used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading ALONE ON THE MOUNTAIN For the first two days of Harry King's absence Madam Manovska relapsed into a more profound melancholy, and the care of her mother took up Amalia's time and thoughts so completely as to give her little for indulging her own anxiety for Harry's safety.
the state of being absent
From this reading ALONE ON THE MOUNTAIN For the first two days of Harry King's absence Madam Manovska relapsed into a more profound melancholy, and the care of her mother took up Amalia's time and thoughts so completely as to give her little for indulging her own anxiety for Harry's safety.
ALONEadjectiveUS /əˈloʊn/
Having no one else present.
From this reading ALONE ON THE MOUNTAIN For the first two days of Harry King's absence Madam Manovska relapsed into a more profound melancholy, and the care of her mother took up Amalia's time and thoughts so completely as to give her little for indulging her own anxiety for Harry's safety.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading Strangely, she felt no fear for themselves, although they were thus alone on the mountain top.
Amalia
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From this reading She made an earnest effort to divert and arouse her mother and succeeded until Madam Manovska talked much and volubly in Polish, and revealed more of the thoughts that possessed her in the long hours of brooding than she had ever told Amalia before.
Amalia's
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From this reading ALONE ON THE MOUNTAIN For the first two days of Harry King's absence Madam Manovska relapsed into a more profound melancholy, and the care of her mother took up Amalia's time and thoughts so completely as to give her little for indulging her own anxiety for Harry's safety.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading She made an earnest effort to divert and arouse her mother and succeeded until Madam Manovska talked much and volubly in Polish, and revealed more of the thoughts that possessed her in the long hours of brooding than she had ever told Amalia before.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading ALONE ON THE MOUNTAIN For the first two days of Harry King's absence Madam Manovska relapsed into a more profound melancholy, and the care of her mother took up Amalia's time and thoughts so completely as to give her little for indulging her own anxiety for Harry's safety.
(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 ALONE ON THE MOUNTAIN For the first two days of Harry King's absence Madam Manovska relapsed into a more profound melancholy, and the care of her mother took up Amalia's time and thoughts so completely as to give her little for indulging her own anxiety for Harry's safety.
arouseverbUS /ərˈaʊz/
call forth (emotions, feelings, and responses)
From this reading She made an earnest effort to divert and arouse her mother and succeeded until Madam Manovska talked much and volubly in Polish, and revealed more of the thoughts that possessed her in the long hours of brooding than she had ever told Amalia before.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading ALONE ON THE MOUNTAIN For the first two days of Harry King's absence Madam Manovska relapsed into a more profound melancholy, and the care of her mother took up Amalia's time and thoughts so completely as to give her little for indulging her own anxiety for Harry's safety.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading She had a sense of security there which she had never felt in the years since she had been taken from the convent to share her parents' wanderings.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading She made an earnest effort to divert and arouse her mother and succeeded until Madam Manovska talked much and volubly in Polish, and revealed more of the thoughts that possessed her in the long hours of brooding than she had ever told Amalia before.
take something or somebody with oneself somewhere
From this reading It seemed that she confidently expected the return of the men with her husband, and that the message she had sent by Larry Kildene would surely bring him.
broodingnounUS /ˈbruːdɪŋ/
sitting on eggs so as to hatch them by the warmth of the body
From this reading She made an earnest effort to divert and arouse her mother and succeeded until Madam Manovska talked much and volubly in Polish, and revealed more of the thoughts that possessed her in the long hours of brooding than she had ever told Amalia before.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading It seemed that she confidently expected the return of the men with her husband, and that the message she had sent by Larry Kildene would surely bring him.
the work of providing treatment for or attending to someone or something
From this reading ALONE ON THE MOUNTAIN For the first two days of Harry King's absence Madam Manovska relapsed into a more profound melancholy, and the care of her mother took up Amalia's time and thoughts so completely as to give her little for indulging her own anxiety for Harry's safety.
to a complete degree or to the full or entire extent (“whole” is often used informally for “wholly”)
From this reading ALONE ON THE MOUNTAIN For the first two days of Harry King's absence Madam Manovska relapsed into a more profound melancholy, and the care of her mother took up Amalia's time and thoughts so completely as to give her little for indulging her own anxiety for Harry's safety.
confidentlyadverbUS /ˈkɑːnfədəntli/
with confidence; in a confident manner
From this reading It seemed that she confidently expected the return of the men with her husband, and that the message she had sent by Larry Kildene would surely bring him.
conventnounUS /ˈkɑːnvənt/
a religious residence especially for nuns
From this reading She had a sense of security there which she had never felt in the years since she had been taken from the convent to share her parents' wanderings.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading ALONE ON THE MOUNTAIN For the first two days of Harry King's absence Madam Manovska relapsed into a more profound melancholy, and the care of her mother took up Amalia's time and thoughts so completely as to give her little for indulging her own anxiety for Harry's safety.
divertverbUS /daɪˈvɜːrt/
turn aside; turn away from
From this reading She made an earnest effort to divert and arouse her mother and succeeded until Madam Manovska talked much and volubly in Polish, and revealed more of the thoughts that possessed her in the long hours of brooding than she had ever told Amalia before.
characterized by a firm and humorless belief in the validity of your opinions
From this reading She made an earnest effort to divert and arouse her mother and succeeded until Madam Manovska talked much and volubly in Polish, and revealed more of the thoughts that possessed her in the long hours of brooding than she had ever told Amalia before.
earnest and conscientious activity intended to do or accomplish something
From this reading She made an earnest effort to divert and arouse her mother and succeeded until Madam Manovska talked much and volubly in Polish, and revealed more of the thoughts that possessed her in the long hours of brooding than she had ever told Amalia before.
at any time
From this reading She made an earnest effort to divert and arouse her mother and succeeded until Madam Manovska talked much and volubly in Polish, and revealed more of the thoughts that possessed her in the long hours of brooding than she had ever told Amalia before.
considered likely or probable to happen or arrive
From this reading It seemed that she confidently expected the return of the men with her husband, and that the message she had sent by Larry Kildene would surely bring him.
be afraid or feel anxious or apprehensive about a possible or probable situation or event
From this reading Strangely, she felt no fear for themselves, although they were thus alone on the mountain top.
mat together and make felt-like
From this reading Strangely, she felt no fear for themselves, although they were thus alone on the mountain top.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading ALONE ON THE MOUNTAIN For the first two days of Harry King's absence Madam Manovska relapsed into a more profound melancholy, and the care of her mother took up Amalia's time and thoughts so completely as to give her little for indulging her own anxiety for Harry's safety.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading ALONE ON THE MOUNTAIN For the first two days of Harry King's absence Madam Manovska relapsed into a more profound melancholy, and the care of her mother took up Amalia's time and thoughts so completely as to give her little for indulging her own anxiety for Harry's safety.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading She had a sense of security there which she had never felt in the years since she had been taken from the convent to share her parents' wanderings.
cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading ALONE ON THE MOUNTAIN For the first two days of Harry King's absence Madam Manovska relapsed into a more profound melancholy, and the care of her mother took up Amalia's time and thoughts so completely as to give her little for indulging her own anxiety for Harry's safety.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading She had a sense of security there which she had never felt in the years since she had been taken from the convent to share her parents' wanderings.
annoy continually or chronically
From this reading ALONE ON THE MOUNTAIN For the first two days of Harry King's absence Madam Manovska relapsed into a more profound melancholy, and the care of her mother took up Amalia's time and thoughts so completely as to give her little for indulging her own anxiety for Harry's safety.
Harry's
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From this reading ALONE ON THE MOUNTAIN For the first two days of Harry King's absence Madam Manovska relapsed into a more profound melancholy, and the care of her mother took up Amalia's time and thoughts so completely as to give her little for indulging her own anxiety for Harry's safety.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading ALONE ON THE MOUNTAIN For the first two days of Harry King's absence Madam Manovska relapsed into a more profound melancholy, and the care of her mother took up Amalia's time and thoughts so completely as to give her little for indulging her own anxiety for Harry's safety.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading It seemed that she confidently expected the return of the men with her husband, and that the message she had sent by Larry Kildene would surely bring him.
a period of time assigned for work
From this reading She made an earnest effort to divert and arouse her mother and succeeded until Madam Manovska talked much and volubly in Polish, and revealed more of the thoughts that possessed her in the long hours of brooding than she had ever told Amalia before.
a married man; a woman's partner in marriage
From this reading It seemed that she confidently expected the return of the men with her husband, and that the message she had sent by Larry Kildene would surely bring him.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading She had a sense of security there which she had never felt in the years since she had been taken from the convent to share her parents' wanderings.
indulgingnounUS /ˌɪnˈdʌldʒɪŋ/
the act of indulging or gratifying a desire
From this reading ALONE ON THE MOUNTAIN For the first two days of Harry King's absence Madam Manovska relapsed into a more profound melancholy, and the care of her mother took up Amalia's time and thoughts so completely as to give her little for indulging her own anxiety for Harry's safety.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading ALONE ON THE MOUNTAIN For the first two days of Harry King's absence Madam Manovska relapsed into a more profound melancholy, and the care of her mother took up Amalia's time and thoughts so completely as to give her little for indulging her own anxiety for Harry's safety.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It seemed that she confidently expected the return of the men with her husband, and that the message she had sent by Larry Kildene would surely bring him.
Kildene
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From this reading It seemed that she confidently expected the return of the men with her husband, and that the message she had sent by Larry Kildene would surely bring him.
King'snounUS /kɪŋz/
possessive form of “king” — a male sovereign; ruler of a kingdom
From this reading ALONE ON THE MOUNTAIN For the first two days of Harry King's absence Madam Manovska relapsed into a more profound melancholy, and the care of her mother took up Amalia's time and thoughts so completely as to give her little for indulging her own anxiety for Harry's safety.
Larry
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From this reading It seemed that she confidently expected the return of the men with her husband, and that the message she had sent by Larry Kildene would surely bring him.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading ALONE ON THE MOUNTAIN For the first two days of Harry King's absence Madam Manovska relapsed into a more profound melancholy, and the care of her mother took up Amalia's time and thoughts so completely as to give her little for indulging her own anxiety for Harry's safety.
primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified
From this reading She made an earnest effort to divert and arouse her mother and succeeded until Madam Manovska talked much and volubly in Polish, and revealed more of the thoughts that possessed her in the long hours of brooding than she had ever told Amalia before.
a woman of refinement
From this reading ALONE ON THE MOUNTAIN For the first two days of Harry King's absence Madam Manovska relapsed into a more profound melancholy, and the care of her mother took up Amalia's time and thoughts so completely as to give her little for indulging her own anxiety for Harry's safety.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading She made an earnest effort to divert and arouse her mother and succeeded until Madam Manovska talked much and volubly in Polish, and revealed more of the thoughts that possessed her in the long hours of brooding than she had ever told Amalia before.
Manovska
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From this reading ALONE ON THE MOUNTAIN For the first two days of Harry King's absence Madam Manovska relapsed into a more profound melancholy, and the care of her mother took up Amalia's time and thoughts so completely as to give her little for indulging her own anxiety for Harry's safety.
a feeling of thoughtful sadness
From this reading ALONE ON THE MOUNTAIN For the first two days of Harry King's absence Madam Manovska relapsed into a more profound melancholy, and the care of her mother took up Amalia's time and thoughts so completely as to give her little for indulging her own anxiety for Harry's safety.
the force of workers available
From this reading It seemed that she confidently expected the return of the men with her husband, and that the message she had sent by Larry Kildene would surely bring him.
a communication (usually brief) that is written or spoken or signaled
From this reading It seemed that she confidently expected the return of the men with her husband, and that the message she had sent by Larry Kildene would surely bring him.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading ALONE ON THE MOUNTAIN For the first two days of Harry King's absence Madam Manovska relapsed into a more profound melancholy, and the care of her mother took up Amalia's time and thoughts so completely as to give her little for indulging her own anxiety for Harry's safety.
a woman who has given birth to a child (also used as a term of address to your mother)
From this reading ALONE ON THE MOUNTAIN For the first two days of Harry King's absence Madam Manovska relapsed into a more profound melancholy, and the care of her mother took up Amalia's time and thoughts so completely as to give her little for indulging her own anxiety for Harry's safety.
a land mass that projects well above its surroundings; higher than a hill
From this reading ALONE ON THE MOUNTAIN For the first two days of Harry King's absence Madam Manovska relapsed into a more profound melancholy, and the care of her mother took up Amalia's time and thoughts so completely as to give her little for indulging her own anxiety for Harry's safety.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading She made an earnest effort to divert and arouse her mother and succeeded until Madam Manovska talked much and volubly in Polish, and revealed more of the thoughts that possessed her in the long hours of brooding than she had ever told Amalia before.
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading She had a sense of security there which she had never felt in the years since she had been taken from the convent to share her parents' wanderings.
not any; not one
From this reading Strangely, she felt no fear for themselves, although they were thus alone on the mountain top.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading ALONE ON THE MOUNTAIN For the first two days of Harry King's absence Madam Manovska relapsed into a more profound melancholy, and the care of her mother took up Amalia's time and thoughts so completely as to give her little for indulging her own anxiety for Harry's safety.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading ALONE ON THE MOUNTAIN For the first two days of Harry King's absence Madam Manovska relapsed into a more profound melancholy, and the care of her mother took up Amalia's time and thoughts so completely as to give her little for indulging her own anxiety for Harry's safety.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading ALONE ON THE MOUNTAIN For the first two days of Harry King's absence Madam Manovska relapsed into a more profound melancholy, and the care of her mother took up Amalia's time and thoughts so completely as to give her little for indulging her own anxiety for Harry's safety.
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 She had a sense of security there which she had never felt in the years since she had been taken from the convent to share her parents' wanderings.
PolishnounUS /ˈpɑːlɪʃ/
the property of being smooth and shiny
From this reading She made an earnest effort to divert and arouse her mother and succeeded until Madam Manovska talked much and volubly in Polish, and revealed more of the thoughts that possessed her in the long hours of brooding than she had ever told Amalia before.
influenced or controlled by a powerful force such as a strong emotion
From this reading She made an earnest effort to divert and arouse her mother and succeeded until Madam Manovska talked much and volubly in Polish, and revealed more of the thoughts that possessed her in the long hours of brooding than she had ever told Amalia before.
showing intellectual penetration or emotional depth
From this reading ALONE ON THE MOUNTAIN For the first two days of Harry King's absence Madam Manovska relapsed into a more profound melancholy, and the care of her mother took up Amalia's time and thoughts so completely as to give her little for indulging her own anxiety for Harry's safety.
relapsedverbUS /riˈlæpst/
past form of “relapse” — deteriorate in health
From this reading ALONE ON THE MOUNTAIN For the first two days of Harry King's absence Madam Manovska relapsed into a more profound melancholy, and the care of her mother took up Amalia's time and thoughts so completely as to give her little for indulging her own anxiety for Harry's safety.
go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading It seemed that she confidently expected the return of the men with her husband, and that the message she had sent by Larry Kildene would surely bring him.
past form of “reveal” — make visible
From this reading She made an earnest effort to divert and arouse her mother and succeeded until Madam Manovska talked much and volubly in Polish, and revealed more of the thoughts that possessed her in the long hours of brooding than she had ever told Amalia before.
the state of being certain that adverse effects will not be caused by some agent under defined conditions
From this reading ALONE ON THE MOUNTAIN For the first two days of Harry King's absence Madam Manovska relapsed into a more profound melancholy, and the care of her mother took up Amalia's time and thoughts so completely as to give her little for indulging her own anxiety for Harry's safety.
securitynounUS /sɪˈkjʊrəti/
the state of being free from danger or injury
From this reading She had a sense of security there which she had never felt in the years since she had been taken from the convent to share her parents' wanderings.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading It seemed that she confidently expected the return of the men with her husband, and that the message she had sent by Larry Kildene would surely bring him.
a general conscious awareness
From this reading She had a sense of security there which she had never felt in the years since she had been taken from the convent to share her parents' wanderings.
100 senti equal 1 kroon in Estonia
From this reading It seemed that she confidently expected the return of the men with her husband, and that the message she had sent by Larry Kildene would surely bring him.
have in common
From this reading She had a sense of security there which she had never felt in the years since she had been taken from the convent to share her parents' wanderings.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Strangely, she felt no fear for themselves, although they were thus alone on the mountain top.
sinceprepositionUS /sɪns/
from a time in the past until now
From this reading She had a sense of security there which she had never felt in the years since she had been taken from the convent to share her parents' wanderings.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading ALONE ON THE MOUNTAIN For the first two days of Harry King's absence Madam Manovska relapsed into a more profound melancholy, and the care of her mother took up Amalia's time and thoughts so completely as to give her little for indulging her own anxiety for Harry's safety.
in a strange manner
From this reading Strangely, she felt no fear for themselves, although they were thus alone on the mountain top.
past form of “succeed” — attain success or reach a desired goal
From this reading She made an earnest effort to divert and arouse her mother and succeeded until Madam Manovska talked much and volubly in Polish, and revealed more of the thoughts that possessed her in the long hours of brooding than she had ever told Amalia before.
definitely or positively (“sure” is sometimes used informally for “surely”)
From this reading It seemed that she confidently expected the return of the men with her husband, and that the message she had sent by Larry Kildene would surely bring him.
takenadjectiveUS /ˈteɪkən/
understood in a certain way; made sense of
From this reading She had a sense of security there which she had never felt in the years since she had been taken from the convent to share her parents' wanderings.
past form of “talk” — exchange thoughts; talk with
From this reading She made an earnest effort to divert and arouse her mother and succeeded until Madam Manovska talked much and volubly in Polish, and revealed more of the thoughts that possessed her in the long hours of brooding than she had ever told Amalia before.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading She made an earnest effort to divert and arouse her mother and succeeded until Madam Manovska talked much and volubly in Polish, and revealed more of the thoughts that possessed her in the long hours of brooding than she had ever told Amalia before.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading She made an earnest effort to divert and arouse her mother and succeeded until Madam Manovska talked much and volubly in Polish, and revealed more of the thoughts that possessed her in the long hours of brooding than she had ever told Amalia before.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading ALONE ON THE MOUNTAIN For the first two days of Harry King's absence Madam Manovska relapsed into a more profound melancholy, and the care of her mother took up Amalia's time and thoughts so completely as to give her little for indulging her own anxiety for Harry's safety.
used when the people doing the action are also its object
From this reading Strangely, she felt no fear for themselves, although they were thus alone on the mountain top.
in or at that place or location
From this reading She had a sense of security there which she had never felt in the years since she had been taken from the convent to share her parents' wanderings.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Strangely, she felt no fear for themselves, although they were thus alone on the mountain top.
plural of “thought” — the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading ALONE ON THE MOUNTAIN For the first two days of Harry King's absence Madam Manovska relapsed into a more profound melancholy, and the care of her mother took up Amalia's time and thoughts so completely as to give her little for indulging her own anxiety for Harry's safety.
(used to introduce a logical conclusion) from that fact or reason or as a result
From this reading Strangely, she felt no fear for themselves, although they were thus alone on the mountain top.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading ALONE ON THE MOUNTAIN For the first two days of Harry King's absence Madam Manovska relapsed into a more profound melancholy, and the care of her mother took up Amalia's time and thoughts so completely as to give her little for indulging her own anxiety for Harry's safety.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading ALONE ON THE MOUNTAIN For the first two days of Harry King's absence Madam Manovska relapsed into a more profound melancholy, and the care of her mother took up Amalia's time and thoughts so completely as to give her little for indulging her own anxiety for Harry's safety.
inflected form of “tell” — express in words
From this reading She made an earnest effort to divert and arouse her mother and succeeded until Madam Manovska talked much and volubly in Polish, and revealed more of the thoughts that possessed her in the long hours of brooding than she had ever told Amalia before.
inflected form of “take” — carry out
From this reading ALONE ON THE MOUNTAIN For the first two days of Harry King's absence Madam Manovska relapsed into a more profound melancholy, and the care of her mother took up Amalia's time and thoughts so completely as to give her little for indulging her own anxiety for Harry's safety.
the upper part of anything
From this reading Strangely, she felt no fear for themselves, although they were thus alone on the mountain top.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading ALONE ON THE MOUNTAIN For the first two days of Harry King's absence Madam Manovska relapsed into a more profound melancholy, and the care of her mother took up Amalia's time and thoughts so completely as to give her little for indulging her own anxiety for Harry's safety.
untilprepositionUS /ənˈtɪl/
up to a particular time
From this reading She made an earnest effort to divert and arouse her mother and succeeded until Madam Manovska talked much and volubly in Polish, and revealed more of the thoughts that possessed her in the long hours of brooding than she had ever told Amalia before.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading ALONE ON THE MOUNTAIN For the first two days of Harry King's absence Madam Manovska relapsed into a more profound melancholy, and the care of her mother took up Amalia's time and thoughts so completely as to give her little for indulging her own anxiety for Harry's safety.
volublyadverb
in a chatty manner
From this reading She made an earnest effort to divert and arouse her mother and succeeded until Madam Manovska talked much and volubly in Polish, and revealed more of the thoughts that possessed her in the long hours of brooding than she had ever told Amalia before.
wanderingsnounUS /ˈwɑːndərɪŋz/
plural of “wandering” — travelling about without any clear destination
From this reading She had a sense of security there which she had never felt in the years since she had been taken from the convent to share her parents' wanderings.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Strangely, she felt no fear for themselves, although they were thus alone on the mountain top.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading She had a sense of security there which she had never felt in the years since she had been taken from the convent to share her parents' wanderings.
in the company of; together with
From this reading It seemed that she confidently expected the return of the men with her husband, and that the message she had sent by Larry Kildene would surely bring him.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading It seemed that she confidently expected the return of the men with her husband, and that the message she had sent by Larry Kildene would surely bring him.
a late time of life
From this reading She had a sense of security there which she had never felt in the years since she had been taken from the convent to share her parents' wanderings.
