used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A YEAR LATER That was nearly a year ago.
in the past
From this reading A YEAR LATER That was nearly a year ago.
alongprepositionUS /əˈlɔːŋ/
following the length of something from one end toward the other
From this reading That is why I have heard from her only through letters, why I direct my answers in care of a certain woman's club with a request to forward them, and why I have neither sent down Will, nor appointed Malcolm to look her up and find out how she was getting along.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Until one day last week I have not seen Ruth since, not because of the busy life of a young mother--for such I have become since Ruth went away--no, though busy I have been, and proud and happy and selfish, too, like every other mother of a first son in the world, I suppose--but because Ruth hasn't wished to be seen.
answersnounUS /ˈænsərz/
plural of “answer” — a statement (either spoken or written) that is made to reply to a question or request or criticism or accusation
From this reading That is why I have heard from her only through letters, why I direct my answers in care of a certain woman's club with a request to forward them, and why I have neither sent down Will, nor appointed Malcolm to look her up and find out how she was getting along.
subject to appointment
From this reading That is why I have heard from her only through letters, why I direct my answers in care of a certain woman's club with a request to forward them, and why I have neither sent down Will, nor appointed Malcolm to look her up and find out how she was getting along.
marked by assurance; exhibiting confidence
From this reading She has written every week punctually; she has reported good health; and has invariably assured me that she is congenially employed.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading Until one day last week I have not seen Ruth since, not because of the busy life of a young mother--for such I have become since Ruth went away--no, though busy I have been, and proud and happy and selfish, too, like every other mother of a first son in the world, I suppose--but because Ruth hasn't wished to be seen.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Until one day last week I have not seen Ruth since, not because of the busy life of a young mother--for such I have become since Ruth went away--no, though busy I have been, and proud and happy and selfish, too, like every other mother of a first son in the world, I suppose--but because Ruth hasn't wished to be seen.
for the reason that
From this reading Until one day last week I have not seen Ruth since, not because of the busy life of a young mother--for such I have become since Ruth went away--no, though busy I have been, and proud and happy and selfish, too, like every other mother of a first son in the world, I suppose--but because Ruth hasn't wished to be seen.
enter or assume a certain state or condition
From this reading Until one day last week I have not seen Ruth since, not because of the busy life of a young mother--for such I have become since Ruth went away--no, though busy I have been, and proud and happy and selfish, too, like every other mother of a first son in the world, I suppose--but because Ruth hasn't wished to be seen.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Until one day last week I have not seen Ruth since, not because of the busy life of a young mother--for such I have become since Ruth went away--no, though busy I have been, and proud and happy and selfish, too, like every other mother of a first son in the world, I suppose--but because Ruth hasn't wished to be seen.
actively or fully engaged or occupied
From this reading Until one day last week I have not seen Ruth since, not because of the busy life of a young mother--for such I have become since Ruth went away--no, though busy I have been, and proud and happy and selfish, too, like every other mother of a first son in the world, I suppose--but because Ruth hasn't wished to be seen.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Until one day last week I have not seen Ruth since, not because of the busy life of a young mother--for such I have become since Ruth went away--no, though busy I have been, and proud and happy and selfish, too, like every other mother of a first son in the world, I suppose--but because Ruth hasn't wished to be seen.
the work of providing treatment for or attending to someone or something
From this reading That is why I have heard from her only through letters, why I direct my answers in care of a certain woman's club with a request to forward them, and why I have neither sent down Will, nor appointed Malcolm to look her up and find out how she was getting along.
definite but not specified or identified
From this reading That is why I have heard from her only through letters, why I direct my answers in care of a certain woman's club with a request to forward them, and why I have neither sent down Will, nor appointed Malcolm to look her up and find out how she was getting along.
a team of professional baseball players who play and travel together
From this reading That is why I have heard from her only through letters, why I direct my answers in care of a certain woman's club with a request to forward them, and why I have neither sent down Will, nor appointed Malcolm to look her up and find out how she was getting along.
commentnounUS /ˈkɑːment/
a statement that expresses a personal opinion or belief or adds information
From this reading Ruth has requested that I make no endeavor to drag her forth into the light of criticism and comment.
congeniallyadverb
in a congenial manner
From this reading She has written every week punctually; she has reported good health; and has invariably assured me that she is congenially employed.
criticismnounUS /ˈkrɪtɪsɪzəm/
disapproval expressed by pointing out faults or shortcomings
From this reading Ruth has requested that I make no endeavor to drag her forth into the light of criticism and comment.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading Until one day last week I have not seen Ruth since, not because of the busy life of a young mother--for such I have become since Ruth went away--no, though busy I have been, and proud and happy and selfish, too, like every other mother of a first son in the world, I suppose--but because Ruth hasn't wished to be seen.
command with authority
From this reading That is why I have heard from her only through letters, why I direct my answers in care of a certain woman's club with a request to forward them, and why I have neither sent down Will, nor appointed Malcolm to look her up and find out how she was getting along.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading That is why I have heard from her only through letters, why I direct my answers in care of a certain woman's club with a request to forward them, and why I have neither sent down Will, nor appointed Malcolm to look her up and find out how she was getting along.
dragverbUS /dræɡ/
pull, as against a resistance
From this reading Ruth has requested that I make no endeavor to drag her forth into the light of criticism and comment.
having your services engaged for; or having a job especially one that pays wages or a salary
From this reading She has written every week punctually; she has reported good health; and has invariably assured me that she is congenially employed.
endeavornounUS /ɪnˈdevər/
a purposeful or industrious undertaking (especially one that requires effort or boldness)
From this reading Ruth has requested that I make no endeavor to drag her forth into the light of criticism and comment.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading Until one day last week I have not seen Ruth since, not because of the busy life of a young mother--for such I have become since Ruth went away--no, though busy I have been, and proud and happy and selfish, too, like every other mother of a first son in the world, I suppose--but because Ruth hasn't wished to be seen.
come upon, as if by accident; meet with
From this reading That is why I have heard from her only through letters, why I direct my answers in care of a certain woman's club with a request to forward them, and why I have neither sent down Will, nor appointed Malcolm to look her up and find out how she was getting along.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading Until one day last week I have not seen Ruth since, not because of the busy life of a young mother--for such I have become since Ruth went away--no, though busy I have been, and proud and happy and selfish, too, like every other mother of a first son in the world, I suppose--but because Ruth hasn't wished to be seen.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Until one day last week I have not seen Ruth since, not because of the busy life of a young mother--for such I have become since Ruth went away--no, though busy I have been, and proud and happy and selfish, too, like every other mother of a first son in the world, I suppose--but because Ruth hasn't wished to be seen.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading Ruth has requested that I make no endeavor to drag her forth into the light of criticism and comment.
at or to or toward the front
From this reading That is why I have heard from her only through letters, why I direct my answers in care of a certain woman's club with a request to forward them, and why I have neither sent down Will, nor appointed Malcolm to look her up and find out how she was getting along.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading That is why I have heard from her only through letters, why I direct my answers in care of a certain woman's club with a request to forward them, and why I have neither sent down Will, nor appointed Malcolm to look her up and find out how she was getting along.
the act of acquiring something
From this reading That is why I have heard from her only through letters, why I direct my answers in care of a certain woman's club with a request to forward them, and why I have neither sent down Will, nor appointed Malcolm to look her up and find out how she was getting along.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading She has written every week punctually; she has reported good health; and has invariably assured me that she is congenially employed.
enjoying or showing or marked by joy or pleasure
From this reading Until one day last week I have not seen Ruth since, not because of the busy life of a young mother--for such I have become since Ruth went away--no, though busy I have been, and proud and happy and selfish, too, like every other mother of a first son in the world, I suppose--but because Ruth hasn't wished to be seen.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Ruth has requested that I make no endeavor to drag her forth into the light of criticism and comment.
hasn't
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From this reading Until one day last week I have not seen Ruth since, not because of the busy life of a young mother--for such I have become since Ruth went away--no, though busy I have been, and proud and happy and selfish, too, like every other mother of a first son in the world, I suppose--but because Ruth hasn't wished to be seen.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading Until one day last week I have not seen Ruth since, not because of the busy life of a young mother--for such I have become since Ruth went away--no, though busy I have been, and proud and happy and selfish, too, like every other mother of a first son in the world, I suppose--but because Ruth hasn't wished to be seen.
a healthy state of wellbeing free from disease
From this reading She has written every week punctually; she has reported good health; and has invariably assured me that she is congenially employed.
detected or perceived by the sense of hearing
From this reading That is why I have heard from her only through letters, why I direct my answers in care of a certain woman's club with a request to forward them, and why I have neither sent down Will, nor appointed Malcolm to look her up and find out how she was getting along.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading That is why I have heard from her only through letters, why I direct my answers in care of a certain woman's club with a request to forward them, and why I have neither sent down Will, nor appointed Malcolm to look her up and find out how she was getting along.
how
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From this reading That is why I have heard from her only through letters, why I direct my answers in care of a certain woman's club with a request to forward them, and why I have neither sent down Will, nor appointed Malcolm to look her up and find out how she was getting along.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading Until one day last week I have not seen Ruth since, not because of the busy life of a young mother--for such I have become since Ruth went away--no, though busy I have been, and proud and happy and selfish, too, like every other mother of a first son in the world, I suppose--but because Ruth hasn't wished to be seen.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Until one day last week I have not seen Ruth since, not because of the busy life of a young mother--for such I have become since Ruth went away--no, though busy I have been, and proud and happy and selfish, too, like every other mother of a first son in the world, I suppose--but because Ruth hasn't wished to be seen.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading Ruth has requested that I make no endeavor to drag her forth into the light of criticism and comment.
invariablyadverbUS /ˌɪnˈveriəbli/
without variation or change, in every case
From this reading She has written every week punctually; she has reported good health; and has invariably assured me that she is congenially employed.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading That is why I have heard from her only through letters, why I direct my answers in care of a certain woman's club with a request to forward them, and why I have neither sent down Will, nor appointed Malcolm to look her up and find out how she was getting along.
immediately past
From this reading Until one day last week I have not seen Ruth since, not because of the busy life of a young mother--for such I have become since Ruth went away--no, though busy I have been, and proud and happy and selfish, too, like every other mother of a first son in the world, I suppose--but because Ruth hasn't wished to be seen.
happening at a time subsequent to a reference time
From this reading A YEAR LATER That was nearly a year ago.
the literary culture
From this reading That is why I have heard from her only through letters, why I direct my answers in care of a certain woman's club with a request to forward them, and why I have neither sent down Will, nor appointed Malcolm to look her up and find out how she was getting along.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading Until one day last week I have not seen Ruth since, not because of the busy life of a young mother--for such I have become since Ruth went away--no, though busy I have been, and proud and happy and selfish, too, like every other mother of a first son in the world, I suppose--but because Ruth hasn't wished to be seen.
of comparatively little physical weight or density
From this reading Ruth has requested that I make no endeavor to drag her forth into the light of criticism and comment.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading Until one day last week I have not seen Ruth since, not because of the busy life of a young mother--for such I have become since Ruth went away--no, though busy I have been, and proud and happy and selfish, too, like every other mother of a first son in the world, I suppose--but because Ruth hasn't wished to be seen.
perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading That is why I have heard from her only through letters, why I direct my answers in care of a certain woman's club with a request to forward them, and why I have neither sent down Will, nor appointed Malcolm to look her up and find out how she was getting along.
engage in
From this reading Ruth has requested that I make no endeavor to drag her forth into the light of criticism and comment.
Malcolm
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From this reading That is why I have heard from her only through letters, why I direct my answers in care of a certain woman's club with a request to forward them, and why I have neither sent down Will, nor appointed Malcolm to look her up and find out how she was getting along.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading She has written every week punctually; she has reported good health; and has invariably assured me that she is congenially employed.
a woman who has given birth to a child (also used as a term of address to your mother)
From this reading Until one day last week I have not seen Ruth since, not because of the busy life of a young mother--for such I have become since Ruth went away--no, though busy I have been, and proud and happy and selfish, too, like every other mother of a first son in the world, I suppose--but because Ruth hasn't wished to be seen.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading That is why I have heard from her only through letters, why I direct my answers in care of a certain woman's club with a request to forward them, and why I have neither sent down Will, nor appointed Malcolm to look her up and find out how she was getting along.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading A YEAR LATER That was nearly a year ago.
not one and not the other of two
From this reading That is why I have heard from her only through letters, why I direct my answers in care of a certain woman's club with a request to forward them, and why I have neither sent down Will, nor appointed Malcolm to look her up and find out how she was getting along.
not any; not one
From this reading Until one day last week I have not seen Ruth since, not because of the busy life of a young mother--for such I have become since Ruth went away--no, though busy I have been, and proud and happy and selfish, too, like every other mother of a first son in the world, I suppose--but because Ruth hasn't wished to be seen.
and not; used after a negative to add a second negative
From this reading That is why I have heard from her only through letters, why I direct my answers in care of a certain woman's club with a request to forward them, and why I have neither sent down Will, nor appointed Malcolm to look her up and find out how she was getting along.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Until one day last week I have not seen Ruth since, not because of the busy life of a young mother--for such I have become since Ruth went away--no, though busy I have been, and proud and happy and selfish, too, like every other mother of a first son in the world, I suppose--but because Ruth hasn't wished to be seen.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Until one day last week I have not seen Ruth since, not because of the busy life of a young mother--for such I have become since Ruth went away--no, though busy I have been, and proud and happy and selfish, too, like every other mother of a first son in the world, I suppose--but because Ruth hasn't wished to be seen.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Until one day last week I have not seen Ruth since, not because of the busy life of a young mother--for such I have become since Ruth went away--no, though busy I have been, and proud and happy and selfish, too, like every other mother of a first son in the world, I suppose--but because Ruth hasn't wished to be seen.
and nothing more
From this reading That is why I have heard from her only through letters, why I direct my answers in care of a certain woman's club with a request to forward them, and why I have neither sent down Will, nor appointed Malcolm to look her up and find out how she was getting along.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading Until one day last week I have not seen Ruth since, not because of the busy life of a young mother--for such I have become since Ruth went away--no, though busy I have been, and proud and happy and selfish, too, like every other mother of a first son in the world, I suppose--but because Ruth hasn't wished to be seen.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading That is why I have heard from her only through letters, why I direct my answers in care of a certain woman's club with a request to forward them, and why I have neither sent down Will, nor appointed Malcolm to look her up and find out how she was getting along.
feeling self-respect or pleasure in something by which you measure your self-worth; or being a reason for pride
From this reading Until one day last week I have not seen Ruth since, not because of the busy life of a young mother--for such I have become since Ruth went away--no, though busy I have been, and proud and happy and selfish, too, like every other mother of a first son in the world, I suppose--but because Ruth hasn't wished to be seen.
punctuallyadverb
at the expected or proper time
From this reading She has written every week punctually; she has reported good health; and has invariably assured me that she is congenially employed.
reportedadjectiveUS /ˌriːˈpɔːrtɪd/
made known or told about; especially presented in a formal account
From this reading She has written every week punctually; she has reported good health; and has invariably assured me that she is congenially employed.
express the need or desire for
From this reading That is why I have heard from her only through letters, why I direct my answers in care of a certain woman's club with a request to forward them, and why I have neither sent down Will, nor appointed Malcolm to look her up and find out how she was getting along.
requestedadjectiveUS /rɪˈkwestɪd/
asked for
From this reading Ruth has requested that I make no endeavor to drag her forth into the light of criticism and comment.
United States professional baseball player famous for hitting home runs (1895-1948)
From this reading Until one day last week I have not seen Ruth since, not because of the busy life of a young mother--for such I have become since Ruth went away--no, though busy I have been, and proud and happy and selfish, too, like every other mother of a first son in the world, I suppose--but because Ruth hasn't wished to be seen.
inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading Until one day last week I have not seen Ruth since, not because of the busy life of a young mother--for such I have become since Ruth went away--no, though busy I have been, and proud and happy and selfish, too, like every other mother of a first son in the world, I suppose--but because Ruth hasn't wished to be seen.
selfishadjectiveUS /ˈselfɪʃ/
concerned chiefly or only with yourself and your advantage to the exclusion of others
From this reading Until one day last week I have not seen Ruth since, not because of the busy life of a young mother--for such I have become since Ruth went away--no, though busy I have been, and proud and happy and selfish, too, like every other mother of a first son in the world, I suppose--but because Ruth hasn't wished to be seen.
100 senti equal 1 kroon in Estonia
From this reading That is why I have heard from her only through letters, why I direct my answers in care of a certain woman's club with a request to forward them, and why I have neither sent down Will, nor appointed Malcolm to look her up and find out how she was getting along.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading That is why I have heard from her only through letters, why I direct my answers in care of a certain woman's club with a request to forward them, and why I have neither sent down Will, nor appointed Malcolm to look her up and find out how she was getting along.
sinceprepositionUS /sɪns/
from a time in the past until now
From this reading Until one day last week I have not seen Ruth since, not because of the busy life of a young mother--for such I have become since Ruth went away--no, though busy I have been, and proud and happy and selfish, too, like every other mother of a first son in the world, I suppose--but because Ruth hasn't wished to be seen.
a male human offspring
From this reading Until one day last week I have not seen Ruth since, not because of the busy life of a young mother--for such I have become since Ruth went away--no, though busy I have been, and proud and happy and selfish, too, like every other mother of a first son in the world, I suppose--but because Ruth hasn't wished to be seen.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading Until one day last week I have not seen Ruth since, not because of the busy life of a young mother--for such I have become since Ruth went away--no, though busy I have been, and proud and happy and selfish, too, like every other mother of a first son in the world, I suppose--but because Ruth hasn't wished to be seen.
express a supposition
From this reading Until one day last week I have not seen Ruth since, not because of the busy life of a young mother--for such I have become since Ruth went away--no, though busy I have been, and proud and happy and selfish, too, like every other mother of a first son in the world, I suppose--but because Ruth hasn't wished to be seen.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading A YEAR LATER That was nearly a year ago.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Until one day last week I have not seen Ruth since, not because of the busy life of a young mother--for such I have become since Ruth went away--no, though busy I have been, and proud and happy and selfish, too, like every other mother of a first son in the world, I suppose--but because Ruth hasn't wished to be seen.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading That is why I have heard from her only through letters, why I direct my answers in care of a certain woman's club with a request to forward them, and why I have neither sent down Will, nor appointed Malcolm to look her up and find out how she was getting along.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading Until one day last week I have not seen Ruth since, not because of the busy life of a young mother--for such I have become since Ruth went away--no, though busy I have been, and proud and happy and selfish, too, like every other mother of a first son in the world, I suppose--but because Ruth hasn't wished to be seen.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading That is why I have heard from her only through letters, why I direct my answers in care of a certain woman's club with a request to forward them, and why I have neither sent down Will, nor appointed Malcolm to look her up and find out how she was getting along.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Until one day last week I have not seen Ruth since, not because of the busy life of a young mother--for such I have become since Ruth went away--no, though busy I have been, and proud and happy and selfish, too, like every other mother of a first son in the world, I suppose--but because Ruth hasn't wished to be seen.
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading Until one day last week I have not seen Ruth since, not because of the busy life of a young mother--for such I have become since Ruth went away--no, though busy I have been, and proud and happy and selfish, too, like every other mother of a first son in the world, I suppose--but because Ruth hasn't wished to be seen.
UntilprepositionUS /ənˈtɪl/
up to a particular time
From this reading Until one day last week I have not seen Ruth since, not because of the busy life of a young mother--for such I have become since Ruth went away--no, though busy I have been, and proud and happy and selfish, too, like every other mother of a first son in the world, I suppose--but because Ruth hasn't wished to be seen.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading That is why I have heard from her only through letters, why I direct my answers in care of a certain woman's club with a request to forward them, and why I have neither sent down Will, nor appointed Malcolm to look her up and find out how she was getting along.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading A YEAR LATER That was nearly a year ago.
any period of seven consecutive days
From this reading Until one day last week I have not seen Ruth since, not because of the busy life of a young mother--for such I have become since Ruth went away--no, though busy I have been, and proud and happy and selfish, too, like every other mother of a first son in the world, I suppose--but because Ruth hasn't wished to be seen.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading Until one day last week I have not seen Ruth since, not because of the busy life of a young mother--for such I have become since Ruth went away--no, though busy I have been, and proud and happy and selfish, too, like every other mother of a first son in the world, I suppose--but because Ruth hasn't wished to be seen.
the cause or intention underlying an action or situation, especially in the phrase “the whys and wherefores”
From this reading That is why I have heard from her only through letters, why I direct my answers in care of a certain woman's club with a request to forward them, and why I have neither sent down Will, nor appointed Malcolm to look her up and find out how she was getting along.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading That is why I have heard from her only through letters, why I direct my answers in care of a certain woman's club with a request to forward them, and why I have neither sent down Will, nor appointed Malcolm to look her up and find out how she was getting along.
past form of “wish” — hope for; have a wish
From this reading Until one day last week I have not seen Ruth since, not because of the busy life of a young mother--for such I have become since Ruth went away--no, though busy I have been, and proud and happy and selfish, too, like every other mother of a first son in the world, I suppose--but because Ruth hasn't wished to be seen.
in the company of; together with
From this reading That is why I have heard from her only through letters, why I direct my answers in care of a certain woman's club with a request to forward them, and why I have neither sent down Will, nor appointed Malcolm to look her up and find out how she was getting along.
woman'snounUS /ˈwʊmənz/
possessive form of “woman” — an adult female person (as opposed to a man)
From this reading That is why I have heard from her only through letters, why I direct my answers in care of a certain woman's club with a request to forward them, and why I have neither sent down Will, nor appointed Malcolm to look her up and find out how she was getting along.
everything that exists anywhere
From this reading Until one day last week I have not seen Ruth since, not because of the busy life of a young mother--for such I have become since Ruth went away--no, though busy I have been, and proud and happy and selfish, too, like every other mother of a first son in the world, I suppose--but because Ruth hasn't wished to be seen.
set down in writing in any of various ways
From this reading She has written every week punctually; she has reported good health; and has invariably assured me that she is congenially employed.
a period of time containing 365 (or 366) days
From this reading A YEAR LATER That was nearly a year ago.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading Until one day last week I have not seen Ruth since, not because of the busy life of a young mother--for such I have become since Ruth went away--no, though busy I have been, and proud and happy and selfish, too, like every other mother of a first son in the world, I suppose--but because Ruth hasn't wished to be seen.
