used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading REVELATIONS After remaining silent a few minutes, Iris, again fixing her scrutinising glances on the countenance of her mistress, thus resumed:-- "You have often told me that you espoused the Prince de Hansfeld with regret, and that your principal motive for bestowing your hand on him was to secure a provision for your aunt.
AfterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading REVELATIONS After remaining silent a few minutes, Iris, again fixing her scrutinising glances on the countenance of her mistress, thus resumed:-- "You have often told me that you espoused the Prince de Hansfeld with regret, and that your principal motive for bestowing your hand on him was to secure a provision for your aunt.
anew
From this reading REVELATIONS After remaining silent a few minutes, Iris, again fixing her scrutinising glances on the countenance of her mistress, thus resumed:-- "You have often told me that you espoused the Prince de Hansfeld with regret, and that your principal motive for bestowing your hand on him was to secure a provision for your aunt.
the form of “be” used with “I”
From this reading I am correct so far, am I not?"
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading REVELATIONS After remaining silent a few minutes, Iris, again fixing her scrutinising glances on the countenance of her mistress, thus resumed:-- "You have often told me that you espoused the Prince de Hansfeld with regret, and that your principal motive for bestowing your hand on him was to secure a provision for your aunt.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading These repeated attempts on his life then----" Without taking any notice of her mistress's remark, Iris continued,-- "Shortly after your marriage your former dejection of spirits returned with redoubled force.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading "You likewise informed me that, thanks to the extreme liberality of M. de Hansfeld, the greater part of his immense fortune would, at his death, revert to you----" "Hold! miserable girl! you make me chill with horror!
attemptsnounUS /əˈtempts/
plural of “attempt” — earnest and conscientious activity intended to do or accomplish something
From this reading These repeated attempts on his life then----" Without taking any notice of her mistress's remark, Iris continued,-- "Shortly after your marriage your former dejection of spirits returned with redoubled force.
the sister of your father or mother; the wife of your uncle
From this reading REVELATIONS After remaining silent a few minutes, Iris, again fixing her scrutinising glances on the countenance of her mistress, thus resumed:-- "You have often told me that you espoused the Prince de Hansfeld with regret, and that your principal motive for bestowing your hand on him was to secure a provision for your aunt.
bestowingverbUS /bɪˈstoʊɪŋ/
-ing form of “bestow” — present
From this reading REVELATIONS After remaining silent a few minutes, Iris, again fixing her scrutinising glances on the countenance of her mistress, thus resumed:-- "You have often told me that you espoused the Prince de Hansfeld with regret, and that your principal motive for bestowing your hand on him was to secure a provision for your aunt.
chillnounUS /tʃɪl/
coldness due to a cold environment
From this reading "You likewise informed me that, thanks to the extreme liberality of M. de Hansfeld, the greater part of his immense fortune would, at his death, revert to you----" "Hold! miserable girl! you make me chill with horror!
without stop or interruption
From this reading These repeated attempts on his life then----" Without taking any notice of her mistress's remark, Iris continued,-- "Shortly after your marriage your former dejection of spirits returned with redoubled force.
make right or correct
From this reading I am correct so far, am I not?"
the appearance conveyed by a person's face
From this reading REVELATIONS After remaining silent a few minutes, Iris, again fixing her scrutinising glances on the countenance of her mistress, thus resumed:-- "You have often told me that you espoused the Prince de Hansfeld with regret, and that your principal motive for bestowing your hand on him was to secure a provision for your aunt.
a Mid-Atlantic state; one of the original 13 colonies
From this reading REVELATIONS After remaining silent a few minutes, Iris, again fixing her scrutinising glances on the countenance of her mistress, thus resumed:-- "You have often told me that you espoused the Prince de Hansfeld with regret, and that your principal motive for bestowing your hand on him was to secure a provision for your aunt.
the event of dying or departure from life
From this reading "You likewise informed me that, thanks to the extreme liberality of M. de Hansfeld, the greater part of his immense fortune would, at his death, revert to you----" "Hold! miserable girl! you make me chill with horror!
dejectionnoun
a state of melancholy depression
From this reading These repeated attempts on his life then----" Without taking any notice of her mistress's remark, Iris continued,-- "Shortly after your marriage your former dejection of spirits returned with redoubled force.
espousedverbUS /ɪˈspaʊzd/
past form of “espouse” — choose and follow; as of theories, ideas, policies, strategies or plans
From this reading REVELATIONS After remaining silent a few minutes, Iris, again fixing her scrutinising glances on the countenance of her mistress, thus resumed:-- "You have often told me that you espoused the Prince de Hansfeld with regret, and that your principal motive for bestowing your hand on him was to secure a provision for your aunt.
of the greatest possible degree or extent or intensity
From this reading "You likewise informed me that, thanks to the extreme liberality of M. de Hansfeld, the greater part of his immense fortune would, at his death, revert to you----" "Hold! miserable girl! you make me chill with horror!
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading I am correct so far, am I not?"
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading REVELATIONS After remaining silent a few minutes, Iris, again fixing her scrutinising glances on the countenance of her mistress, thus resumed:-- "You have often told me that you espoused the Prince de Hansfeld with regret, and that your principal motive for bestowing your hand on him was to secure a provision for your aunt.
fixingnounUS /ˈfɪksɪŋ/
the act of putting something in working order again
From this reading REVELATIONS After remaining silent a few minutes, Iris, again fixing her scrutinising glances on the countenance of her mistress, thus resumed:-- "You have often told me that you espoused the Prince de Hansfeld with regret, and that your principal motive for bestowing your hand on him was to secure a provision for your aunt.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading REVELATIONS After remaining silent a few minutes, Iris, again fixing her scrutinising glances on the countenance of her mistress, thus resumed:-- "You have often told me that you espoused the Prince de Hansfeld with regret, and that your principal motive for bestowing your hand on him was to secure a provision for your aunt.
a powerful effect or influence
From this reading These repeated attempts on his life then----" Without taking any notice of her mistress's remark, Iris continued,-- "Shortly after your marriage your former dejection of spirits returned with redoubled force.
referring to the first of two things or persons mentioned (or the earlier one or ones of several)
From this reading These repeated attempts on his life then----" Without taking any notice of her mistress's remark, Iris continued,-- "Shortly after your marriage your former dejection of spirits returned with redoubled force.
an unknown and unpredictable phenomenon that causes an event to result one way rather than another
From this reading "You likewise informed me that, thanks to the extreme liberality of M. de Hansfeld, the greater part of his immense fortune would, at his death, revert to you----" "Hold! miserable girl! you make me chill with horror!
a young female
From this reading "You likewise informed me that, thanks to the extreme liberality of M. de Hansfeld, the greater part of his immense fortune would, at his death, revert to you----" "Hold! miserable girl! you make me chill with horror!
glancesnounUS /ˈɡlænsɪz/
plural of “glance” — a quick look
From this reading REVELATIONS After remaining silent a few minutes, Iris, again fixing her scrutinising glances on the countenance of her mistress, thus resumed:-- "You have often told me that you espoused the Prince de Hansfeld with regret, and that your principal motive for bestowing your hand on him was to secure a provision for your aunt.
greater in size or importance or degree
From this reading "You likewise informed me that, thanks to the extreme liberality of M. de Hansfeld, the greater part of his immense fortune would, at his death, revert to you----" "Hold! miserable girl! you make me chill with horror!
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading REVELATIONS After remaining silent a few minutes, Iris, again fixing her scrutinising glances on the countenance of her mistress, thus resumed:-- "You have often told me that you espoused the Prince de Hansfeld with regret, and that your principal motive for bestowing your hand on him was to secure a provision for your aunt.
Hansfeld
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From this reading REVELATIONS After remaining silent a few minutes, Iris, again fixing her scrutinising glances on the countenance of her mistress, thus resumed:-- "You have often told me that you espoused the Prince de Hansfeld with regret, and that your principal motive for bestowing your hand on him was to secure a provision for your aunt.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading REVELATIONS After remaining silent a few minutes, Iris, again fixing her scrutinising glances on the countenance of her mistress, thus resumed:-- "You have often told me that you espoused the Prince de Hansfeld with regret, and that your principal motive for bestowing your hand on him was to secure a provision for your aunt.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading REVELATIONS After remaining silent a few minutes, Iris, again fixing her scrutinising glances on the countenance of her mistress, thus resumed:-- "You have often told me that you espoused the Prince de Hansfeld with regret, and that your principal motive for bestowing your hand on him was to secure a provision for your aunt.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading REVELATIONS After remaining silent a few minutes, Iris, again fixing her scrutinising glances on the countenance of her mistress, thus resumed:-- "You have often told me that you espoused the Prince de Hansfeld with regret, and that your principal motive for bestowing your hand on him was to secure a provision for your aunt.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading "You likewise informed me that, thanks to the extreme liberality of M. de Hansfeld, the greater part of his immense fortune would, at his death, revert to you----" "Hold! miserable girl! you make me chill with horror!
cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”
From this reading "You likewise informed me that, thanks to the extreme liberality of M. de Hansfeld, the greater part of his immense fortune would, at his death, revert to you----" "Hold! miserable girl! you make me chill with horror!
intense and profound fear
From this reading "You likewise informed me that, thanks to the extreme liberality of M. de Hansfeld, the greater part of his immense fortune would, at his death, revert to you----" "Hold! miserable girl! you make me chill with horror!
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading I am correct so far, am I not?"
unusually great in size or amount or degree or especially extent or scope
From this reading "You likewise informed me that, thanks to the extreme liberality of M. de Hansfeld, the greater part of his immense fortune would, at his death, revert to you----" "Hold! miserable girl! you make me chill with horror!
having much knowledge or education
From this reading "You likewise informed me that, thanks to the extreme liberality of M. de Hansfeld, the greater part of his immense fortune would, at his death, revert to you----" "Hold! miserable girl! you make me chill with horror!
IrisnounUS /ˈaɪrəs/
plants with sword-shaped leaves and erect stalks bearing bright-colored flowers composed of three petals and three drooping sepals
From this reading REVELATIONS After remaining silent a few minutes, Iris, again fixing her scrutinising glances on the countenance of her mistress, thus resumed:-- "You have often told me that you espoused the Prince de Hansfeld with regret, and that your principal motive for bestowing your hand on him was to secure a provision for your aunt.
liberalitynounUS /ˌlɪbɜːrˈælətiː/
an inclination to favor progress and individual freedom
From this reading "You likewise informed me that, thanks to the extreme liberality of M. de Hansfeld, the greater part of his immense fortune would, at his death, revert to you----" "Hold! miserable girl! you make me chill with horror!
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading These repeated attempts on his life then----" Without taking any notice of her mistress's remark, Iris continued,-- "Shortly after your marriage your former dejection of spirits returned with redoubled force.
in like or similar manner
From this reading "You likewise informed me that, thanks to the extreme liberality of M. de Hansfeld, the greater part of his immense fortune would, at his death, revert to you----" "Hold! miserable girl! you make me chill with horror!
the basic unit of length adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites (approximately 1.094 yards)
From this reading "You likewise informed me that, thanks to the extreme liberality of M. de Hansfeld, the greater part of his immense fortune would, at his death, revert to you----" "Hold! miserable girl! you make me chill with horror!
engage in
From this reading "You likewise informed me that, thanks to the extreme liberality of M. de Hansfeld, the greater part of his immense fortune would, at his death, revert to you----" "Hold! miserable girl! you make me chill with horror!
the state of being a married couple voluntarily joined for life (or until divorce)
From this reading These repeated attempts on his life then----" Without taking any notice of her mistress's remark, Iris continued,-- "Shortly after your marriage your former dejection of spirits returned with redoubled force.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading REVELATIONS After remaining silent a few minutes, Iris, again fixing her scrutinising glances on the countenance of her mistress, thus resumed:-- "You have often told me that you espoused the Prince de Hansfeld with regret, and that your principal motive for bestowing your hand on him was to secure a provision for your aunt.
a written account of what transpired at a meeting
From this reading REVELATIONS After remaining silent a few minutes, Iris, again fixing her scrutinising glances on the countenance of her mistress, thus resumed:-- "You have often told me that you espoused the Prince de Hansfeld with regret, and that your principal motive for bestowing your hand on him was to secure a provision for your aunt.
very unhappy; full of misery
From this reading "You likewise informed me that, thanks to the extreme liberality of M. de Hansfeld, the greater part of his immense fortune would, at his death, revert to you----" "Hold! miserable girl! you make me chill with horror!
an adulterous woman; a woman who has an ongoing extramarital sexual relationship with a man
From this reading REVELATIONS After remaining silent a few minutes, Iris, again fixing her scrutinising glances on the countenance of her mistress, thus resumed:-- "You have often told me that you espoused the Prince de Hansfeld with regret, and that your principal motive for bestowing your hand on him was to secure a provision for your aunt.
mistress's
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From this reading These repeated attempts on his life then----" Without taking any notice of her mistress's remark, Iris continued,-- "Shortly after your marriage your former dejection of spirits returned with redoubled force.
motivenounUS /ˈmoʊtɪv/
the psychological feature that arouses an organism to action toward a desired goal; the reason for the action; that which gives purpose and direction to behavior
From this reading REVELATIONS After remaining silent a few minutes, Iris, again fixing her scrutinising glances on the countenance of her mistress, thus resumed:-- "You have often told me that you espoused the Prince de Hansfeld with regret, and that your principal motive for bestowing your hand on him was to secure a provision for your aunt.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading I am correct so far, am I not?"
an announcement containing information about an event
From this reading These repeated attempts on his life then----" Without taking any notice of her mistress's remark, Iris continued,-- "Shortly after your marriage your former dejection of spirits returned with redoubled force.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading REVELATIONS After remaining silent a few minutes, Iris, again fixing her scrutinising glances on the countenance of her mistress, thus resumed:-- "You have often told me that you espoused the Prince de Hansfeld with regret, and that your principal motive for bestowing your hand on him was to secure a provision for your aunt.
many times at short intervals
From this reading REVELATIONS After remaining silent a few minutes, Iris, again fixing her scrutinising glances on the countenance of her mistress, thus resumed:-- "You have often told me that you espoused the Prince de Hansfeld with regret, and that your principal motive for bestowing your hand on him was to secure a provision for your aunt.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading REVELATIONS After remaining silent a few minutes, Iris, again fixing her scrutinising glances on the countenance of her mistress, thus resumed:-- "You have often told me that you espoused the Prince de Hansfeld with regret, and that your principal motive for bestowing your hand on him was to secure a provision for your aunt.
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading "You likewise informed me that, thanks to the extreme liberality of M. de Hansfeld, the greater part of his immense fortune would, at his death, revert to you----" "Hold! miserable girl! you make me chill with horror!
completely and without qualification; used informally as intensifiers
From this reading "Perfectly so!"
a male member of a royal family other than the sovereign (especially the son of a sovereign)
From this reading REVELATIONS After remaining silent a few minutes, Iris, again fixing her scrutinising glances on the countenance of her mistress, thus resumed:-- "You have often told me that you espoused the Prince de Hansfeld with regret, and that your principal motive for bestowing your hand on him was to secure a provision for your aunt.
the original amount of a debt on which interest is calculated
From this reading REVELATIONS After remaining silent a few minutes, Iris, again fixing her scrutinising glances on the countenance of her mistress, thus resumed:-- "You have often told me that you espoused the Prince de Hansfeld with regret, and that your principal motive for bestowing your hand on him was to secure a provision for your aunt.
provisionnounUS /prəˈvɪʒən/
a stipulated condition
From this reading REVELATIONS After remaining silent a few minutes, Iris, again fixing her scrutinising glances on the countenance of her mistress, thus resumed:-- "You have often told me that you espoused the Prince de Hansfeld with regret, and that your principal motive for bestowing your hand on him was to secure a provision for your aunt.
redoubledadjectiveUS /riˈdʌbəld/
become much greater in intensity or size or amount
From this reading These repeated attempts on his life then----" Without taking any notice of her mistress's remark, Iris continued,-- "Shortly after your marriage your former dejection of spirits returned with redoubled force.
feel remorse for; feel sorry for; be contrite about
From this reading REVELATIONS After remaining silent a few minutes, Iris, again fixing her scrutinising glances on the countenance of her mistress, thus resumed:-- "You have often told me that you espoused the Prince de Hansfeld with regret, and that your principal motive for bestowing your hand on him was to secure a provision for your aunt.
not used up
From this reading REVELATIONS After remaining silent a few minutes, Iris, again fixing her scrutinising glances on the countenance of her mistress, thus resumed:-- "You have often told me that you espoused the Prince de Hansfeld with regret, and that your principal motive for bestowing your hand on him was to secure a provision for your aunt.
a statement that expresses a personal opinion or belief or adds information
From this reading These repeated attempts on his life then----" Without taking any notice of her mistress's remark, Iris continued,-- "Shortly after your marriage your former dejection of spirits returned with redoubled force.
recurring again and again
From this reading These repeated attempts on his life then----" Without taking any notice of her mistress's remark, Iris continued,-- "Shortly after your marriage your former dejection of spirits returned with redoubled force.
past form of “resume” — take up or begin anew
From this reading REVELATIONS After remaining silent a few minutes, Iris, again fixing her scrutinising glances on the countenance of her mistress, thus resumed:-- "You have often told me that you espoused the Prince de Hansfeld with regret, and that your principal motive for bestowing your hand on him was to secure a provision for your aunt.
past form of “return” — go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading These repeated attempts on his life then----" Without taking any notice of her mistress's remark, Iris continued,-- "Shortly after your marriage your former dejection of spirits returned with redoubled force.
REVELATIONSnounUS /ˌrevəˈleɪʃənz/
plural of “revelation” — the speech act of making something evident
From this reading REVELATIONS After remaining silent a few minutes, Iris, again fixing her scrutinising glances on the countenance of her mistress, thus resumed:-- "You have often told me that you espoused the Prince de Hansfeld with regret, and that your principal motive for bestowing your hand on him was to secure a provision for your aunt.
revertverbUS /rɪˈvɜːrt/
go back to a previous state
From this reading "You likewise informed me that, thanks to the extreme liberality of M. de Hansfeld, the greater part of his immense fortune would, at his death, revert to you----" "Hold! miserable girl! you make me chill with horror!
scrutinising
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading REVELATIONS After remaining silent a few minutes, Iris, again fixing her scrutinising glances on the countenance of her mistress, thus resumed:-- "You have often told me that you espoused the Prince de Hansfeld with regret, and that your principal motive for bestowing your hand on him was to secure a provision for your aunt.
get by special effort
From this reading REVELATIONS After remaining silent a few minutes, Iris, again fixing her scrutinising glances on the countenance of her mistress, thus resumed:-- "You have often told me that you espoused the Prince de Hansfeld with regret, and that your principal motive for bestowing your hand on him was to secure a provision for your aunt.
for a short time
From this reading These repeated attempts on his life then----" Without taking any notice of her mistress's remark, Iris continued,-- "Shortly after your marriage your former dejection of spirits returned with redoubled force.
marked by absence of sound
From this reading REVELATIONS After remaining silent a few minutes, Iris, again fixing her scrutinising glances on the countenance of her mistress, thus resumed:-- "You have often told me that you espoused the Prince de Hansfeld with regret, and that your principal motive for bestowing your hand on him was to secure a provision for your aunt.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading I am correct so far, am I not?"
an alcoholic beverage that is distilled rather than fermented
From this reading These repeated attempts on his life then----" Without taking any notice of her mistress's remark, Iris continued,-- "Shortly after your marriage your former dejection of spirits returned with redoubled force.
the act of someone who picks up or takes something
From this reading These repeated attempts on his life then----" Without taking any notice of her mistress's remark, Iris continued,-- "Shortly after your marriage your former dejection of spirits returned with redoubled force.
an acknowledgment of appreciation
From this reading "You likewise informed me that, thanks to the extreme liberality of M. de Hansfeld, the greater part of his immense fortune would, at his death, revert to you----" "Hold! miserable girl! you make me chill with horror!
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading REVELATIONS After remaining silent a few minutes, Iris, again fixing her scrutinising glances on the countenance of her mistress, thus resumed:-- "You have often told me that you espoused the Prince de Hansfeld with regret, and that your principal motive for bestowing your hand on him was to secure a provision for your aunt.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading REVELATIONS After remaining silent a few minutes, Iris, again fixing her scrutinising glances on the countenance of her mistress, thus resumed:-- "You have often told me that you espoused the Prince de Hansfeld with regret, and that your principal motive for bestowing your hand on him was to secure a provision for your aunt.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading These repeated attempts on his life then----" Without taking any notice of her mistress's remark, Iris continued,-- "Shortly after your marriage your former dejection of spirits returned with redoubled force.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading These repeated attempts on his life then----" Without taking any notice of her mistress's remark, Iris continued,-- "Shortly after your marriage your former dejection of spirits returned with redoubled force.
(used to introduce a logical conclusion) from that fact or reason or as a result
From this reading REVELATIONS After remaining silent a few minutes, Iris, again fixing her scrutinising glances on the countenance of her mistress, thus resumed:-- "You have often told me that you espoused the Prince de Hansfeld with regret, and that your principal motive for bestowing your hand on him was to secure a provision for your aunt.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading REVELATIONS After remaining silent a few minutes, Iris, again fixing her scrutinising glances on the countenance of her mistress, thus resumed:-- "You have often told me that you espoused the Prince de Hansfeld with regret, and that your principal motive for bestowing your hand on him was to secure a provision for your aunt.
inflected form of “tell” — express in words
From this reading REVELATIONS After remaining silent a few minutes, Iris, again fixing her scrutinising glances on the countenance of her mistress, thus resumed:-- "You have often told me that you espoused the Prince de Hansfeld with regret, and that your principal motive for bestowing your hand on him was to secure a provision for your aunt.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading REVELATIONS After remaining silent a few minutes, Iris, again fixing her scrutinising glances on the countenance of her mistress, thus resumed:-- "You have often told me that you espoused the Prince de Hansfeld with regret, and that your principal motive for bestowing your hand on him was to secure a provision for your aunt.
in the company of; together with
From this reading REVELATIONS After remaining silent a few minutes, Iris, again fixing her scrutinising glances on the countenance of her mistress, thus resumed:-- "You have often told me that you espoused the Prince de Hansfeld with regret, and that your principal motive for bestowing your hand on him was to secure a provision for your aunt.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading These repeated attempts on his life then----" Without taking any notice of her mistress's remark, Iris continued,-- "Shortly after your marriage your former dejection of spirits returned with redoubled force.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading "You likewise informed me that, thanks to the extreme liberality of M. de Hansfeld, the greater part of his immense fortune would, at his death, revert to you----" "Hold! miserable girl! you make me chill with horror!
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading REVELATIONS After remaining silent a few minutes, Iris, again fixing her scrutinising glances on the countenance of her mistress, thus resumed:-- "You have often told me that you espoused the Prince de Hansfeld with regret, and that your principal motive for bestowing your hand on him was to secure a provision for your aunt.
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading REVELATIONS After remaining silent a few minutes, Iris, again fixing her scrutinising glances on the countenance of her mistress, thus resumed:-- "You have often told me that you espoused the Prince de Hansfeld with regret, and that your principal motive for bestowing your hand on him was to secure a provision for your aunt.
