Chapter XIII

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

From this reading *CHAPTER XXII* Madame de Moidrey, strolling with Warner on the south terrace of the Château des Oiseaux, glanced sideways at intervals through the open French windows, where, at the piano inside, Philippa sat playing, and singing in a subdued voice ancient folk songs of the lost provinces.

tending to become more severe or wider in scope

From this reading Peggy Brooks, enchanted, urged her to more active research through the neglected files of a memory still vivid; Philippa’s voice was uncultivated, unplaced, but as fresh and carelessly sweet as a blackbird’s in May.

(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but

From this reading Some of these old ballads she had picked up from schoolmates, many from the Cabaret de Biribi, where clients were provincial and usually sentimental, and where some of the ancient songs were sung almost every day.

Belonging to the very distant past and no longer in existence or deeply revered.

From this reading *CHAPTER XXII* Madame de Moidrey, strolling with Warner on the south terrace of the Château des Oiseaux, glanced sideways at intervals through the open French windows, where, at the piano inside, Philippa sat playing, and singing in a subdued voice ancient folk songs of the lost provinces.

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

From this reading "And that is yours and God’s, I hope."

at the same time that; because; in the way that

From this reading Peggy Brooks, enchanted, urged her to more active research through the neglected files of a memory still vivid; Philippa’s voice was uncultivated, unplaced, but as fresh and carelessly sweet as a blackbird’s in May.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading The girl smiled at him: "They have but one soul between them," she said.

plural of “ballad” — a narrative song with a recurrent refrain

From this reading Some of these old ballads she had picked up from schoolmates, many from the Cabaret de Biribi, where clients were provincial and usually sentimental, and where some of the ancient songs were sung almost every day.

in the space, time, or range separating two things

From this reading The girl smiled at him: "They have but one soul between them," she said.

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From this reading Some of these old ballads she had picked up from schoolmates, many from the Cabaret de Biribi, where clients were provincial and usually sentimental, and where some of the ancient songs were sung almost every day.

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From this reading Peggy Brooks, enchanted, urged her to more active research through the neglected files of a memory still vivid; Philippa’s voice was uncultivated, unplaced, but as fresh and carelessly sweet as a blackbird’s in May.

United States literary critic and historian (1886-1963)

From this reading Peggy Brooks, enchanted, urged her to more active research through the neglected files of a memory still vivid; Philippa’s voice was uncultivated, unplaced, but as fresh and carelessly sweet as a blackbird’s in May.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading The girl smiled at him: "They have but one soul between them," she said.

a spot that is open late at night and that provides entertainment (as singers or dancers) as well as dancing and food and drink

From this reading Some of these old ballads she had picked up from schoolmates, many from the Cabaret de Biribi, where clients were provincial and usually sentimental, and where some of the ancient songs were sung almost every day.

without care or concern

From this reading Peggy Brooks, enchanted, urged her to more active research through the neglected files of a memory still vivid; Philippa’s voice was uncultivated, unplaced, but as fresh and carelessly sweet as a blackbird’s in May.

a subdivision of a written work; usually numbered and titled

From this reading *CHAPTER XXII* Madame de Moidrey, strolling with Warner on the south terrace of the Château des Oiseaux, glanced sideways at intervals through the open French windows, where, at the piano inside, Philippa sat playing, and singing in a subdued voice ancient folk songs of the lost provinces.

A large French country house or castle, often surrounded by expansive estates and private galleries.

From this reading *CHAPTER XXII* Madame de Moidrey, strolling with Warner on the south terrace of the Château des Oiseaux, glanced sideways at intervals through the open French windows, where, at the piano inside, Philippa sat playing, and singing in a subdued voice ancient folk songs of the lost provinces.

plural of “client” — a person who seeks the advice of a lawyer

From this reading Some of these old ballads she had picked up from schoolmates, many from the Cabaret de Biribi, where clients were provincial and usually sentimental, and where some of the ancient songs were sung almost every day.

time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis

From this reading Some of these old ballads she had picked up from schoolmates, many from the Cabaret de Biribi, where clients were provincial and usually sentimental, and where some of the ancient songs were sung almost every day.

a Mid-Atlantic state; one of the original 13 colonies

From this reading *CHAPTER XXII* Madame de Moidrey, strolling with Warner on the south terrace of the Château des Oiseaux, glanced sideways at intervals through the open French windows, where, at the piano inside, Philippa sat playing, and singing in a subdued voice ancient folk songs of the lost provinces.

a potent estrogen used in medicine and in feed for livestock and poultry

From this reading *CHAPTER XXII* Madame de Moidrey, strolling with Warner on the south terrace of the Château des Oiseaux, glanced sideways at intervals through the open French windows, where, at the piano inside, Philippa sat playing, and singing in a subdued voice ancient folk songs of the lost provinces.

Filled with or placed under the influence of magical power or charm.

From this reading Peggy Brooks, enchanted, urged her to more active research through the neglected files of a memory still vivid; Philippa’s voice was uncultivated, unplaced, but as fresh and carelessly sweet as a blackbird’s in May.

all the members of a group, with none left out

From this reading Some of these old ballads she had picked up from schoolmates, many from the Cabaret de Biribi, where clients were provincial and usually sentimental, and where some of the ancient songs were sung almost every day.

plural of “file” — a set of related records (either written or electronic) kept together

From this reading Peggy Brooks, enchanted, urged her to more active research through the neglected files of a memory still vivid; Philippa’s voice was uncultivated, unplaced, but as fresh and carelessly sweet as a blackbird’s in May.

people in general (often used in the plural)

From this reading *CHAPTER XXII* Madame de Moidrey, strolling with Warner on the south terrace of the Château des Oiseaux, glanced sideways at intervals through the open French windows, where, at the piano inside, Philippa sat playing, and singing in a subdued voice ancient folk songs of the lost provinces.

the Romance language spoken in France and in countries colonized by France

From this reading *CHAPTER XXII* Madame de Moidrey, strolling with Warner on the south terrace of the Château des Oiseaux, glanced sideways at intervals through the open French windows, where, at the piano inside, Philippa sat playing, and singing in a subdued voice ancient folk songs of the lost provinces.

recently made, produced, or harvested

From this reading Peggy Brooks, enchanted, urged her to more active research through the neglected files of a memory still vivid; Philippa’s voice was uncultivated, unplaced, but as fresh and carelessly sweet as a blackbird’s in May.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading Some of these old ballads she had picked up from schoolmates, many from the Cabaret de Biribi, where clients were provincial and usually sentimental, and where some of the ancient songs were sung almost every day.

a young female

From this reading The girl smiled at him: "They have but one soul between them," she said.

past form of “glance” — throw a glance at; take a brief look at

From this reading *CHAPTER XXII* Madame de Moidrey, strolling with Warner on the south terrace of the Château des Oiseaux, glanced sideways at intervals through the open French windows, where, at the piano inside, Philippa sat playing, and singing in a subdued voice ancient folk songs of the lost provinces.

possessive form of “god” — the supernatural being conceived as the perfect and omnipotent and omniscient originator and ruler of the universe; the object of worship in monotheistic religions

From this reading "And that is yours and God’s, I hope."

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

From this reading Some of these old ballads she had picked up from schoolmates, many from the Cabaret de Biribi, where clients were provincial and usually sentimental, and where some of the ancient songs were sung almost every day.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading The girl smiled at him: "They have but one soul between them," she said.

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

From this reading Peggy Brooks, enchanted, urged her to more active research through the neglected files of a memory still vivid; Philippa’s voice was uncultivated, unplaced, but as fresh and carelessly sweet as a blackbird’s in May.

the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading The girl smiled at him: "They have but one soul between them," she said.

a specific instance of feeling hopeful

From this reading "And that is yours and God’s, I hope."

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

From this reading "And that is yours and God’s, I hope."

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

From this reading *CHAPTER XXII* Madame de Moidrey, strolling with Warner on the south terrace of the Château des Oiseaux, glanced sideways at intervals through the open French windows, where, at the piano inside, Philippa sat playing, and singing in a subdued voice ancient folk songs of the lost provinces.

relating to or being on the side closer to the center or within a defined space

From this reading *CHAPTER XXII* Madame de Moidrey, strolling with Warner on the south terrace of the Château des Oiseaux, glanced sideways at intervals through the open French windows, where, at the piano inside, Philippa sat playing, and singing in a subdued voice ancient folk songs of the lost provinces.

plural of “interval” — a definite length of time marked off by two instants

From this reading *CHAPTER XXII* Madame de Moidrey, strolling with Warner on the south terrace of the Château des Oiseaux, glanced sideways at intervals through the open French windows, where, at the piano inside, Philippa sat playing, and singing in a subdued voice ancient folk songs of the lost provinces.

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

From this reading "And that is yours and God’s, I hope."

no longer in your possession or control; unable to be found or recovered

From this reading *CHAPTER XXII* Madame de Moidrey, strolling with Warner on the south terrace of the Château des Oiseaux, glanced sideways at intervals through the open French windows, where, at the piano inside, Philippa sat playing, and singing in a subdued voice ancient folk songs of the lost provinces.

title used for a married Frenchwoman

From this reading *CHAPTER XXII* Madame de Moidrey, strolling with Warner on the south terrace of the Château des Oiseaux, glanced sideways at intervals through the open French windows, where, at the piano inside, Philippa sat playing, and singing in a subdued voice ancient folk songs of the lost provinces.

a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number

From this reading Some of these old ballads she had picked up from schoolmates, many from the Cabaret de Biribi, where clients were provincial and usually sentimental, and where some of the ancient songs were sung almost every day.

used to say something is possible, or to give permission

From this reading Peggy Brooks, enchanted, urged her to more active research through the neglected files of a memory still vivid; Philippa’s voice was uncultivated, unplaced, but as fresh and carelessly sweet as a blackbird’s in May.

The faculty by which the mind stores and remembers information and knowledge.

From this reading Peggy Brooks, enchanted, urged her to more active research through the neglected files of a memory still vivid; Philippa’s voice was uncultivated, unplaced, but as fresh and carelessly sweet as a blackbird’s in May.

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From this reading *CHAPTER XXII* Madame de Moidrey, strolling with Warner on the south terrace of the Château des Oiseaux, glanced sideways at intervals through the open French windows, where, at the piano inside, Philippa sat playing, and singing in a subdued voice ancient folk songs of the lost provinces.

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

From this reading Peggy Brooks, enchanted, urged her to more active research through the neglected files of a memory still vivid; Philippa’s voice was uncultivated, unplaced, but as fresh and carelessly sweet as a blackbird’s in May.

disregarded

From this reading Peggy Brooks, enchanted, urged her to more active research through the neglected files of a memory still vivid; Philippa’s voice was uncultivated, unplaced, but as fresh and carelessly sweet as a blackbird’s in May.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading *CHAPTER XXII* Madame de Moidrey, strolling with Warner on the south terrace of the Château des Oiseaux, glanced sideways at intervals through the open French windows, where, at the piano inside, Philippa sat playing, and singing in a subdued voice ancient folk songs of the lost provinces.

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From this reading *CHAPTER XXII* Madame de Moidrey, strolling with Warner on the south terrace of the Château des Oiseaux, glanced sideways at intervals through the open French windows, where, at the piano inside, Philippa sat playing, and singing in a subdued voice ancient folk songs of the lost provinces.

(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age

From this reading Some of these old ballads she had picked up from schoolmates, many from the Cabaret de Biribi, where clients were provincial and usually sentimental, and where some of the ancient songs were sung almost every day.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading *CHAPTER XXII* Madame de Moidrey, strolling with Warner on the south terrace of the Château des Oiseaux, glanced sideways at intervals through the open French windows, where, at the piano inside, Philippa sat playing, and singing in a subdued voice ancient folk songs of the lost provinces.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading The girl smiled at him: "They have but one soul between them," she said.

To move from a closed position.

From this reading *CHAPTER XXII* Madame de Moidrey, strolling with Warner on the south terrace of the Château des Oiseaux, glanced sideways at intervals through the open French windows, where, at the piano inside, Philippa sat playing, and singing in a subdued voice ancient folk songs of the lost provinces.

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From this reading Peggy Brooks, enchanted, urged her to more active research through the neglected files of a memory still vivid; Philippa’s voice was uncultivated, unplaced, but as fresh and carelessly sweet as a blackbird’s in May.

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

From this reading *CHAPTER XXII* Madame de Moidrey, strolling with Warner on the south terrace of the Château des Oiseaux, glanced sideways at intervals through the open French windows, where, at the piano inside, Philippa sat playing, and singing in a subdued voice ancient folk songs of the lost provinces.

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From this reading Peggy Brooks, enchanted, urged her to more active research through the neglected files of a memory still vivid; Philippa’s voice was uncultivated, unplaced, but as fresh and carelessly sweet as a blackbird’s in May.

a keyboard instrument that is played by depressing keys that cause hammers to strike tuned strings and produce sounds

From this reading *CHAPTER XXII* Madame de Moidrey, strolling with Warner on the south terrace of the Château des Oiseaux, glanced sideways at intervals through the open French windows, where, at the piano inside, Philippa sat playing, and singing in a subdued voice ancient folk songs of the lost provinces.

past form of “pick” — select carefully from a group

From this reading Some of these old ballads she had picked up from schoolmates, many from the Cabaret de Biribi, where clients were provincial and usually sentimental, and where some of the ancient songs were sung almost every day.

the act of playing a musical instrument

From this reading *CHAPTER XXII* Madame de Moidrey, strolling with Warner on the south terrace of the Château des Oiseaux, glanced sideways at intervals through the open French windows, where, at the piano inside, Philippa sat playing, and singing in a subdued voice ancient folk songs of the lost provinces.

plural of “province” — the territory occupied by one of the constituent administrative districts of a nation

From this reading *CHAPTER XXII* Madame de Moidrey, strolling with Warner on the south terrace of the Château des Oiseaux, glanced sideways at intervals through the open French windows, where, at the piano inside, Philippa sat playing, and singing in a subdued voice ancient folk songs of the lost provinces.

of or associated with a province

From this reading Some of these old ballads she had picked up from schoolmates, many from the Cabaret de Biribi, where clients were provincial and usually sentimental, and where some of the ancient songs were sung almost every day.

systematic investigation to establish facts

From this reading Peggy Brooks, enchanted, urged her to more active research through the neglected files of a memory still vivid; Philippa’s voice was uncultivated, unplaced, but as fresh and carelessly sweet as a blackbird’s in May.

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading The girl smiled at him: "They have but one soul between them," she said.

the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians

From this reading *CHAPTER XXII* Madame de Moidrey, strolling with Warner on the south terrace of the Château des Oiseaux, glanced sideways at intervals through the open French windows, where, at the piano inside, Philippa sat playing, and singing in a subdued voice ancient folk songs of the lost provinces.

plural of “schoolmate” — an acquaintance that you go to school with

From this reading Some of these old ballads she had picked up from schoolmates, many from the Cabaret de Biribi, where clients were provincial and usually sentimental, and where some of the ancient songs were sung almost every day.

given to or marked by sentiment or sentimentality

From this reading Some of these old ballads she had picked up from schoolmates, many from the Cabaret de Biribi, where clients were provincial and usually sentimental, and where some of the ancient songs were sung almost every day.

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

From this reading The girl smiled at him: "They have but one soul between them," she said.

with one side forward or to the front

From this reading *CHAPTER XXII* Madame de Moidrey, strolling with Warner on the south terrace of the Château des Oiseaux, glanced sideways at intervals through the open French windows, where, at the piano inside, Philippa sat playing, and singing in a subdued voice ancient folk songs of the lost provinces.

the act of singing vocal music

From this reading *CHAPTER XXII* Madame de Moidrey, strolling with Warner on the south terrace of the Château des Oiseaux, glanced sideways at intervals through the open French windows, where, at the piano inside, Philippa sat playing, and singing in a subdued voice ancient folk songs of the lost provinces.

past form of “smile” — change one's facial expression by spreading the lips, often to signal pleasure

From this reading The girl smiled at him: "They have but one soul between them," she said.

(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity

From this reading Some of these old ballads she had picked up from schoolmates, many from the Cabaret de Biribi, where clients were provincial and usually sentimental, and where some of the ancient songs were sung almost every day.

plural of “song” — a short musical composition with words

From this reading *CHAPTER XXII* Madame de Moidrey, strolling with Warner on the south terrace of the Château des Oiseaux, glanced sideways at intervals through the open French windows, where, at the piano inside, Philippa sat playing, and singing in a subdued voice ancient folk songs of the lost provinces.

the immaterial part of a person; the actuating cause of an individual life

From this reading The girl smiled at him: "They have but one soul between them," she said.

the region of the United States lying to the south of the Mason-Dixon line

From this reading *CHAPTER XXII* Madame de Moidrey, strolling with Warner on the south terrace of the Château des Oiseaux, glanced sideways at intervals through the open French windows, where, at the piano inside, Philippa sat playing, and singing in a subdued voice ancient folk songs of the lost provinces.

not in physical motion

From this reading Peggy Brooks, enchanted, urged her to more active research through the neglected files of a memory still vivid; Philippa’s voice was uncultivated, unplaced, but as fresh and carelessly sweet as a blackbird’s in May.

-ing form of “stroll” — walk leisurely and with no apparent aim

From this reading *CHAPTER XXII* Madame de Moidrey, strolling with Warner on the south terrace of the Château des Oiseaux, glanced sideways at intervals through the open French windows, where, at the piano inside, Philippa sat playing, and singing in a subdued voice ancient folk songs of the lost provinces.

in a softened tone

From this reading *CHAPTER XXII* Madame de Moidrey, strolling with Warner on the south terrace of the Château des Oiseaux, glanced sideways at intervals through the open French windows, where, at the piano inside, Philippa sat playing, and singing in a subdued voice ancient folk songs of the lost provinces.

the imperial dynasty of China from 960 to 1279; noted for art and literature and philosophy

From this reading Some of these old ballads she had picked up from schoolmates, many from the Cabaret de Biribi, where clients were provincial and usually sentimental, and where some of the ancient songs were sung almost every day.

having or denoting the characteristic taste of sugar

From this reading Peggy Brooks, enchanted, urged her to more active research through the neglected files of a memory still vivid; Philippa’s voice was uncultivated, unplaced, but as fresh and carelessly sweet as a blackbird’s in May.

usually paved outdoor area adjoining a residence

From this reading *CHAPTER XXII* Madame de Moidrey, strolling with Warner on the south terrace of the Château des Oiseaux, glanced sideways at intervals through the open French windows, where, at the piano inside, Philippa sat playing, and singing in a subdued voice ancient folk songs of the lost provinces.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading "And that is yours and God’s, I hope."

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

From this reading The girl smiled at him: "They have but one soul between them," she said.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading The girl smiled at him: "They have but one soul between them," she said.

the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned

From this reading Some of these old ballads she had picked up from schoolmates, many from the Cabaret de Biribi, where clients were provincial and usually sentimental, and where some of the ancient songs were sung almost every day.

the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading The girl smiled at him: "They have but one soul between them," she said.

from one end or side of something to the other

From this reading *CHAPTER XXII* Madame de Moidrey, strolling with Warner on the south terrace of the Château des Oiseaux, glanced sideways at intervals through the open French windows, where, at the piano inside, Philippa sat playing, and singing in a subdued voice ancient folk songs of the lost provinces.

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

From this reading Peggy Brooks, enchanted, urged her to more active research through the neglected files of a memory still vivid; Philippa’s voice was uncultivated, unplaced, but as fresh and carelessly sweet as a blackbird’s in May.

(of land or fields) not prepared for raising crops

From this reading Peggy Brooks, enchanted, urged her to more active research through the neglected files of a memory still vivid; Philippa’s voice was uncultivated, unplaced, but as fresh and carelessly sweet as a blackbird’s in May.

not one of the first three in a race or competition

From this reading Peggy Brooks, enchanted, urged her to more active research through the neglected files of a memory still vivid; Philippa’s voice was uncultivated, unplaced, but as fresh and carelessly sweet as a blackbird’s in May.

being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level

From this reading Some of these old ballads she had picked up from schoolmates, many from the Cabaret de Biribi, where clients were provincial and usually sentimental, and where some of the ancient songs were sung almost every day.

past form of “urge” — force or impel in an indicated direction

From this reading Peggy Brooks, enchanted, urged her to more active research through the neglected files of a memory still vivid; Philippa’s voice was uncultivated, unplaced, but as fresh and carelessly sweet as a blackbird’s in May.

under normal conditions

From this reading Some of these old ballads she had picked up from schoolmates, many from the Cabaret de Biribi, where clients were provincial and usually sentimental, and where some of the ancient songs were sung almost every day.

evoking lifelike images within the mind

From this reading Peggy Brooks, enchanted, urged her to more active research through the neglected files of a memory still vivid; Philippa’s voice was uncultivated, unplaced, but as fresh and carelessly sweet as a blackbird’s in May.

the distinctive quality or pitch or condition of a person's speech

From this reading *CHAPTER XXII* Madame de Moidrey, strolling with Warner on the south terrace of the Château des Oiseaux, glanced sideways at intervals through the open French windows, where, at the piano inside, Philippa sat playing, and singing in a subdued voice ancient folk songs of the lost provinces.

United States filmmaker who with his brothers founded the movie studio that produced the first talking picture (1881-1958)

From this reading *CHAPTER XXII* Madame de Moidrey, strolling with Warner on the south terrace of the Château des Oiseaux, glanced sideways at intervals through the open French windows, where, at the piano inside, Philippa sat playing, and singing in a subdued voice ancient folk songs of the lost provinces.

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

From this reading Peggy Brooks, enchanted, urged her to more active research through the neglected files of a memory still vivid; Philippa’s voice was uncultivated, unplaced, but as fresh and carelessly sweet as a blackbird’s in May.

the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun

From this reading Some of these old ballads she had picked up from schoolmates, many from the Cabaret de Biribi, where clients were provincial and usually sentimental, and where some of the ancient songs were sung almost every day.

in or at the place that

From this reading *CHAPTER XXII* Madame de Moidrey, strolling with Warner on the south terrace of the Château des Oiseaux, glanced sideways at intervals through the open French windows, where, at the piano inside, Philippa sat playing, and singing in a subdued voice ancient folk songs of the lost provinces.

(trademark) an operating system with a graphical user interface

From this reading *CHAPTER XXII* Madame de Moidrey, strolling with Warner on the south terrace of the Château des Oiseaux, glanced sideways at intervals through the open French windows, where, at the piano inside, Philippa sat playing, and singing in a subdued voice ancient folk songs of the lost provinces.

in the company of; together with

From this reading *CHAPTER XXII* Madame de Moidrey, strolling with Warner on the south terrace of the Château des Oiseaux, glanced sideways at intervals through the open French windows, where, at the piano inside, Philippa sat playing, and singing in a subdued voice ancient folk songs of the lost provinces.

the cardinal number that is the sum of twenty-one and one

From this reading *CHAPTER XXII* Madame de Moidrey, strolling with Warner on the south terrace of the Château des Oiseaux, glanced sideways at intervals through the open French windows, where, at the piano inside, Philippa sat playing, and singing in a subdued voice ancient folk songs of the lost provinces.

the one or ones belonging to the person spoken to

From this reading "And that is yours and God’s, I hope."