Chapter XI

used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one

From this reading “A beam of comfort, like the moon through clouds, Gilds the black horror, and directs my way.”

causing a dull and steady pain

From this reading “Was ever sorrow like unto my sorrow?” was the cry of the poor aching heart.

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From this reading Pride--her woman’s pride--had sustained Floy in the late interview with Mrs. Alden, and enabled her to resign Espy with apparent indifference; but when his mother had gone, leaving her alone, a sudden sense of utter desolation came over the girl, and hastening to her own room she locked her door, and throwing herself on the bed, buried her face in its pillows, while bitter, bursting sobs shook her whole frame.

(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 “Have I not seen the grave close over my more than parents, earthly possessions swept away, and now resigned my love--all, all that was left me!”

Having no one else present.

From this reading Pride--her woman’s pride--had sustained Floy in the late interview with Mrs. Alden, and enabled her to resign Espy with apparent indifference; but when his mother had gone, leaving her alone, a sudden sense of utter desolation came over the girl, and hastening to her own room she locked her door, and throwing herself on the bed, buried her face in its pillows, while bitter, bursting sobs shook her whole frame.

used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together

From this reading “A beam of comfort, like the moon through clouds, Gilds the black horror, and directs my way.”

clearly revealed to the mind or the senses or judgment

From this reading Pride--her woman’s pride--had sustained Floy in the late interview with Mrs. Alden, and enabled her to resign Espy with apparent indifference; but when his mother had gone, leaving her alone, a sudden sense of utter desolation came over the girl, and hastening to her own room she locked her door, and throwing herself on the bed, buried her face in its pillows, while bitter, bursting sobs shook her whole frame.

from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)

From this reading “Have I not seen the grave close over my more than parents, earthly possessions swept away, and now resigned my love--all, all that was left me!”

a signal transmitted along a narrow path; guides airplane pilots in darkness or bad weather

From this reading “A beam of comfort, like the moon through clouds, Gilds the black horror, and directs my way.”

a piece of furniture that provides a place to sleep

From this reading Pride--her woman’s pride--had sustained Floy in the late interview with Mrs. Alden, and enabled her to resign Espy with apparent indifference; but when his mother had gone, leaving her alone, a sudden sense of utter desolation came over the girl, and hastening to her own room she locked her door, and throwing herself on the bed, buried her face in its pillows, while bitter, bursting sobs shook her whole frame.

marked by strong resentment or cynicism

From this reading Pride--her woman’s pride--had sustained Floy in the late interview with Mrs. Alden, and enabled her to resign Espy with apparent indifference; but when his mother had gone, leaving her alone, a sudden sense of utter desolation came over the girl, and hastening to her own room she locked her door, and throwing herself on the bed, buried her face in its pillows, while bitter, bursting sobs shook her whole frame.

being of the achromatic color of maximum darkness; having little or no hue owing to absorption of almost all incident light

From this reading “A beam of comfort, like the moon through clouds, Gilds the black horror, and directs my way.”

placed in a grave

From this reading Pride--her woman’s pride--had sustained Floy in the late interview with Mrs. Alden, and enabled her to resign Espy with apparent indifference; but when his mother had gone, leaving her alone, a sudden sense of utter desolation came over the girl, and hastening to her own room she locked her door, and throwing herself on the bed, buried her face in its pillows, while bitter, bursting sobs shook her whole frame.

-ing form of “burst” — come open suddenly and violently, as if from internal pressure

From this reading Pride--her woman’s pride--had sustained Floy in the late interview with Mrs. Alden, and enabled her to resign Espy with apparent indifference; but when his mother had gone, leaving her alone, a sudden sense of utter desolation came over the girl, and hastening to her own room she locked her door, and throwing herself on the bed, buried her face in its pillows, while bitter, bursting sobs shook her whole frame.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading Pride--her woman’s pride--had sustained Floy in the late interview with Mrs. Alden, and enabled her to resign Espy with apparent indifference; but when his mother had gone, leaving her alone, a sudden sense of utter desolation came over the girl, and hastening to her own room she locked her door, and throwing herself on the bed, buried her face in its pillows, while bitter, bursting sobs shook her whole frame.

inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody

From this reading Pride--her woman’s pride--had sustained Floy in the late interview with Mrs. Alden, and enabled her to resign Espy with apparent indifference; but when his mother had gone, leaving her alone, a sudden sense of utter desolation came over the girl, and hastening to her own room she locked her door, and throwing herself on the bed, buried her face in its pillows, while bitter, bursting sobs shook her whole frame.

at or within a short distance in space or time or having elements near each other

From this reading “Have I not seen the grave close over my more than parents, earthly possessions swept away, and now resigned my love--all, all that was left me!”

plural of “cloud” — any collection of particles (e.g., smoke or dust) or gases that is visible

From this reading “A beam of comfort, like the moon through clouds, Gilds the black horror, and directs my way.”

a state of being relaxed and feeling no pain

From this reading “A beam of comfort, like the moon through clouds, Gilds the black horror, and directs my way.”

utter a sudden loud cry

From this reading “Was ever sorrow like unto my sorrow?” was the cry of the poor aching heart.

the state of being decayed or destroyed

From this reading Pride--her woman’s pride--had sustained Floy in the late interview with Mrs. Alden, and enabled her to resign Espy with apparent indifference; but when his mother had gone, leaving her alone, a sudden sense of utter desolation came over the girl, and hastening to her own room she locked her door, and throwing herself on the bed, buried her face in its pillows, while bitter, bursting sobs shook her whole frame.

third-person singular of “direct” — command with authority

From this reading “A beam of comfort, like the moon through clouds, Gilds the black horror, and directs my way.”

a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle

From this reading Pride--her woman’s pride--had sustained Floy in the late interview with Mrs. Alden, and enabled her to resign Espy with apparent indifference; but when his mother had gone, leaving her alone, a sudden sense of utter desolation came over the girl, and hastening to her own room she locked her door, and throwing herself on the bed, buried her face in its pillows, while bitter, bursting sobs shook her whole frame.

of or belonging to or characteristic of this earth as distinguished from heaven

From this reading “Have I not seen the grave close over my more than parents, earthly possessions swept away, and now resigned my love--all, all that was left me!”

past form of “enable” — render capable or able for some task

From this reading Pride--her woman’s pride--had sustained Floy in the late interview with Mrs. Alden, and enabled her to resign Espy with apparent indifference; but when his mother had gone, leaving her alone, a sudden sense of utter desolation came over the girl, and hastening to her own room she locked her door, and throwing herself on the bed, buried her face in its pillows, while bitter, bursting sobs shook her whole frame.

catch sight of

From this reading Pride--her woman’s pride--had sustained Floy in the late interview with Mrs. Alden, and enabled her to resign Espy with apparent indifference; but when his mother had gone, leaving her alone, a sudden sense of utter desolation came over the girl, and hastening to her own room she locked her door, and throwing herself on the bed, buried her face in its pillows, while bitter, bursting sobs shook her whole frame.

at any time

From this reading “Was ever sorrow like unto my sorrow?” was the cry of the poor aching heart.

the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear

From this reading Pride--her woman’s pride--had sustained Floy in the late interview with Mrs. Alden, and enabled her to resign Espy with apparent indifference; but when his mother had gone, leaving her alone, a sudden sense of utter desolation came over the girl, and hastening to her own room she locked her door, and throwing herself on the bed, buried her face in its pillows, while bitter, bursting sobs shook her whole frame.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading Pride--her woman’s pride--had sustained Floy in the late interview with Mrs. Alden, and enabled her to resign Espy with apparent indifference; but when his mother had gone, leaving her alone, a sudden sense of utter desolation came over the girl, and hastening to her own room she locked her door, and throwing herself on the bed, buried her face in its pillows, while bitter, bursting sobs shook her whole frame.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading FLOY’S RESOLVE.

enclose in or as if in a frame

From this reading Pride--her woman’s pride--had sustained Floy in the late interview with Mrs. Alden, and enabled her to resign Espy with apparent indifference; but when his mother had gone, leaving her alone, a sudden sense of utter desolation came over the girl, and hastening to her own room she locked her door, and throwing herself on the bed, buried her face in its pillows, while bitter, bursting sobs shook her whole frame.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading “A beam of comfort, like the moon through clouds, Gilds the black horror, and directs my way.”

a young female

From this reading Pride--her woman’s pride--had sustained Floy in the late interview with Mrs. Alden, and enabled her to resign Espy with apparent indifference; but when his mother had gone, leaving her alone, a sudden sense of utter desolation came over the girl, and hastening to her own room she locked her door, and throwing herself on the bed, buried her face in its pillows, while bitter, bursting sobs shook her whole frame.

destroyed or killed

From this reading Pride--her woman’s pride--had sustained Floy in the late interview with Mrs. Alden, and enabled her to resign Espy with apparent indifference; but when his mother had gone, leaving her alone, a sudden sense of utter desolation came over the girl, and hastening to her own room she locked her door, and throwing herself on the bed, buried her face in its pillows, while bitter, bursting sobs shook her whole frame.

death of a person

From this reading “Have I not seen the grave close over my more than parents, earthly possessions swept away, and now resigned my love--all, all that was left me!”

the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect

From this reading Pride--her woman’s pride--had sustained Floy in the late interview with Mrs. Alden, and enabled her to resign Espy with apparent indifference; but when his mother had gone, leaving her alone, a sudden sense of utter desolation came over the girl, and hastening to her own room she locked her door, and throwing herself on the bed, buried her face in its pillows, while bitter, bursting sobs shook her whole frame.

-ing form of “hasten” — act or move at high speed

From this reading Pride--her woman’s pride--had sustained Floy in the late interview with Mrs. Alden, and enabled her to resign Espy with apparent indifference; but when his mother had gone, leaving her alone, a sudden sense of utter desolation came over the girl, and hastening to her own room she locked her door, and throwing herself on the bed, buried her face in its pillows, while bitter, bursting sobs shook her whole frame.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading “Have I not seen the grave close over my more than parents, earthly possessions swept away, and now resigned my love--all, all that was left me!”

the locus of feelings and intuitions

From this reading “Was ever sorrow like unto my sorrow?” was the cry of the poor aching heart.

belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned

From this reading Pride--her woman’s pride--had sustained Floy in the late interview with Mrs. Alden, and enabled her to resign Espy with apparent indifference; but when his mother had gone, leaving her alone, a sudden sense of utter desolation came over the girl, and hastening to her own room she locked her door, and throwing herself on the bed, buried her face in its pillows, while bitter, bursting sobs shook her whole frame.

used when the woman or girl doing the action is also its object

From this reading Pride--her woman’s pride--had sustained Floy in the late interview with Mrs. Alden, and enabled her to resign Espy with apparent indifference; but when his mother had gone, leaving her alone, a sudden sense of utter desolation came over the girl, and hastening to her own room she locked her door, and throwing herself on the bed, buried her face in its pillows, while bitter, bursting sobs shook her whole frame.

belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned

From this reading Pride--her woman’s pride--had sustained Floy in the late interview with Mrs. Alden, and enabled her to resign Espy with apparent indifference; but when his mother had gone, leaving her alone, a sudden sense of utter desolation came over the girl, and hastening to her own room she locked her door, and throwing herself on the bed, buried her face in its pillows, while bitter, bursting sobs shook her whole frame.

intense and profound fear

From this reading “A beam of comfort, like the moon through clouds, Gilds the black horror, and directs my way.”

the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb

From this reading “Have I not seen the grave close over my more than parents, earthly possessions swept away, and now resigned my love--all, all that was left me!”

inside something, or within a place, period, or state

From this reading Pride--her woman’s pride--had sustained Floy in the late interview with Mrs. Alden, and enabled her to resign Espy with apparent indifference; but when his mother had gone, leaving her alone, a sudden sense of utter desolation came over the girl, and hastening to her own room she locked her door, and throwing herself on the bed, buried her face in its pillows, while bitter, bursting sobs shook her whole frame.

unbiased impartial unconcern

From this reading Pride--her woman’s pride--had sustained Floy in the late interview with Mrs. Alden, and enabled her to resign Espy with apparent indifference; but when his mother had gone, leaving her alone, a sudden sense of utter desolation came over the girl, and hastening to her own room she locked her door, and throwing herself on the bed, buried her face in its pillows, while bitter, bursting sobs shook her whole frame.

conduct an interview in television, newspaper, and radio reporting

From this reading Pride--her woman’s pride--had sustained Floy in the late interview with Mrs. Alden, and enabled her to resign Espy with apparent indifference; but when his mother had gone, leaving her alone, a sudden sense of utter desolation came over the girl, and hastening to her own room she locked her door, and throwing herself on the bed, buried her face in its pillows, while bitter, bursting sobs shook her whole frame.

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading Pride--her woman’s pride--had sustained Floy in the late interview with Mrs. Alden, and enabled her to resign Espy with apparent indifference; but when his mother had gone, leaving her alone, a sudden sense of utter desolation came over the girl, and hastening to her own room she locked her door, and throwing herself on the bed, buried her face in its pillows, while bitter, bursting sobs shook her whole frame.

being or occurring at an advanced period of time or after a usual or expected time

From this reading Pride--her woman’s pride--had sustained Floy in the late interview with Mrs. Alden, and enabled her to resign Espy with apparent indifference; but when his mother had gone, leaving her alone, a sudden sense of utter desolation came over the girl, and hastening to her own room she locked her door, and throwing herself on the bed, buried her face in its pillows, while bitter, bursting sobs shook her whole frame.

the act of departing

From this reading Pride--her woman’s pride--had sustained Floy in the late interview with Mrs. Alden, and enabled her to resign Espy with apparent indifference; but when his mother had gone, leaving her alone, a sudden sense of utter desolation came over the girl, and hastening to her own room she locked her door, and throwing herself on the bed, buried her face in its pillows, while bitter, bursting sobs shook her whole frame.

location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east

From this reading “Have I not seen the grave close over my more than parents, earthly possessions swept away, and now resigned my love--all, all that was left me!”

prefer or wish to do something

From this reading “A beam of comfort, like the moon through clouds, Gilds the black horror, and directs my way.”

past form of “lock” — fasten with a lock

From this reading Pride--her woman’s pride--had sustained Floy in the late interview with Mrs. Alden, and enabled her to resign Espy with apparent indifference; but when his mother had gone, leaving her alone, a sudden sense of utter desolation came over the girl, and hastening to her own room she locked her door, and throwing herself on the bed, buried her face in its pillows, while bitter, bursting sobs shook her whole frame.

a strong positive emotion of regard and affection

From this reading “Have I not seen the grave close over my more than parents, earthly possessions swept away, and now resigned my love--all, all that was left me!”

the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading “Have I not seen the grave close over my more than parents, earthly possessions swept away, and now resigned my love--all, all that was left me!”

the natural satellite of the Earth

From this reading “A beam of comfort, like the moon through clouds, Gilds the black horror, and directs my way.”

(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree

From this reading “Have I not seen the grave close over my more than parents, earthly possessions swept away, and now resigned my love--all, all that was left me!”

a woman who has given birth to a child (also used as a term of address to your mother)

From this reading Pride--her woman’s pride--had sustained Floy in the late interview with Mrs. Alden, and enabled her to resign Espy with apparent indifference; but when his mother had gone, leaving her alone, a sudden sense of utter desolation came over the girl, and hastening to her own room she locked her door, and throwing herself on the bed, buried her face in its pillows, while bitter, bursting sobs shook her whole frame.

a form of address for a married woman

From this reading Pride--her woman’s pride--had sustained Floy in the late interview with Mrs. Alden, and enabled her to resign Espy with apparent indifference; but when his mother had gone, leaving her alone, a sudden sense of utter desolation came over the girl, and hastening to her own room she locked her door, and throwing herself on the bed, buried her face in its pillows, while bitter, bursting sobs shook her whole frame.

belonging to the person speaking

From this reading “A beam of comfort, like the moon through clouds, Gilds the black horror, and directs my way.”

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading “Have I not seen the grave close over my more than parents, earthly possessions swept away, and now resigned my love--all, all that was left me!”

in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events

From this reading “Have I not seen the grave close over my more than parents, earthly possessions swept away, and now resigned my love--all, all that was left me!”

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading “A beam of comfort, like the moon through clouds, Gilds the black horror, and directs my way.”

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading Pride--her woman’s pride--had sustained Floy in the late interview with Mrs. Alden, and enabled her to resign Espy with apparent indifference; but when his mother had gone, leaving her alone, a sudden sense of utter desolation came over the girl, and hastening to her own room she locked her door, and throwing herself on the bed, buried her face in its pillows, while bitter, bursting sobs shook her whole frame.

above and across; more than

From this reading Pride--her woman’s pride--had sustained Floy in the late interview with Mrs. Alden, and enabled her to resign Espy with apparent indifference; but when his mother had gone, leaving her alone, a sudden sense of utter desolation came over the girl, and hastening to her own room she locked her door, and throwing herself on the bed, buried her face in its pillows, while bitter, bursting sobs shook her whole frame.

have ownership or possession of

From this reading Pride--her woman’s pride--had sustained Floy in the late interview with Mrs. Alden, and enabled her to resign Espy with apparent indifference; but when his mother had gone, leaving her alone, a sudden sense of utter desolation came over the girl, and hastening to her own room she locked her door, and throwing herself on the bed, buried her face in its pillows, while bitter, bursting sobs shook her whole frame.

plural of “parent” — a father or mother; one who begets or one who gives birth to or nurtures and raises a child; a relative who plays the role of guardian

From this reading “Have I not seen the grave close over my more than parents, earthly possessions swept away, and now resigned my love--all, all that was left me!”

plural of “pillow” — a cushion to support the head of a sleeping person

From this reading Pride--her woman’s pride--had sustained Floy in the late interview with Mrs. Alden, and enabled her to resign Espy with apparent indifference; but when his mother had gone, leaving her alone, a sudden sense of utter desolation came over the girl, and hastening to her own room she locked her door, and throwing herself on the bed, buried her face in its pillows, while bitter, bursting sobs shook her whole frame.

deserving or inciting pity

From this reading “Was ever sorrow like unto my sorrow?” was the cry of the poor aching heart.

plural of “possession” — the act of having and controlling property

From this reading “Have I not seen the grave close over my more than parents, earthly possessions swept away, and now resigned my love--all, all that was left me!”

a feeling of self-respect and personal worth

From this reading Pride--her woman’s pride--had sustained Floy in the late interview with Mrs. Alden, and enabled her to resign Espy with apparent indifference; but when his mother had gone, leaving her alone, a sudden sense of utter desolation came over the girl, and hastening to her own room she locked her door, and throwing herself on the bed, buried her face in its pillows, while bitter, bursting sobs shook her whole frame.

leave (a job, post, or position) voluntarily

From this reading Pride--her woman’s pride--had sustained Floy in the late interview with Mrs. Alden, and enabled her to resign Espy with apparent indifference; but when his mother had gone, leaving her alone, a sudden sense of utter desolation came over the girl, and hastening to her own room she locked her door, and throwing herself on the bed, buried her face in its pillows, while bitter, bursting sobs shook her whole frame.

past form of “resign” — leave (a job, post, or position) voluntarily

From this reading “Have I not seen the grave close over my more than parents, earthly possessions swept away, and now resigned my love--all, all that was left me!”

bring to an end; settle conclusively

From this reading FLOY’S RESOLVE.

an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling

From this reading Pride--her woman’s pride--had sustained Floy in the late interview with Mrs. Alden, and enabled her to resign Espy with apparent indifference; but when his mother had gone, leaving her alone, a sudden sense of utter desolation came over the girl, and hastening to her own room she locked her door, and throwing herself on the bed, buried her face in its pillows, while bitter, bursting sobs shook her whole frame.

inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading “Have I not seen the grave close over my more than parents, earthly possessions swept away, and now resigned my love--all, all that was left me!”

a general conscious awareness

From this reading Pride--her woman’s pride--had sustained Floy in the late interview with Mrs. Alden, and enabled her to resign Espy with apparent indifference; but when his mother had gone, leaving her alone, a sudden sense of utter desolation came over the girl, and hastening to her own room she locked her door, and throwing herself on the bed, buried her face in its pillows, while bitter, bursting sobs shook her whole frame.

a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading Pride--her woman’s pride--had sustained Floy in the late interview with Mrs. Alden, and enabled her to resign Espy with apparent indifference; but when his mother had gone, leaving her alone, a sudden sense of utter desolation came over the girl, and hastening to her own room she locked her door, and throwing herself on the bed, buried her face in its pillows, while bitter, bursting sobs shook her whole frame.

a disassembled barrel; the parts packed for storage or shipment

From this reading Pride--her woman’s pride--had sustained Floy in the late interview with Mrs. Alden, and enabled her to resign Espy with apparent indifference; but when his mother had gone, leaving her alone, a sudden sense of utter desolation came over the girl, and hastening to her own room she locked her door, and throwing herself on the bed, buried her face in its pillows, while bitter, bursting sobs shook her whole frame.

plural of “sob” — a dyspneic condition

From this reading Pride--her woman’s pride--had sustained Floy in the late interview with Mrs. Alden, and enabled her to resign Espy with apparent indifference; but when his mother had gone, leaving her alone, a sudden sense of utter desolation came over the girl, and hastening to her own room she locked her door, and throwing herself on the bed, buried her face in its pillows, while bitter, bursting sobs shook her whole frame.

an emotion of great sadness associated with loss or bereavement

From this reading “Was ever sorrow like unto my sorrow?” was the cry of the poor aching heart.

happening without warning or in a short space of time

From this reading Pride--her woman’s pride--had sustained Floy in the late interview with Mrs. Alden, and enabled her to resign Espy with apparent indifference; but when his mother had gone, leaving her alone, a sudden sense of utter desolation came over the girl, and hastening to her own room she locked her door, and throwing herself on the bed, buried her face in its pillows, while bitter, bursting sobs shook her whole frame.

maintained at length without interruption or weakening

From this reading Pride--her woman’s pride--had sustained Floy in the late interview with Mrs. Alden, and enabled her to resign Espy with apparent indifference; but when his mother had gone, leaving her alone, a sudden sense of utter desolation came over the girl, and hastening to her own room she locked her door, and throwing herself on the bed, buried her face in its pillows, while bitter, bursting sobs shook her whole frame.

possessing sweep

From this reading “Have I not seen the grave close over my more than parents, earthly possessions swept away, and now resigned my love--all, all that was left me!”

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading “Have I not seen the grave close over my more than parents, earthly possessions swept away, and now resigned my love--all, all that was left me!”

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading “Have I not seen the grave close over my more than parents, earthly possessions swept away, and now resigned my love--all, all that was left me!”

used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind

From this reading “A beam of comfort, like the moon through clouds, Gilds the black horror, and directs my way.”

from one end or side of something to the other

From this reading “A beam of comfort, like the moon through clouds, Gilds the black horror, and directs my way.”

-ing form of “throw” — propel through the air

From this reading Pride--her woman’s pride--had sustained Floy in the late interview with Mrs. Alden, and enabled her to resign Espy with apparent indifference; but when his mother had gone, leaving her alone, a sudden sense of utter desolation came over the girl, and hastening to her own room she locked her door, and throwing herself on the bed, buried her face in its pillows, while bitter, bursting sobs shook her whole frame.

used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive

From this reading Pride--her woman’s pride--had sustained Floy in the late interview with Mrs. Alden, and enabled her to resign Espy with apparent indifference; but when his mother had gone, leaving her alone, a sudden sense of utter desolation came over the girl, and hastening to her own room she locked her door, and throwing herself on the bed, buried her face in its pillows, while bitter, bursting sobs shook her whole frame.

an old word for “to”

From this reading “Was ever sorrow like unto my sorrow?” was the cry of the poor aching heart.

articulate; either verbally or with a cry, shout, or noise

From this reading Pride--her woman’s pride--had sustained Floy in the late interview with Mrs. Alden, and enabled her to resign Espy with apparent indifference; but when his mother had gone, leaving her alone, a sudden sense of utter desolation came over the girl, and hastening to her own room she locked her door, and throwing herself on the bed, buried her face in its pillows, while bitter, bursting sobs shook her whole frame.

the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading “Was ever sorrow like unto my sorrow?” was the cry of the poor aching heart.

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading “A beam of comfort, like the moon through clouds, Gilds the black horror, and directs my way.”

at the time that

From this reading Pride--her woman’s pride--had sustained Floy in the late interview with Mrs. Alden, and enabled her to resign Espy with apparent indifference; but when his mother had gone, leaving her alone, a sudden sense of utter desolation came over the girl, and hastening to her own room she locked her door, and throwing herself on the bed, buried her face in its pillows, while bitter, bursting sobs shook her whole frame.

during the time that

From this reading Pride--her woman’s pride--had sustained Floy in the late interview with Mrs. Alden, and enabled her to resign Espy with apparent indifference; but when his mother had gone, leaving her alone, a sudden sense of utter desolation came over the girl, and hastening to her own room she locked her door, and throwing herself on the bed, buried her face in its pillows, while bitter, bursting sobs shook her whole frame.

including all components without exception; being one unit or constituting the full amount or extent or duration; complete

From this reading Pride--her woman’s pride--had sustained Floy in the late interview with Mrs. Alden, and enabled her to resign Espy with apparent indifference; but when his mother had gone, leaving her alone, a sudden sense of utter desolation came over the girl, and hastening to her own room she locked her door, and throwing herself on the bed, buried her face in its pillows, while bitter, bursting sobs shook her whole frame.

in the company of; together with

From this reading Pride--her woman’s pride--had sustained Floy in the late interview with Mrs. Alden, and enabled her to resign Espy with apparent indifference; but when his mother had gone, leaving her alone, a sudden sense of utter desolation came over the girl, and hastening to her own room she locked her door, and throwing herself on the bed, buried her face in its pillows, while bitter, bursting sobs shook her whole frame.

possessive form of “woman” — an adult female person (as opposed to a man)

From this reading Pride--her woman’s pride--had sustained Floy in the late interview with Mrs. Alden, and enabled her to resign Espy with apparent indifference; but when his mother had gone, leaving her alone, a sudden sense of utter desolation came over the girl, and hastening to her own room she locked her door, and throwing herself on the bed, buried her face in its pillows, while bitter, bursting sobs shook her whole frame.