used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading "Christianity is not a theory or a speculation, but a _life_; not a philosophy of life, but a life and a living process."--_Coleridge._ Kate Turner walked slowly along the street at the foot of Terrace Hill.
alongprepositionUS /əˈlɔːŋ/
following the length of something from one end toward the other
From this reading "Christianity is not a theory or a speculation, but a _life_; not a philosophy of life, but a life and a living process."--_Coleridge._ Kate Turner walked slowly along the street at the foot of Terrace Hill.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading "Christianity is not a theory or a speculation, but a _life_; not a philosophy of life, but a life and a living process."--_Coleridge._ Kate Turner walked slowly along the street at the foot of Terrace Hill.
a person whose creative work shows sensitivity and imagination
From this reading Fortunately her moods did not last long, however, and especially when she went home to her artist friend, Grace, with whom she shared rooms.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading She looked up at the beautiful home where she had spent the previous evening, and as she saw the velvet lawn and terraced walks bordered with bright flowers, she half pitied herself because she was only a plodding music teacher.
aspirationsnounUS /ˌæspərˈeɪʃənz/
plural of “aspiration” — a will to succeed
From this reading She was not envious, but she had such longing aspirations to be somebody in the world; she wanted so many things, needed so much to complete her education, and starved herself in so many ways for the sake of completing it, that sometimes she grew discontented with her lot.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading "Christianity is not a theory or a speculation, but a _life_; not a philosophy of life, but a life and a living process."--_Coleridge._ Kate Turner walked slowly along the street at the foot of Terrace Hill.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading She was not envious, but she had such longing aspirations to be somebody in the world; she wanted so many things, needed so much to complete her education, and starved herself in so many ways for the sake of completing it, that sometimes she grew discontented with her lot.
delighting the senses or exciting intellectual or emotional admiration
From this reading She looked up at the beautiful home where she had spent the previous evening, and as she saw the velvet lawn and terraced walks bordered with bright flowers, she half pitied herself because she was only a plodding music teacher.
for the reason that
From this reading She looked up at the beautiful home where she had spent the previous evening, and as she saw the velvet lawn and terraced walks bordered with bright flowers, she half pitied herself because she was only a plodding music teacher.
borderedadjectiveUS /ˈbɔːrdərd/
having a border especially of a specified kind; sometimes used as a combining term
From this reading She looked up at the beautiful home where she had spent the previous evening, and as she saw the velvet lawn and terraced walks bordered with bright flowers, she half pitied herself because she was only a plodding music teacher.
the two together, not just one
From this reading They were both making their own way in the world, and were a great help to each other, as well as a great comfort.
emitting or reflecting light readily or in large amounts
From this reading She looked up at the beautiful home where she had spent the previous evening, and as she saw the velvet lawn and terraced walks bordered with bright flowers, she half pitied herself because she was only a plodding music teacher.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading "Christianity is not a theory or a speculation, but a _life_; not a philosophy of life, but a life and a living process."--_Coleridge._ Kate Turner walked slowly along the street at the foot of Terrace Hill.
ChristianitynounUS /ˌkrɪstʃiˈænɪti/
a monotheistic system of beliefs and practices based on the Old Testament and the teachings of Jesus as embodied in the New Testament and emphasizing the role of Jesus as savior
From this reading "Christianity is not a theory or a speculation, but a _life_; not a philosophy of life, but a life and a living process."--_Coleridge._ Kate Turner walked slowly along the street at the foot of Terrace Hill.
ColeridgenounUS /ˈkoʊlrɪdʒ/
English romantic poet (1772-1834)
From this reading "Christianity is not a theory or a speculation, but a _life_; not a philosophy of life, but a life and a living process."--_Coleridge._ Kate Turner walked slowly along the street at the foot of Terrace Hill.
a state of being relaxed and feeling no pain
From this reading They were both making their own way in the world, and were a great help to each other, as well as a great comfort.
come or bring to a finish or an end
From this reading She was not envious, but she had such longing aspirations to be somebody in the world; she wanted so many things, needed so much to complete her education, and starved herself in so many ways for the sake of completing it, that sometimes she grew discontented with her lot.
completingadjectiveUS /kəmˈpliːtɪŋ/
acting as or providing a complement (something that completes the whole)
From this reading She was not envious, but she had such longing aspirations to be somebody in the world; she wanted so many things, needed so much to complete her education, and starved herself in so many ways for the sake of completing it, that sometimes she grew discontented with her lot.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading Fortunately her moods did not last long, however, and especially when she went home to her artist friend, Grace, with whom she shared rooms.
discontentedadjectiveUS /ˌdɪskənˈtentɪd/
showing or experiencing dissatisfaction or restless longing
From this reading She was not envious, but she had such longing aspirations to be somebody in the world; she wanted so many things, needed so much to complete her education, and starved herself in so many ways for the sake of completing it, that sometimes she grew discontented with her lot.
every one of two or more people or things, taken separately
From this reading They were both making their own way in the world, and were a great help to each other, as well as a great comfort.
the activities of educating or instructing; activities that impart knowledge or skill
From this reading She was not envious, but she had such longing aspirations to be somebody in the world; she wanted so many things, needed so much to complete her education, and starved herself in so many ways for the sake of completing it, that sometimes she grew discontented with her lot.
enviousadjectiveUS /ˈenviəs/
showing extreme cupidity; painfully desirous of another's advantages
From this reading She was not envious, but she had such longing aspirations to be somebody in the world; she wanted so many things, needed so much to complete her education, and starved herself in so many ways for the sake of completing it, that sometimes she grew discontented with her lot.
to a distinctly greater extent or degree than is common
From this reading Fortunately her moods did not last long, however, and especially when she went home to her artist friend, Grace, with whom she shared rooms.
the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)
From this reading She looked up at the beautiful home where she had spent the previous evening, and as she saw the velvet lawn and terraced walks bordered with bright flowers, she half pitied herself because she was only a plodding music teacher.
plural of “flower” — a plant cultivated for its blooms or blossoms
From this reading She looked up at the beautiful home where she had spent the previous evening, and as she saw the velvet lawn and terraced walks bordered with bright flowers, she half pitied herself because she was only a plodding music teacher.
the part of the leg of a human being below the ankle joint
From this reading "Christianity is not a theory or a speculation, but a _life_; not a philosophy of life, but a life and a living process."--_Coleridge._ Kate Turner walked slowly along the street at the foot of Terrace Hill.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading She was not envious, but she had such longing aspirations to be somebody in the world; she wanted so many things, needed so much to complete her education, and starved herself in so many ways for the sake of completing it, that sometimes she grew discontented with her lot.
FortunatelyadverbUS /ˈfɔːrtʃənətli/
by good fortune
From this reading Fortunately her moods did not last long, however, and especially when she went home to her artist friend, Grace, with whom she shared rooms.
a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading Fortunately her moods did not last long, however, and especially when she went home to her artist friend, Grace, with whom she shared rooms.
(Christian theology) a state of sanctification by God; the state of one who is under such divine influence
From this reading Fortunately her moods did not last long, however, and especially when she went home to her artist friend, Grace, with whom she shared rooms.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading They were both making their own way in the world, and were a great help to each other, as well as a great comfort.
inflected form of “grow” — pass into a condition gradually, take on a specific property or attribute; become
From this reading She was not envious, but she had such longing aspirations to be somebody in the world; she wanted so many things, needed so much to complete her education, and starved herself in so many ways for the sake of completing it, that sometimes she grew discontented with her lot.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading She looked up at the beautiful home where she had spent the previous evening, and as she saw the velvet lawn and terraced walks bordered with bright flowers, she half pitied herself because she was only a plodding music teacher.
consisting of one of two equivalent parts in value or quantity
From this reading She looked up at the beautiful home where she had spent the previous evening, and as she saw the velvet lawn and terraced walks bordered with bright flowers, she half pitied herself because she was only a plodding music teacher.
give help or assistance; be of service
From this reading They were both making their own way in the world, and were a great help to each other, as well as a great comfort.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading She was not envious, but she had such longing aspirations to be somebody in the world; she wanted so many things, needed so much to complete her education, and starved herself in so many ways for the sake of completing it, that sometimes she grew discontented with her lot.
used when the woman or girl doing the action is also its object
From this reading She looked up at the beautiful home where she had spent the previous evening, and as she saw the velvet lawn and terraced walks bordered with bright flowers, she half pitied herself because she was only a plodding music teacher.
a local and well-defined elevation of the land
From this reading "Christianity is not a theory or a speculation, but a _life_; not a philosophy of life, but a life and a living process."--_Coleridge._ Kate Turner walked slowly along the street at the foot of Terrace Hill.
where you live at a particular time
From this reading She looked up at the beautiful home where she had spent the previous evening, and as she saw the velvet lawn and terraced walks bordered with bright flowers, she half pitied herself because she was only a plodding music teacher.
used to add a contrasting statement
From this reading Fortunately her moods did not last long, however, and especially when she went home to her artist friend, Grace, with whom she shared rooms.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading She was not envious, but she had such longing aspirations to be somebody in the world; she wanted so many things, needed so much to complete her education, and starved herself in so many ways for the sake of completing it, that sometimes she grew discontented with her lot.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "Christianity is not a theory or a speculation, but a _life_; not a philosophy of life, but a life and a living process."--_Coleridge._ Kate Turner walked slowly along the street at the foot of Terrace Hill.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading She was not envious, but she had such longing aspirations to be somebody in the world; she wanted so many things, needed so much to complete her education, and starved herself in so many ways for the sake of completing it, that sometimes she grew discontented with her lot.
Kate
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From this reading "Christianity is not a theory or a speculation, but a _life_; not a philosophy of life, but a life and a living process."--_Coleridge._ Kate Turner walked slowly along the street at the foot of Terrace Hill.
immediately past
From this reading Fortunately her moods did not last long, however, and especially when she went home to her artist friend, Grace, with whom she shared rooms.
lawnnounUS /lɔːn/
a field of cultivated and mowed grass
From this reading She looked up at the beautiful home where she had spent the previous evening, and as she saw the velvet lawn and terraced walks bordered with bright flowers, she half pitied herself because she was only a plodding music teacher.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading "Christianity is not a theory or a speculation, but a _life_; not a philosophy of life, but a life and a living process."--_Coleridge._ Kate Turner walked slowly along the street at the foot of Terrace Hill.
the experience of being alive; the course of human events and activities
From this reading "Christianity is not a theory or a speculation, but a _life_; not a philosophy of life, but a life and a living process."--_Coleridge._ Kate Turner walked slowly along the street at the foot of Terrace Hill.
primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified
From this reading Fortunately her moods did not last long, however, and especially when she went home to her artist friend, Grace, with whom she shared rooms.
prolonged unfulfilled desire or need
From this reading She was not envious, but she had such longing aspirations to be somebody in the world; she wanted so many things, needed so much to complete her education, and starved herself in so many ways for the sake of completing it, that sometimes she grew discontented with her lot.
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading She looked up at the beautiful home where she had spent the previous evening, and as she saw the velvet lawn and terraced walks bordered with bright flowers, she half pitied herself because she was only a plodding music teacher.
(often followed by “of”) a large number or amount or extent
From this reading She was not envious, but she had such longing aspirations to be somebody in the world; she wanted so many things, needed so much to complete her education, and starved herself in so many ways for the sake of completing it, that sometimes she grew discontented with her lot.
the act that results in something coming to be
From this reading They were both making their own way in the world, and were a great help to each other, as well as a great comfort.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number
From this reading She was not envious, but she had such longing aspirations to be somebody in the world; she wanted so many things, needed so much to complete her education, and starved herself in so many ways for the sake of completing it, that sometimes she grew discontented with her lot.
moodsnounUS /muːdz/
plural of “mood” — a characteristic (habitual or relatively temporary) state of feeling
From this reading Fortunately her moods did not last long, however, and especially when she went home to her artist friend, Grace, with whom she shared rooms.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading She was not envious, but she had such longing aspirations to be somebody in the world; she wanted so many things, needed so much to complete her education, and starved herself in so many ways for the sake of completing it, that sometimes she grew discontented with her lot.
an artistic form of auditory communication incorporating instrumental or vocal tones in a structured and continuous manner
From this reading She looked up at the beautiful home where she had spent the previous evening, and as she saw the velvet lawn and terraced walks bordered with bright flowers, she half pitied herself because she was only a plodding music teacher.
necessary for relief or supply
From this reading She was not envious, but she had such longing aspirations to be somebody in the world; she wanted so many things, needed so much to complete her education, and starved herself in so many ways for the sake of completing it, that sometimes she grew discontented with her lot.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading "Christianity is not a theory or a speculation, but a _life_; not a philosophy of life, but a life and a living process."--_Coleridge._ Kate Turner walked slowly along the street at the foot of Terrace Hill.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading "Christianity is not a theory or a speculation, but a _life_; not a philosophy of life, but a life and a living process."--_Coleridge._ Kate Turner walked slowly along the street at the foot of Terrace Hill.
and nothing more
From this reading She looked up at the beautiful home where she had spent the previous evening, and as she saw the velvet lawn and terraced walks bordered with bright flowers, she half pitied herself because she was only a plodding music teacher.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading "Christianity is not a theory or a speculation, but a _life_; not a philosophy of life, but a life and a living process."--_Coleridge._ Kate Turner walked slowly along the street at the foot of Terrace Hill.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading They were both making their own way in the world, and were a great help to each other, as well as a great comfort.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading They were both making their own way in the world, and were a great help to each other, as well as a great comfort.
philosophynounUS /fɪˈlɑː.sə.fi/
The study of the fundamental nature of knowledge, reality, and existence. (Triết học, đạo lý nhân sinh.)
From this reading "Christianity is not a theory or a speculation, but a _life_; not a philosophy of life, but a life and a living process."--_Coleridge._ Kate Turner walked slowly along the street at the foot of Terrace Hill.
pitiedverbUS /ˈpɪtiːd/
inflected form of “pity” — share the suffering of
From this reading She looked up at the beautiful home where she had spent the previous evening, and as she saw the velvet lawn and terraced walks bordered with bright flowers, she half pitied herself because she was only a plodding music teacher.
ploddingnounUS /ˈplɑːdɪŋ/
hard monotonous routine work
From this reading She looked up at the beautiful home where she had spent the previous evening, and as she saw the velvet lawn and terraced walks bordered with bright flowers, she half pitied herself because she was only a plodding music teacher.
just preceding something else in time or order
From this reading She looked up at the beautiful home where she had spent the previous evening, and as she saw the velvet lawn and terraced walks bordered with bright flowers, she half pitied herself because she was only a plodding music teacher.
subject to a process or treatment, with the aim of readying for some purpose, improving, or remedying a condition
From this reading "Christianity is not a theory or a speculation, but a _life_; not a philosophy of life, but a life and a living process."--_Coleridge._ Kate Turner walked slowly along the street at the foot of Terrace Hill.
apartment consisting of a series of connected rooms used as a living unit (as in a hotel)
From this reading Fortunately her moods did not last long, however, and especially when she went home to her artist friend, Grace, with whom she shared rooms.
a reason for wanting something done
From this reading She was not envious, but she had such longing aspirations to be somebody in the world; she wanted so many things, needed so much to complete her education, and starved herself in so many ways for the sake of completing it, that sometimes she grew discontented with her lot.
cut with a saw
From this reading She looked up at the beautiful home where she had spent the previous evening, and as she saw the velvet lawn and terraced walks bordered with bright flowers, she half pitied herself because she was only a plodding music teacher.
sharedadjectiveUS /ʃerd/
have in common; held or experienced in common
From this reading Fortunately her moods did not last long, however, and especially when she went home to her artist friend, Grace, with whom she shared rooms.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading She looked up at the beautiful home where she had spent the previous evening, and as she saw the velvet lawn and terraced walks bordered with bright flowers, she half pitied herself because she was only a plodding music teacher.
without speed (“slow” is sometimes used informally for “slowly”)
From this reading "Christianity is not a theory or a speculation, but a _life_; not a philosophy of life, but a life and a living process."--_Coleridge._ Kate Turner walked slowly along the street at the foot of Terrace Hill.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading She was not envious, but she had such longing aspirations to be somebody in the world; she wanted so many things, needed so much to complete her education, and starved herself in so many ways for the sake of completing it, that sometimes she grew discontented with her lot.
a person, without saying who
From this reading She was not envious, but she had such longing aspirations to be somebody in the world; she wanted so many things, needed so much to complete her education, and starved herself in so many ways for the sake of completing it, that sometimes she grew discontented with her lot.
on certain occasions or in certain cases but not always
From this reading She was not envious, but she had such longing aspirations to be somebody in the world; she wanted so many things, needed so much to complete her education, and starved herself in so many ways for the sake of completing it, that sometimes she grew discontented with her lot.
speculationnounUS /ˌspekjəˈleɪʃən/
a message expressing an opinion based on incomplete evidence
From this reading "Christianity is not a theory or a speculation, but a _life_; not a philosophy of life, but a life and a living process."--_Coleridge._ Kate Turner walked slowly along the street at the foot of Terrace Hill.
depleted of energy, force, or strength
From this reading She looked up at the beautiful home where she had spent the previous evening, and as she saw the velvet lawn and terraced walks bordered with bright flowers, she half pitied herself because she was only a plodding music teacher.
starvedadjectiveUS /stɑːrvd/
suffering from lack of food
From this reading She was not envious, but she had such longing aspirations to be somebody in the world; she wanted so many things, needed so much to complete her education, and starved herself in so many ways for the sake of completing it, that sometimes she grew discontented with her lot.
a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings
From this reading "Christianity is not a theory or a speculation, but a _life_; not a philosophy of life, but a life and a living process."--_Coleridge._ Kate Turner walked slowly along the street at the foot of Terrace Hill.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading She was not envious, but she had such longing aspirations to be somebody in the world; she wanted so many things, needed so much to complete her education, and starved herself in so many ways for the sake of completing it, that sometimes she grew discontented with her lot.
teachernounUS /ˈtiːtʃər/
a person whose occupation is teaching
From this reading She looked up at the beautiful home where she had spent the previous evening, and as she saw the velvet lawn and terraced walks bordered with bright flowers, she half pitied herself because she was only a plodding music teacher.
TerracenounUS /ˈterəs/
usually paved outdoor area adjoining a residence
From this reading "Christianity is not a theory or a speculation, but a _life_; not a philosophy of life, but a life and a living process."--_Coleridge._ Kate Turner walked slowly along the street at the foot of Terrace Hill.
terracedverbUS /ˈterəst/
past form of “terrace” — provide (a house) with a terrace
From this reading She looked up at the beautiful home where she had spent the previous evening, and as she saw the velvet lawn and terraced walks bordered with bright flowers, she half pitied herself because she was only a plodding music teacher.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading She was not envious, but she had such longing aspirations to be somebody in the world; she wanted so many things, needed so much to complete her education, and starved herself in so many ways for the sake of completing it, that sometimes she grew discontented with her lot.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading "Christianity is not a theory or a speculation, but a _life_; not a philosophy of life, but a life and a living process."--_Coleridge._ Kate Turner walked slowly along the street at the foot of Terrace Hill.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading They were both making their own way in the world, and were a great help to each other, as well as a great comfort.
a well-substantiated explanation of some aspect of the natural world; an organized system of accepted knowledge that applies in a variety of circumstances to explain a specific set of phenomena
From this reading "Christianity is not a theory or a speculation, but a _life_; not a philosophy of life, but a life and a living process."--_Coleridge._ Kate Turner walked slowly along the street at the foot of Terrace Hill.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading They were both making their own way in the world, and were a great help to each other, as well as a great comfort.
any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)
From this reading She was not envious, but she had such longing aspirations to be somebody in the world; she wanted so many things, needed so much to complete her education, and starved herself in so many ways for the sake of completing it, that sometimes she grew discontented with her lot.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading She was not envious, but she had such longing aspirations to be somebody in the world; she wanted so many things, needed so much to complete her education, and starved herself in so many ways for the sake of completing it, that sometimes she grew discontented with her lot.
TurnernounUS /ˈtɜːrnər/
United States slave and insurrectionist who in 1831 led a rebellion of slaves in Virginia; he was captured and executed (1800-1831)
From this reading "Christianity is not a theory or a speculation, but a _life_; not a philosophy of life, but a life and a living process."--_Coleridge._ Kate Turner walked slowly along the street at the foot of Terrace Hill.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading She looked up at the beautiful home where she had spent the previous evening, and as she saw the velvet lawn and terraced walks bordered with bright flowers, she half pitied herself because she was only a plodding music teacher.
velvetnounUS /ˈvelvət/
a silky densely piled fabric with a plain back
From this reading She looked up at the beautiful home where she had spent the previous evening, and as she saw the velvet lawn and terraced walks bordered with bright flowers, she half pitied herself because she was only a plodding music teacher.
past form of “walk” — use one's feet to advance; advance by steps
From this reading "Christianity is not a theory or a speculation, but a _life_; not a philosophy of life, but a life and a living process."--_Coleridge._ Kate Turner walked slowly along the street at the foot of Terrace Hill.
walksnounUS /wɔːks/
plural of “walk” — the act of traveling by foot
From this reading She looked up at the beautiful home where she had spent the previous evening, and as she saw the velvet lawn and terraced walks bordered with bright flowers, she half pitied herself because she was only a plodding music teacher.
desired or wished for or sought
From this reading She was not envious, but she had such longing aspirations to be somebody in the world; she wanted so many things, needed so much to complete her education, and starved herself in so many ways for the sake of completing it, that sometimes she grew discontented with her lot.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading She looked up at the beautiful home where she had spent the previous evening, and as she saw the velvet lawn and terraced walks bordered with bright flowers, she half pitied herself because she was only a plodding music teacher.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading They were both making their own way in the world, and were a great help to each other, as well as a great comfort.
structure consisting of a sloping way down to the water from the place where ships are built or repaired
From this reading She was not envious, but she had such longing aspirations to be somebody in the world; she wanted so many things, needed so much to complete her education, and starved herself in so many ways for the sake of completing it, that sometimes she grew discontented with her lot.
(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)
From this reading They were both making their own way in the world, and were a great help to each other, as well as a great comfort.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading Fortunately her moods did not last long, however, and especially when she went home to her artist friend, Grace, with whom she shared rooms.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading They were both making their own way in the world, and were a great help to each other, as well as a great comfort.
at the time that
From this reading Fortunately her moods did not last long, however, and especially when she went home to her artist friend, Grace, with whom she shared rooms.
in or at the place that
From this reading She looked up at the beautiful home where she had spent the previous evening, and as she saw the velvet lawn and terraced walks bordered with bright flowers, she half pitied herself because she was only a plodding music teacher.
the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Fortunately her moods did not last long, however, and especially when she went home to her artist friend, Grace, with whom she shared rooms.
in the company of; together with
From this reading She looked up at the beautiful home where she had spent the previous evening, and as she saw the velvet lawn and terraced walks bordered with bright flowers, she half pitied herself because she was only a plodding music teacher.
everything that exists anywhere
From this reading She was not envious, but she had such longing aspirations to be somebody in the world; she wanted so many things, needed so much to complete her education, and starved herself in so many ways for the sake of completing it, that sometimes she grew discontented with her lot.
