Chapter IX

past form of “add” — make an addition (to); join or combine or unite with others; increase the quality, quantity, size or scope of

From this reading The mild September days swung past; the peaceful English atmosphere and the wholesome English food, added to the unobtrusive English kindness--which consists mainly in leaving people alone and pretending not to notice their existence--wrought gentle miracles on the three stricken creatures.

anew

From this reading Not that Mireille found speech again, but Louise watched day by day with beating heart the return of the tender wild-rose colour to her child's thin cheeks, and saw the strange fixed expression of terror gradually fade out of her eyes.

Having no one else present.

From this reading The mild September days swung past; the peaceful English atmosphere and the wholesome English food, added to the unobtrusive English kindness--which consists mainly in leaving people alone and pretending not to notice their existence--wrought gentle miracles on the three stricken creatures.

filled with the emotional impact of overwhelming surprise or shock

From this reading Louise, seated by Mireille at the schoolroom window, would let her work sink on her lap to watch the girlish slender figure of her sister-in-law darting to and fro on the tennis-lawn; she would listen amazed to the sweet voice that had so quickly attuned itself to English words and English laughter.

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

From this reading The mild September days swung past; the peaceful English atmosphere and the wholesome English food, added to the unobtrusive English kindness--which consists mainly in leaving people alone and pretending not to notice their existence--wrought gentle miracles on the three stricken creatures.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading Mireille never wept and never smiled; she seemed to wander in the shadow of life, mute, quiet, and at peace.

a particular environment or surrounding influence

From this reading The mild September days swung past; the peaceful English atmosphere and the wholesome English food, added to the unobtrusive English kindness--which consists mainly in leaving people alone and pretending not to notice their existence--wrought gentle miracles on the three stricken creatures.

past form of “attune” — adjust or accustom to; bring into harmony with

From this reading Louise, seated by Mireille at the schoolroom window, would let her work sink on her lap to watch the girlish slender figure of her sister-in-law darting to and fro on the tennis-lawn; she would listen amazed to the sweet voice that had so quickly attuned itself to English words and English laughter.

in or to or toward a former location

From this reading But life and joy came throbbing back to Chérie's young heart, in fluttering smiles and little trills of laughter, in soft flushes and quick, light-running steps.

the act of overcoming or outdoing

From this reading Not that Mireille found speech again, but Louise watched day by day with beating heart the return of the tender wild-rose colour to her child's thin cheeks, and saw the strange fixed expression of terror gradually fade out of her eyes.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading Not that Mireille found speech again, but Louise watched day by day with beating heart the return of the tender wild-rose colour to her child's thin cheeks, and saw the strange fixed expression of terror gradually fade out of her eyes.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading Not that Mireille found speech again, but Louise watched day by day with beating heart the return of the tender wild-rose colour to her child's thin cheeks, and saw the strange fixed expression of terror gradually fade out of her eyes.

inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody

From this reading But life and joy came throbbing back to Chérie's young heart, in fluttering smiles and little trills of laughter, in soft flushes and quick, light-running steps.

plural of “cheek” — either side of the face below the eyes

From this reading Not that Mireille found speech again, but Louise watched day by day with beating heart the return of the tender wild-rose colour to her child's thin cheeks, and saw the strange fixed expression of terror gradually fade out of her eyes.

possessive form of “child” — a young person of either sex

From this reading Not that Mireille found speech again, but Louise watched day by day with beating heart the return of the tender wild-rose colour to her child's thin cheeks, and saw the strange fixed expression of terror gradually fade out of her eyes.

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From this reading But life and joy came throbbing back to Chérie's young heart, in fluttering smiles and little trills of laughter, in soft flushes and quick, light-running steps.

having or capable of producing colors

From this reading Not that Mireille found speech again, but Louise watched day by day with beating heart the return of the tender wild-rose colour to her child's thin cheeks, and saw the strange fixed expression of terror gradually fade out of her eyes.

third-person singular of “consist” — originate

From this reading The mild September days swung past; the peaceful English atmosphere and the wholesome English food, added to the unobtrusive English kindness--which consists mainly in leaving people alone and pretending not to notice their existence--wrought gentle miracles on the three stricken creatures.

plural of “creature” — a living organism characterized by voluntary movement

From this reading The mild September days swung past; the peaceful English atmosphere and the wholesome English food, added to the unobtrusive English kindness--which consists mainly in leaving people alone and pretending not to notice their existence--wrought gentle miracles on the three stricken creatures.

-ing form of “dart” — move along rapidly and lightly; skim or dart

From this reading Louise, seated by Mireille at the schoolroom window, would let her work sink on her lap to watch the girlish slender figure of her sister-in-law darting to and fro on the tennis-lawn; she would listen amazed to the sweet voice that had so quickly attuned itself to English words and English laughter.

time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis

From this reading Not that Mireille found speech again, but Louise watched day by day with beating heart the return of the tender wild-rose colour to her child's thin cheeks, and saw the strange fixed expression of terror gradually fade out of her eyes.

the time during which someone's life continues

From this reading The mild September days swung past; the peaceful English atmosphere and the wholesome English food, added to the unobtrusive English kindness--which consists mainly in leaving people alone and pretending not to notice their existence--wrought gentle miracles on the three stricken creatures.

an Indo-European language belonging to the West Germanic branch; the official language of Britain and the United States and most of the commonwealth countries

From this reading The mild September days swung past; the peaceful English atmosphere and the wholesome English food, added to the unobtrusive English kindness--which consists mainly in leaving people alone and pretending not to notice their existence--wrought gentle miracles on the three stricken creatures.

the state or fact of existing

From this reading The mild September days swung past; the peaceful English atmosphere and the wholesome English food, added to the unobtrusive English kindness--which consists mainly in leaving people alone and pretending not to notice their existence--wrought gentle miracles on the three stricken creatures.

the feelings expressed on a person's face

From this reading Not that Mireille found speech again, but Louise watched day by day with beating heart the return of the tender wild-rose colour to her child's thin cheeks, and saw the strange fixed expression of terror gradually fade out of her eyes.

opinion or judgment

From this reading Not that Mireille found speech again, but Louise watched day by day with beating heart the return of the tender wild-rose colour to her child's thin cheeks, and saw the strange fixed expression of terror gradually fade out of her eyes.

become less clearly visible or distinguishable; disappear gradually or seemingly

From this reading Not that Mireille found speech again, but Louise watched day by day with beating heart the return of the tender wild-rose colour to her child's thin cheeks, and saw the strange fixed expression of terror gradually fade out of her eyes.

a diagram or picture illustrating textual material

From this reading Louise, seated by Mireille at the schoolroom window, would let her work sink on her lap to watch the girlish slender figure of her sister-in-law darting to and fro on the tennis-lawn; she would listen amazed to the sweet voice that had so quickly attuned itself to English words and English laughter.

(of a number) having a fixed and unchanging value

From this reading Not that Mireille found speech again, but Louise watched day by day with beating heart the return of the tender wild-rose colour to her child's thin cheeks, and saw the strange fixed expression of terror gradually fade out of her eyes.

plural of “flush” — the period of greatest prosperity or productivity

From this reading But life and joy came throbbing back to Chérie's young heart, in fluttering smiles and little trills of laughter, in soft flushes and quick, light-running steps.

the motion made by flapping up and down

From this reading But life and joy came throbbing back to Chérie's young heart, in fluttering smiles and little trills of laughter, in soft flushes and quick, light-running steps.

any substance that can be metabolized by an animal to give energy and build tissue

From this reading The mild September days swung past; the peaceful English atmosphere and the wholesome English food, added to the unobtrusive English kindness--which consists mainly in leaving people alone and pretending not to notice their existence--wrought gentle miracles on the three stricken creatures.

set up or found

From this reading Not that Mireille found speech again, but Louise watched day by day with beating heart the return of the tender wild-rose colour to her child's thin cheeks, and saw the strange fixed expression of terror gradually fade out of her eyes.

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

From this reading Louise, seated by Mireille at the schoolroom window, would let her work sink on her lap to watch the girlish slender figure of her sister-in-law darting to and fro on the tennis-lawn; she would listen amazed to the sweet voice that had so quickly attuned itself to English words and English laughter.

soft and mild; not harsh or stern or severe

From this reading The mild September days swung past; the peaceful English atmosphere and the wholesome English food, added to the unobtrusive English kindness--which consists mainly in leaving people alone and pretending not to notice their existence--wrought gentle miracles on the three stricken creatures.

befitting or characteristic of a young girl

From this reading Louise, seated by Mireille at the schoolroom window, would let her work sink on her lap to watch the girlish slender figure of her sister-in-law darting to and fro on the tennis-lawn; she would listen amazed to the sweet voice that had so quickly attuned itself to English words and English laughter.

in a gradual manner

From this reading Not that Mireille found speech again, but Louise watched day by day with beating heart the return of the tender wild-rose colour to her child's thin cheeks, and saw the strange fixed expression of terror gradually fade out of her eyes.

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

From this reading Louise, seated by Mireille at the schoolroom window, would let her work sink on her lap to watch the girlish slender figure of her sister-in-law darting to and fro on the tennis-lawn; she would listen amazed to the sweet voice that had so quickly attuned itself to English words and English laughter.

the locus of feelings and intuitions

From this reading Not that Mireille found speech again, but Louise watched day by day with beating heart the return of the tender wild-rose colour to her child's thin cheeks, and saw the strange fixed expression of terror gradually fade out of her eyes.

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

From this reading Not that Mireille found speech again, but Louise watched day by day with beating heart the return of the tender wild-rose colour to her child's thin cheeks, and saw the strange fixed expression of terror gradually fade out of her eyes.

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

From this reading The mild September days swung past; the peaceful English atmosphere and the wholesome English food, added to the unobtrusive English kindness--which consists mainly in leaving people alone and pretending not to notice their existence--wrought gentle miracles on the three stricken creatures.

used when the thing doing the action is also its object

From this reading Louise, seated by Mireille at the schoolroom window, would let her work sink on her lap to watch the girlish slender figure of her sister-in-law darting to and fro on the tennis-lawn; she would listen amazed to the sweet voice that had so quickly attuned itself to English words and English laughter.

the emotion of great happiness

From this reading But life and joy came throbbing back to Chérie's young heart, in fluttering smiles and little trills of laughter, in soft flushes and quick, light-running steps.

the quality of being warmhearted and considerate and humane and sympathetic

From this reading The mild September days swung past; the peaceful English atmosphere and the wholesome English food, added to the unobtrusive English kindness--which consists mainly in leaving people alone and pretending not to notice their existence--wrought gentle miracles on the three stricken creatures.

lie partly over or alongside of something or of one another

From this reading Louise, seated by Mireille at the schoolroom window, would let her work sink on her lap to watch the girlish slender figure of her sister-in-law darting to and fro on the tennis-lawn; she would listen amazed to the sweet voice that had so quickly attuned itself to English words and English laughter.

the sound of laughing

From this reading But life and joy came throbbing back to Chérie's young heart, in fluttering smiles and little trills of laughter, in soft flushes and quick, light-running steps.

the act of departing

From this reading The mild September days swung past; the peaceful English atmosphere and the wholesome English food, added to the unobtrusive English kindness--which consists mainly in leaving people alone and pretending not to notice their existence--wrought gentle miracles on the three stricken creatures.

used to make a suggestion or a command including the speaker

From this reading Louise, seated by Mireille at the schoolroom window, would let her work sink on her lap to watch the girlish slender figure of her sister-in-law darting to and fro on the tennis-lawn; she would listen amazed to the sweet voice that had so quickly attuned itself to English words and English laughter.

a characteristic state or mode of living

From this reading Mireille never wept and never smiled; she seemed to wander in the shadow of life, mute, quiet, and at peace.

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From this reading But life and joy came throbbing back to Chérie's young heart, in fluttering smiles and little trills of laughter, in soft flushes and quick, light-running steps.

hear with intention

From this reading Louise, seated by Mireille at the schoolroom window, would let her work sink on her lap to watch the girlish slender figure of her sister-in-law darting to and fro on the tennis-lawn; she would listen amazed to the sweet voice that had so quickly attuned itself to English words and English laughter.

limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading But life and joy came throbbing back to Chérie's young heart, in fluttering smiles and little trills of laughter, in soft flushes and quick, light-running steps.

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From this reading Not that Mireille found speech again, but Louise watched day by day with beating heart the return of the tender wild-rose colour to her child's thin cheeks, and saw the strange fixed expression of terror gradually fade out of her eyes.

for the most part

From this reading The mild September days swung past; the peaceful English atmosphere and the wholesome English food, added to the unobtrusive English kindness--which consists mainly in leaving people alone and pretending not to notice their existence--wrought gentle miracles on the three stricken creatures.

moderate in type or degree or effect or force; far from extreme

From this reading The mild September days swung past; the peaceful English atmosphere and the wholesome English food, added to the unobtrusive English kindness--which consists mainly in leaving people alone and pretending not to notice their existence--wrought gentle miracles on the three stricken creatures.

plural of “miracle” — any amazing or wonderful occurrence

From this reading The mild September days swung past; the peaceful English atmosphere and the wholesome English food, added to the unobtrusive English kindness--which consists mainly in leaving people alone and pretending not to notice their existence--wrought gentle miracles on the three stricken creatures.

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

From this reading Not that Mireille found speech again, but Louise watched day by day with beating heart the return of the tender wild-rose colour to her child's thin cheeks, and saw the strange fixed expression of terror gradually fade out of her eyes.

expressed without speech

From this reading Mireille never wept and never smiled; she seemed to wander in the shadow of life, mute, quiet, and at peace.

not ever; at no time in the past or future

From this reading Mireille never wept and never smiled; she seemed to wander in the shadow of life, mute, quiet, and at peace.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading The mild September days swung past; the peaceful English atmosphere and the wholesome English food, added to the unobtrusive English kindness--which consists mainly in leaving people alone and pretending not to notice their existence--wrought gentle miracles on the three stricken creatures.

an announcement containing information about an event

From this reading The mild September days swung past; the peaceful English atmosphere and the wholesome English food, added to the unobtrusive English kindness--which consists mainly in leaving people alone and pretending not to notice their existence--wrought gentle miracles on the three stricken creatures.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Not that Mireille found speech again, but Louise watched day by day with beating heart the return of the tender wild-rose colour to her child's thin cheeks, and saw the strange fixed expression of terror gradually fade out of her eyes.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading The mild September days swung past; the peaceful English atmosphere and the wholesome English food, added to the unobtrusive English kindness--which consists mainly in leaving people alone and pretending not to notice their existence--wrought gentle miracles on the three stricken creatures.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading Not that Mireille found speech again, but Louise watched day by day with beating heart the return of the tender wild-rose colour to her child's thin cheeks, and saw the strange fixed expression of terror gradually fade out of her eyes.

the time that has elapsed

From this reading The mild September days swung past; the peaceful English atmosphere and the wholesome English food, added to the unobtrusive English kindness--which consists mainly in leaving people alone and pretending not to notice their existence--wrought gentle miracles on the three stricken creatures.

the state prevailing during the absence of war

From this reading Mireille never wept and never smiled; she seemed to wander in the shadow of life, mute, quiet, and at peace.

not disturbed by strife or turmoil or war

From this reading The mild September days swung past; the peaceful English atmosphere and the wholesome English food, added to the unobtrusive English kindness--which consists mainly in leaving people alone and pretending not to notice their existence--wrought gentle miracles on the three stricken creatures.

(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively

From this reading The mild September days swung past; the peaceful English atmosphere and the wholesome English food, added to the unobtrusive English kindness--which consists mainly in leaving people alone and pretending not to notice their existence--wrought gentle miracles on the three stricken creatures.

the act of giving a false appearance

From this reading The mild September days swung past; the peaceful English atmosphere and the wholesome English food, added to the unobtrusive English kindness--which consists mainly in leaving people alone and pretending not to notice their existence--wrought gentle miracles on the three stricken creatures.

accomplished rapidly and without delay

From this reading But life and joy came throbbing back to Chérie's young heart, in fluttering smiles and little trills of laughter, in soft flushes and quick, light-running steps.

with speed

From this reading Louise, seated by Mireille at the schoolroom window, would let her work sink on her lap to watch the girlish slender figure of her sister-in-law darting to and fro on the tennis-lawn; she would listen amazed to the sweet voice that had so quickly attuned itself to English words and English laughter.

characterized by an absence or near absence of agitation or activity

From this reading Mireille never wept and never smiled; she seemed to wander in the shadow of life, mute, quiet, and at peace.

go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before

From this reading Not that Mireille found speech again, but Louise watched day by day with beating heart the return of the tender wild-rose colour to her child's thin cheeks, and saw the strange fixed expression of terror gradually fade out of her eyes.

cut with a saw

From this reading Not that Mireille found speech again, but Louise watched day by day with beating heart the return of the tender wild-rose colour to her child's thin cheeks, and saw the strange fixed expression of terror gradually fade out of her eyes.

a room in a school where lessons take place

From this reading Louise, seated by Mireille at the schoolroom window, would let her work sink on her lap to watch the girlish slender figure of her sister-in-law darting to and fro on the tennis-lawn; she would listen amazed to the sweet voice that had so quickly attuned itself to English words and English laughter.

(of persons) having the torso erect and legs bent with the body supported on the buttocks

From this reading Louise, seated by Mireille at the schoolroom window, would let her work sink on her lap to watch the girlish slender figure of her sister-in-law darting to and fro on the tennis-lawn; she would listen amazed to the sweet voice that had so quickly attuned itself to English words and English laughter.

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

From this reading Mireille never wept and never smiled; she seemed to wander in the shadow of life, mute, quiet, and at peace.

the month following August and preceding October

From this reading The mild September days swung past; the peaceful English atmosphere and the wholesome English food, added to the unobtrusive English kindness--which consists mainly in leaving people alone and pretending not to notice their existence--wrought gentle miracles on the three stricken creatures.

A dark area or shape produced by a body coming between rays of light and a surface.

From this reading Mireille never wept and never smiled; she seemed to wander in the shadow of life, mute, quiet, and at peace.

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

From this reading Mireille never wept and never smiled; she seemed to wander in the shadow of life, mute, quiet, and at peace.

fall or descend to a lower place or level

From this reading Louise, seated by Mireille at the schoolroom window, would let her work sink on her lap to watch the girlish slender figure of her sister-in-law darting to and fro on the tennis-lawn; she would listen amazed to the sweet voice that had so quickly attuned itself to English words and English laughter.

the sister of your spouse

From this reading Louise, seated by Mireille at the schoolroom window, would let her work sink on her lap to watch the girlish slender figure of her sister-in-law darting to and fro on the tennis-lawn; she would listen amazed to the sweet voice that had so quickly attuned itself to English words and English laughter.

being of delicate or slender build

From this reading Louise, seated by Mireille at the schoolroom window, would let her work sink on her lap to watch the girlish slender figure of her sister-in-law darting to and fro on the tennis-lawn; she would listen amazed to the sweet voice that had so quickly attuned itself to English words and English laughter.

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

From this reading Mireille never wept and never smiled; she seemed to wander in the shadow of life, mute, quiet, and at peace.

plural of “smile” — a facial expression characterized by turning up the corners of the mouth; usually shows pleasure or amusement

From this reading But life and joy came throbbing back to Chérie's young heart, in fluttering smiles and little trills of laughter, in soft flushes and quick, light-running steps.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading Louise, seated by Mireille at the schoolroom window, would let her work sink on her lap to watch the girlish slender figure of her sister-in-law darting to and fro on the tennis-lawn; she would listen amazed to the sweet voice that had so quickly attuned itself to English words and English laughter.

yielding readily to pressure or weight

From this reading But life and joy came throbbing back to Chérie's young heart, in fluttering smiles and little trills of laughter, in soft flushes and quick, light-running steps.

the act of delivering a formal spoken communication to an audience

From this reading Not that Mireille found speech again, but Louise watched day by day with beating heart the return of the tender wild-rose colour to her child's thin cheeks, and saw the strange fixed expression of terror gradually fade out of her eyes.

a flight of stairs or a flight of steps

From this reading But life and joy came throbbing back to Chérie's young heart, in fluttering smiles and little trills of laughter, in soft flushes and quick, light-running steps.

being definitely out of the ordinary and unexpected; slightly odd or even a bit weird

From this reading Not that Mireille found speech again, but Louise watched day by day with beating heart the return of the tender wild-rose colour to her child's thin cheeks, and saw the strange fixed expression of terror gradually fade out of her eyes.

grievously affected especially by disease

From this reading The mild September days swung past; the peaceful English atmosphere and the wholesome English food, added to the unobtrusive English kindness--which consists mainly in leaving people alone and pretending not to notice their existence--wrought gentle miracles on the three stricken creatures.

having or denoting the characteristic taste of sugar

From this reading Louise, seated by Mireille at the schoolroom window, would let her work sink on her lap to watch the girlish slender figure of her sister-in-law darting to and fro on the tennis-lawn; she would listen amazed to the sweet voice that had so quickly attuned itself to English words and English laughter.

inflected form of “swing” — move in a curve or arc, usually with the intent of hitting

From this reading The mild September days swung past; the peaceful English atmosphere and the wholesome English food, added to the unobtrusive English kindness--which consists mainly in leaving people alone and pretending not to notice their existence--wrought gentle miracles on the three stricken creatures.

given to sympathy or gentleness or sentimentality

From this reading Not that Mireille found speech again, but Louise watched day by day with beating heart the return of the tender wild-rose colour to her child's thin cheeks, and saw the strange fixed expression of terror gradually fade out of her eyes.

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From this reading Louise, seated by Mireille at the schoolroom window, would let her work sink on her lap to watch the girlish slender figure of her sister-in-law darting to and fro on the tennis-lawn; she would listen amazed to the sweet voice that had so quickly attuned itself to English words and English laughter.

an overwhelming feeling of fear and anxiety

From this reading Not that Mireille found speech again, but Louise watched day by day with beating heart the return of the tender wild-rose colour to her child's thin cheeks, and saw the strange fixed expression of terror gradually fade out of her eyes.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Not that Mireille found speech again, but Louise watched day by day with beating heart the return of the tender wild-rose colour to her child's thin cheeks, and saw the strange fixed expression of terror gradually fade out of her eyes.

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

From this reading The mild September days swung past; the peaceful English atmosphere and the wholesome English food, added to the unobtrusive English kindness--which consists mainly in leaving people alone and pretending not to notice their existence--wrought gentle miracles on the three stricken creatures.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading The mild September days swung past; the peaceful English atmosphere and the wholesome English food, added to the unobtrusive English kindness--which consists mainly in leaving people alone and pretending not to notice their existence--wrought gentle miracles on the three stricken creatures.

Having little thickness or extent.

From this reading Not that Mireille found speech again, but Louise watched day by day with beating heart the return of the tender wild-rose colour to her child's thin cheeks, and saw the strange fixed expression of terror gradually fade out of her eyes.

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

From this reading The mild September days swung past; the peaceful English atmosphere and the wholesome English food, added to the unobtrusive English kindness--which consists mainly in leaving people alone and pretending not to notice their existence--wrought gentle miracles on the three stricken creatures.

an instance of rapid strong pulsation (of the heart)

From this reading But life and joy came throbbing back to Chérie's young heart, in fluttering smiles and little trills of laughter, in soft flushes and quick, light-running steps.

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

From this reading The mild September days swung past; the peaceful English atmosphere and the wholesome English food, added to the unobtrusive English kindness--which consists mainly in leaving people alone and pretending not to notice their existence--wrought gentle miracles on the three stricken creatures.

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From this reading But life and joy came throbbing back to Chérie's young heart, in fluttering smiles and little trills of laughter, in soft flushes and quick, light-running steps.

not obtrusive or undesirably noticeable

From this reading The mild September days swung past; the peaceful English atmosphere and the wholesome English food, added to the unobtrusive English kindness--which consists mainly in leaving people alone and pretending not to notice their existence--wrought gentle miracles on the three stricken creatures.

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

From this reading Louise, seated by Mireille at the schoolroom window, would let her work sink on her lap to watch the girlish slender figure of her sister-in-law darting to and fro on the tennis-lawn; she would listen amazed to the sweet voice that had so quickly attuned itself to English words and English laughter.

move about aimlessly or without any destination, often in search of food or employment

From this reading Mireille never wept and never smiled; she seemed to wander in the shadow of life, mute, quiet, and at peace.

look attentively

From this reading Louise, seated by Mireille at the schoolroom window, would let her work sink on her lap to watch the girlish slender figure of her sister-in-law darting to and fro on the tennis-lawn; she would listen amazed to the sweet voice that had so quickly attuned itself to English words and English laughter.

past form of “watch” — look attentively

From this reading Not that Mireille found speech again, but Louise watched day by day with beating heart the return of the tender wild-rose colour to her child's thin cheeks, and saw the strange fixed expression of terror gradually fade out of her eyes.

inflected form of “weep” — shed tears because of sadness, rage, or pain

From this reading Mireille never wept and never smiled; she seemed to wander in the shadow of life, mute, quiet, and at peace.

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

From this reading The mild September days swung past; the peaceful English atmosphere and the wholesome English food, added to the unobtrusive English kindness--which consists mainly in leaving people alone and pretending not to notice their existence--wrought gentle miracles on the three stricken creatures.

conducive to or characteristic of physical or moral well-being

From this reading The mild September days swung past; the peaceful English atmosphere and the wholesome English food, added to the unobtrusive English kindness--which consists mainly in leaving people alone and pretending not to notice their existence--wrought gentle miracles on the three stricken creatures.

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From this reading Not that Mireille found speech again, but Louise watched day by day with beating heart the return of the tender wild-rose colour to her child's thin cheeks, and saw the strange fixed expression of terror gradually fade out of her eyes.

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 Louise, seated by Mireille at the schoolroom window, would let her work sink on her lap to watch the girlish slender figure of her sister-in-law darting to and fro on the tennis-lawn; she would listen amazed to the sweet voice that had so quickly attuned itself to English words and English laughter.

in the company of; together with

From this reading Not that Mireille found speech again, but Louise watched day by day with beating heart the return of the tender wild-rose colour to her child's thin cheeks, and saw the strange fixed expression of terror gradually fade out of her eyes.

the words that are spoken

From this reading Louise, seated by Mireille at the schoolroom window, would let her work sink on her lap to watch the girlish slender figure of her sister-in-law darting to and fro on the tennis-lawn; she would listen amazed to the sweet voice that had so quickly attuned itself to English words and English laughter.

exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity

From this reading Louise, seated by Mireille at the schoolroom window, would let her work sink on her lap to watch the girlish slender figure of her sister-in-law darting to and fro on the tennis-lawn; she would listen amazed to the sweet voice that had so quickly attuned itself to English words and English laughter.

used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past

From this reading Louise, seated by Mireille at the schoolroom window, would let her work sink on her lap to watch the girlish slender figure of her sister-in-law darting to and fro on the tennis-lawn; she would listen amazed to the sweet voice that had so quickly attuned itself to English words and English laughter.

shaped to fit by or as if by altering the contours of a pliable mass (as by work or effort)

From this reading The mild September days swung past; the peaceful English atmosphere and the wholesome English food, added to the unobtrusive English kindness--which consists mainly in leaving people alone and pretending not to notice their existence--wrought gentle miracles on the three stricken creatures.

(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth

From this reading But life and joy came throbbing back to Chérie's young heart, in fluttering smiles and little trills of laughter, in soft flushes and quick, light-running steps.