Chapter XV

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

From this reading April was drawing to a close, and every evening the Professor said, "Have you heard from the Academy, my dear?" and sighed when she answered "No." She had begun to conclude that "The Sun's Last Rays" was rejected, and it distressed her to think of the money that she had laid out on the frame.

A place of study or training in a special field of knowledge and arts.

From this reading April was drawing to a close, and every evening the Professor said, "Have you heard from the Academy, my dear?" and sighed when she answered "No." She had begun to conclude that "The Sun's Last Rays" was rejected, and it distressed her to think of the money that she had laid out on the frame.

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

From this reading At last, however--one evening when hope had almost died in her--the servant entered the room with a letter.

the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound

From this reading Before the order for that frame was given, the price had been exhaustively debated at the supper-table; she knew that a good frame was a recommendation to a hanging committee--her father had argued that "an artist's work ought to stand on its own merits."

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

From this reading April was drawing to a close, and every evening the Professor said, "Have you heard from the Academy, my dear?" and sighed when she answered "No." She had begun to conclude that "The Sun's Last Rays" was rejected, and it distressed her to think of the money that she had laid out on the frame.

past form of “answer” — react verbally

From this reading April was drawing to a close, and every evening the Professor said, "Have you heard from the Academy, my dear?" and sighed when she answered "No." She had begun to conclude that "The Sun's Last Rays" was rejected, and it distressed her to think of the money that she had laid out on the frame.

the month following March and preceding May

From this reading April was drawing to a close, and every evening the Professor said, "Have you heard from the Academy, my dear?" and sighed when she answered "No." She had begun to conclude that "The Sun's Last Rays" was rejected, and it distressed her to think of the money that she had laid out on the frame.

past form of “argue” — present reasons and arguments

From this reading Before the order for that frame was given, the price had been exhaustively debated at the supper-table; she knew that a good frame was a recommendation to a hanging committee--her father had argued that "an artist's work ought to stand on its own merits."

chair with a support on each side for arms

From this reading The Professor lolled in the armchair smoking his pipe; Hilda was engrossed in a "new novel" from Turlington's--published in the previous spring--and Bee herself was sitting idle.

possessive form of “artist” — a person whose creative work shows sensitivity and imagination

From this reading Before the order for that frame was given, the price had been exhaustively debated at the supper-table; she knew that a good frame was a recommendation to a hanging committee--her father had argued that "an artist's work ought to stand on its own merits."

past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody

From this reading In his demeanour now she read a reproach of her extravagance, and each time that he asked her if she had heard yet, it was a greater effort to her to reply.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading Before the order for that frame was given, the price had been exhaustively debated at the supper-table; she knew that a good frame was a recommendation to a hanging committee--her father had argued that "an artist's work ought to stand on its own merits."

any of numerous hairy-bodied insects including social and solitary species

From this reading The Professor lolled in the armchair smoking his pipe; Hilda was engrossed in a "new novel" from Turlington's--published in the previous spring--and Bee herself was sitting idle.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading Before the order for that frame was given, the price had been exhaustively debated at the supper-table; she knew that a good frame was a recommendation to a hanging committee--her father had argued that "an artist's work ought to stand on its own merits."

earlier than; in front of

From this reading Before the order for that frame was given, the price had been exhaustively debated at the supper-table; she knew that a good frame was a recommendation to a hanging committee--her father had argued that "an artist's work ought to stand on its own merits."

inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action

From this reading April was drawing to a close, and every evening the Professor said, "Have you heard from the Academy, my dear?" and sighed when she answered "No." She had begun to conclude that "The Sun's Last Rays" was rejected, and it distressed her to think of the money that she had laid out on the frame.

at or within a short distance in space or time or having elements near each other

From this reading April was drawing to a close, and every evening the Professor said, "Have you heard from the Academy, my dear?" and sighed when she answered "No." She had begun to conclude that "The Sun's Last Rays" was rejected, and it distressed her to think of the money that she had laid out on the frame.

a special group delegated to consider some matter

From this reading Before the order for that frame was given, the price had been exhaustively debated at the supper-table; she knew that a good frame was a recommendation to a hanging committee--her father had argued that "an artist's work ought to stand on its own merits."

decide by reasoning; draw or come to a conclusion

From this reading April was drawing to a close, and every evening the Professor said, "Have you heard from the Academy, my dear?" and sighed when she answered "No." She had begun to conclude that "The Sun's Last Rays" was rejected, and it distressed her to think of the money that she had laid out on the frame.

dearly loved

From this reading April was drawing to a close, and every evening the Professor said, "Have you heard from the Academy, my dear?" and sighed when she answered "No." She had begun to conclude that "The Sun's Last Rays" was rejected, and it distressed her to think of the money that she had laid out on the frame.

past form of “debate” — argue with one another

From this reading Before the order for that frame was given, the price had been exhaustively debated at the supper-table; she knew that a good frame was a recommendation to a hanging committee--her father had argued that "an artist's work ought to stand on its own merits."

(behavioral attributes) the way a person behaves toward other people

From this reading In his demeanour now she read a reproach of her extravagance, and each time that he asked her if she had heard yet, it was a greater effort to her to reply.

past form of “die” — pass from physical life and lose all bodily attributes and functions necessary to sustain life

From this reading At last, however--one evening when hope had almost died in her--the servant entered the room with a letter.

facing or experiencing financial trouble or difficulty

From this reading April was drawing to a close, and every evening the Professor said, "Have you heard from the Academy, my dear?" and sighed when she answered "No." She had begun to conclude that "The Sun's Last Rays" was rejected, and it distressed her to think of the money that she had laid out on the frame.

an illustration that is drawn by hand and published in a book, magazine, or newspaper

From this reading April was drawing to a close, and every evening the Professor said, "Have you heard from the Academy, my dear?" and sighed when she answered "No." She had begun to conclude that "The Sun's Last Rays" was rejected, and it distressed her to think of the money that she had laid out on the frame.

every one of two or more people or things, taken separately

From this reading In his demeanour now she read a reproach of her extravagance, and each time that he asked her if she had heard yet, it was a greater effort to her to reply.

earnest and conscientious activity intended to do or accomplish something

From this reading In his demeanour now she read a reproach of her extravagance, and each time that he asked her if she had heard yet, it was a greater effort to her to reply.

giving or marked by complete attention to

From this reading The Professor lolled in the armchair smoking his pipe; Hilda was engrossed in a "new novel" from Turlington's--published in the previous spring--and Bee herself was sitting idle.

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

From this reading At last, however--one evening when hope had almost died in her--the servant entered the room with a letter.

the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)

From this reading April was drawing to a close, and every evening the Professor said, "Have you heard from the Academy, my dear?" and sighed when she answered "No." She had begun to conclude that "The Sun's Last Rays" was rejected, and it distressed her to think of the money that she had laid out on the frame.

all the members of a group, with none left out

From this reading April was drawing to a close, and every evening the Professor said, "Have you heard from the Academy, my dear?" and sighed when she answered "No." She had begun to conclude that "The Sun's Last Rays" was rejected, and it distressed her to think of the money that she had laid out on the frame.

in an exhaustive manner

From this reading Before the order for that frame was given, the price had been exhaustively debated at the supper-table; she knew that a good frame was a recommendation to a hanging committee--her father had argued that "an artist's work ought to stand on its own merits."

the quality of exceeding the appropriate limits of decorum or probability or truth

From this reading In his demeanour now she read a reproach of her extravagance, and each time that he asked her if she had heard yet, it was a greater effort to her to reply.

a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)

From this reading Before the order for that frame was given, the price had been exhaustively debated at the supper-table; she knew that a good frame was a recommendation to a hanging committee--her father had argued that "an artist's work ought to stand on its own merits."

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading Before the order for that frame was given, the price had been exhaustively debated at the supper-table; she knew that a good frame was a recommendation to a hanging committee--her father had argued that "an artist's work ought to stand on its own merits."

enclose in or as if in a frame

From this reading April was drawing to a close, and every evening the Professor said, "Have you heard from the Academy, my dear?" and sighed when she answered "No." She had begun to conclude that "The Sun's Last Rays" was rejected, and it distressed her to think of the money that she had laid out on the frame.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading April was drawing to a close, and every evening the Professor said, "Have you heard from the Academy, my dear?" and sighed when she answered "No." She had begun to conclude that "The Sun's Last Rays" was rejected, and it distressed her to think of the money that she had laid out on the frame.

acknowledged as a supposition

From this reading Before the order for that frame was given, the price had been exhaustively debated at the supper-table; she knew that a good frame was a recommendation to a hanging committee--her father had argued that "an artist's work ought to stand on its own merits."

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

From this reading Before the order for that frame was given, the price had been exhaustively debated at the supper-table; she knew that a good frame was a recommendation to a hanging committee--her father had argued that "an artist's work ought to stand on its own merits."

greater in size or importance or degree

From this reading In his demeanour now she read a reproach of her extravagance, and each time that he asked her if she had heard yet, it was a greater effort to her to reply.

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

From this reading April was drawing to a close, and every evening the Professor said, "Have you heard from the Academy, my dear?" and sighed when she answered "No." She had begun to conclude that "The Sun's Last Rays" was rejected, and it distressed her to think of the money that she had laid out on the frame.

decoration that is hung (as a tapestry) on a wall or over a window

From this reading Before the order for that frame was given, the price had been exhaustively debated at the supper-table; she knew that a good frame was a recommendation to a hanging committee--her father had argued that "an artist's work ought to stand on its own merits."

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading April was drawing to a close, and every evening the Professor said, "Have you heard from the Academy, my dear?" and sighed when she answered "No." She had begun to conclude that "The Sun's Last Rays" was rejected, and it distressed her to think of the money that she had laid out on the frame.

a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading In his demeanour now she read a reproach of her extravagance, and each time that he asked her if she had heard yet, it was a greater effort to her to reply.

detected or perceived by the sense of hearing

From this reading April was drawing to a close, and every evening the Professor said, "Have you heard from the Academy, my dear?" and sighed when she answered "No." She had begun to conclude that "The Sun's Last Rays" was rejected, and it distressed her to think of the money that she had laid out on the frame.

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

From this reading April was drawing to a close, and every evening the Professor said, "Have you heard from the Academy, my dear?" and sighed when she answered "No." She had begun to conclude that "The Sun's Last Rays" was rejected, and it distressed her to think of the money that she had laid out on the frame.

used when the woman or girl doing the action is also its object

From this reading The Professor lolled in the armchair smoking his pipe; Hilda was engrossed in a "new novel" from Turlington's--published in the previous spring--and Bee herself was sitting idle.

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From this reading The Professor lolled in the armchair smoking his pipe; Hilda was engrossed in a "new novel" from Turlington's--published in the previous spring--and Bee herself was sitting idle.

belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned

From this reading In his demeanour now she read a reproach of her extravagance, and each time that he asked her if she had heard yet, it was a greater effort to her to reply.

a specific instance of feeling hopeful

From this reading At last, however--one evening when hope had almost died in her--the servant entered the room with a letter.

used to add a contrasting statement

From this reading At last, however--one evening when hope had almost died in her--the servant entered the room with a letter.

not in action or at work

From this reading The Professor lolled in the armchair smoking his pipe; Hilda was engrossed in a "new novel" from Turlington's--published in the previous spring--and Bee herself was sitting idle.

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading In his demeanour now she read a reproach of her extravagance, and each time that he asked her if she had heard yet, it was a greater effort to her to reply.

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

From this reading In his demeanour now she read a reproach of her extravagance, and each time that he asked her if she had heard yet, it was a greater effort to her to reply.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading April was drawing to a close, and every evening the Professor said, "Have you heard from the Academy, my dear?" and sighed when she answered "No." She had begun to conclude that "The Sun's Last Rays" was rejected, and it distressed her to think of the money that she had laid out on the frame.

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading Before the order for that frame was given, the price had been exhaustively debated at the supper-table; she knew that a good frame was a recommendation to a hanging committee--her father had argued that "an artist's work ought to stand on its own merits."

inflected form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about

From this reading Before the order for that frame was given, the price had been exhaustively debated at the supper-table; she knew that a good frame was a recommendation to a hanging committee--her father had argued that "an artist's work ought to stand on its own merits."

set down according to a plan

From this reading April was drawing to a close, and every evening the Professor said, "Have you heard from the Academy, my dear?" and sighed when she answered "No." She had begun to conclude that "The Sun's Last Rays" was rejected, and it distressed her to think of the money that she had laid out on the frame.

immediately past

From this reading April was drawing to a close, and every evening the Professor said, "Have you heard from the Academy, my dear?" and sighed when she answered "No." She had begun to conclude that "The Sun's Last Rays" was rejected, and it distressed her to think of the money that she had laid out on the frame.

a written message addressed to a person or organization

From this reading At last, however--one evening when hope had almost died in her--the servant entered the room with a letter.

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From this reading The Professor lolled in the armchair smoking his pipe; Hilda was engrossed in a "new novel" from Turlington's--published in the previous spring--and Bee herself was sitting idle.

plural of “merit” — any admirable quality or attribute

From this reading Before the order for that frame was given, the price had been exhaustively debated at the supper-table; she knew that a good frame was a recommendation to a hanging committee--her father had argued that "an artist's work ought to stand on its own merits."

the most common medium of exchange; functions as legal tender

From this reading April was drawing to a close, and every evening the Professor said, "Have you heard from the Academy, my dear?" and sighed when she answered "No." She had begun to conclude that "The Sun's Last Rays" was rejected, and it distressed her to think of the money that she had laid out on the frame.

belonging to the person speaking

From this reading April was drawing to a close, and every evening the Professor said, "Have you heard from the Academy, my dear?" and sighed when she answered "No." She had begun to conclude that "The Sun's Last Rays" was rejected, and it distressed her to think of the money that she had laid out on the frame.

not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered

From this reading The Professor lolled in the armchair smoking his pipe; Hilda was engrossed in a "new novel" from Turlington's--published in the previous spring--and Bee herself was sitting idle.

not any; not one

From this reading April was drawing to a close, and every evening the Professor said, "Have you heard from the Academy, my dear?" and sighed when she answered "No." She had begun to conclude that "The Sun's Last Rays" was rejected, and it distressed her to think of the money that she had laid out on the frame.

an extended fictional work in prose; usually in the form of a story

From this reading The Professor lolled in the armchair smoking his pipe; Hilda was engrossed in a "new novel" from Turlington's--published in the previous spring--and Bee herself was sitting idle.

in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events

From this reading In his demeanour now she read a reproach of her extravagance, and each time that he asked her if she had heard yet, it was a greater effort to her to reply.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading April was drawing to a close, and every evening the Professor said, "Have you heard from the Academy, my dear?" and sighed when she answered "No." She had begun to conclude that "The Sun's Last Rays" was rejected, and it distressed her to think of the money that she had laid out on the frame.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading April was drawing to a close, and every evening the Professor said, "Have you heard from the Academy, my dear?" and sighed when she answered "No." She had begun to conclude that "The Sun's Last Rays" was rejected, and it distressed her to think of the money that she had laid out on the frame.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading At last, however--one evening when hope had almost died in her--the servant entered the room with a letter.

(often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed

From this reading Before the order for that frame was given, the price had been exhaustively debated at the supper-table; she knew that a good frame was a recommendation to a hanging committee--her father had argued that "an artist's work ought to stand on its own merits."

used with “to” to say what is right or advisable

From this reading Before the order for that frame was given, the price had been exhaustively debated at the supper-table; she knew that a good frame was a recommendation to a hanging committee--her father had argued that "an artist's work ought to stand on its own merits."

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading April was drawing to a close, and every evening the Professor said, "Have you heard from the Academy, my dear?" and sighed when she answered "No." She had begun to conclude that "The Sun's Last Rays" was rejected, and it distressed her to think of the money that she had laid out on the frame.

have ownership or possession of

From this reading Before the order for that frame was given, the price had been exhaustively debated at the supper-table; she knew that a good frame was a recommendation to a hanging committee--her father had argued that "an artist's work ought to stand on its own merits."

a tube with a small bowl at one end; used for smoking tobacco

From this reading The Professor lolled in the armchair smoking his pipe; Hilda was engrossed in a "new novel" from Turlington's--published in the previous spring--and Bee herself was sitting idle.

just preceding something else in time or order

From this reading The Professor lolled in the armchair smoking his pipe; Hilda was engrossed in a "new novel" from Turlington's--published in the previous spring--and Bee herself was sitting idle.

the property of having material worth (often indicated by the amount of money something would bring if sold)

From this reading Before the order for that frame was given, the price had been exhaustively debated at the supper-table; she knew that a good frame was a recommendation to a hanging committee--her father had argued that "an artist's work ought to stand on its own merits."

someone who is a member of the faculty at a college or university

From this reading April was drawing to a close, and every evening the Professor said, "Have you heard from the Academy, my dear?" and sighed when she answered "No." She had begun to conclude that "The Sun's Last Rays" was rejected, and it distressed her to think of the money that she had laid out on the frame.

prepared and printed for distribution and sale

From this reading The Professor lolled in the armchair smoking his pipe; Hilda was engrossed in a "new novel" from Turlington's--published in the previous spring--and Bee herself was sitting idle.

plural of “ray” — a column of light (as from a beacon)

From this reading April was drawing to a close, and every evening the Professor said, "Have you heard from the Academy, my dear?" and sighed when she answered "No." She had begun to conclude that "The Sun's Last Rays" was rejected, and it distressed her to think of the money that she had laid out on the frame.

interpret something that is written or printed

From this reading In his demeanour now she read a reproach of her extravagance, and each time that he asked her if she had heard yet, it was a greater effort to her to reply.

something (as a course of action) that is recommended as advisable

From this reading Before the order for that frame was given, the price had been exhaustively debated at the supper-table; she knew that a good frame was a recommendation to a hanging committee--her father had argued that "an artist's work ought to stand on its own merits."

rebuffed (by a lover) without warning

From this reading April was drawing to a close, and every evening the Professor said, "Have you heard from the Academy, my dear?" and sighed when she answered "No." She had begun to conclude that "The Sun's Last Rays" was rejected, and it distressed her to think of the money that she had laid out on the frame.

a statement (either spoken or written) that is made to reply to a question or request or criticism or accusation

From this reading In his demeanour now she read a reproach of her extravagance, and each time that he asked her if she had heard yet, it was a greater effort to her to reply.

a mild rebuke or criticism

From this reading In his demeanour now she read a reproach of her extravagance, and each time that he asked her if she had heard yet, it was a greater effort to her to reply.

an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling

From this reading At last, however--one evening when hope had almost died in her--the servant entered the room with a letter.

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading April was drawing to a close, and every evening the Professor said, "Have you heard from the Academy, my dear?" and sighed when she answered "No." She had begun to conclude that "The Sun's Last Rays" was rejected, and it distressed her to think of the money that she had laid out on the frame.

a person working in the service of another (especially in the household)

From this reading At last, however--one evening when hope had almost died in her--the servant entered the room with a letter.

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

From this reading April was drawing to a close, and every evening the Professor said, "Have you heard from the Academy, my dear?" and sighed when she answered "No." She had begun to conclude that "The Sun's Last Rays" was rejected, and it distressed her to think of the money that she had laid out on the frame.

past form of “sigh” — heave or utter a sigh; breathe deeply and heavily

From this reading April was drawing to a close, and every evening the Professor said, "Have you heard from the Academy, my dear?" and sighed when she answered "No." She had begun to conclude that "The Sun's Last Rays" was rejected, and it distressed her to think of the money that she had laid out on the frame.

(photography) the act of assuming a certain position (as for a photograph or portrait)

From this reading The Professor lolled in the armchair smoking his pipe; Hilda was engrossed in a "new novel" from Turlington's--published in the previous spring--and Bee herself was sitting idle.

the act of smoking tobacco or other substances

From this reading The Professor lolled in the armchair smoking his pipe; Hilda was engrossed in a "new novel" from Turlington's--published in the previous spring--and Bee herself was sitting idle.

the season of growth

From this reading The Professor lolled in the armchair smoking his pipe; Hilda was engrossed in a "new novel" from Turlington's--published in the previous spring--and Bee herself was sitting idle.

be standing; be upright

From this reading Before the order for that frame was given, the price had been exhaustively debated at the supper-table; she knew that a good frame was a recommendation to a hanging committee--her father had argued that "an artist's work ought to stand on its own merits."

possessive form of “sun” — the star that is the source of light and heat for the planets in the solar system

From this reading April was drawing to a close, and every evening the Professor said, "Have you heard from the Academy, my dear?" and sighed when she answered "No." She had begun to conclude that "The Sun's Last Rays" was rejected, and it distressed her to think of the money that she had laid out on the frame.

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From this reading Before the order for that frame was given, the price had been exhaustively debated at the supper-table; she knew that a good frame was a recommendation to a hanging committee--her father had argued that "an artist's work ought to stand on its own merits."

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading April was drawing to a close, and every evening the Professor said, "Have you heard from the Academy, my dear?" and sighed when she answered "No." She had begun to conclude that "The Sun's Last Rays" was rejected, and it distressed her to think of the money that she had laid out on the frame.

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

From this reading April was drawing to a close, and every evening the Professor said, "Have you heard from the Academy, my dear?" and sighed when she answered "No." She had begun to conclude that "The Sun's Last Rays" was rejected, and it distressed her to think of the money that she had laid out on the frame.

judge or regard; look upon; judge

From this reading April was drawing to a close, and every evening the Professor said, "Have you heard from the Academy, my dear?" and sighed when she answered "No." She had begun to conclude that "The Sun's Last Rays" was rejected, and it distressed her to think of the money that she had laid out on the frame.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading In his demeanour now she read a reproach of her extravagance, and each time that he asked her if she had heard yet, it was a greater effort to her to reply.

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

From this reading April was drawing to a close, and every evening the Professor said, "Have you heard from the Academy, my dear?" and sighed when she answered "No." She had begun to conclude that "The Sun's Last Rays" was rejected, and it distressed her to think of the money that she had laid out on the frame.

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

From this reading The Professor lolled in the armchair smoking his pipe; Hilda was engrossed in a "new novel" from Turlington's--published in the previous spring--and Bee herself was sitting idle.

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

From this reading April was drawing to a close, and every evening the Professor said, "Have you heard from the Academy, my dear?" and sighed when she answered "No." She had begun to conclude that "The Sun's Last Rays" was rejected, and it distressed her to think of the money that she had laid out on the frame.

at the time that

From this reading April was drawing to a close, and every evening the Professor said, "Have you heard from the Academy, my dear?" and sighed when she answered "No." She had begun to conclude that "The Sun's Last Rays" was rejected, and it distressed her to think of the money that she had laid out on the frame.

in the company of; together with

From this reading At last, however--one evening when hope had almost died in her--the servant entered the room with a letter.

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

From this reading Before the order for that frame was given, the price had been exhaustively debated at the supper-table; she knew that a good frame was a recommendation to a hanging committee--her father had argued that "an artist's work ought to stand on its own merits."

but in spite of that

From this reading In his demeanour now she read a reproach of her extravagance, and each time that he asked her if she had heard yet, it was a greater effort to her to reply.

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading April was drawing to a close, and every evening the Professor said, "Have you heard from the Academy, my dear?" and sighed when she answered "No." She had begun to conclude that "The Sun's Last Rays" was rejected, and it distressed her to think of the money that she had laid out on the frame.