used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading There was a fresh grave made in the churchyard, and another chair vacant at the cottage, where Maddy was at last alone.
achingadjectiveUS /ˈeɪkɪŋ/
causing a dull and steady pain
From this reading Unfettered by care and anxiety for sick ones, her aching heart was free to go to the stately mansion she had heard described so often, and where now two brides were busy with their preparations for the bridal hurrying on so fast.
affectverbUS /əˈfekt/
have an effect upon
From this reading Maddy had been less than a woman if the last intelligence had failed to affect her unpleasantly.
a positive feeling of liking
From this reading She did not wish Guy to regret his decision; but to be forgotten so soon after so strong protestations of affection was a little mortifying, and Maddy’s heart throbbed painfully as she read the letter, half hoping it might prove the last she should receive from Lucy Atherstone.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading She did not wish Guy to regret his decision; but to be forgotten so soon after so strong protestations of affection was a little mortifying, and Maddy’s heart throbbed painfully as she read the letter, half hoping it might prove the last she should receive from Lucy Atherstone.
aloneadjectiveUS /əˈloʊn/
Having no one else present.
From this reading There was a fresh grave made in the churchyard, and another chair vacant at the cottage, where Maddy was at last alone.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading There was a fresh grave made in the churchyard, and another chair vacant at the cottage, where Maddy was at last alone.
one more of the same kind, or a different one
From this reading There was a fresh grave made in the churchyard, and another chair vacant at the cottage, where Maddy was at last alone.
(psychiatry) a relatively permanent state of worry and nervousness occurring in a variety of mental disorders, usually accompanied by compulsive behavior or attacks of panic
From this reading Unfettered by care and anxiety for sick ones, her aching heart was free to go to the stately mansion she had heard described so often, and where now two brides were busy with their preparations for the bridal hurrying on so fast.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading She did not wish Guy to regret his decision; but to be forgotten so soon after so strong protestations of affection was a little mortifying, and Maddy’s heart throbbed painfully as she read the letter, half hoping it might prove the last she should receive from Lucy Atherstone.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading There was a fresh grave made in the churchyard, and another chair vacant at the cottage, where Maddy was at last alone.
Atherstone
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From this reading She did not wish Guy to regret his decision; but to be forgotten so soon after so strong protestations of affection was a little mortifying, and Maddy’s heart throbbed painfully as she read the letter, half hoping it might prove the last she should receive from Lucy Atherstone.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading She did not wish Guy to regret his decision; but to be forgotten so soon after so strong protestations of affection was a little mortifying, and Maddy’s heart throbbed painfully as she read the letter, half hoping it might prove the last she should receive from Lucy Atherstone.
according with custom or propriety
From this reading Since the letter read in the leafless October woods, Maddy had not heard from Guy directly, though Lucy had written a few brief lines, telling how happy she was, how strong she was growing, and how much like himself Guy was becoming.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Maddy had been less than a woman if the last intelligence had failed to affect her unpleasantly.
bridaladjectiveUS /ˈbraɪdəl/
of or relating to a wedding
From this reading Unfettered by care and anxiety for sick ones, her aching heart was free to go to the stately mansion she had heard described so often, and where now two brides were busy with their preparations for the bridal hurrying on so fast.
bridesnounUS /braɪdz/
plural of “bride” — a woman who has recently been married
From this reading Unfettered by care and anxiety for sick ones, her aching heart was free to go to the stately mansion she had heard described so often, and where now two brides were busy with their preparations for the bridal hurrying on so fast.
of short duration or distance
From this reading Since the letter read in the leafless October woods, Maddy had not heard from Guy directly, though Lucy had written a few brief lines, telling how happy she was, how strong she was growing, and how much like himself Guy was becoming.
actively or fully engaged or occupied
From this reading Unfettered by care and anxiety for sick ones, her aching heart was free to go to the stately mansion she had heard described so often, and where now two brides were busy with their preparations for the bridal hurrying on so fast.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading She did not wish Guy to regret his decision; but to be forgotten so soon after so strong protestations of affection was a little mortifying, and Maddy’s heart throbbed painfully as she read the letter, half hoping it might prove the last she should receive from Lucy Atherstone.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Unfettered by care and anxiety for sick ones, her aching heart was free to go to the stately mansion she had heard described so often, and where now two brides were busy with their preparations for the bridal hurrying on so fast.
the work of providing treatment for or attending to someone or something
From this reading Unfettered by care and anxiety for sick ones, her aching heart was free to go to the stately mansion she had heard described so often, and where now two brides were busy with their preparations for the bridal hurrying on so fast.
a seat for one person, with a support for the back
From this reading There was a fresh grave made in the churchyard, and another chair vacant at the cottage, where Maddy was at last alone.
churchyardnounUS /ˈtʃɜːrtʃjɑːrd/
the yard associated with a church
From this reading There was a fresh grave made in the churchyard, and another chair vacant at the cottage, where Maddy was at last alone.
a small house with a single story
From this reading There was a fresh grave made in the churchyard, and another chair vacant at the cottage, where Maddy was at last alone.
the act of making up your mind about something
From this reading She did not wish Guy to regret his decision; but to be forgotten so soon after so strong protestations of affection was a little mortifying, and Maddy’s heart throbbed painfully as she read the letter, half hoping it might prove the last she should receive from Lucy Atherstone.
represented in words especially with sharpness and detail
From this reading Unfettered by care and anxiety for sick ones, her aching heart was free to go to the stately mansion she had heard described so often, and where now two brides were busy with their preparations for the bridal hurrying on so fast.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading She did not wish Guy to regret his decision; but to be forgotten so soon after so strong protestations of affection was a little mortifying, and Maddy’s heart throbbed painfully as she read the letter, half hoping it might prove the last she should receive from Lucy Atherstone.
without deviation
From this reading Since the letter read in the leafless October woods, Maddy had not heard from Guy directly, though Lucy had written a few brief lines, telling how happy she was, how strong she was growing, and how much like himself Guy was becoming.
past form of “fail” — fail to do something; leave something undone
From this reading Maddy had been less than a woman if the last intelligence had failed to affect her unpleasantly.
quickly or rapidly (often used as a combining form)
From this reading Unfettered by care and anxiety for sick ones, her aching heart was free to go to the stately mansion she had heard described so often, and where now two brides were busy with their preparations for the bridal hurrying on so fast.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading Since the letter read in the leafless October woods, Maddy had not heard from Guy directly, though Lucy had written a few brief lines, telling how happy she was, how strong she was growing, and how much like himself Guy was becoming.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Unfettered by care and anxiety for sick ones, her aching heart was free to go to the stately mansion she had heard described so often, and where now two brides were busy with their preparations for the bridal hurrying on so fast.
Not remembered; lapsed from memory.
From this reading She did not wish Guy to regret his decision; but to be forgotten so soon after so strong protestations of affection was a little mortifying, and Maddy’s heart throbbed painfully as she read the letter, half hoping it might prove the last she should receive from Lucy Atherstone.
grant freedom to; free from confinement
From this reading Unfettered by care and anxiety for sick ones, her aching heart was free to go to the stately mansion she had heard described so often, and where now two brides were busy with their preparations for the bridal hurrying on so fast.
recently made, produced, or harvested
From this reading There was a fresh grave made in the churchyard, and another chair vacant at the cottage, where Maddy was at last alone.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Since the letter read in the leafless October woods, Maddy had not heard from Guy directly, though Lucy had written a few brief lines, telling how happy she was, how strong she was growing, and how much like himself Guy was becoming.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading Unfettered by care and anxiety for sick ones, her aching heart was free to go to the stately mansion she had heard described so often, and where now two brides were busy with their preparations for the bridal hurrying on so fast.
death of a person
From this reading There was a fresh grave made in the churchyard, and another chair vacant at the cottage, where Maddy was at last alone.
(biology) the process of an individual organism growing organically; a purely biological unfolding of events involved in an organism changing gradually from a simple to a more complex level
From this reading Since the letter read in the leafless October woods, Maddy had not heard from Guy directly, though Lucy had written a few brief lines, telling how happy she was, how strong she was growing, and how much like himself Guy was becoming.
an informal term for a youth or man
From this reading Since the letter read in the leafless October woods, Maddy had not heard from Guy directly, though Lucy had written a few brief lines, telling how happy she was, how strong she was growing, and how much like himself Guy was becoming.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Unfettered by care and anxiety for sick ones, her aching heart was free to go to the stately mansion she had heard described so often, and where now two brides were busy with their preparations for the bridal hurrying on so fast.
consisting of one of two equivalent parts in value or quantity
From this reading She did not wish Guy to regret his decision; but to be forgotten so soon after so strong protestations of affection was a little mortifying, and Maddy’s heart throbbed painfully as she read the letter, half hoping it might prove the last she should receive from Lucy Atherstone.
enjoying or showing or marked by joy or pleasure
From this reading Since the letter read in the leafless October woods, Maddy had not heard from Guy directly, though Lucy had written a few brief lines, telling how happy she was, how strong she was growing, and how much like himself Guy was becoming.
detected or perceived by the sense of hearing
From this reading Unfettered by care and anxiety for sick ones, her aching heart was free to go to the stately mansion she had heard described so often, and where now two brides were busy with their preparations for the bridal hurrying on so fast.
the locus of feelings and intuitions
From this reading Unfettered by care and anxiety for sick ones, her aching heart was free to go to the stately mansion she had heard described so often, and where now two brides were busy with their preparations for the bridal hurrying on so fast.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Unfettered by care and anxiety for sick ones, her aching heart was free to go to the stately mansion she had heard described so often, and where now two brides were busy with their preparations for the bridal hurrying on so fast.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading Since the letter read in the leafless October woods, Maddy had not heard from Guy directly, though Lucy had written a few brief lines, telling how happy she was, how strong she was growing, and how much like himself Guy was becoming.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading She did not wish Guy to regret his decision; but to be forgotten so soon after so strong protestations of affection was a little mortifying, and Maddy’s heart throbbed painfully as she read the letter, half hoping it might prove the last she should receive from Lucy Atherstone.
-ing form of “hope” — expect and wish
From this reading She did not wish Guy to regret his decision; but to be forgotten so soon after so strong protestations of affection was a little mortifying, and Maddy’s heart throbbed painfully as she read the letter, half hoping it might prove the last she should receive from Lucy Atherstone.
how
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From this reading Since the letter read in the leafless October woods, Maddy had not heard from Guy directly, though Lucy had written a few brief lines, telling how happy she was, how strong she was growing, and how much like himself Guy was becoming.
hurryingadjectiveUS /ˈhɜːriɪŋ/
moving with great haste
From this reading Unfettered by care and anxiety for sick ones, her aching heart was free to go to the stately mansion she had heard described so often, and where now two brides were busy with their preparations for the bridal hurrying on so fast.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading Maddy had been less than a woman if the last intelligence had failed to affect her unpleasantly.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading There was a fresh grave made in the churchyard, and another chair vacant at the cottage, where Maddy was at last alone.
the ability to comprehend; to understand and profit from experience
From this reading Maddy had been less than a woman if the last intelligence had failed to affect her unpleasantly.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading She did not wish Guy to regret his decision; but to be forgotten so soon after so strong protestations of affection was a little mortifying, and Maddy’s heart throbbed painfully as she read the letter, half hoping it might prove the last she should receive from Lucy Atherstone.
immediately past
From this reading There was a fresh grave made in the churchyard, and another chair vacant at the cottage, where Maddy was at last alone.
leaflessadjectiveUS /ˈliːfləs/
having no leaves
From this reading Since the letter read in the leafless October woods, Maddy had not heard from Guy directly, though Lucy had written a few brief lines, telling how happy she was, how strong she was growing, and how much like himself Guy was becoming.
used to form the comparative of some adjectives and adverbs
From this reading Maddy had been less than a woman if the last intelligence had failed to affect her unpleasantly.
a written message addressed to a person or organization
From this reading Since the letter read in the leafless October woods, Maddy had not heard from Guy directly, though Lucy had written a few brief lines, telling how happy she was, how strong she was growing, and how much like himself Guy was becoming.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading Since the letter read in the leafless October woods, Maddy had not heard from Guy directly, though Lucy had written a few brief lines, telling how happy she was, how strong she was growing, and how much like himself Guy was becoming.
plural of “line” — a formation of people or things one beside another
From this reading Since the letter read in the leafless October woods, Maddy had not heard from Guy directly, though Lucy had written a few brief lines, telling how happy she was, how strong she was growing, and how much like himself Guy was becoming.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading She did not wish Guy to regret his decision; but to be forgotten so soon after so strong protestations of affection was a little mortifying, and Maddy’s heart throbbed painfully as she read the letter, half hoping it might prove the last she should receive from Lucy Atherstone.
incomplete skeleton of female found in eastern Ethiopia in 1974
From this reading Since the letter read in the leafless October woods, Maddy had not heard from Guy directly, though Lucy had written a few brief lines, telling how happy she was, how strong she was growing, and how much like himself Guy was becoming.
Maddy
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From this reading There was a fresh grave made in the churchyard, and another chair vacant at the cottage, where Maddy was at last alone.
Maddy's
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From this reading She did not wish Guy to regret his decision; but to be forgotten so soon after so strong protestations of affection was a little mortifying, and Maddy’s heart throbbed painfully as she read the letter, half hoping it might prove the last she should receive from Lucy Atherstone.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading There was a fresh grave made in the churchyard, and another chair vacant at the cottage, where Maddy was at last alone.
mansionnounUS /ˈmænʃən/
(astrology) one of 12 equal areas into which the zodiac is divided
From this reading Unfettered by care and anxiety for sick ones, her aching heart was free to go to the stately mansion she had heard described so often, and where now two brides were busy with their preparations for the bridal hurrying on so fast.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading She did not wish Guy to regret his decision; but to be forgotten so soon after so strong protestations of affection was a little mortifying, and Maddy’s heart throbbed painfully as she read the letter, half hoping it might prove the last she should receive from Lucy Atherstone.
mortifyingadjective
causing to feel shame or chagrin or vexation
From this reading She did not wish Guy to regret his decision; but to be forgotten so soon after so strong protestations of affection was a little mortifying, and Maddy’s heart throbbed painfully as she read the letter, half hoping it might prove the last she should receive from Lucy Atherstone.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading Since the letter read in the leafless October woods, Maddy had not heard from Guy directly, though Lucy had written a few brief lines, telling how happy she was, how strong she was growing, and how much like himself Guy was becoming.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Since the letter read in the leafless October woods, Maddy had not heard from Guy directly, though Lucy had written a few brief lines, telling how happy she was, how strong she was growing, and how much like himself Guy was becoming.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading Unfettered by care and anxiety for sick ones, her aching heart was free to go to the stately mansion she had heard described so often, and where now two brides were busy with their preparations for the bridal hurrying on so fast.
OctobernounUS /ɑːkˈtoʊbər/
the month following September and preceding November
From this reading Since the letter read in the leafless October woods, Maddy had not heard from Guy directly, though Lucy had written a few brief lines, telling how happy she was, how strong she was growing, and how much like himself Guy was becoming.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading She did not wish Guy to regret his decision; but to be forgotten so soon after so strong protestations of affection was a little mortifying, and Maddy’s heart throbbed painfully as she read the letter, half hoping it might prove the last she should receive from Lucy Atherstone.
many times at short intervals
From this reading Unfettered by care and anxiety for sick ones, her aching heart was free to go to the stately mansion she had heard described so often, and where now two brides were busy with their preparations for the bridal hurrying on so fast.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Unfettered by care and anxiety for sick ones, her aching heart was free to go to the stately mansion she had heard described so often, and where now two brides were busy with their preparations for the bridal hurrying on so fast.
plural of “one” — the smallest whole number or a numeral representing this number
From this reading Unfettered by care and anxiety for sick ones, her aching heart was free to go to the stately mansion she had heard described so often, and where now two brides were busy with their preparations for the bridal hurrying on so fast.
painfullyadverbUS /ˈpeɪnfəli/
unpleasantly
From this reading She did not wish Guy to regret his decision; but to be forgotten so soon after so strong protestations of affection was a little mortifying, and Maddy’s heart throbbed painfully as she read the letter, half hoping it might prove the last she should receive from Lucy Atherstone.
preparationsnounUS /ˌprepərˈeɪʃənz/
plural of “preparation” — the activity of putting or setting in order in advance of some act or purpose
From this reading Unfettered by care and anxiety for sick ones, her aching heart was free to go to the stately mansion she had heard described so often, and where now two brides were busy with their preparations for the bridal hurrying on so fast.
protestationsnounUS /ˌproʊteˈsteɪʃənz/
plural of “protestation” — a formal and solemn declaration of objection
From this reading She did not wish Guy to regret his decision; but to be forgotten so soon after so strong protestations of affection was a little mortifying, and Maddy’s heart throbbed painfully as she read the letter, half hoping it might prove the last she should receive from Lucy Atherstone.
be shown or be found to be
From this reading She did not wish Guy to regret his decision; but to be forgotten so soon after so strong protestations of affection was a little mortifying, and Maddy’s heart throbbed painfully as she read the letter, half hoping it might prove the last she should receive from Lucy Atherstone.
interpret something that is written or printed
From this reading Since the letter read in the leafless October woods, Maddy had not heard from Guy directly, though Lucy had written a few brief lines, telling how happy she was, how strong she was growing, and how much like himself Guy was becoming.
get something; come into possession of
From this reading She did not wish Guy to regret his decision; but to be forgotten so soon after so strong protestations of affection was a little mortifying, and Maddy’s heart throbbed painfully as she read the letter, half hoping it might prove the last she should receive from Lucy Atherstone.
feel remorse for; feel sorry for; be contrite about
From this reading She did not wish Guy to regret his decision; but to be forgotten so soon after so strong protestations of affection was a little mortifying, and Maddy’s heart throbbed painfully as she read the letter, half hoping it might prove the last she should receive from Lucy Atherstone.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Unfettered by care and anxiety for sick ones, her aching heart was free to go to the stately mansion she had heard described so often, and where now two brides were busy with their preparations for the bridal hurrying on so fast.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading She did not wish Guy to regret his decision; but to be forgotten so soon after so strong protestations of affection was a little mortifying, and Maddy’s heart throbbed painfully as she read the letter, half hoping it might prove the last she should receive from Lucy Atherstone.
affected by an impairment of normal physical or mental function
From this reading Unfettered by care and anxiety for sick ones, her aching heart was free to go to the stately mansion she had heard described so often, and where now two brides were busy with their preparations for the bridal hurrying on so fast.
SinceprepositionUS /sɪns/
from a time in the past until now
From this reading Since the letter read in the leafless October woods, Maddy had not heard from Guy directly, though Lucy had written a few brief lines, telling how happy she was, how strong she was growing, and how much like himself Guy was becoming.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading Unfettered by care and anxiety for sick ones, her aching heart was free to go to the stately mansion she had heard described so often, and where now two brides were busy with their preparations for the bridal hurrying on so fast.
in the near future
From this reading She did not wish Guy to regret his decision; but to be forgotten so soon after so strong protestations of affection was a little mortifying, and Maddy’s heart throbbed painfully as she read the letter, half hoping it might prove the last she should receive from Lucy Atherstone.
statelyadjectiveUS /ˈsteɪtli/
impressive in appearance
From this reading Unfettered by care and anxiety for sick ones, her aching heart was free to go to the stately mansion she had heard described so often, and where now two brides were busy with their preparations for the bridal hurrying on so fast.
having strength or power greater than average or expected
From this reading Since the letter read in the leafless October woods, Maddy had not heard from Guy directly, though Lucy had written a few brief lines, telling how happy she was, how strong she was growing, and how much like himself Guy was becoming.
disclosing unintentionally something concealed
From this reading Since the letter read in the leafless October woods, Maddy had not heard from Guy directly, though Lucy had written a few brief lines, telling how happy she was, how strong she was growing, and how much like himself Guy was becoming.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading Maddy had been less than a woman if the last intelligence had failed to affect her unpleasantly.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading There was a fresh grave made in the churchyard, and another chair vacant at the cottage, where Maddy was at last alone.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Unfettered by care and anxiety for sick ones, her aching heart was free to go to the stately mansion she had heard described so often, and where now two brides were busy with their preparations for the bridal hurrying on so fast.
in or at that place or location
From this reading There was a fresh grave made in the churchyard, and another chair vacant at the cottage, where Maddy was at last alone.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading Since the letter read in the leafless October woods, Maddy had not heard from Guy directly, though Lucy had written a few brief lines, telling how happy she was, how strong she was growing, and how much like himself Guy was becoming.
throbbed
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From this reading She did not wish Guy to regret his decision; but to be forgotten so soon after so strong protestations of affection was a little mortifying, and Maddy’s heart throbbed painfully as she read the letter, half hoping it might prove the last she should receive from Lucy Atherstone.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Unfettered by care and anxiety for sick ones, her aching heart was free to go to the stately mansion she had heard described so often, and where now two brides were busy with their preparations for the bridal hurrying on so fast.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading Unfettered by care and anxiety for sick ones, her aching heart was free to go to the stately mansion she had heard described so often, and where now two brides were busy with their preparations for the bridal hurrying on so fast.
UnfetteredadjectiveUS /ənˈfetərd/
not bound by shackles and chains
From this reading Unfettered by care and anxiety for sick ones, her aching heart was free to go to the stately mansion she had heard described so often, and where now two brides were busy with their preparations for the bridal hurrying on so fast.
unpleasantlyadverbUS /ənˈplezəntli/
in an unpleasant manner
From this reading Maddy had been less than a woman if the last intelligence had failed to affect her unpleasantly.
vacantadjectiveUS /ˈveɪkənt/
void of intelligence or thought
From this reading There was a fresh grave made in the churchyard, and another chair vacant at the cottage, where Maddy was at last alone.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading There was a fresh grave made in the churchyard, and another chair vacant at the cottage, where Maddy was at last alone.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Unfettered by care and anxiety for sick ones, her aching heart was free to go to the stately mansion she had heard described so often, and where now two brides were busy with their preparations for the bridal hurrying on so fast.
in or at the place that
From this reading There was a fresh grave made in the churchyard, and another chair vacant at the cottage, where Maddy was at last alone.
hope for; have a wish
From this reading She did not wish Guy to regret his decision; but to be forgotten so soon after so strong protestations of affection was a little mortifying, and Maddy’s heart throbbed painfully as she read the letter, half hoping it might prove the last she should receive from Lucy Atherstone.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Unfettered by care and anxiety for sick ones, her aching heart was free to go to the stately mansion she had heard described so often, and where now two brides were busy with their preparations for the bridal hurrying on so fast.
an adult female person (as opposed to a man)
From this reading Maddy had been less than a woman if the last intelligence had failed to affect her unpleasantly.
the trees and other plants in a large densely wooded area
From this reading Since the letter read in the leafless October woods, Maddy had not heard from Guy directly, though Lucy had written a few brief lines, telling how happy she was, how strong she was growing, and how much like himself Guy was becoming.
set down in writing in any of various ways
From this reading Since the letter read in the leafless October woods, Maddy had not heard from Guy directly, though Lucy had written a few brief lines, telling how happy she was, how strong she was growing, and how much like himself Guy was becoming.
