used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading *CONTENTS.* *LENA GRAHAM.* *CHAPTER I.* *AT AUNT MARY’S.* "It does seem so strange not to know one’s own Papa and Mama and sisters; does it not, Auntie?" remarked Lena Graham, leaning her arm on the mantelpiece as she spoke, and gazing thoughtfully at a photograph that stood there.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading *CONTENTS.* *LENA GRAHAM.* *CHAPTER I.* *AT AUNT MARY’S.* "It does seem so strange not to know one’s own Papa and Mama and sisters; does it not, Auntie?" remarked Lena Graham, leaning her arm on the mantelpiece as she spoke, and gazing thoughtfully at a photograph that stood there.
one more of the same kind, or a different one
From this reading "You are not the only little girl in the world that has had, from one cause or another, to be separated from her parents, Lena dear," said her Aunt, looking up from her work to answer her little niece.
react verbally
From this reading "You are not the only little girl in the world that has had, from one cause or another, to be separated from her parents, Lena dear," said her Aunt, looking up from her work to answer her little niece.
at or in or to any place
From this reading In a moment Lena was beside her, saying, "Happy! oh yes, there never was such a good kind Auntie as you anywhere; but I cannot help wondering if they will love me.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading "You are not the only little girl in the world that has had, from one cause or another, to be separated from her parents, Lena dear," said her Aunt, looking up from her work to answer her little niece.
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 *CONTENTS.* *LENA GRAHAM.* *CHAPTER I.* *AT AUNT MARY’S.* "It does seem so strange not to know one’s own Papa and Mama and sisters; does it not, Auntie?" remarked Lena Graham, leaning her arm on the mantelpiece as she spoke, and gazing thoughtfully at a photograph that stood there.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading *CONTENTS.* *LENA GRAHAM.* *CHAPTER I.* *AT AUNT MARY’S.* "It does seem so strange not to know one’s own Papa and Mama and sisters; does it not, Auntie?" remarked Lena Graham, leaning her arm on the mantelpiece as she spoke, and gazing thoughtfully at a photograph that stood there.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading *CONTENTS.* *LENA GRAHAM.* *CHAPTER I.* *AT AUNT MARY’S.* "It does seem so strange not to know one’s own Papa and Mama and sisters; does it not, Auntie?" remarked Lena Graham, leaning her arm on the mantelpiece as she spoke, and gazing thoughtfully at a photograph that stood there.
the sister of your father or mother; the wife of your uncle
From this reading *CONTENTS.* *LENA GRAHAM.* *CHAPTER I.* *AT AUNT MARY’S.* "It does seem so strange not to know one’s own Papa and Mama and sisters; does it not, Auntie?" remarked Lena Graham, leaning her arm on the mantelpiece as she spoke, and gazing thoughtfully at a photograph that stood there.
AuntienounUS /ˈænti/
the sister of your father or mother; the wife of your uncle
From this reading *CONTENTS.* *LENA GRAHAM.* *CHAPTER I.* *AT AUNT MARY’S.* "It does seem so strange not to know one’s own Papa and Mama and sisters; does it not, Auntie?" remarked Lena Graham, leaning her arm on the mantelpiece as she spoke, and gazing thoughtfully at a photograph that stood there.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading "You are not the only little girl in the world that has had, from one cause or another, to be separated from her parents, Lena dear," said her Aunt, looking up from her work to answer her little niece.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading "And I think you have been very happy with me, my pet," she continued.
next to; at the side of
From this reading In a moment Lena was beside her, saying, "Happy! oh yes, there never was such a good kind Auntie as you anywhere; but I cannot help wondering if they will love me.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading In a moment Lena was beside her, saying, "Happy! oh yes, there never was such a good kind Auntie as you anywhere; but I cannot help wondering if they will love me.
cannot
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From this reading In a moment Lena was beside her, saying, "Happy! oh yes, there never was such a good kind Auntie as you anywhere; but I cannot help wondering if they will love me.
events that provide the generative force that is the origin of something
From this reading "You are not the only little girl in the world that has had, from one cause or another, to be separated from her parents, Lena dear," said her Aunt, looking up from her work to answer her little niece.
a subdivision of a written work; usually numbered and titled
From this reading *CONTENTS.* *LENA GRAHAM.* *CHAPTER I.* *AT AUNT MARY’S.* "It does seem so strange not to know one’s own Papa and Mama and sisters; does it not, Auntie?" remarked Lena Graham, leaning her arm on the mantelpiece as she spoke, and gazing thoughtfully at a photograph that stood there.
(usually plural) everything that is included in a collection and that is held or included in something
From this reading *CONTENTS.* *LENA GRAHAM.* *CHAPTER I.* *AT AUNT MARY’S.* "It does seem so strange not to know one’s own Papa and Mama and sisters; does it not, Auntie?" remarked Lena Graham, leaning her arm on the mantelpiece as she spoke, and gazing thoughtfully at a photograph that stood there.
without stop or interruption
From this reading "And I think you have been very happy with me, my pet," she continued.
dearly loved
From this reading "You are not the only little girl in the world that has had, from one cause or another, to be separated from her parents, Lena dear," said her Aunt, looking up from her work to answer her little niece.
doesauxiliary verbUS /dʌz/
the form of “do” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading *CONTENTS.* *LENA GRAHAM.* *CHAPTER I.* *AT AUNT MARY’S.* "It does seem so strange not to know one’s own Papa and Mama and sisters; does it not, Auntie?" remarked Lena Graham, leaning her arm on the mantelpiece as she spoke, and gazing thoughtfully at a photograph that stood there.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading "You are not the only little girl in the world that has had, from one cause or another, to be separated from her parents, Lena dear," said her Aunt, looking up from her work to answer her little niece.
-ing form of “gaze” — look at with fixed eyes
From this reading *CONTENTS.* *LENA GRAHAM.* *CHAPTER I.* *AT AUNT MARY’S.* "It does seem so strange not to know one’s own Papa and Mama and sisters; does it not, Auntie?" remarked Lena Graham, leaning her arm on the mantelpiece as she spoke, and gazing thoughtfully at a photograph that stood there.
a young female
From this reading "You are not the only little girl in the world that has had, from one cause or another, to be separated from her parents, Lena dear," said her Aunt, looking up from her work to answer her little niece.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading In a moment Lena was beside her, saying, "Happy! oh yes, there never was such a good kind Auntie as you anywhere; but I cannot help wondering if they will love me.
GRAHAMnounUS /ˈɡreɪəm/
United States evangelical preacher famous as a mass evangelist (born in 1918)
From this reading *CONTENTS.* *LENA GRAHAM.* *CHAPTER I.* *AT AUNT MARY’S.* "It does seem so strange not to know one’s own Papa and Mama and sisters; does it not, Auntie?" remarked Lena Graham, leaning her arm on the mantelpiece as she spoke, and gazing thoughtfully at a photograph that stood there.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading "You are not the only little girl in the world that has had, from one cause or another, to be separated from her parents, Lena dear," said her Aunt, looking up from her work to answer her little niece.
enjoying or showing or marked by joy or pleasure
From this reading "And I think you have been very happy with me, my pet," she continued.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "You are not the only little girl in the world that has had, from one cause or another, to be separated from her parents, Lena dear," said her Aunt, looking up from her work to answer her little niece.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading "And I think you have been very happy with me, my pet," she continued.
give help or assistance; be of service
From this reading In a moment Lena was beside her, saying, "Happy! oh yes, there never was such a good kind Auntie as you anywhere; but I cannot help wondering if they will love me.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading *CONTENTS.* *LENA GRAHAM.* *CHAPTER I.* *AT AUNT MARY’S.* "It does seem so strange not to know one’s own Papa and Mama and sisters; does it not, Auntie?" remarked Lena Graham, leaning her arm on the mantelpiece as she spoke, and gazing thoughtfully at a photograph that stood there.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading *CONTENTS.* *LENA GRAHAM.* *CHAPTER I.* *AT AUNT MARY’S.* "It does seem so strange not to know one’s own Papa and Mama and sisters; does it not, Auntie?" remarked Lena Graham, leaning her arm on the mantelpiece as she spoke, and gazing thoughtfully at a photograph that stood there.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading In a moment Lena was beside her, saying, "Happy! oh yes, there never was such a good kind Auntie as you anywhere; but I cannot help wondering if they will love me.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading "You are not the only little girl in the world that has had, from one cause or another, to be separated from her parents, Lena dear," said her Aunt, looking up from her work to answer her little niece.
discontinued temporarily
From this reading And"—— "Love you, Lena, your parents!" interrupted her Aunt.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading *CONTENTS.* *LENA GRAHAM.* *CHAPTER I.* *AT AUNT MARY’S.* "It does seem so strange not to know one’s own Papa and Mama and sisters; does it not, Auntie?" remarked Lena Graham, leaning her arm on the mantelpiece as she spoke, and gazing thoughtfully at a photograph that stood there.
having or showing a tender and considerate and helpful nature; used especially of persons and their behavior
From this reading In a moment Lena was beside her, saying, "Happy! oh yes, there never was such a good kind Auntie as you anywhere; but I cannot help wondering if they will love me.
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading *CONTENTS.* *LENA GRAHAM.* *CHAPTER I.* *AT AUNT MARY’S.* "It does seem so strange not to know one’s own Papa and Mama and sisters; does it not, Auntie?" remarked Lena Graham, leaning her arm on the mantelpiece as she spoke, and gazing thoughtfully at a photograph that stood there.
departing or being caused to depart from the true vertical or horizontal
From this reading *CONTENTS.* *LENA GRAHAM.* *CHAPTER I.* *AT AUNT MARY’S.* "It does seem so strange not to know one’s own Papa and Mama and sisters; does it not, Auntie?" remarked Lena Graham, leaning her arm on the mantelpiece as she spoke, and gazing thoughtfully at a photograph that stood there.
LENAnounUS /ˈliːnə/
a Russian river in Siberia; flows northward into the Laptev Sea
From this reading *CONTENTS.* *LENA GRAHAM.* *CHAPTER I.* *AT AUNT MARY’S.* "It does seem so strange not to know one’s own Papa and Mama and sisters; does it not, Auntie?" remarked Lena Graham, leaning her arm on the mantelpiece as she spoke, and gazing thoughtfully at a photograph that stood there.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading "You are not the only little girl in the world that has had, from one cause or another, to be separated from her parents, Lena dear," said her Aunt, looking up from her work to answer her little niece.
the act of directing the eyes toward something and perceiving it visually
From this reading "You are not the only little girl in the world that has had, from one cause or another, to be separated from her parents, Lena dear," said her Aunt, looking up from her work to answer her little niece.
a strong positive emotion of regard and affection
From this reading In a moment Lena was beside her, saying, "Happy! oh yes, there never was such a good kind Auntie as you anywhere; but I cannot help wondering if they will love me.
MamanounUS /ˈmɑːmə/
informal terms for a mother
From this reading *CONTENTS.* *LENA GRAHAM.* *CHAPTER I.* *AT AUNT MARY’S.* "It does seem so strange not to know one’s own Papa and Mama and sisters; does it not, Auntie?" remarked Lena Graham, leaning her arm on the mantelpiece as she spoke, and gazing thoughtfully at a photograph that stood there.
mantelpiecenoun
shelf that projects from wall above fireplace
From this reading *CONTENTS.* *LENA GRAHAM.* *CHAPTER I.* *AT AUNT MARY’S.* "It does seem so strange not to know one’s own Papa and Mama and sisters; does it not, Auntie?" remarked Lena Graham, leaning her arm on the mantelpiece as she spoke, and gazing thoughtfully at a photograph that stood there.
MARY'SnounUS /ˈmeriz/
possessive form of “mary” — the mother of Jesus; Christians refer to her as the Virgin Mary; she is especially honored by Roman Catholics
From this reading *CONTENTS.* *LENA GRAHAM.* *CHAPTER I.* *AT AUNT MARY’S.* "It does seem so strange not to know one’s own Papa and Mama and sisters; does it not, Auntie?" remarked Lena Graham, leaning her arm on the mantelpiece as she spoke, and gazing thoughtfully at a photograph that stood there.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading "And I think you have been very happy with me, my pet," she continued.
a particular point in time
From this reading In a moment Lena was beside her, saying, "Happy! oh yes, there never was such a good kind Auntie as you anywhere; but I cannot help wondering if they will love me.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading "And I think you have been very happy with me, my pet," she continued.
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading In a moment Lena was beside her, saying, "Happy! oh yes, there never was such a good kind Auntie as you anywhere; but I cannot help wondering if they will love me.
niecenounUS /niːs/
a daughter of your brother or sister
From this reading "You are not the only little girl in the world that has had, from one cause or another, to be separated from her parents, Lena dear," said her Aunt, looking up from her work to answer her little niece.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading *CONTENTS.* *LENA GRAHAM.* *CHAPTER I.* *AT AUNT MARY’S.* "It does seem so strange not to know one’s own Papa and Mama and sisters; does it not, Auntie?" remarked Lena Graham, leaning her arm on the mantelpiece as she spoke, and gazing thoughtfully at a photograph that stood there.
a midwestern state in north central United States in the Great Lakes region
From this reading In a moment Lena was beside her, saying, "Happy! oh yes, there never was such a good kind Auntie as you anywhere; but I cannot help wondering if they will love me.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading *CONTENTS.* *LENA GRAHAM.* *CHAPTER I.* *AT AUNT MARY’S.* "It does seem so strange not to know one’s own Papa and Mama and sisters; does it not, Auntie?" remarked Lena Graham, leaning her arm on the mantelpiece as she spoke, and gazing thoughtfully at a photograph that stood there.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading "You are not the only little girl in the world that has had, from one cause or another, to be separated from her parents, Lena dear," said her Aunt, looking up from her work to answer her little niece.
one's
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From this reading *CONTENTS.* *LENA GRAHAM.* *CHAPTER I.* *AT AUNT MARY’S.* "It does seem so strange not to know one’s own Papa and Mama and sisters; does it not, Auntie?" remarked Lena Graham, leaning her arm on the mantelpiece as she spoke, and gazing thoughtfully at a photograph that stood there.
and nothing more
From this reading "You are not the only little girl in the world that has had, from one cause or another, to be separated from her parents, Lena dear," said her Aunt, looking up from her work to answer her little niece.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading "You are not the only little girl in the world that has had, from one cause or another, to be separated from her parents, Lena dear," said her Aunt, looking up from her work to answer her little niece.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading *CONTENTS.* *LENA GRAHAM.* *CHAPTER I.* *AT AUNT MARY’S.* "It does seem so strange not to know one’s own Papa and Mama and sisters; does it not, Auntie?" remarked Lena Graham, leaning her arm on the mantelpiece as she spoke, and gazing thoughtfully at a photograph that stood there.
an informal term for a father; probably derived from baby talk
From this reading *CONTENTS.* *LENA GRAHAM.* *CHAPTER I.* *AT AUNT MARY’S.* "It does seem so strange not to know one’s own Papa and Mama and sisters; does it not, Auntie?" remarked Lena Graham, leaning her arm on the mantelpiece as she spoke, and gazing thoughtfully at a photograph that stood there.
plural of “parent” — a father or mother; one who begets or one who gives birth to or nurtures and raises a child; a relative who plays the role of guardian
From this reading "You are not the only little girl in the world that has had, from one cause or another, to be separated from her parents, Lena dear," said her Aunt, looking up from her work to answer her little niece.
petnounUS /pet/
a domesticated animal kept for companionship or amusement
From this reading "And I think you have been very happy with me, my pet," she continued.
photographverbUS /ˈfoʊtəɡræf/
record on photographic film
From this reading *CONTENTS.* *LENA GRAHAM.* *CHAPTER I.* *AT AUNT MARY’S.* "It does seem so strange not to know one’s own Papa and Mama and sisters; does it not, Auntie?" remarked Lena Graham, leaning her arm on the mantelpiece as she spoke, and gazing thoughtfully at a photograph that stood there.
past form of “remark” — make mention of
From this reading *CONTENTS.* *LENA GRAHAM.* *CHAPTER I.* *AT AUNT MARY’S.* "It does seem so strange not to know one’s own Papa and Mama and sisters; does it not, Auntie?" remarked Lena Graham, leaning her arm on the mantelpiece as she spoke, and gazing thoughtfully at a photograph that stood there.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "You are not the only little girl in the world that has had, from one cause or another, to be separated from her parents, Lena dear," said her Aunt, looking up from her work to answer her little niece.
a word or phrase that particular people use in particular situations
From this reading In a moment Lena was beside her, saying, "Happy! oh yes, there never was such a good kind Auntie as you anywhere; but I cannot help wondering if they will love me.
give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading *CONTENTS.* *LENA GRAHAM.* *CHAPTER I.* *AT AUNT MARY’S.* "It does seem so strange not to know one’s own Papa and Mama and sisters; does it not, Auntie?" remarked Lena Graham, leaning her arm on the mantelpiece as she spoke, and gazing thoughtfully at a photograph that stood there.
being or feeling set or kept apart from others
From this reading "You are not the only little girl in the world that has had, from one cause or another, to be separated from her parents, Lena dear," said her Aunt, looking up from her work to answer her little niece.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading *CONTENTS.* *LENA GRAHAM.* *CHAPTER I.* *AT AUNT MARY’S.* "It does seem so strange not to know one’s own Papa and Mama and sisters; does it not, Auntie?" remarked Lena Graham, leaning her arm on the mantelpiece as she spoke, and gazing thoughtfully at a photograph that stood there.
plural of “sister” — a female person who has the same parents as another person
From this reading *CONTENTS.* *LENA GRAHAM.* *CHAPTER I.* *AT AUNT MARY’S.* "It does seem so strange not to know one’s own Papa and Mama and sisters; does it not, Auntie?" remarked Lena Graham, leaning her arm on the mantelpiece as she spoke, and gazing thoughtfully at a photograph that stood there.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading *CONTENTS.* *LENA GRAHAM.* *CHAPTER I.* *AT AUNT MARY’S.* "It does seem so strange not to know one’s own Papa and Mama and sisters; does it not, Auntie?" remarked Lena Graham, leaning her arm on the mantelpiece as she spoke, and gazing thoughtfully at a photograph that stood there.
support consisting of a radial member of a wheel joining the hub to the rim
From this reading *CONTENTS.* *LENA GRAHAM.* *CHAPTER I.* *AT AUNT MARY’S.* "It does seem so strange not to know one’s own Papa and Mama and sisters; does it not, Auntie?" remarked Lena Graham, leaning her arm on the mantelpiece as she spoke, and gazing thoughtfully at a photograph that stood there.
Maintained an upright posture.
From this reading *CONTENTS.* *LENA GRAHAM.* *CHAPTER I.* *AT AUNT MARY’S.* "It does seem so strange not to know one’s own Papa and Mama and sisters; does it not, Auntie?" remarked Lena Graham, leaning her arm on the mantelpiece as she spoke, and gazing thoughtfully at a photograph that stood there.
being definitely out of the ordinary and unexpected; slightly odd or even a bit weird
From this reading *CONTENTS.* *LENA GRAHAM.* *CHAPTER I.* *AT AUNT MARY’S.* "It does seem so strange not to know one’s own Papa and Mama and sisters; does it not, Auntie?" remarked Lena Graham, leaning her arm on the mantelpiece as she spoke, and gazing thoughtfully at a photograph that stood there.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading In a moment Lena was beside her, saying, "Happy! oh yes, there never was such a good kind Auntie as you anywhere; but I cannot help wondering if they will love me.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading *CONTENTS.* *LENA GRAHAM.* *CHAPTER I.* *AT AUNT MARY’S.* "It does seem so strange not to know one’s own Papa and Mama and sisters; does it not, Auntie?" remarked Lena Graham, leaning her arm on the mantelpiece as she spoke, and gazing thoughtfully at a photograph that stood there.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading *CONTENTS.* *LENA GRAHAM.* *CHAPTER I.* *AT AUNT MARY’S.* "It does seem so strange not to know one’s own Papa and Mama and sisters; does it not, Auntie?" remarked Lena Graham, leaning her arm on the mantelpiece as she spoke, and gazing thoughtfully at a photograph that stood there.
in or at that place or location
From this reading *CONTENTS.* *LENA GRAHAM.* *CHAPTER I.* *AT AUNT MARY’S.* "It does seem so strange not to know one’s own Papa and Mama and sisters; does it not, Auntie?" remarked Lena Graham, leaning her arm on the mantelpiece as she spoke, and gazing thoughtfully at a photograph that stood there.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading In a moment Lena was beside her, saying, "Happy! oh yes, there never was such a good kind Auntie as you anywhere; but I cannot help wondering if they will love me.
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading "And I think you have been very happy with me, my pet," she continued.
thoughtfullyadverbUS /ˈθɔːtfəli/
in a thoughtful manner
From this reading *CONTENTS.* *LENA GRAHAM.* *CHAPTER I.* *AT AUNT MARY’S.* "It does seem so strange not to know one’s own Papa and Mama and sisters; does it not, Auntie?" remarked Lena Graham, leaning her arm on the mantelpiece as she spoke, and gazing thoughtfully at a photograph that stood there.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading *CONTENTS.* *LENA GRAHAM.* *CHAPTER I.* *AT AUNT MARY’S.* "It does seem so strange not to know one’s own Papa and Mama and sisters; does it not, Auntie?" remarked Lena Graham, leaning her arm on the mantelpiece as she spoke, and gazing thoughtfully at a photograph that stood there.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading "You are not the only little girl in the world that has had, from one cause or another, to be separated from her parents, Lena dear," said her Aunt, looking up from her work to answer her little niece.
precisely as stated
From this reading "And I think you have been very happy with me, my pet," she continued.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading In a moment Lena was beside her, saying, "Happy! oh yes, there never was such a good kind Auntie as you anywhere; but I cannot help wondering if they will love me.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading In a moment Lena was beside her, saying, "Happy! oh yes, there never was such a good kind Auntie as you anywhere; but I cannot help wondering if they will love me.
in the company of; together with
From this reading "And I think you have been very happy with me, my pet," she continued.
showing curiosity
From this reading In a moment Lena was beside her, saying, "Happy! oh yes, there never was such a good kind Auntie as you anywhere; but I cannot help wondering if they will love me.
exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading "You are not the only little girl in the world that has had, from one cause or another, to be separated from her parents, Lena dear," said her Aunt, looking up from her work to answer her little niece.
everything that exists anywhere
From this reading "You are not the only little girl in the world that has had, from one cause or another, to be separated from her parents, Lena dear," said her Aunt, looking up from her work to answer her little niece.
an affirmative
From this reading In a moment Lena was beside her, saying, "Happy! oh yes, there never was such a good kind Auntie as you anywhere; but I cannot help wondering if they will love me.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "You are not the only little girl in the world that has had, from one cause or another, to be separated from her parents, Lena dear," said her Aunt, looking up from her work to answer her little niece.
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading And"—— "Love you, Lena, your parents!" interrupted her Aunt.
