Chapter XVIII

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

From this reading Consider that she had just learned the certainty of her sister's fair fame, and that, in the same breath, she was freed from Van Hupfeldt's pestering: was it to be wondered at if, since the dread day she received a letter from a loved one already dead, she had never once looked so light-hearted, so full of the wine of life, as when she danced into the house after her interview with David.

acted upon; influenced

From this reading Van Hupfeldt, who had turned from the window before Violet appeared, affected to be examining the great red seals on the green ribbons laced into the vellum.

later than; following

From this reading Consider that she had just learned the certainty of her sister's fair fame, and that, in the same breath, she was freed from Van Hupfeldt's pestering: was it to be wondered at if, since the dread day she received a letter from a loved one already dead, she had never once looked so light-hearted, so full of the wine of life, as when she danced into the house after her interview with David.

a mixture of gases (especially oxygen) required for breathing; the stuff that the wind consists of

From this reading FROM THE DEPTHS Violet entered the drawing-room with the air of one who rejoices in good news.

prior to a specified or implied time

From this reading Consider that she had just learned the certainty of her sister's fair fame, and that, in the same breath, she was freed from Van Hupfeldt's pestering: was it to be wondered at if, since the dread day she received a letter from a loved one already dead, she had never once looked so light-hearted, so full of the wine of life, as when she danced into the house after her interview with David.

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

From this reading Consider that she had just learned the certainty of her sister's fair fame, and that, in the same breath, she was freed from Van Hupfeldt's pestering: was it to be wondered at if, since the dread day she received a letter from a loved one already dead, she had never once looked so light-hearted, so full of the wine of life, as when she danced into the house after her interview with David.

past form of “appear” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect

From this reading Van Hupfeldt, who had turned from the window before Violet appeared, affected to be examining the great red seals on the green ribbons laced into the vellum.

the act of arranging and adapting a piece of music

From this reading A lawyer-like man was arranging parchments on a table--a large, square table which had evidently been brought from a library for the purpose, as the day was chill indoors and the drawing-room was cozy with a log fire.

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

From this reading Consider that she had just learned the certainty of her sister's fair fame, and that, in the same breath, she was freed from Van Hupfeldt's pestering: was it to be wondered at if, since the dread day she received a letter from a loved one already dead, she had never once looked so light-hearted, so full of the wine of life, as when she danced into the house after her interview with David.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading Consider that she had just learned the certainty of her sister's fair fame, and that, in the same breath, she was freed from Van Hupfeldt's pestering: was it to be wondered at if, since the dread day she received a letter from a loved one already dead, she had never once looked so light-hearted, so full of the wine of life, as when she danced into the house after her interview with David.

used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses

From this reading Consider that she had just learned the certainty of her sister's fair fame, and that, in the same breath, she was freed from Van Hupfeldt's pestering: was it to be wondered at if, since the dread day she received a letter from a loved one already dead, she had never once looked so light-hearted, so full of the wine of life, as when she danced into the house after her interview with David.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading A lawyer-like man was arranging parchments on a table--a large, square table which had evidently been brought from a library for the purpose, as the day was chill indoors and the drawing-room was cozy with a log fire.

earlier than; in front of

From this reading Van Hupfeldt, who had turned from the window before Violet appeared, affected to be examining the great red seals on the green ribbons laced into the vellum.

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From this reading And this quickening of her pulses boded no good to Van Hupfeldt.

the process of taking in and expelling air during breathing

From this reading Consider that she had just learned the certainty of her sister's fair fame, and that, in the same breath, she was freed from Van Hupfeldt's pestering: was it to be wondered at if, since the dread day she received a letter from a loved one already dead, she had never once looked so light-hearted, so full of the wine of life, as when she danced into the house after her interview with David.

inflected form of “bring” — take something or somebody with oneself somewhere

From this reading A lawyer-like man was arranging parchments on a table--a large, square table which had evidently been brought from a library for the purpose, as the day was chill indoors and the drawing-room was cozy with a log fire.

the state of being certain

From this reading Consider that she had just learned the certainty of her sister's fair fame, and that, in the same breath, she was freed from Van Hupfeldt's pestering: was it to be wondered at if, since the dread day she received a letter from a loved one already dead, she had never once looked so light-hearted, so full of the wine of life, as when she danced into the house after her interview with David.

coldness due to a cold environment

From this reading A lawyer-like man was arranging parchments on a table--a large, square table which had evidently been brought from a library for the purpose, as the day was chill indoors and the drawing-room was cozy with a log fire.

deem to be

From this reading Consider that she had just learned the certainty of her sister's fair fame, and that, in the same breath, she was freed from Van Hupfeldt's pestering: was it to be wondered at if, since the dread day she received a letter from a loved one already dead, she had never once looked so light-hearted, so full of the wine of life, as when she danced into the house after her interview with David.

enjoying or affording comforting warmth and shelter especially in a small space

From this reading A lawyer-like man was arranging parchments on a table--a large, square table which had evidently been brought from a library for the purpose, as the day was chill indoors and the drawing-room was cozy with a log fire.

past form of “dance” — move in a graceful and rhythmical way

From this reading Consider that she had just learned the certainty of her sister's fair fame, and that, in the same breath, she was freed from Van Hupfeldt's pestering: was it to be wondered at if, since the dread day she received a letter from a loved one already dead, she had never once looked so light-hearted, so full of the wine of life, as when she danced into the house after her interview with David.

patron saint of Wales (circa 520-600)

From this reading Consider that she had just learned the certainty of her sister's fair fame, and that, in the same breath, she was freed from Van Hupfeldt's pestering: was it to be wondered at if, since the dread day she received a letter from a loved one already dead, she had never once looked so light-hearted, so full of the wine of life, as when she danced into the house after her interview with David.

time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis

From this reading Consider that she had just learned the certainty of her sister's fair fame, and that, in the same breath, she was freed from Van Hupfeldt's pestering: was it to be wondered at if, since the dread day she received a letter from a loved one already dead, she had never once looked so light-hearted, so full of the wine of life, as when she danced into the house after her interview with David.

no longer having or seeming to have or expecting to have life

From this reading Consider that she had just learned the certainty of her sister's fair fame, and that, in the same breath, she was freed from Van Hupfeldt's pestering: was it to be wondered at if, since the dread day she received a letter from a loved one already dead, she had never once looked so light-hearted, so full of the wine of life, as when she danced into the house after her interview with David.

(plural) the deepest and most remote part

From this reading FROM THE DEPTHS Violet entered the drawing-room with the air of one who rejoices in good news.

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From this reading FROM THE DEPTHS Violet entered the drawing-room with the air of one who rejoices in good news.

fearful expectation or anticipation

From this reading Consider that she had just learned the certainty of her sister's fair fame, and that, in the same breath, she was freed from Van Hupfeldt's pestering: was it to be wondered at if, since the dread day she received a letter from a loved one already dead, she had never once looked so light-hearted, so full of the wine of life, as when she danced into the house after her interview with David.

past form of “enter” — to come or go into

From this reading FROM THE DEPTHS Violet entered the drawing-room with the air of one who rejoices in good news.

unmistakably (“plain” is often used informally for “plainly”)

From this reading A lawyer-like man was arranging parchments on a table--a large, square table which had evidently been brought from a library for the purpose, as the day was chill indoors and the drawing-room was cozy with a log fire.

-ing form of “examine” — consider in detail and subject to an analysis in order to discover essential features or meaning

From this reading Van Hupfeldt, who had turned from the window before Violet appeared, affected to be examining the great red seals on the green ribbons laced into the vellum.

free from favoritism or self-interest or bias or deception; conforming with established standards or rules

From this reading Consider that she had just learned the certainty of her sister's fair fame, and that, in the same breath, she was freed from Van Hupfeldt's pestering: was it to be wondered at if, since the dread day she received a letter from a loved one already dead, she had never once looked so light-hearted, so full of the wine of life, as when she danced into the house after her interview with David.

the state or quality of being widely honored and acclaimed

From this reading Consider that she had just learned the certainty of her sister's fair fame, and that, in the same breath, she was freed from Van Hupfeldt's pestering: was it to be wondered at if, since the dread day she received a letter from a loved one already dead, she had never once looked so light-hearted, so full of the wine of life, as when she danced into the house after her interview with David.

start firing a weapon

From this reading A lawyer-like man was arranging parchments on a table--a large, square table which had evidently been brought from a library for the purpose, as the day was chill indoors and the drawing-room was cozy with a log fire.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading A lawyer-like man was arranging parchments on a table--a large, square table which had evidently been brought from a library for the purpose, as the day was chill indoors and the drawing-room was cozy with a log fire.

past form of “free” — grant freedom to; free from confinement

From this reading Consider that she had just learned the certainty of her sister's fair fame, and that, in the same breath, she was freed from Van Hupfeldt's pestering: was it to be wondered at if, since the dread day she received a letter from a loved one already dead, she had never once looked so light-hearted, so full of the wine of life, as when she danced into the house after her interview with David.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading FROM THE DEPTHS Violet entered the drawing-room with the air of one who rejoices in good news.

containing as much or as many as is possible or normal

From this reading Consider that she had just learned the certainty of her sister's fair fame, and that, in the same breath, she was freed from Van Hupfeldt's pestering: was it to be wondered at if, since the dread day she received a letter from a loved one already dead, she had never once looked so light-hearted, so full of the wine of life, as when she danced into the house after her interview with David.

having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified

From this reading FROM THE DEPTHS Violet entered the drawing-room with the air of one who rejoices in good news.

relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind

From this reading Van Hupfeldt, who had turned from the window before Violet appeared, affected to be examining the great red seals on the green ribbons laced into the vellum.

green color or pigment; resembling the color of growing grass

From this reading Van Hupfeldt, who had turned from the window before Violet appeared, affected to be examining the great red seals on the green ribbons laced into the vellum.

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

From this reading Consider that she had just learned the certainty of her sister's fair fame, and that, in the same breath, she was freed from Van Hupfeldt's pestering: was it to be wondered at if, since the dread day she received a letter from a loved one already dead, she had never once looked so light-hearted, so full of the wine of life, as when she danced into the house after her interview with David.

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

From this reading Consider that she had just learned the certainty of her sister's fair fame, and that, in the same breath, she was freed from Van Hupfeldt's pestering: was it to be wondered at if, since the dread day she received a letter from a loved one already dead, she had never once looked so light-hearted, so full of the wine of life, as when she danced into the house after her interview with David.

a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families

From this reading Consider that she had just learned the certainty of her sister's fair fame, and that, in the same breath, she was freed from Van Hupfeldt's pestering: was it to be wondered at if, since the dread day she received a letter from a loved one already dead, she had never once looked so light-hearted, so full of the wine of life, as when she danced into the house after her interview with David.

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From this reading And this quickening of her pulses boded no good to Van Hupfeldt.

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

From this reading Consider that she had just learned the certainty of her sister's fair fame, and that, in the same breath, she was freed from Van Hupfeldt's pestering: was it to be wondered at if, since the dread day she received a letter from a loved one already dead, she had never once looked so light-hearted, so full of the wine of life, as when she danced into the house after her interview with David.

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading Consider that she had just learned the certainty of her sister's fair fame, and that, in the same breath, she was freed from Van Hupfeldt's pestering: was it to be wondered at if, since the dread day she received a letter from a loved one already dead, she had never once looked so light-hearted, so full of the wine of life, as when she danced into the house after her interview with David.

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

From this reading FROM THE DEPTHS Violet entered the drawing-room with the air of one who rejoices in good news.

within a building

From this reading A lawyer-like man was arranging parchments on a table--a large, square table which had evidently been brought from a library for the purpose, as the day was chill indoors and the drawing-room was cozy with a log fire.

conduct an interview in television, newspaper, and radio reporting

From this reading Consider that she had just learned the certainty of her sister's fair fame, and that, in the same breath, she was freed from Van Hupfeldt's pestering: was it to be wondered at if, since the dread day she received a letter from a loved one already dead, she had never once looked so light-hearted, so full of the wine of life, as when she danced into the house after her interview with David.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading Consider that she had just learned the certainty of her sister's fair fame, and that, in the same breath, she was freed from Van Hupfeldt's pestering: was it to be wondered at if, since the dread day she received a letter from a loved one already dead, she had never once looked so light-hearted, so full of the wine of life, as when she danced into the house after her interview with David.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading Consider that she had just learned the certainty of her sister's fair fame, and that, in the same breath, she was freed from Van Hupfeldt's pestering: was it to be wondered at if, since the dread day she received a letter from a loved one already dead, she had never once looked so light-hearted, so full of the wine of life, as when she danced into the house after her interview with David.

and nothing more

From this reading Consider that she had just learned the certainty of her sister's fair fame, and that, in the same breath, she was freed from Van Hupfeldt's pestering: was it to be wondered at if, since the dread day she received a letter from a loved one already dead, she had never once looked so light-hearted, so full of the wine of life, as when she danced into the house after her interview with David.

closed with a lace

From this reading Van Hupfeldt, who had turned from the window before Violet appeared, affected to be examining the great red seals on the green ribbons laced into the vellum.

above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading A lawyer-like man was arranging parchments on a table--a large, square table which had evidently been brought from a library for the purpose, as the day was chill indoors and the drawing-room was cozy with a log fire.

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

From this reading A lawyer-like man was arranging parchments on a table--a large, square table which had evidently been brought from a library for the purpose, as the day was chill indoors and the drawing-room was cozy with a log fire.

having or showing profound knowledge

From this reading Consider that she had just learned the certainty of her sister's fair fame, and that, in the same breath, she was freed from Van Hupfeldt's pestering: was it to be wondered at if, since the dread day she received a letter from a loved one already dead, she had never once looked so light-hearted, so full of the wine of life, as when she danced into the house after her interview with David.

a written message addressed to a person or organization

From this reading Consider that she had just learned the certainty of her sister's fair fame, and that, in the same breath, she was freed from Van Hupfeldt's pestering: was it to be wondered at if, since the dread day she received a letter from a loved one already dead, she had never once looked so light-hearted, so full of the wine of life, as when she danced into the house after her interview with David.

a room where books are kept

From this reading A lawyer-like man was arranging parchments on a table--a large, square table which had evidently been brought from a library for the purpose, as the day was chill indoors and the drawing-room was cozy with a log fire.

a characteristic state or mode of living

From this reading Consider that she had just learned the certainty of her sister's fair fame, and that, in the same breath, she was freed from Van Hupfeldt's pestering: was it to be wondered at if, since the dread day she received a letter from a loved one already dead, she had never once looked so light-hearted, so full of the wine of life, as when she danced into the house after her interview with David.

carefree and happy and lighthearted

From this reading Consider that she had just learned the certainty of her sister's fair fame, and that, in the same breath, she was freed from Van Hupfeldt's pestering: was it to be wondered at if, since the dread day she received a letter from a loved one already dead, she had never once looked so light-hearted, so full of the wine of life, as when she danced into the house after her interview with David.

enter into a log, as on ships and planes

From this reading A lawyer-like man was arranging parchments on a table--a large, square table which had evidently been brought from a library for the purpose, as the day was chill indoors and the drawing-room was cozy with a log fire.

past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards

From this reading Consider that she had just learned the certainty of her sister's fair fame, and that, in the same breath, she was freed from Van Hupfeldt's pestering: was it to be wondered at if, since the dread day she received a letter from a loved one already dead, she had never once looked so light-hearted, so full of the wine of life, as when she danced into the house after her interview with David.

held dear

From this reading Consider that she had just learned the certainty of her sister's fair fame, and that, in the same breath, she was freed from Van Hupfeldt's pestering: was it to be wondered at if, since the dread day she received a letter from a loved one already dead, she had never once looked so light-hearted, so full of the wine of life, as when she danced into the house after her interview with David.

an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)

From this reading A lawyer-like man was arranging parchments on a table--a large, square table which had evidently been brought from a library for the purpose, as the day was chill indoors and the drawing-room was cozy with a log fire.

not ever; at no time in the past or future

From this reading Consider that she had just learned the certainty of her sister's fair fame, and that, in the same breath, she was freed from Van Hupfeldt's pestering: was it to be wondered at if, since the dread day she received a letter from a loved one already dead, she had never once looked so light-hearted, so full of the wine of life, as when she danced into the house after her interview with David.

information about recent and important events

From this reading FROM THE DEPTHS Violet entered the drawing-room with the air of one who rejoices in good news.

not any; not one

From this reading And this quickening of her pulses boded no good to Van Hupfeldt.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading FROM THE DEPTHS Violet entered the drawing-room with the air of one who rejoices in good news.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading A lawyer-like man was arranging parchments on a table--a large, square table which had evidently been brought from a library for the purpose, as the day was chill indoors and the drawing-room was cozy with a log fire.

on one occasion

From this reading Consider that she had just learned the certainty of her sister's fair fame, and that, in the same breath, she was freed from Van Hupfeldt's pestering: was it to be wondered at if, since the dread day she received a letter from a loved one already dead, she had never once looked so light-hearted, so full of the wine of life, as when she danced into the house after her interview with David.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading FROM THE DEPTHS Violet entered the drawing-room with the air of one who rejoices in good news.

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From this reading A lawyer-like man was arranging parchments on a table--a large, square table which had evidently been brought from a library for the purpose, as the day was chill indoors and the drawing-room was cozy with a log fire.

causing irritation or annoyance

From this reading Consider that she had just learned the certainty of her sister's fair fame, and that, in the same breath, she was freed from Van Hupfeldt's pestering: was it to be wondered at if, since the dread day she received a letter from a loved one already dead, she had never once looked so light-hearted, so full of the wine of life, as when she danced into the house after her interview with David.

plural of “pulse” — (electronics) a sharp transient wave in the normal electrical state (or a series of such transients)

From this reading And this quickening of her pulses boded no good to Van Hupfeldt.

an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions

From this reading A lawyer-like man was arranging parchments on a table--a large, square table which had evidently been brought from a library for the purpose, as the day was chill indoors and the drawing-room was cozy with a log fire.

the process of showing signs of life

From this reading And this quickening of her pulses boded no good to Van Hupfeldt.

conforming to the established language usage of educated native speakers

From this reading Consider that she had just learned the certainty of her sister's fair fame, and that, in the same breath, she was freed from Van Hupfeldt's pestering: was it to be wondered at if, since the dread day she received a letter from a loved one already dead, she had never once looked so light-hearted, so full of the wine of life, as when she danced into the house after her interview with David.

red color or pigment; the chromatic color resembling the hue of blood

From this reading Van Hupfeldt, who had turned from the window before Violet appeared, affected to be examining the great red seals on the green ribbons laced into the vellum.

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

From this reading FROM THE DEPTHS Violet entered the drawing-room with the air of one who rejoices in good news.

plural of “ribbon” — any long object resembling a thin line

From this reading Van Hupfeldt, who had turned from the window before Violet appeared, affected to be examining the great red seals on the green ribbons laced into the vellum.

Identical; not different.

From this reading Consider that she had just learned the certainty of her sister's fair fame, and that, in the same breath, she was freed from Van Hupfeldt's pestering: was it to be wondered at if, since the dread day she received a letter from a loved one already dead, she had never once looked so light-hearted, so full of the wine of life, as when she danced into the house after her interview with David.

plural of “seal” — fastener consisting of a resinous composition that is plastic when warm; used for sealing documents and parcels and letters

From this reading Van Hupfeldt, who had turned from the window before Violet appeared, affected to be examining the great red seals on the green ribbons laced into the vellum.

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

From this reading Consider that she had just learned the certainty of her sister's fair fame, and that, in the same breath, she was freed from Van Hupfeldt's pestering: was it to be wondered at if, since the dread day she received a letter from a loved one already dead, she had never once looked so light-hearted, so full of the wine of life, as when she danced into the house after her interview with David.

from a time in the past until now

From this reading Consider that she had just learned the certainty of her sister's fair fame, and that, in the same breath, she was freed from Van Hupfeldt's pestering: was it to be wondered at if, since the dread day she received a letter from a loved one already dead, she had never once looked so light-hearted, so full of the wine of life, as when she danced into the house after her interview with David.

possessive form of “sister” — a female person who has the same parents as another person

From this reading Consider that she had just learned the certainty of her sister's fair fame, and that, in the same breath, she was freed from Van Hupfeldt's pestering: was it to be wondered at if, since the dread day she received a letter from a loved one already dead, she had never once looked so light-hearted, so full of the wine of life, as when she danced into the house after her interview with David.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading Consider that she had just learned the certainty of her sister's fair fame, and that, in the same breath, she was freed from Van Hupfeldt's pestering: was it to be wondered at if, since the dread day she received a letter from a loved one already dead, she had never once looked so light-hearted, so full of the wine of life, as when she danced into the house after her interview with David.

make square

From this reading A lawyer-like man was arranging parchments on a table--a large, square table which had evidently been brought from a library for the purpose, as the day was chill indoors and the drawing-room was cozy with a log fire.

a set of data arranged in rows and columns

From this reading A lawyer-like man was arranging parchments on a table--a large, square table which had evidently been brought from a library for the purpose, as the day was chill indoors and the drawing-room was cozy with a log fire.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Consider that she had just learned the certainty of her sister's fair fame, and that, in the same breath, she was freed from Van Hupfeldt's pestering: was it to be wondered at if, since the dread day she received a letter from a loved one already dead, she had never once looked so light-hearted, so full of the wine of life, as when she danced into the house after her interview with David.

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

From this reading FROM THE DEPTHS Violet entered the drawing-room with the air of one who rejoices in good news.

used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned

From this reading And this quickening of her pulses boded no good to Van Hupfeldt.

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

From this reading Consider that she had just learned the certainty of her sister's fair fame, and that, in the same breath, she was freed from Van Hupfeldt's pestering: was it to be wondered at if, since the dread day she received a letter from a loved one already dead, she had never once looked so light-hearted, so full of the wine of life, as when she danced into the house after her interview with David.

moved around an axis or center

From this reading Van Hupfeldt, who had turned from the window before Violet appeared, affected to be examining the great red seals on the green ribbons laced into the vellum.

any creative group active in the innovation and application of new concepts and techniques in a given field (especially in the arts)

From this reading Consider that she had just learned the certainty of her sister's fair fame, and that, in the same breath, she was freed from Van Hupfeldt's pestering: was it to be wondered at if, since the dread day she received a letter from a loved one already dead, she had never once looked so light-hearted, so full of the wine of life, as when she danced into the house after her interview with David.

a heavy creamy-colored paper resembling parchment

From this reading Van Hupfeldt, who had turned from the window before Violet appeared, affected to be examining the great red seals on the green ribbons laced into the vellum.

any of numerous low-growing violas with small flowers

From this reading FROM THE DEPTHS Violet entered the drawing-room with the air of one who rejoices in good news.

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

From this reading Consider that she had just learned the certainty of her sister's fair fame, and that, in the same breath, she was freed from Van Hupfeldt's pestering: was it to be wondered at if, since the dread day she received a letter from a loved one already dead, she had never once looked so light-hearted, so full of the wine of life, as when she danced into the house after her interview with David.

at the time that

From this reading Consider that she had just learned the certainty of her sister's fair fame, and that, in the same breath, she was freed from Van Hupfeldt's pestering: was it to be wondered at if, since the dread day she received a letter from a loved one already dead, she had never once looked so light-hearted, so full of the wine of life, as when she danced into the house after her interview with David.

used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned

From this reading A lawyer-like man was arranging parchments on a table--a large, square table which had evidently been brought from a library for the purpose, as the day was chill indoors and the drawing-room was cozy with a log fire.

which person or people

From this reading FROM THE DEPTHS Violet entered the drawing-room with the air of one who rejoices in good news.

a framework of wood or metal that contains a glass windowpane and is built into a wall or roof to admit light or air

From this reading Van Hupfeldt, who had turned from the window before Violet appeared, affected to be examining the great red seals on the green ribbons laced into the vellum.

fermented juice (of grapes especially)

From this reading Consider that she had just learned the certainty of her sister's fair fame, and that, in the same breath, she was freed from Van Hupfeldt's pestering: was it to be wondered at if, since the dread day she received a letter from a loved one already dead, she had never once looked so light-hearted, so full of the wine of life, as when she danced into the house after her interview with David.

in the company of; together with

From this reading FROM THE DEPTHS Violet entered the drawing-room with the air of one who rejoices in good news.

past form of “wonder” — have a wish or desire to know something

From this reading Consider that she had just learned the certainty of her sister's fair fame, and that, in the same breath, she was freed from Van Hupfeldt's pestering: was it to be wondered at if, since the dread day she received a letter from a loved one already dead, she had never once looked so light-hearted, so full of the wine of life, as when she danced into the house after her interview with David.