used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading --KNOX'S _Essays._ ALTHOUGH, on her return, Mary read her mother's displeasure in her looks, and was grieved at again having incurred it, she yet felt it a duty towards her father to persevere in her attentions to his aunt.
anew
From this reading --KNOX'S _Essays._ ALTHOUGH, on her return, Mary read her mother's displeasure in her looks, and was grieved at again having incurred it, she yet felt it a duty towards her father to persevere in her attentions to his aunt.
(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 "This sort of person is skilled to assume the appearance of all virtues and all good qualities; but their favourite mask is universal benevolence.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading --KNOX'S _Essays._ ALTHOUGH, on her return, Mary read her mother's displeasure in her looks, and was grieved at again having incurred it, she yet felt it a duty towards her father to persevere in her attentions to his aunt.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading And the reason why they prefer this disguise to all others, is, that it tends to conceal its opposite, which is, indeed, their true character--an universal selfishness."
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading "This sort of person is skilled to assume the appearance of all virtues and all good qualities; but their favourite mask is universal benevolence.
outward or visible aspect of a person or thing
From this reading "This sort of person is skilled to assume the appearance of all virtues and all good qualities; but their favourite mask is universal benevolence.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Even these disadvantages, which, to a worldly mind, would have served as excuses for neglecting her, to Mary's generous nature were so many incentives to treat her with kindness and attention.
assumeverbUS /əˈsuːm/
take to be the case or to be true; accept without verification or proof
From this reading "This sort of person is skilled to assume the appearance of all virtues and all good qualities; but their favourite mask is universal benevolence.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading --KNOX'S _Essays._ ALTHOUGH, on her return, Mary read her mother's displeasure in her looks, and was grieved at again having incurred it, she yet felt it a duty towards her father to persevere in her attentions to his aunt.
the process whereby a person concentrates on some features of the environment to the (relative) exclusion of others
From this reading Even these disadvantages, which, to a worldly mind, would have served as excuses for neglecting her, to Mary's generous nature were so many incentives to treat her with kindness and attention.
attentionsnounUS /əˈtenʃənz/
plural of “attention” — the process whereby a person concentrates on some features of the environment to the (relative) exclusion of others
From this reading --KNOX'S _Essays._ ALTHOUGH, on her return, Mary read her mother's displeasure in her looks, and was grieved at again having incurred it, she yet felt it a duty towards her father to persevere in her attentions to his aunt.
the sister of your father or mother; the wife of your uncle
From this reading --KNOX'S _Essays._ ALTHOUGH, on her return, Mary read her mother's displeasure in her looks, and was grieved at again having incurred it, she yet felt it a duty towards her father to persevere in her attentions to his aunt.
benevolencenounUS /bəˈnev.əl.əns/
The quality of being well meaning; kindness and generosity. (Lòng nhân ái, sự nhân từ độ lượng.)
From this reading "This sort of person is skilled to assume the appearance of all virtues and all good qualities; but their favourite mask is universal benevolence.
bindingnounUS /ˈbaɪndɪŋ/
the capacity to attract and hold something
From this reading She was old, poor, and unknown, plain in her person, weak in her intellects, vulgar in her manners; but she was related to her by ties more binding than the laws of fashion or the rules of taste.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading "This sort of person is skilled to assume the appearance of all virtues and all good qualities; but their favourite mask is universal benevolence.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading She was old, poor, and unknown, plain in her person, weak in her intellects, vulgar in her manners; but she was related to her by ties more binding than the laws of fashion or the rules of taste.
an imaginary person represented in a work of fiction (play or film or story)
From this reading And the reason why they prefer this disguise to all others, is, that it tends to conceal its opposite, which is, indeed, their true character--an universal selfishness."
prevent from being seen or discovered
From this reading And the reason why they prefer this disguise to all others, is, that it tends to conceal its opposite, which is, indeed, their true character--an universal selfishness."
disadvantagesnounUS /ˌdɪsədˈvæntɪdʒɪz/
plural of “disadvantage” — the quality of having an inferior or less favorable position
From this reading Even these disadvantages, which, to a worldly mind, would have served as excuses for neglecting her, to Mary's generous nature were so many incentives to treat her with kindness and attention.
disguisenounUS /dɪsˈɡaɪz/
A means of altering one's appearance to conceal one's identity.
From this reading And the reason why they prefer this disguise to all others, is, that it tends to conceal its opposite, which is, indeed, their true character--an universal selfishness."
displeasurenounUS /dɪˈspleʒər/
the feeling of being displeased or annoyed or dissatisfied with someone or something
From this reading --KNOX'S _Essays._ ALTHOUGH, on her return, Mary read her mother's displeasure in her looks, and was grieved at again having incurred it, she yet felt it a duty towards her father to persevere in her attentions to his aunt.
the social force that binds you to the courses of action demanded by that force
From this reading --KNOX'S _Essays._ ALTHOUGH, on her return, Mary read her mother's displeasure in her looks, and was grieved at again having incurred it, she yet felt it a duty towards her father to persevere in her attentions to his aunt.
EssaysnounUS /eˈseɪz/
plural of “essay” — an analytic or interpretive literary composition
From this reading --KNOX'S _Essays._ ALTHOUGH, on her return, Mary read her mother's displeasure in her looks, and was grieved at again having incurred it, she yet felt it a duty towards her father to persevere in her attentions to his aunt.
divisible by two
From this reading Even these disadvantages, which, to a worldly mind, would have served as excuses for neglecting her, to Mary's generous nature were so many incentives to treat her with kindness and attention.
excusesnounUS /ɪksˈkjuːsɪz/
plural of “excuse” — a defense of some offensive behavior or some failure to keep a promise etc.
From this reading Even these disadvantages, which, to a worldly mind, would have served as excuses for neglecting her, to Mary's generous nature were so many incentives to treat her with kindness and attention.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading She was old, poor, and unknown, plain in her person, weak in her intellects, vulgar in her manners; but she was related to her by ties more binding than the laws of fashion or the rules of taste.
a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)
From this reading --KNOX'S _Essays._ ALTHOUGH, on her return, Mary read her mother's displeasure in her looks, and was grieved at again having incurred it, she yet felt it a duty towards her father to persevere in her attentions to his aunt.
a competitor thought likely to win
From this reading "This sort of person is skilled to assume the appearance of all virtues and all good qualities; but their favourite mask is universal benevolence.
mat together and make felt-like
From this reading --KNOX'S _Essays._ ALTHOUGH, on her return, Mary read her mother's displeasure in her looks, and was grieved at again having incurred it, she yet felt it a duty towards her father to persevere in her attentions to his aunt.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Even these disadvantages, which, to a worldly mind, would have served as excuses for neglecting her, to Mary's generous nature were so many incentives to treat her with kindness and attention.
willing to give and share unstintingly
From this reading Even these disadvantages, which, to a worldly mind, would have served as excuses for neglecting her, to Mary's generous nature were so many incentives to treat her with kindness and attention.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading "This sort of person is skilled to assume the appearance of all virtues and all good qualities; but their favourite mask is universal benevolence.
grievedverbUS /ɡriːvd/
past form of “grieve” — feel grief
From this reading --KNOX'S _Essays._ ALTHOUGH, on her return, Mary read her mother's displeasure in her looks, and was grieved at again having incurred it, she yet felt it a duty towards her father to persevere in her attentions to his aunt.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading Even these disadvantages, which, to a worldly mind, would have served as excuses for neglecting her, to Mary's generous nature were so many incentives to treat her with kindness and attention.
havingauxiliary verbUS /ˈhævɪŋ/
the -ing form of “have”
From this reading --KNOX'S _Essays._ ALTHOUGH, on her return, Mary read her mother's displeasure in her looks, and was grieved at again having incurred it, she yet felt it a duty towards her father to persevere in her attentions to his aunt.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading --KNOX'S _Essays._ ALTHOUGH, on her return, Mary read her mother's displeasure in her looks, and was grieved at again having incurred it, she yet felt it a duty towards her father to persevere in her attentions to his aunt.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading --KNOX'S _Essays._ ALTHOUGH, on her return, Mary read her mother's displeasure in her looks, and was grieved at again having incurred it, she yet felt it a duty towards her father to persevere in her attentions to his aunt.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading --KNOX'S _Essays._ ALTHOUGH, on her return, Mary read her mother's displeasure in her looks, and was grieved at again having incurred it, she yet felt it a duty towards her father to persevere in her attentions to his aunt.
incentivesnounUS /ˌɪnˈsentɪvz/
plural of “incentive” — a positive motivational influence
From this reading Even these disadvantages, which, to a worldly mind, would have served as excuses for neglecting her, to Mary's generous nature were so many incentives to treat her with kindness and attention.
incurredverbUS /ˌɪnˈkɜːrd/
inflected form of “incur” — make oneself subject to; bring upon oneself; become liable to
From this reading --KNOX'S _Essays._ ALTHOUGH, on her return, Mary read her mother's displeasure in her looks, and was grieved at again having incurred it, she yet felt it a duty towards her father to persevere in her attentions to his aunt.
in truth (often tends to intensify)
From this reading And the reason why they prefer this disguise to all others, is, that it tends to conceal its opposite, which is, indeed, their true character--an universal selfishness."
intellectsnounUS /ˈɪntəlekts/
plural of “intellect” — knowledge and intellectual ability
From this reading She was old, poor, and unknown, plain in her person, weak in her intellects, vulgar in her manners; but she was related to her by ties more binding than the laws of fashion or the rules of taste.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "This sort of person is skilled to assume the appearance of all virtues and all good qualities; but their favourite mask is universal benevolence.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading And the reason why they prefer this disguise to all others, is, that it tends to conceal its opposite, which is, indeed, their true character--an universal selfishness."
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading And the reason why they prefer this disguise to all others, is, that it tends to conceal its opposite, which is, indeed, their true character--an universal selfishness."
the quality of being warmhearted and considerate and humane and sympathetic
From this reading Even these disadvantages, which, to a worldly mind, would have served as excuses for neglecting her, to Mary's generous nature were so many incentives to treat her with kindness and attention.
KNOX'SnounUS /ˈnɑːksɪz/
possessive form of “knox” — Scottish theologian who founded Presbyterianism in Scotland and wrote a history of the Reformation in Scotland (1514-1572)
From this reading --KNOX'S _Essays._ ALTHOUGH, on her return, Mary read her mother's displeasure in her looks, and was grieved at again having incurred it, she yet felt it a duty towards her father to persevere in her attentions to his aunt.
the first of three divisions of the Hebrew Scriptures comprising the first five books of the Hebrew Bible considered as a unit
From this reading She was old, poor, and unknown, plain in her person, weak in her intellects, vulgar in her manners; but she was related to her by ties more binding than the laws of fashion or the rules of taste.
plural of “look” — the feelings expressed on a person's face
From this reading --KNOX'S _Essays._ ALTHOUGH, on her return, Mary read her mother's displeasure in her looks, and was grieved at again having incurred it, she yet felt it a duty towards her father to persevere in her attentions to his aunt.
social deportment
From this reading She was old, poor, and unknown, plain in her person, weak in her intellects, vulgar in her manners; but she was related to her by ties more binding than the laws of fashion or the rules of taste.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number
From this reading Even these disadvantages, which, to a worldly mind, would have served as excuses for neglecting her, to Mary's generous nature were so many incentives to treat her with kindness and attention.
the mother of Jesus; Christians refer to her as the Virgin Mary; she is especially honored by Roman Catholics
From this reading --KNOX'S _Essays._ ALTHOUGH, on her return, Mary read her mother's displeasure in her looks, and was grieved at again having incurred it, she yet felt it a duty towards her father to persevere in her attentions to his aunt.
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 Even these disadvantages, which, to a worldly mind, would have served as excuses for neglecting her, to Mary's generous nature were so many incentives to treat her with kindness and attention.
maskverbUS /mæsk/
hide under a false appearance
From this reading "This sort of person is skilled to assume the appearance of all virtues and all good qualities; but their favourite mask is universal benevolence.
The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.
From this reading Even these disadvantages, which, to a worldly mind, would have served as excuses for neglecting her, to Mary's generous nature were so many incentives to treat her with kindness and attention.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading She was old, poor, and unknown, plain in her person, weak in her intellects, vulgar in her manners; but she was related to her by ties more binding than the laws of fashion or the rules of taste.
mother'snounUS /ˈmʌðərz/
possessive form of “mother” — a woman who has given birth to a child (also used as a term of address to your mother)
From this reading --KNOX'S _Essays._ ALTHOUGH, on her return, Mary read her mother's displeasure in her looks, and was grieved at again having incurred it, she yet felt it a duty towards her father to persevere in her attentions to his aunt.
the essential qualities or characteristics by which something is recognized
From this reading Even these disadvantages, which, to a worldly mind, would have served as excuses for neglecting her, to Mary's generous nature were so many incentives to treat her with kindness and attention.
neglectingverbUS /nɪˈɡlektɪŋ/
-ing form of “neglect” — leave undone or leave out
From this reading Even these disadvantages, which, to a worldly mind, would have served as excuses for neglecting her, to Mary's generous nature were so many incentives to treat her with kindness and attention.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading "This sort of person is skilled to assume the appearance of all virtues and all good qualities; but their favourite mask is universal benevolence.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading She was old, poor, and unknown, plain in her person, weak in her intellects, vulgar in her manners; but she was related to her by ties more binding than the laws of fashion or the rules of taste.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading --KNOX'S _Essays._ ALTHOUGH, on her return, Mary read her mother's displeasure in her looks, and was grieved at again having incurred it, she yet felt it a duty towards her father to persevere in her attentions to his aunt.
being directly across from each other; facing
From this reading And the reason why they prefer this disguise to all others, is, that it tends to conceal its opposite, which is, indeed, their true character--an universal selfishness."
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading She was old, poor, and unknown, plain in her person, weak in her intellects, vulgar in her manners; but she was related to her by ties more binding than the laws of fashion or the rules of taste.
others
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From this reading And the reason why they prefer this disguise to all others, is, that it tends to conceal its opposite, which is, indeed, their true character--an universal selfishness."
persevereverbUS /pərsəˈvɪr/
be persistent, refuse to stop
From this reading --KNOX'S _Essays._ ALTHOUGH, on her return, Mary read her mother's displeasure in her looks, and was grieved at again having incurred it, she yet felt it a duty towards her father to persevere in her attentions to his aunt.
a human being
From this reading "This sort of person is skilled to assume the appearance of all virtues and all good qualities; but their favourite mask is universal benevolence.
clearly revealed to the mind or the senses or judgment
From this reading She was old, poor, and unknown, plain in her person, weak in her intellects, vulgar in her manners; but she was related to her by ties more binding than the laws of fashion or the rules of taste.
deserving or inciting pity
From this reading She was old, poor, and unknown, plain in her person, weak in her intellects, vulgar in her manners; but she was related to her by ties more binding than the laws of fashion or the rules of taste.
like better; value more highly
From this reading And the reason why they prefer this disguise to all others, is, that it tends to conceal its opposite, which is, indeed, their true character--an universal selfishness."
plural of “quality” — an essential and distinguishing attribute of something or someone
From this reading "This sort of person is skilled to assume the appearance of all virtues and all good qualities; but their favourite mask is universal benevolence.
interpret something that is written or printed
From this reading --KNOX'S _Essays._ ALTHOUGH, on her return, Mary read her mother's displeasure in her looks, and was grieved at again having incurred it, she yet felt it a duty towards her father to persevere in her attentions to his aunt.
a rational motive for a belief or action
From this reading And the reason why they prefer this disguise to all others, is, that it tends to conceal its opposite, which is, indeed, their true character--an universal selfishness."
being connected either logically or causally or by shared characteristics
From this reading She was old, poor, and unknown, plain in her person, weak in her intellects, vulgar in her manners; but she was related to her by ties more binding than the laws of fashion or the rules of taste.
go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading --KNOX'S _Essays._ ALTHOUGH, on her return, Mary read her mother's displeasure in her looks, and was grieved at again having incurred it, she yet felt it a duty towards her father to persevere in her attentions to his aunt.
rulesnounUS /ruːlz/
plural of “rule” — a principle or condition that customarily governs behavior
From this reading She was old, poor, and unknown, plain in her person, weak in her intellects, vulgar in her manners; but she was related to her by ties more binding than the laws of fashion or the rules of taste.
selfishnessnounUS /ˈselfɪʃnəs/
stinginess resulting from a concern for your own welfare and a disregard of others
From this reading And the reason why they prefer this disguise to all others, is, that it tends to conceal its opposite, which is, indeed, their true character--an universal selfishness."
past form of “serve” — serve a purpose, role, or function
From this reading Even these disadvantages, which, to a worldly mind, would have served as excuses for neglecting her, to Mary's generous nature were so many incentives to treat her with kindness and attention.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading --KNOX'S _Essays._ ALTHOUGH, on her return, Mary read her mother's displeasure in her looks, and was grieved at again having incurred it, she yet felt it a duty towards her father to persevere in her attentions to his aunt.
skilledadjectiveUS /skɪld/
having or showing or requiring special skill
From this reading "This sort of person is skilled to assume the appearance of all virtues and all good qualities; but their favourite mask is universal benevolence.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading Even these disadvantages, which, to a worldly mind, would have served as excuses for neglecting her, to Mary's generous nature were so many incentives to treat her with kindness and attention.
a category of things distinguished by some common characteristic or quality
From this reading "This sort of person is skilled to assume the appearance of all virtues and all good qualities; but their favourite mask is universal benevolence.
To perceive flavor through the mouth.
From this reading She was old, poor, and unknown, plain in her person, weak in her intellects, vulgar in her manners; but she was related to her by ties more binding than the laws of fashion or the rules of taste.
tendsverbUS /tendz/
third-person singular of “tend” — have a tendency or disposition to do or be something; be inclined
From this reading And the reason why they prefer this disguise to all others, is, that it tends to conceal its opposite, which is, indeed, their true character--an universal selfishness."
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading She was old, poor, and unknown, plain in her person, weak in her intellects, vulgar in her manners; but she was related to her by ties more binding than the laws of fashion or the rules of taste.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading And the reason why they prefer this disguise to all others, is, that it tends to conceal its opposite, which is, indeed, their true character--an universal selfishness."
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading "This sort of person is skilled to assume the appearance of all virtues and all good qualities; but their favourite mask is universal benevolence.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading "This sort of person is skilled to assume the appearance of all virtues and all good qualities; but their favourite mask is universal benevolence.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading Even these disadvantages, which, to a worldly mind, would have served as excuses for neglecting her, to Mary's generous nature were so many incentives to treat her with kindness and attention.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading And the reason why they prefer this disguise to all others, is, that it tends to conceal its opposite, which is, indeed, their true character--an universal selfishness."
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading "This sort of person is skilled to assume the appearance of all virtues and all good qualities; but their favourite mask is universal benevolence.
tiesnounUS /taɪz/
plural of “tie” — neckwear consisting of a long narrow piece of material worn (mostly by men) under a collar and tied in knot at the front
From this reading She was old, poor, and unknown, plain in her person, weak in her intellects, vulgar in her manners; but she was related to her by ties more binding than the laws of fashion or the rules of taste.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading "This sort of person is skilled to assume the appearance of all virtues and all good qualities; but their favourite mask is universal benevolence.
in the direction of
From this reading --KNOX'S _Essays._ ALTHOUGH, on her return, Mary read her mother's displeasure in her looks, and was grieved at again having incurred it, she yet felt it a duty towards her father to persevere in her attentions to his aunt.
interact in a certain way
From this reading Even these disadvantages, which, to a worldly mind, would have served as excuses for neglecting her, to Mary's generous nature were so many incentives to treat her with kindness and attention.
consistent with fact or reality; not false
From this reading And the reason why they prefer this disguise to all others, is, that it tends to conceal its opposite, which is, indeed, their true character--an universal selfishness."
universaladjectiveUS /ˌjuːnəˈvɜːrsəl/
of worldwide scope or applicability
From this reading "This sort of person is skilled to assume the appearance of all virtues and all good qualities; but their favourite mask is universal benevolence.
not known
From this reading She was old, poor, and unknown, plain in her person, weak in her intellects, vulgar in her manners; but she was related to her by ties more binding than the laws of fashion or the rules of taste.
virtuesnounUS /ˈvɜːrtʃuːz/
plural of “virtue” — the quality of doing what is right and avoiding what is wrong
From this reading "This sort of person is skilled to assume the appearance of all virtues and all good qualities; but their favourite mask is universal benevolence.
vulgaradjectiveUS /ˈvʌlɡər/
lacking refinement or cultivation or taste
From this reading She was old, poor, and unknown, plain in her person, weak in her intellects, vulgar in her manners; but she was related to her by ties more binding than the laws of fashion or the rules of taste.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading --KNOX'S _Essays._ ALTHOUGH, on her return, Mary read her mother's displeasure in her looks, and was grieved at again having incurred it, she yet felt it a duty towards her father to persevere in her attentions to his aunt.
wanting in physical strength
From this reading She was old, poor, and unknown, plain in her person, weak in her intellects, vulgar in her manners; but she was related to her by ties more binding than the laws of fashion or the rules of taste.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Even these disadvantages, which, to a worldly mind, would have served as excuses for neglecting her, to Mary's generous nature were so many incentives to treat her with kindness and attention.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading And the reason why they prefer this disguise to all others, is, that it tends to conceal its opposite, which is, indeed, their true character--an universal selfishness."
the cause or intention underlying an action or situation, especially in the phrase “the whys and wherefores”
From this reading And the reason why they prefer this disguise to all others, is, that it tends to conceal its opposite, which is, indeed, their true character--an universal selfishness."
in the company of; together with
From this reading Even these disadvantages, which, to a worldly mind, would have served as excuses for neglecting her, to Mary's generous nature were so many incentives to treat her with kindness and attention.
worldlyadjectiveUS /ˈwɜːrldli/
characteristic of or devoted to the temporal world as opposed to the spiritual world
From this reading Even these disadvantages, which, to a worldly mind, would have served as excuses for neglecting her, to Mary's generous nature were so many incentives to treat her with kindness and attention.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading Even these disadvantages, which, to a worldly mind, would have served as excuses for neglecting her, to Mary's generous nature were so many incentives to treat her with kindness and attention.
but in spite of that
From this reading --KNOX'S _Essays._ ALTHOUGH, on her return, Mary read her mother's displeasure in her looks, and was grieved at again having incurred it, she yet felt it a duty towards her father to persevere in her attentions to his aunt.
