used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading IN THE CAUSE OF SCIENCE Since the night of Emil's departure, which had brought such terror to her heart, a divine serenity had fallen upon Mrs. St. Ives.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading Sometimes she wept over them, and for days after the receipt of one, she went about with an expression of utter peace.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading Sometimes she wept over them, and for days after the receipt of one, she went about with an expression of utter peace.
Extreme physical or mental suffering; intense anguish.
From this reading But when, for some reason, a letter failed to arrive, then in that house far removed from the scenes among which he dwelt, she would clasp her hands in silent agony, she would be given over to anxiety, glancing about her, more nervous than any bird; she would rebuke the teasing grandchildren and fiercely demand the letter which, she imagined, her daughter-in-law kept from her.
(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 His frequent letters, filled with the vitality of his genius and all radiant with love, were to her a second baptism of youth.
amongprepositionUS /əˈmʌŋ/
surrounded by; in the middle of a group
From this reading But when, for some reason, a letter failed to arrive, then in that house far removed from the scenes among which he dwelt, she would clasp her hands in silent agony, she would be given over to anxiety, glancing about her, more nervous than any bird; she would rebuke the teasing grandchildren and fiercely demand the letter which, she imagined, her daughter-in-law kept from her.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Sometimes she wept over them, and for days after the receipt of one, she went about with an expression of utter peace.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading His frequent letters, filled with the vitality of his genius and all radiant with love, were to her a second baptism of youth.
(psychiatry) a relatively permanent state of worry and nervousness occurring in a variety of mental disorders, usually accompanied by compulsive behavior or attacks of panic
From this reading But when, for some reason, a letter failed to arrive, then in that house far removed from the scenes among which he dwelt, she would clasp her hands in silent agony, she would be given over to anxiety, glancing about her, more nervous than any bird; she would rebuke the teasing grandchildren and fiercely demand the letter which, she imagined, her daughter-in-law kept from her.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading But when, for some reason, a letter failed to arrive, then in that house far removed from the scenes among which he dwelt, she would clasp her hands in silent agony, she would be given over to anxiety, glancing about her, more nervous than any bird; she would rebuke the teasing grandchildren and fiercely demand the letter which, she imagined, her daughter-in-law kept from her.
reach a destination; arrive by movement or progress
From this reading But when, for some reason, a letter failed to arrive, then in that house far removed from the scenes among which he dwelt, she would clasp her hands in silent agony, she would be given over to anxiety, glancing about her, more nervous than any bird; she would rebuke the teasing grandchildren and fiercely demand the letter which, she imagined, her daughter-in-law kept from her.
baptismnounUS /ˈbæptɪzəm/
a Christian sacrament signifying spiritual cleansing and rebirth
From this reading His frequent letters, filled with the vitality of his genius and all radiant with love, were to her a second baptism of youth.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading But when, for some reason, a letter failed to arrive, then in that house far removed from the scenes among which he dwelt, she would clasp her hands in silent agony, she would be given over to anxiety, glancing about her, more nervous than any bird; she would rebuke the teasing grandchildren and fiercely demand the letter which, she imagined, her daughter-in-law kept from her.
warm-blooded egg-laying vertebrates characterized by feathers and forelimbs modified as wings
From this reading But when, for some reason, a letter failed to arrive, then in that house far removed from the scenes among which he dwelt, she would clasp her hands in silent agony, she would be given over to anxiety, glancing about her, more nervous than any bird; she would rebuke the teasing grandchildren and fiercely demand the letter which, she imagined, her daughter-in-law kept from her.
inflected form of “bring” — take something or somebody with oneself somewhere
From this reading IN THE CAUSE OF SCIENCE Since the night of Emil's departure, which had brought such terror to her heart, a divine serenity had fallen upon Mrs. St. Ives.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But when, for some reason, a letter failed to arrive, then in that house far removed from the scenes among which he dwelt, she would clasp her hands in silent agony, she would be given over to anxiety, glancing about her, more nervous than any bird; she would rebuke the teasing grandchildren and fiercely demand the letter which, she imagined, her daughter-in-law kept from her.
inflected form of “carry” — move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body
From this reading Palpitating with enthusiasm, she carried them to her room where she read and reread them.
events that provide the generative force that is the origin of something
From this reading IN THE CAUSE OF SCIENCE Since the night of Emil's departure, which had brought such terror to her heart, a divine serenity had fallen upon Mrs. St. Ives.
claspverbUS /klæsp/
hold firmly and tightly
From this reading But when, for some reason, a letter failed to arrive, then in that house far removed from the scenes among which he dwelt, she would clasp her hands in silent agony, she would be given over to anxiety, glancing about her, more nervous than any bird; she would rebuke the teasing grandchildren and fiercely demand the letter which, she imagined, her daughter-in-law kept from her.
daughter-in-lawnounUS /ˈdɔːtərɪnlɔː/
the wife of your son
From this reading But when, for some reason, a letter failed to arrive, then in that house far removed from the scenes among which he dwelt, she would clasp her hands in silent agony, she would be given over to anxiety, glancing about her, more nervous than any bird; she would rebuke the teasing grandchildren and fiercely demand the letter which, she imagined, her daughter-in-law kept from her.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading Sometimes she wept over them, and for days after the receipt of one, she went about with an expression of utter peace.
an urgent or peremptory request
From this reading But when, for some reason, a letter failed to arrive, then in that house far removed from the scenes among which he dwelt, she would clasp her hands in silent agony, she would be given over to anxiety, glancing about her, more nervous than any bird; she would rebuke the teasing grandchildren and fiercely demand the letter which, she imagined, her daughter-in-law kept from her.
the act of departing
From this reading IN THE CAUSE OF SCIENCE Since the night of Emil's departure, which had brought such terror to her heart, a divine serenity had fallen upon Mrs. St. Ives.
emanating from God
From this reading IN THE CAUSE OF SCIENCE Since the night of Emil's departure, which had brought such terror to her heart, a divine serenity had fallen upon Mrs. St. Ives.
dweltverbUS /dwelt/
inflected form of “dwell” — think moodily or anxiously about something
From this reading But when, for some reason, a letter failed to arrive, then in that house far removed from the scenes among which he dwelt, she would clasp her hands in silent agony, she would be given over to anxiety, glancing about her, more nervous than any bird; she would rebuke the teasing grandchildren and fiercely demand the letter which, she imagined, her daughter-in-law kept from her.
Emil's
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From this reading IN THE CAUSE OF SCIENCE Since the night of Emil's departure, which had brought such terror to her heart, a divine serenity had fallen upon Mrs. St. Ives.
a feeling of excitement
From this reading Palpitating with enthusiasm, she carried them to her room where she read and reread them.
the feelings expressed on a person's face
From this reading Sometimes she wept over them, and for days after the receipt of one, she went about with an expression of utter peace.
past form of “fail” — fail to do something; leave something undone
From this reading But when, for some reason, a letter failed to arrive, then in that house far removed from the scenes among which he dwelt, she would clasp her hands in silent agony, she would be given over to anxiety, glancing about her, more nervous than any bird; she would rebuke the teasing grandchildren and fiercely demand the letter which, she imagined, her daughter-in-law kept from her.
having dropped by the force of gravity
From this reading IN THE CAUSE OF SCIENCE Since the night of Emil's departure, which had brought such terror to her heart, a divine serenity had fallen upon Mrs. St. Ives.
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading But when, for some reason, a letter failed to arrive, then in that house far removed from the scenes among which he dwelt, she would clasp her hands in silent agony, she would be given over to anxiety, glancing about her, more nervous than any bird; she would rebuke the teasing grandchildren and fiercely demand the letter which, she imagined, her daughter-in-law kept from her.
fiercelyadverbUS /ˈfɪrsli/
in a physically fierce manner
From this reading But when, for some reason, a letter failed to arrive, then in that house far removed from the scenes among which he dwelt, she would clasp her hands in silent agony, she would be given over to anxiety, glancing about her, more nervous than any bird; she would rebuke the teasing grandchildren and fiercely demand the letter which, she imagined, her daughter-in-law kept from her.
(usually followed by “with” or used as a combining form) generously supplied with
From this reading His frequent letters, filled with the vitality of his genius and all radiant with love, were to her a second baptism of youth.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Sometimes she wept over them, and for days after the receipt of one, she went about with an expression of utter peace.
frequentverbUS /ˈfriːkwənt/
do one's shopping at; do business with; be a customer or client of
From this reading His frequent letters, filled with the vitality of his genius and all radiant with love, were to her a second baptism of youth.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading But when, for some reason, a letter failed to arrive, then in that house far removed from the scenes among which he dwelt, she would clasp her hands in silent agony, she would be given over to anxiety, glancing about her, more nervous than any bird; she would rebuke the teasing grandchildren and fiercely demand the letter which, she imagined, her daughter-in-law kept from her.
someone who has exceptional intellectual ability and originality
From this reading His frequent letters, filled with the vitality of his genius and all radiant with love, were to her a second baptism of youth.
givenadjectiveUS /ˈɡɪvən/
acknowledged as a supposition
From this reading But when, for some reason, a letter failed to arrive, then in that house far removed from the scenes among which he dwelt, she would clasp her hands in silent agony, she would be given over to anxiety, glancing about her, more nervous than any bird; she would rebuke the teasing grandchildren and fiercely demand the letter which, she imagined, her daughter-in-law kept from her.
-ing form of “glance” — throw a glance at; take a brief look at
From this reading But when, for some reason, a letter failed to arrive, then in that house far removed from the scenes among which he dwelt, she would clasp her hands in silent agony, she would be given over to anxiety, glancing about her, more nervous than any bird; she would rebuke the teasing grandchildren and fiercely demand the letter which, she imagined, her daughter-in-law kept from her.
grandchildrennounUS /ˈɡræntʃɪldrən/
plural of “grandchild” — a child of your son or daughter
From this reading But when, for some reason, a letter failed to arrive, then in that house far removed from the scenes among which he dwelt, she would clasp her hands in silent agony, she would be given over to anxiety, glancing about her, more nervous than any bird; she would rebuke the teasing grandchildren and fiercely demand the letter which, she imagined, her daughter-in-law kept from her.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading IN THE CAUSE OF SCIENCE Since the night of Emil's departure, which had brought such terror to her heart, a divine serenity had fallen upon Mrs. St. Ives.
(with “in”) guardianship over; in divorce cases it is the right to house and care for and discipline a child
From this reading But when, for some reason, a letter failed to arrive, then in that house far removed from the scenes among which he dwelt, she would clasp her hands in silent agony, she would be given over to anxiety, glancing about her, more nervous than any bird; she would rebuke the teasing grandchildren and fiercely demand the letter which, she imagined, her daughter-in-law kept from her.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading But when, for some reason, a letter failed to arrive, then in that house far removed from the scenes among which he dwelt, she would clasp her hands in silent agony, she would be given over to anxiety, glancing about her, more nervous than any bird; she would rebuke the teasing grandchildren and fiercely demand the letter which, she imagined, her daughter-in-law kept from her.
the locus of feelings and intuitions
From this reading IN THE CAUSE OF SCIENCE Since the night of Emil's departure, which had brought such terror to her heart, a divine serenity had fallen upon Mrs. St. Ives.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading IN THE CAUSE OF SCIENCE Since the night of Emil's departure, which had brought such terror to her heart, a divine serenity had fallen upon Mrs. St. Ives.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading His frequent letters, filled with the vitality of his genius and all radiant with love, were to her a second baptism of youth.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading But when, for some reason, a letter failed to arrive, then in that house far removed from the scenes among which he dwelt, she would clasp her hands in silent agony, she would be given over to anxiety, glancing about her, more nervous than any bird; she would rebuke the teasing grandchildren and fiercely demand the letter which, she imagined, her daughter-in-law kept from her.
past form of “imagine” — form a mental image of something that is not present or that is not the case
From this reading But when, for some reason, a letter failed to arrive, then in that house far removed from the scenes among which he dwelt, she would clasp her hands in silent agony, she would be given over to anxiety, glancing about her, more nervous than any bird; she would rebuke the teasing grandchildren and fiercely demand the letter which, she imagined, her daughter-in-law kept from her.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading IN THE CAUSE OF SCIENCE Since the night of Emil's departure, which had brought such terror to her heart, a divine serenity had fallen upon Mrs. St. Ives.
IvesnounUS /aɪvz/
United States composer noted for his innovative use of polytonality (1874-1954)
From this reading IN THE CAUSE OF SCIENCE Since the night of Emil's departure, which had brought such terror to her heart, a divine serenity had fallen upon Mrs. St. Ives.
(especially of promises or contracts) not violated or disregarded
From this reading But when, for some reason, a letter failed to arrive, then in that house far removed from the scenes among which he dwelt, she would clasp her hands in silent agony, she would be given over to anxiety, glancing about her, more nervous than any bird; she would rebuke the teasing grandchildren and fiercely demand the letter which, she imagined, her daughter-in-law kept from her.
a written message addressed to a person or organization
From this reading But when, for some reason, a letter failed to arrive, then in that house far removed from the scenes among which he dwelt, she would clasp her hands in silent agony, she would be given over to anxiety, glancing about her, more nervous than any bird; she would rebuke the teasing grandchildren and fiercely demand the letter which, she imagined, her daughter-in-law kept from her.
the literary culture
From this reading His frequent letters, filled with the vitality of his genius and all radiant with love, were to her a second baptism of youth.
a strong positive emotion of regard and affection
From this reading His frequent letters, filled with the vitality of his genius and all radiant with love, were to her a second baptism of youth.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading But when, for some reason, a letter failed to arrive, then in that house far removed from the scenes among which he dwelt, she would clasp her hands in silent agony, she would be given over to anxiety, glancing about her, more nervous than any bird; she would rebuke the teasing grandchildren and fiercely demand the letter which, she imagined, her daughter-in-law kept from her.
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading IN THE CAUSE OF SCIENCE Since the night of Emil's departure, which had brought such terror to her heart, a divine serenity had fallen upon Mrs. St. Ives.
easily agitated
From this reading But when, for some reason, a letter failed to arrive, then in that house far removed from the scenes among which he dwelt, she would clasp her hands in silent agony, she would be given over to anxiety, glancing about her, more nervous than any bird; she would rebuke the teasing grandchildren and fiercely demand the letter which, she imagined, her daughter-in-law kept from her.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading IN THE CAUSE OF SCIENCE Since the night of Emil's departure, which had brought such terror to her heart, a divine serenity had fallen upon Mrs. St. Ives.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading IN THE CAUSE OF SCIENCE Since the night of Emil's departure, which had brought such terror to her heart, a divine serenity had fallen upon Mrs. St. Ives.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Sometimes she wept over them, and for days after the receipt of one, she went about with an expression of utter peace.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading Sometimes she wept over them, and for days after the receipt of one, she went about with an expression of utter peace.
PalpitatingadjectiveUS /ˈpælpəteɪtɪŋ/
having a slight and rapid trembling motion
From this reading Palpitating with enthusiasm, she carried them to her room where she read and reread them.
the state prevailing during the absence of war
From this reading Sometimes she wept over them, and for days after the receipt of one, she went about with an expression of utter peace.
radiantadjectiveUS /ˈreɪdiːənt/
radiating or as if radiating light
From this reading His frequent letters, filled with the vitality of his genius and all radiant with love, were to her a second baptism of youth.
interpret something that is written or printed
From this reading Palpitating with enthusiasm, she carried them to her room where she read and reread them.
a rational motive for a belief or action
From this reading But when, for some reason, a letter failed to arrive, then in that house far removed from the scenes among which he dwelt, she would clasp her hands in silent agony, she would be given over to anxiety, glancing about her, more nervous than any bird; she would rebuke the teasing grandchildren and fiercely demand the letter which, she imagined, her daughter-in-law kept from her.
rebukeverbUS /riˈbjuːk/
censure severely or angrily
From this reading But when, for some reason, a letter failed to arrive, then in that house far removed from the scenes among which he dwelt, she would clasp her hands in silent agony, she would be given over to anxiety, glancing about her, more nervous than any bird; she would rebuke the teasing grandchildren and fiercely demand the letter which, she imagined, her daughter-in-law kept from her.
receiptnounUS /rɪˈsiːt/
the act of receiving
From this reading Sometimes she wept over them, and for days after the receipt of one, she went about with an expression of utter peace.
separated in relationship by a given degree of descent
From this reading But when, for some reason, a letter failed to arrive, then in that house far removed from the scenes among which he dwelt, she would clasp her hands in silent agony, she would be given over to anxiety, glancing about her, more nervous than any bird; she would rebuke the teasing grandchildren and fiercely demand the letter which, she imagined, her daughter-in-law kept from her.
rereadverbUS /ˈriːˈriːd/
read anew; read again
From this reading Palpitating with enthusiasm, she carried them to her room where she read and reread them.
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading Palpitating with enthusiasm, she carried them to her room where she read and reread them.
plural of “scene” — the place where some action occurs
From this reading But when, for some reason, a letter failed to arrive, then in that house far removed from the scenes among which he dwelt, she would clasp her hands in silent agony, she would be given over to anxiety, glancing about her, more nervous than any bird; she would rebuke the teasing grandchildren and fiercely demand the letter which, she imagined, her daughter-in-law kept from her.
a particular branch of scientific knowledge
From this reading IN THE CAUSE OF SCIENCE Since the night of Emil's departure, which had brought such terror to her heart, a divine serenity had fallen upon Mrs. St. Ives.
1/60 of a minute; the basic unit of time adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites
From this reading His frequent letters, filled with the vitality of his genius and all radiant with love, were to her a second baptism of youth.
serenitynounUS /səˈren.ə.t̬i/
The state of being calm, peaceful, and untroubled by external storms.
From this reading IN THE CAUSE OF SCIENCE Since the night of Emil's departure, which had brought such terror to her heart, a divine serenity had fallen upon Mrs. St. Ives.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Palpitating with enthusiasm, she carried them to her room where she read and reread them.
marked by absence of sound
From this reading But when, for some reason, a letter failed to arrive, then in that house far removed from the scenes among which he dwelt, she would clasp her hands in silent agony, she would be given over to anxiety, glancing about her, more nervous than any bird; she would rebuke the teasing grandchildren and fiercely demand the letter which, she imagined, her daughter-in-law kept from her.
SinceprepositionUS /sɪns/
from a time in the past until now
From this reading IN THE CAUSE OF SCIENCE Since the night of Emil's departure, which had brought such terror to her heart, a divine serenity had fallen upon Mrs. St. Ives.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading But when, for some reason, a letter failed to arrive, then in that house far removed from the scenes among which he dwelt, she would clasp her hands in silent agony, she would be given over to anxiety, glancing about her, more nervous than any bird; she would rebuke the teasing grandchildren and fiercely demand the letter which, she imagined, her daughter-in-law kept from her.
on certain occasions or in certain cases but not always
From this reading Sometimes she wept over them, and for days after the receipt of one, she went about with an expression of utter peace.
St
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From this reading IN THE CAUSE OF SCIENCE Since the night of Emil's departure, which had brought such terror to her heart, a divine serenity had fallen upon Mrs. St. Ives.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading IN THE CAUSE OF SCIENCE Since the night of Emil's departure, which had brought such terror to her heart, a divine serenity had fallen upon Mrs. St. Ives.
teasingnounUS /ˈtiːzɪŋ/
the act of harassing someone playfully or maliciously (especially by ridicule); provoking someone with persistent annoyances
From this reading But when, for some reason, a letter failed to arrive, then in that house far removed from the scenes among which he dwelt, she would clasp her hands in silent agony, she would be given over to anxiety, glancing about her, more nervous than any bird; she would rebuke the teasing grandchildren and fiercely demand the letter which, she imagined, her daughter-in-law kept from her.
an overwhelming feeling of fear and anxiety
From this reading IN THE CAUSE OF SCIENCE Since the night of Emil's departure, which had brought such terror to her heart, a divine serenity had fallen upon Mrs. St. Ives.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading But when, for some reason, a letter failed to arrive, then in that house far removed from the scenes among which he dwelt, she would clasp her hands in silent agony, she would be given over to anxiety, glancing about her, more nervous than any bird; she would rebuke the teasing grandchildren and fiercely demand the letter which, she imagined, her daughter-in-law kept from her.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading But when, for some reason, a letter failed to arrive, then in that house far removed from the scenes among which he dwelt, she would clasp her hands in silent agony, she would be given over to anxiety, glancing about her, more nervous than any bird; she would rebuke the teasing grandchildren and fiercely demand the letter which, she imagined, her daughter-in-law kept from her.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading IN THE CAUSE OF SCIENCE Since the night of Emil's departure, which had brought such terror to her heart, a divine serenity had fallen upon Mrs. St. Ives.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading Palpitating with enthusiasm, she carried them to her room where she read and reread them.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading But when, for some reason, a letter failed to arrive, then in that house far removed from the scenes among which he dwelt, she would clasp her hands in silent agony, she would be given over to anxiety, glancing about her, more nervous than any bird; she would rebuke the teasing grandchildren and fiercely demand the letter which, she imagined, her daughter-in-law kept from her.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading IN THE CAUSE OF SCIENCE Since the night of Emil's departure, which had brought such terror to her heart, a divine serenity had fallen upon Mrs. St. Ives.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading IN THE CAUSE OF SCIENCE Since the night of Emil's departure, which had brought such terror to her heart, a divine serenity had fallen upon Mrs. St. Ives.
articulate; either verbally or with a cry, shout, or noise
From this reading Sometimes she wept over them, and for days after the receipt of one, she went about with an expression of utter peace.
vitalitynounUS /vaɪˈtæləti/
an energetic style
From this reading His frequent letters, filled with the vitality of his genius and all radiant with love, were to her a second baptism of youth.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading Sometimes she wept over them, and for days after the receipt of one, she went about with an expression of utter peace.
inflected form of “weep” — shed tears because of sadness, rage, or pain
From this reading Sometimes she wept over them, and for days after the receipt of one, she went about with an expression of utter peace.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading His frequent letters, filled with the vitality of his genius and all radiant with love, were to her a second baptism of youth.
at the time that
From this reading But when, for some reason, a letter failed to arrive, then in that house far removed from the scenes among which he dwelt, she would clasp her hands in silent agony, she would be given over to anxiety, glancing about her, more nervous than any bird; she would rebuke the teasing grandchildren and fiercely demand the letter which, she imagined, her daughter-in-law kept from her.
in or at the place that
From this reading Palpitating with enthusiasm, she carried them to her room where she read and reread them.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading IN THE CAUSE OF SCIENCE Since the night of Emil's departure, which had brought such terror to her heart, a divine serenity had fallen upon Mrs. St. Ives.
in the company of; together with
From this reading His frequent letters, filled with the vitality of his genius and all radiant with love, were to her a second baptism of youth.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading But when, for some reason, a letter failed to arrive, then in that house far removed from the scenes among which he dwelt, she would clasp her hands in silent agony, she would be given over to anxiety, glancing about her, more nervous than any bird; she would rebuke the teasing grandchildren and fiercely demand the letter which, she imagined, her daughter-in-law kept from her.
a young person (especially a young man or boy)
From this reading His frequent letters, filled with the vitality of his genius and all radiant with love, were to her a second baptism of youth.
