had comfortably housed her when books carried her away from her own world of sorrows and problems into the world of illusions, the chair in which she had dreamed of the great things that were to come into a younger life, not her own, and yet deeply her own,--her son's.

prefer or wish to do something

From this reading AN AWAKENING A little scrawl of a note, delivered just after breakfast at Mr. Elton's door, brought Madeline to visit Mrs. Percival, who, like her mother, seemed to be in continual need of her.

limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading AN AWAKENING A little scrawl of a note, delivered just after breakfast at Mr. Elton's door, brought Madeline to visit Mrs. Percival, who, like her mother, seemed to be in continual need of her.

the deliberate act of deviating from the truth

From this reading She found that lady lying in her favorite chair in the library--the chair that had been her refuge in the days of her early widowhood, that had comfortably housed her when books carried her away from her own world of sorrows and problems into the world of illusions, the chair in which she had dreamed of the great things that were to come into a younger life, not her own, and yet deeply her own,--her son's.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading AN AWAKENING A little scrawl of a note, delivered just after breakfast at Mr. Elton's door, brought Madeline to visit Mrs. Percival, who, like her mother, seemed to be in continual need of her.

a woman who has given birth to a child (also used as a term of address to your mother)

From this reading AN AWAKENING A little scrawl of a note, delivered just after breakfast at Mr. Elton's door, brought Madeline to visit Mrs. Percival, who, like her mother, seemed to be in continual need of her.

a form of address for a man

From this reading AN AWAKENING A little scrawl of a note, delivered just after breakfast at Mr. Elton's door, brought Madeline to visit Mrs. Percival, who, like her mother, seemed to be in continual need of her.

a form of address for a married woman

From this reading AN AWAKENING A little scrawl of a note, delivered just after breakfast at Mr. Elton's door, brought Madeline to visit Mrs. Percival, who, like her mother, seemed to be in continual need of her.

a condition requiring relief

From this reading AN AWAKENING A little scrawl of a note, delivered just after breakfast at Mr. Elton's door, brought Madeline to visit Mrs. Percival, who, like her mother, seemed to be in continual need of her.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading She found that lady lying in her favorite chair in the library--the chair that had been her refuge in the days of her early widowhood, that had comfortably housed her when books carried her away from her own world of sorrows and problems into the world of illusions, the chair in which she had dreamed of the great things that were to come into a younger life, not her own, and yet deeply her own,--her son's.

a brief written record

From this reading AN AWAKENING A little scrawl of a note, delivered just after breakfast at Mr. Elton's door, brought Madeline to visit Mrs. Percival, who, like her mother, seemed to be in continual need of her.

in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events

From this reading Now she lay back in it with clasped hands, thinner than usual and with eyes sadder.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading AN AWAKENING A little scrawl of a note, delivered just after breakfast at Mr. Elton's door, brought Madeline to visit Mrs. Percival, who, like her mother, seemed to be in continual need of her.

have ownership or possession of

From this reading She found that lady lying in her favorite chair in the library--the chair that had been her refuge in the days of her early widowhood, that had comfortably housed her when books carried her away from her own world of sorrows and problems into the world of illusions, the chair in which she had dreamed of the great things that were to come into a younger life, not her own, and yet deeply her own,--her son's.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading AN AWAKENING A little scrawl of a note, delivered just after breakfast at Mr. Elton's door, brought Madeline to visit Mrs. Percival, who, like her mother, seemed to be in continual need of her.

plural of “problem” — a state of difficulty that needs to be resolved

From this reading She found that lady lying in her favorite chair in the library--the chair that had been her refuge in the days of her early widowhood, that had comfortably housed her when books carried her away from her own world of sorrows and problems into the world of illusions, the chair in which she had dreamed of the great things that were to come into a younger life, not her own, and yet deeply her own,--her son's.

the activity of protecting someone or something

From this reading "You are ill, dear mother Percival," cried the girl, dropping to her knees and slipping an arm behind her friend's back in an unconscious attitude of protection.

a safe place

From this reading She found that lady lying in her favorite chair in the library--the chair that had been her refuge in the days of her early widowhood, that had comfortably housed her when books carried her away from her own world of sorrows and problems into the world of illusions, the chair in which she had dreamed of the great things that were to come into a younger life, not her own, and yet deeply her own,--her son's.

comparative of “sad” — experiencing or showing sorrow or unhappiness

From this reading Now she lay back in it with clasped hands, thinner than usual and with eyes sadder.

write carelessly

From this reading AN AWAKENING A little scrawl of a note, delivered just after breakfast at Mr. Elton's door, brought Madeline to visit Mrs. Percival, who, like her mother, seemed to be in continual need of her.

past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect

From this reading AN AWAKENING A little scrawl of a note, delivered just after breakfast at Mr. Elton's door, brought Madeline to visit Mrs. Percival, who, like her mother, seemed to be in continual need of her.

a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading She found that lady lying in her favorite chair in the library--the chair that had been her refuge in the days of her early widowhood, that had comfortably housed her when books carried her away from her own world of sorrows and problems into the world of illusions, the chair in which she had dreamed of the great things that were to come into a younger life, not her own, and yet deeply her own,--her son's.

moving as on a slippery surface

From this reading "You are ill, dear mother Percival," cried the girl, dropping to her knees and slipping an arm behind her friend's back in an unconscious attitude of protection.

possessive form of “son” — a male human offspring

From this reading She found that lady lying in her favorite chair in the library--the chair that had been her refuge in the days of her early widowhood, that had comfortably housed her when books carried her away from her own world of sorrows and problems into the world of illusions, the chair in which she had dreamed of the great things that were to come into a younger life, not her own, and yet deeply her own,--her son's.

plural of “sorrow” — an emotion of great sadness associated with loss or bereavement

From this reading She found that lady lying in her favorite chair in the library--the chair that had been her refuge in the days of her early widowhood, that had comfortably housed her when books carried her away from her own world of sorrows and problems into the world of illusions, the chair in which she had dreamed of the great things that were to come into a younger life, not her own, and yet deeply her own,--her son's.

given to sympathy or gentleness or sentimentality

From this reading Madeline came in like a young Hebe, glowing with health and vigor, and infinitely tender toward fragility.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading Now she lay back in it with clasped hands, thinner than usual and with eyes sadder.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading She found that lady lying in her favorite chair in the library--the chair that had been her refuge in the days of her early widowhood, that had comfortably housed her when books carried her away from her own world of sorrows and problems into the world of illusions, the chair in which she had dreamed of the great things that were to come into a younger life, not her own, and yet deeply her own,--her son's.

used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind

From this reading She found that lady lying in her favorite chair in the library--the chair that had been her refuge in the days of her early widowhood, that had comfortably housed her when books carried her away from her own world of sorrows and problems into the world of illusions, the chair in which she had dreamed of the great things that were to come into a younger life, not her own, and yet deeply her own,--her son's.

any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)

From this reading She found that lady lying in her favorite chair in the library--the chair that had been her refuge in the days of her early widowhood, that had comfortably housed her when books carried her away from her own world of sorrows and problems into the world of illusions, the chair in which she had dreamed of the great things that were to come into a younger life, not her own, and yet deeply her own,--her son's.

a diluting agent

From this reading Now she lay back in it with clasped hands, thinner than usual and with eyes sadder.

used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive

From this reading AN AWAKENING A little scrawl of a note, delivered just after breakfast at Mr. Elton's door, brought Madeline to visit Mrs. Percival, who, like her mother, seemed to be in continual need of her.

in the direction of

From this reading Madeline came in like a young Hebe, glowing with health and vigor, and infinitely tender toward fragility.

not conscious; lacking awareness and the capacity for sensory perception as if asleep or dead

From this reading "You are ill, dear mother Percival," cried the girl, dropping to her knees and slipping an arm behind her friend's back in an unconscious attitude of protection.

occurring or encountered or experienced or observed frequently or in accordance with regular practice or procedure

From this reading Now she lay back in it with clasped hands, thinner than usual and with eyes sadder.

forceful exertion

From this reading Madeline came in like a young Hebe, glowing with health and vigor, and infinitely tender toward fragility.

go to see a place, as for entertainment

From this reading AN AWAKENING A little scrawl of a note, delivered just after breakfast at Mr. Elton's door, brought Madeline to visit Mrs. Percival, who, like her mother, seemed to be in continual need of her.

the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun

From this reading She found that lady lying in her favorite chair in the library--the chair that had been her refuge in the days of her early widowhood, that had comfortably housed her when books carried her away from her own world of sorrows and problems into the world of illusions, the chair in which she had dreamed of the great things that were to come into a younger life, not her own, and yet deeply her own,--her son's.

at the time that

From this reading She found that lady lying in her favorite chair in the library--the chair that had been her refuge in the days of her early widowhood, that had comfortably housed her when books carried her away from her own world of sorrows and problems into the world of illusions, the chair in which she had dreamed of the great things that were to come into a younger life, not her own, and yet deeply her own,--her son's.

used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned

From this reading She found that lady lying in her favorite chair in the library--the chair that had been her refuge in the days of her early widowhood, that had comfortably housed her when books carried her away from her own world of sorrows and problems into the world of illusions, the chair in which she had dreamed of the great things that were to come into a younger life, not her own, and yet deeply her own,--her son's.

which person or people

From this reading AN AWAKENING A little scrawl of a note, delivered just after breakfast at Mr. Elton's door, brought Madeline to visit Mrs. Percival, who, like her mother, seemed to be in continual need of her.

the time of a woman's life when she is a widow

From this reading She found that lady lying in her favorite chair in the library--the chair that had been her refuge in the days of her early widowhood, that had comfortably housed her when books carried her away from her own world of sorrows and problems into the world of illusions, the chair in which she had dreamed of the great things that were to come into a younger life, not her own, and yet deeply her own,--her son's.

in the company of; together with

From this reading Now she lay back in it with clasped hands, thinner than usual and with eyes sadder.

everything that exists anywhere

From this reading She found that lady lying in her favorite chair in the library--the chair that had been her refuge in the days of her early widowhood, that had comfortably housed her when books carried her away from her own world of sorrows and problems into the world of illusions, the chair in which she had dreamed of the great things that were to come into a younger life, not her own, and yet deeply her own,--her son's.

but in spite of that

From this reading She found that lady lying in her favorite chair in the library--the chair that had been her refuge in the days of her early widowhood, that had comfortably housed her when books carried her away from her own world of sorrows and problems into the world of illusions, the chair in which she had dreamed of the great things that were to come into a younger life, not her own, and yet deeply her own,--her son's.

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading "You are ill, dear mother Percival," cried the girl, dropping to her knees and slipping an arm behind her friend's back in an unconscious attitude of protection.

(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth

From this reading Madeline came in like a young Hebe, glowing with health and vigor, and infinitely tender toward fragility.

used of the younger of two persons of the same name especially used to distinguish a son from his father

From this reading She found that lady lying in her favorite chair in the library--the chair that had been her refuge in the days of her early widowhood, that had comfortably housed her when books carried her away from her own world of sorrows and problems into the world of illusions, the chair in which she had dreamed of the great things that were to come into a younger life, not her own, and yet deeply her own,--her son's.