used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading It was sufficient joy for her to be in his presence, to listen to his voice, and to see that, whilst he talked to his aunt and uncle and made friends with May and Donald on his first evening at the Glen, his eyes constantly turned to her, telling her by their expression that this brief reunion was as great a joy to him as to her.
happening at a time subsequent to a reference time
From this reading HIS BRAVE LITTLE DAUGHTER CAPTAIN BASSET was home on three days' leave only, so he had but one clear day to spend at the Glen, the Sunday which Josephine afterward looked back upon as one of the happiest of her life.
(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
From this reading She was not so selfish as to wish to keep her father all to herself.
at all times; all the time and on every occasion
From this reading His smile, too, was like hers, as was the frank, direct look he always gave every one he was talking to.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading It was sufficient joy for her to be in his presence, to listen to his voice, and to see that, whilst he talked to his aunt and uncle and made friends with May and Donald on his first evening at the Glen, his eyes constantly turned to her, telling her by their expression that this brief reunion was as great a joy to him as to her.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading HIS BRAVE LITTLE DAUGHTER CAPTAIN BASSET was home on three days' leave only, so he had but one clear day to spend at the Glen, the Sunday which Josephine afterward looked back upon as one of the happiest of her life.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading HIS BRAVE LITTLE DAUGHTER CAPTAIN BASSET was home on three days' leave only, so he had but one clear day to spend at the Glen, the Sunday which Josephine afterward looked back upon as one of the happiest of her life.
the sister of your father or mother; the wife of your uncle
From this reading It was sufficient joy for her to be in his presence, to listen to his voice, and to see that, whilst he talked to his aunt and uncle and made friends with May and Donald on his first evening at the Glen, his eyes constantly turned to her, telling her by their expression that this brief reunion was as great a joy to him as to her.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading HIS BRAVE LITTLE DAUGHTER CAPTAIN BASSET was home on three days' leave only, so he had but one clear day to spend at the Glen, the Sunday which Josephine afterward looked back upon as one of the happiest of her life.
BASSETnounUS /ˈbæsɪt/
smooth-haired breed of hound with short legs and long ears
From this reading HIS BRAVE LITTLE DAUGHTER CAPTAIN BASSET was home on three days' leave only, so he had but one clear day to spend at the Glen, the Sunday which Josephine afterward looked back upon as one of the happiest of her life.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading It was sufficient joy for her to be in his presence, to listen to his voice, and to see that, whilst he talked to his aunt and uncle and made friends with May and Donald on his first evening at the Glen, his eyes constantly turned to her, telling her by their expression that this brief reunion was as great a joy to him as to her.
possessing or displaying courage; able to face and deal with danger or fear without flinching
From this reading HIS BRAVE LITTLE DAUGHTER CAPTAIN BASSET was home on three days' leave only, so he had but one clear day to spend at the Glen, the Sunday which Josephine afterward looked back upon as one of the happiest of her life.
of short duration or distance
From this reading It was sufficient joy for her to be in his presence, to listen to his voice, and to see that, whilst he talked to his aunt and uncle and made friends with May and Donald on his first evening at the Glen, his eyes constantly turned to her, telling her by their expression that this brief reunion was as great a joy to him as to her.
bronzedadjectiveUS /brɑːnzd/
(of skin) having a tan color from exposure to the sun
From this reading Captain Basset was a slight, middle-size man, with a thin bronzed face, dark hair, and eyes very like his little daughter's.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading HIS BRAVE LITTLE DAUGHTER CAPTAIN BASSET was home on three days' leave only, so he had but one clear day to spend at the Glen, the Sunday which Josephine afterward looked back upon as one of the happiest of her life.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading It was sufficient joy for her to be in his presence, to listen to his voice, and to see that, whilst he talked to his aunt and uncle and made friends with May and Donald on his first evening at the Glen, his eyes constantly turned to her, telling her by their expression that this brief reunion was as great a joy to him as to her.
an officer holding a rank below a major but above a lieutenant
From this reading HIS BRAVE LITTLE DAUGHTER CAPTAIN BASSET was home on three days' leave only, so he had but one clear day to spend at the Glen, the Sunday which Josephine afterward looked back upon as one of the happiest of her life.
rid of obstructions
From this reading HIS BRAVE LITTLE DAUGHTER CAPTAIN BASSET was home on three days' leave only, so he had but one clear day to spend at the Glen, the Sunday which Josephine afterward looked back upon as one of the happiest of her life.
without variation or change, in every case
From this reading It was sufficient joy for her to be in his presence, to listen to his voice, and to see that, whilst he talked to his aunt and uncle and made friends with May and Donald on his first evening at the Glen, his eyes constantly turned to her, telling her by their expression that this brief reunion was as great a joy to him as to her.
absence of light or illumination
From this reading Captain Basset was a slight, middle-size man, with a thin bronzed face, dark hair, and eyes very like his little daughter's.
a female human offspring
From this reading HIS BRAVE LITTLE DAUGHTER CAPTAIN BASSET was home on three days' leave only, so he had but one clear day to spend at the Glen, the Sunday which Josephine afterward looked back upon as one of the happiest of her life.
daughter'snounUS /ˈdɔːtərz/
possessive form of “daughter” — a female human offspring
From this reading Captain Basset was a slight, middle-size man, with a thin bronzed face, dark hair, and eyes very like his little daughter's.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading HIS BRAVE LITTLE DAUGHTER CAPTAIN BASSET was home on three days' leave only, so he had but one clear day to spend at the Glen, the Sunday which Josephine afterward looked back upon as one of the happiest of her life.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading HIS BRAVE LITTLE DAUGHTER CAPTAIN BASSET was home on three days' leave only, so he had but one clear day to spend at the Glen, the Sunday which Josephine afterward looked back upon as one of the happiest of her life.
command with authority
From this reading His smile, too, was like hers, as was the frank, direct look he always gave every one he was talking to.
Donald
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From this reading It was sufficient joy for her to be in his presence, to listen to his voice, and to see that, whilst he talked to his aunt and uncle and made friends with May and Donald on his first evening at the Glen, his eyes constantly turned to her, telling her by their expression that this brief reunion was as great a joy to him as to her.
the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)
From this reading It was sufficient joy for her to be in his presence, to listen to his voice, and to see that, whilst he talked to his aunt and uncle and made friends with May and Donald on his first evening at the Glen, his eyes constantly turned to her, telling her by their expression that this brief reunion was as great a joy to him as to her.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading His smile, too, was like hers, as was the frank, direct look he always gave every one he was talking to.
the feelings expressed on a person's face
From this reading It was sufficient joy for her to be in his presence, to listen to his voice, and to see that, whilst he talked to his aunt and uncle and made friends with May and Donald on his first evening at the Glen, his eyes constantly turned to her, telling her by their expression that this brief reunion was as great a joy to him as to her.
opinion or judgment
From this reading It was sufficient joy for her to be in his presence, to listen to his voice, and to see that, whilst he talked to his aunt and uncle and made friends with May and Donald on his first evening at the Glen, his eyes constantly turned to her, telling her by their expression that this brief reunion was as great a joy to him as to her.
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading Captain Basset was a slight, middle-size man, with a thin bronzed face, dark hair, and eyes very like his little daughter's.
a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)
From this reading She was not so selfish as to wish to keep her father all to herself.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading It was sufficient joy for her to be in his presence, to listen to his voice, and to see that, whilst he talked to his aunt and uncle and made friends with May and Donald on his first evening at the Glen, his eyes constantly turned to her, telling her by their expression that this brief reunion was as great a joy to him as to her.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading It was sufficient joy for her to be in his presence, to listen to his voice, and to see that, whilst he talked to his aunt and uncle and made friends with May and Donald on his first evening at the Glen, his eyes constantly turned to her, telling her by their expression that this brief reunion was as great a joy to him as to her.
characterized by directness in manner or speech; without subtlety or evasion
From this reading His smile, too, was like hers, as was the frank, direct look he always gave every one he was talking to.
plural of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading It was sufficient joy for her to be in his presence, to listen to his voice, and to see that, whilst he talked to his aunt and uncle and made friends with May and Donald on his first evening at the Glen, his eyes constantly turned to her, telling her by their expression that this brief reunion was as great a joy to him as to her.
inflected form of “give” — cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading His smile, too, was like hers, as was the frank, direct look he always gave every one he was talking to.
GlennounUS /ɡlen/
a narrow secluded valley (in the mountains)
From this reading HIS BRAVE LITTLE DAUGHTER CAPTAIN BASSET was home on three days' leave only, so he had but one clear day to spend at the Glen, the Sunday which Josephine afterward looked back upon as one of the happiest of her life.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading It was sufficient joy for her to be in his presence, to listen to his voice, and to see that, whilst he talked to his aunt and uncle and made friends with May and Donald on his first evening at the Glen, his eyes constantly turned to her, telling her by their expression that this brief reunion was as great a joy to him as to her.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading HIS BRAVE LITTLE DAUGHTER CAPTAIN BASSET was home on three days' leave only, so he had but one clear day to spend at the Glen, the Sunday which Josephine afterward looked back upon as one of the happiest of her life.
a covering for the body (or parts of it) consisting of a dense growth of threadlike structures (as on the human head); helps to prevent heat loss
From this reading Captain Basset was a slight, middle-size man, with a thin bronzed face, dark hair, and eyes very like his little daughter's.
happiestadjectiveUS /ˈhæpiəst/
superlative of “happy” — enjoying or showing or marked by joy or pleasure
From this reading HIS BRAVE LITTLE DAUGHTER CAPTAIN BASSET was home on three days' leave only, so he had but one clear day to spend at the Glen, the Sunday which Josephine afterward looked back upon as one of the happiest of her life.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading HIS BRAVE LITTLE DAUGHTER CAPTAIN BASSET was home on three days' leave only, so he had but one clear day to spend at the Glen, the Sunday which Josephine afterward looked back upon as one of the happiest of her life.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading HIS BRAVE LITTLE DAUGHTER CAPTAIN BASSET was home on three days' leave only, so he had but one clear day to spend at the Glen, the Sunday which Josephine afterward looked back upon as one of the happiest of her life.
the one or ones belonging to her
From this reading His smile, too, was like hers, as was the frank, direct look he always gave every one he was talking to.
used when the woman or girl doing the action is also its object
From this reading She was not so selfish as to wish to keep her father all to herself.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading It was sufficient joy for her to be in his presence, to listen to his voice, and to see that, whilst he talked to his aunt and uncle and made friends with May and Donald on his first evening at the Glen, his eyes constantly turned to her, telling her by their expression that this brief reunion was as great a joy to him as to her.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading HIS BRAVE LITTLE DAUGHTER CAPTAIN BASSET was home on three days' leave only, so he had but one clear day to spend at the Glen, the Sunday which Josephine afterward looked back upon as one of the happiest of her life.
where you live at a particular time
From this reading HIS BRAVE LITTLE DAUGHTER CAPTAIN BASSET was home on three days' leave only, so he had but one clear day to spend at the Glen, the Sunday which Josephine afterward looked back upon as one of the happiest of her life.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading It was sufficient joy for her to be in his presence, to listen to his voice, and to see that, whilst he talked to his aunt and uncle and made friends with May and Donald on his first evening at the Glen, his eyes constantly turned to her, telling her by their expression that this brief reunion was as great a joy to him as to her.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was sufficient joy for her to be in his presence, to listen to his voice, and to see that, whilst he talked to his aunt and uncle and made friends with May and Donald on his first evening at the Glen, his eyes constantly turned to her, telling her by their expression that this brief reunion was as great a joy to him as to her.
Josephine
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From this reading HIS BRAVE LITTLE DAUGHTER CAPTAIN BASSET was home on three days' leave only, so he had but one clear day to spend at the Glen, the Sunday which Josephine afterward looked back upon as one of the happiest of her life.
the emotion of great happiness
From this reading It was sufficient joy for her to be in his presence, to listen to his voice, and to see that, whilst he talked to his aunt and uncle and made friends with May and Donald on his first evening at the Glen, his eyes constantly turned to her, telling her by their expression that this brief reunion was as great a joy to him as to her.
cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”
From this reading She was not so selfish as to wish to keep her father all to herself.
go away from a place
From this reading HIS BRAVE LITTLE DAUGHTER CAPTAIN BASSET was home on three days' leave only, so he had but one clear day to spend at the Glen, the Sunday which Josephine afterward looked back upon as one of the happiest of her life.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading HIS BRAVE LITTLE DAUGHTER CAPTAIN BASSET was home on three days' leave only, so he had but one clear day to spend at the Glen, the Sunday which Josephine afterward looked back upon as one of the happiest of her life.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading Captain Basset was a slight, middle-size man, with a thin bronzed face, dark hair, and eyes very like his little daughter's.
hear with intention
From this reading It was sufficient joy for her to be in his presence, to listen to his voice, and to see that, whilst he talked to his aunt and uncle and made friends with May and Donald on his first evening at the Glen, his eyes constantly turned to her, telling her by their expression that this brief reunion was as great a joy to him as to her.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading HIS BRAVE LITTLE DAUGHTER CAPTAIN BASSET was home on three days' leave only, so he had but one clear day to spend at the Glen, the Sunday which Josephine afterward looked back upon as one of the happiest of her life.
perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading His smile, too, was like hers, as was the frank, direct look he always gave every one he was talking to.
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading HIS BRAVE LITTLE DAUGHTER CAPTAIN BASSET was home on three days' leave only, so he had but one clear day to spend at the Glen, the Sunday which Josephine afterward looked back upon as one of the happiest of her life.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading It was sufficient joy for her to be in his presence, to listen to his voice, and to see that, whilst he talked to his aunt and uncle and made friends with May and Donald on his first evening at the Glen, his eyes constantly turned to her, telling her by their expression that this brief reunion was as great a joy to him as to her.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading Captain Basset was a slight, middle-size man, with a thin bronzed face, dark hair, and eyes very like his little daughter's.
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading It was sufficient joy for her to be in his presence, to listen to his voice, and to see that, whilst he talked to his aunt and uncle and made friends with May and Donald on his first evening at the Glen, his eyes constantly turned to her, telling her by their expression that this brief reunion was as great a joy to him as to her.
middle-size
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From this reading Captain Basset was a slight, middle-size man, with a thin bronzed face, dark hair, and eyes very like his little daughter's.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading She was not so selfish as to wish to keep her father all to herself.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading HIS BRAVE LITTLE DAUGHTER CAPTAIN BASSET was home on three days' leave only, so he had but one clear day to spend at the Glen, the Sunday which Josephine afterward looked back upon as one of the happiest of her life.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading HIS BRAVE LITTLE DAUGHTER CAPTAIN BASSET was home on three days' leave only, so he had but one clear day to spend at the Glen, the Sunday which Josephine afterward looked back upon as one of the happiest of her life.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading HIS BRAVE LITTLE DAUGHTER CAPTAIN BASSET was home on three days' leave only, so he had but one clear day to spend at the Glen, the Sunday which Josephine afterward looked back upon as one of the happiest of her life.
and nothing more
From this reading HIS BRAVE LITTLE DAUGHTER CAPTAIN BASSET was home on three days' leave only, so he had but one clear day to spend at the Glen, the Sunday which Josephine afterward looked back upon as one of the happiest of her life.
the state of being present; current existence
From this reading It was sufficient joy for her to be in his presence, to listen to his voice, and to see that, whilst he talked to his aunt and uncle and made friends with May and Donald on his first evening at the Glen, his eyes constantly turned to her, telling her by their expression that this brief reunion was as great a joy to him as to her.
reunionnounUS /riˈuːnjən/
a party of former associates who have come together again
From this reading It was sufficient joy for her to be in his presence, to listen to his voice, and to see that, whilst he talked to his aunt and uncle and made friends with May and Donald on his first evening at the Glen, his eyes constantly turned to her, telling her by their expression that this brief reunion was as great a joy to him as to her.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading It was sufficient joy for her to be in his presence, to listen to his voice, and to see that, whilst he talked to his aunt and uncle and made friends with May and Donald on his first evening at the Glen, his eyes constantly turned to her, telling her by their expression that this brief reunion was as great a joy to him as to her.
selfishadjectiveUS /ˈselfɪʃ/
concerned chiefly or only with yourself and your advantage to the exclusion of others
From this reading She was not so selfish as to wish to keep her father all to herself.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading She was not so selfish as to wish to keep her father all to herself.
a deliberate discourteous act (usually as an expression of anger or disapproval)
From this reading Captain Basset was a slight, middle-size man, with a thin bronzed face, dark hair, and eyes very like his little daughter's.
change one's facial expression by spreading the lips, often to signal pleasure
From this reading His smile, too, was like hers, as was the frank, direct look he always gave every one he was talking to.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading HIS BRAVE LITTLE DAUGHTER CAPTAIN BASSET was home on three days' leave only, so he had but one clear day to spend at the Glen, the Sunday which Josephine afterward looked back upon as one of the happiest of her life.
use up a period of time in a specific way
From this reading HIS BRAVE LITTLE DAUGHTER CAPTAIN BASSET was home on three days' leave only, so he had but one clear day to spend at the Glen, the Sunday which Josephine afterward looked back upon as one of the happiest of her life.
of a quantity that can fulfill a need or requirement but without being abundant
From this reading It was sufficient joy for her to be in his presence, to listen to his voice, and to see that, whilst he talked to his aunt and uncle and made friends with May and Donald on his first evening at the Glen, his eyes constantly turned to her, telling her by their expression that this brief reunion was as great a joy to him as to her.
first day of the week; observed as a day of rest and worship by most Christians
From this reading HIS BRAVE LITTLE DAUGHTER CAPTAIN BASSET was home on three days' leave only, so he had but one clear day to spend at the Glen, the Sunday which Josephine afterward looked back upon as one of the happiest of her life.
past form of “talk” — exchange thoughts; talk with
From this reading It was sufficient joy for her to be in his presence, to listen to his voice, and to see that, whilst he talked to his aunt and uncle and made friends with May and Donald on his first evening at the Glen, his eyes constantly turned to her, telling her by their expression that this brief reunion was as great a joy to him as to her.
an exchange of ideas via conversation
From this reading His smile, too, was like hers, as was the frank, direct look he always gave every one he was talking to.
disclosing unintentionally something concealed
From this reading It was sufficient joy for her to be in his presence, to listen to his voice, and to see that, whilst he talked to his aunt and uncle and made friends with May and Donald on his first evening at the Glen, his eyes constantly turned to her, telling her by their expression that this brief reunion was as great a joy to him as to her.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading It was sufficient joy for her to be in his presence, to listen to his voice, and to see that, whilst he talked to his aunt and uncle and made friends with May and Donald on his first evening at the Glen, his eyes constantly turned to her, telling her by their expression that this brief reunion was as great a joy to him as to her.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading HIS BRAVE LITTLE DAUGHTER CAPTAIN BASSET was home on three days' leave only, so he had but one clear day to spend at the Glen, the Sunday which Josephine afterward looked back upon as one of the happiest of her life.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading It was sufficient joy for her to be in his presence, to listen to his voice, and to see that, whilst he talked to his aunt and uncle and made friends with May and Donald on his first evening at the Glen, his eyes constantly turned to her, telling her by their expression that this brief reunion was as great a joy to him as to her.
Having little thickness or extent.
From this reading Captain Basset was a slight, middle-size man, with a thin bronzed face, dark hair, and eyes very like his little daughter's.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading It was sufficient joy for her to be in his presence, to listen to his voice, and to see that, whilst he talked to his aunt and uncle and made friends with May and Donald on his first evening at the Glen, his eyes constantly turned to her, telling her by their expression that this brief reunion was as great a joy to him as to her.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading HIS BRAVE LITTLE DAUGHTER CAPTAIN BASSET was home on three days' leave only, so he had but one clear day to spend at the Glen, the Sunday which Josephine afterward looked back upon as one of the happiest of her life.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading HIS BRAVE LITTLE DAUGHTER CAPTAIN BASSET was home on three days' leave only, so he had but one clear day to spend at the Glen, the Sunday which Josephine afterward looked back upon as one of the happiest of her life.
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading His smile, too, was like hers, as was the frank, direct look he always gave every one he was talking to.
moved around an axis or center
From this reading It was sufficient joy for her to be in his presence, to listen to his voice, and to see that, whilst he talked to his aunt and uncle and made friends with May and Donald on his first evening at the Glen, his eyes constantly turned to her, telling her by their expression that this brief reunion was as great a joy to him as to her.
the brother of your father or mother; the husband of your aunt
From this reading It was sufficient joy for her to be in his presence, to listen to his voice, and to see that, whilst he talked to his aunt and uncle and made friends with May and Donald on his first evening at the Glen, his eyes constantly turned to her, telling her by their expression that this brief reunion was as great a joy to him as to her.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading HIS BRAVE LITTLE DAUGHTER CAPTAIN BASSET was home on three days' leave only, so he had but one clear day to spend at the Glen, the Sunday which Josephine afterward looked back upon as one of the happiest of her life.
precisely as stated
From this reading Captain Basset was a slight, middle-size man, with a thin bronzed face, dark hair, and eyes very like his little daughter's.
the distinctive quality or pitch or condition of a person's speech
From this reading It was sufficient joy for her to be in his presence, to listen to his voice, and to see that, whilst he talked to his aunt and uncle and made friends with May and Donald on his first evening at the Glen, his eyes constantly turned to her, telling her by their expression that this brief reunion was as great a joy to him as to her.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading HIS BRAVE LITTLE DAUGHTER CAPTAIN BASSET was home on three days' leave only, so he had but one clear day to spend at the Glen, the Sunday which Josephine afterward looked back upon as one of the happiest of her life.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading HIS BRAVE LITTLE DAUGHTER CAPTAIN BASSET was home on three days' leave only, so he had but one clear day to spend at the Glen, the Sunday which Josephine afterward looked back upon as one of the happiest of her life.
an old and formal word for “while”
From this reading It was sufficient joy for her to be in his presence, to listen to his voice, and to see that, whilst he talked to his aunt and uncle and made friends with May and Donald on his first evening at the Glen, his eyes constantly turned to her, telling her by their expression that this brief reunion was as great a joy to him as to her.
hope for; have a wish
From this reading She was not so selfish as to wish to keep her father all to herself.
in the company of; together with
From this reading It was sufficient joy for her to be in his presence, to listen to his voice, and to see that, whilst he talked to his aunt and uncle and made friends with May and Donald on his first evening at the Glen, his eyes constantly turned to her, telling her by their expression that this brief reunion was as great a joy to him as to her.
