Chapter XXXI · Chapter 31

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

From this reading ON DUTY The veil that shrouded her aunt’s secret being now withdrawn, by a strange paradox a heavy cloud of darkness descended upon Sophy; she seemed to have suddenly passed from a warm glow of sunlight into a cold shadow-land of mystery and fear.

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading No wonder that she looked pale and fagged—no wonder people gazed at her keenly and inquired about her health.

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

From this reading ON DUTY The veil that shrouded her aunt’s secret being now withdrawn, by a strange paradox a heavy cloud of darkness descended upon Sophy; she seemed to have suddenly passed from a warm glow of sunlight into a cold shadow-land of mystery and fear.

one more of the same kind, or a different one

From this reading Her rippling laughter and cheerful repartees were to be heard where young people were assembled at the Gymkhana, or elsewhere; but this Sophy wore another aspect when she sat on duty in her aunt’s bedroom, whiling away restlessness and want of sleep with reading and talk, and even cards.

a distinct feature or element in a problem

From this reading Her rippling laughter and cheerful repartees were to be heard where young people were assembled at the Gymkhana, or elsewhere; but this Sophy wore another aspect when she sat on duty in her aunt’s bedroom, whiling away restlessness and want of sleep with reading and talk, and even cards.

past form of “assemble” — create by putting components or members together

From this reading Her rippling laughter and cheerful repartees were to be heard where young people were assembled at the Gymkhana, or elsewhere; but this Sophy wore another aspect when she sat on duty in her aunt’s bedroom, whiling away restlessness and want of sleep with reading and talk, and even cards.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading Her rippling laughter and cheerful repartees were to be heard where young people were assembled at the Gymkhana, or elsewhere; but this Sophy wore another aspect when she sat on duty in her aunt’s bedroom, whiling away restlessness and want of sleep with reading and talk, and even cards.

possessive form of “aunt” — the sister of your father or mother; the wife of your uncle

From this reading ON DUTY The veil that shrouded her aunt’s secret being now withdrawn, by a strange paradox a heavy cloud of darkness descended upon Sophy; she seemed to have suddenly passed from a warm glow of sunlight into a cold shadow-land of mystery and fear.

from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)

From this reading Her rippling laughter and cheerful repartees were to be heard where young people were assembled at the Gymkhana, or elsewhere; but this Sophy wore another aspect when she sat on duty in her aunt’s bedroom, whiling away restlessness and want of sleep with reading and talk, and even cards.

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

From this reading Her rippling laughter and cheerful repartees were to be heard where young people were assembled at the Gymkhana, or elsewhere; but this Sophy wore another aspect when she sat on duty in her aunt’s bedroom, whiling away restlessness and want of sleep with reading and talk, and even cards.

a piece of furniture that provides a place to sleep

From this reading Many a time the dawn was breaking before she was at liberty to go to bed.

a room used primarily for sleeping

From this reading Her rippling laughter and cheerful repartees were to be heard where young people were assembled at the Gymkhana, or elsewhere; but this Sophy wore another aspect when she sat on duty in her aunt’s bedroom, whiling away restlessness and want of sleep with reading and talk, and even cards.

earlier than; in front of

From this reading Before Herr Krauss and the outer world she still carried a buoyant standard of false high spirits.

the -ing form of “be”

From this reading ON DUTY The veil that shrouded her aunt’s secret being now withdrawn, by a strange paradox a heavy cloud of darkness descended upon Sophy; she seemed to have suddenly passed from a warm glow of sunlight into a cold shadow-land of mystery and fear.

the act of breaking something

From this reading Many a time the dawn was breaking before she was at liberty to go to bed.

tending to float on a liquid or rise in air or gas

From this reading Before Herr Krauss and the outer world she still carried a buoyant standard of false high spirits.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading Her rippling laughter and cheerful repartees were to be heard where young people were assembled at the Gymkhana, or elsewhere; but this Sophy wore another aspect when she sat on duty in her aunt’s bedroom, whiling away restlessness and want of sleep with reading and talk, and even cards.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading ON DUTY The veil that shrouded her aunt’s secret being now withdrawn, by a strange paradox a heavy cloud of darkness descended upon Sophy; she seemed to have suddenly passed from a warm glow of sunlight into a cold shadow-land of mystery and fear.

a game played with playing cards

From this reading Her rippling laughter and cheerful repartees were to be heard where young people were assembled at the Gymkhana, or elsewhere; but this Sophy wore another aspect when she sat on duty in her aunt’s bedroom, whiling away restlessness and want of sleep with reading and talk, and even cards.

inflected form of “carry” — move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body

From this reading Before Herr Krauss and the outer world she still carried a buoyant standard of false high spirits.

being full of or promoting cheer; having or showing good spirits

From this reading Her rippling laughter and cheerful repartees were to be heard where young people were assembled at the Gymkhana, or elsewhere; but this Sophy wore another aspect when she sat on duty in her aunt’s bedroom, whiling away restlessness and want of sleep with reading and talk, and even cards.

make overcast or cloudy

From this reading ON DUTY The veil that shrouded her aunt’s secret being now withdrawn, by a strange paradox a heavy cloud of darkness descended upon Sophy; she seemed to have suddenly passed from a warm glow of sunlight into a cold shadow-land of mystery and fear.

having a low or inadequate temperature or feeling a sensation of coldness or having been made cold by e.g. ice or refrigeration

From this reading ON DUTY The veil that shrouded her aunt’s secret being now withdrawn, by a strange paradox a heavy cloud of darkness descended upon Sophy; she seemed to have suddenly passed from a warm glow of sunlight into a cold shadow-land of mystery and fear.

absence of light or illumination

From this reading ON DUTY The veil that shrouded her aunt’s secret being now withdrawn, by a strange paradox a heavy cloud of darkness descended upon Sophy; she seemed to have suddenly passed from a warm glow of sunlight into a cold shadow-land of mystery and fear.

the first light of day

From this reading Many a time the dawn was breaking before she was at liberty to go to bed.

past form of “descend” — move downward and lower, but not necessarily all the way

From this reading ON DUTY The veil that shrouded her aunt’s secret being now withdrawn, by a strange paradox a heavy cloud of darkness descended upon Sophy; she seemed to have suddenly passed from a warm glow of sunlight into a cold shadow-land of mystery and fear.

the social force that binds you to the courses of action demanded by that force

From this reading ON DUTY The veil that shrouded her aunt’s secret being now withdrawn, by a strange paradox a heavy cloud of darkness descended upon Sophy; she seemed to have suddenly passed from a warm glow of sunlight into a cold shadow-land of mystery and fear.

in or to another place

From this reading Her rippling laughter and cheerful repartees were to be heard where young people were assembled at the Gymkhana, or elsewhere; but this Sophy wore another aspect when she sat on duty in her aunt’s bedroom, whiling away restlessness and want of sleep with reading and talk, and even cards.

divisible by two

From this reading Her rippling laughter and cheerful repartees were to be heard where young people were assembled at the Gymkhana, or elsewhere; but this Sophy wore another aspect when she sat on duty in her aunt’s bedroom, whiling away restlessness and want of sleep with reading and talk, and even cards.

drained of energy or effectiveness; extremely tired; completely exhausted

From this reading No wonder that she looked pale and fagged—no wonder people gazed at her keenly and inquired about her health.

not in accordance with the fact or reality or actuality

From this reading Before Herr Krauss and the outer world she still carried a buoyant standard of false high spirits.

be afraid or feel anxious or apprehensive about a possible or probable situation or event

From this reading ON DUTY The veil that shrouded her aunt’s secret being now withdrawn, by a strange paradox a heavy cloud of darkness descended upon Sophy; she seemed to have suddenly passed from a warm glow of sunlight into a cold shadow-land of mystery and fear.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading ON DUTY The veil that shrouded her aunt’s secret being now withdrawn, by a strange paradox a heavy cloud of darkness descended upon Sophy; she seemed to have suddenly passed from a warm glow of sunlight into a cold shadow-land of mystery and fear.

past form of “gaze” — look at with fixed eyes

From this reading No wonder that she looked pale and fagged—no wonder people gazed at her keenly and inquired about her health.

an alert and refreshed state

From this reading ON DUTY The veil that shrouded her aunt’s secret being now withdrawn, by a strange paradox a heavy cloud of darkness descended upon Sophy; she seemed to have suddenly passed from a warm glow of sunlight into a cold shadow-land of mystery and fear.

change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically

From this reading Many a time the dawn was breaking before she was at liberty to go to bed.

a meet at which riders and horses display a range of skills and aptitudes

From this reading Her rippling laughter and cheerful repartees were to be heard where young people were assembled at the Gymkhana, or elsewhere; but this Sophy wore another aspect when she sat on duty in her aunt’s bedroom, whiling away restlessness and want of sleep with reading and talk, and even cards.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading ON DUTY The veil that shrouded her aunt’s secret being now withdrawn, by a strange paradox a heavy cloud of darkness descended upon Sophy; she seemed to have suddenly passed from a warm glow of sunlight into a cold shadow-land of mystery and fear.

a healthy state of wellbeing free from disease

From this reading No wonder that she looked pale and fagged—no wonder people gazed at her keenly and inquired about her health.

detected or perceived by the sense of hearing

From this reading Her rippling laughter and cheerful repartees were to be heard where young people were assembled at the Gymkhana, or elsewhere; but this Sophy wore another aspect when she sat on duty in her aunt’s bedroom, whiling away restlessness and want of sleep with reading and talk, and even cards.

of comparatively great physical weight or density

From this reading ON DUTY The veil that shrouded her aunt’s secret being now withdrawn, by a strange paradox a heavy cloud of darkness descended upon Sophy; she seemed to have suddenly passed from a warm glow of sunlight into a cold shadow-land of mystery and fear.

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

From this reading ON DUTY The veil that shrouded her aunt’s secret being now withdrawn, by a strange paradox a heavy cloud of darkness descended upon Sophy; she seemed to have suddenly passed from a warm glow of sunlight into a cold shadow-land of mystery and fear.

a German man; used before the name as a title equivalent to Mr in English

From this reading Before Herr Krauss and the outer world she still carried a buoyant standard of false high spirits.

greater than normal in degree or intensity or amount

From this reading Before Herr Krauss and the outer world she still carried a buoyant standard of false high spirits.

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

From this reading Her rippling laughter and cheerful repartees were to be heard where young people were assembled at the Gymkhana, or elsewhere; but this Sophy wore another aspect when she sat on duty in her aunt’s bedroom, whiling away restlessness and want of sleep with reading and talk, and even cards.

past form of “inquire” — address a question to and expect an answer from

From this reading No wonder that she looked pale and fagged—no wonder people gazed at her keenly and inquired about her health.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading ON DUTY The veil that shrouded her aunt’s secret being now withdrawn, by a strange paradox a heavy cloud of darkness descended upon Sophy; she seemed to have suddenly passed from a warm glow of sunlight into a cold shadow-land of mystery and fear.

in a keen or penetrating way

From this reading No wonder that she looked pale and fagged—no wonder people gazed at her keenly and inquired about her health.

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From this reading Before Herr Krauss and the outer world she still carried a buoyant standard of false high spirits.

the sound of laughing

From this reading Her rippling laughter and cheerful repartees were to be heard where young people were assembled at the Gymkhana, or elsewhere; but this Sophy wore another aspect when she sat on duty in her aunt’s bedroom, whiling away restlessness and want of sleep with reading and talk, and even cards.

The state of being free within society from oppressive restrictions on one's way of life.

From this reading Many a time the dawn was breaking before she was at liberty to go to bed.

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

From this reading No wonder that she looked pale and fagged—no wonder people gazed at her keenly and inquired about her health.

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 Many a time the dawn was breaking before she was at liberty to go to bed.

something that baffles understanding and cannot be explained

From this reading ON DUTY The veil that shrouded her aunt’s secret being now withdrawn, by a strange paradox a heavy cloud of darkness descended upon Sophy; she seemed to have suddenly passed from a warm glow of sunlight into a cold shadow-land of mystery and fear.

not any; not one

From this reading No wonder that she looked pale and fagged—no wonder people gazed at her keenly and inquired about her health.

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

From this reading ON DUTY The veil that shrouded her aunt’s secret being now withdrawn, by a strange paradox a heavy cloud of darkness descended upon Sophy; she seemed to have suddenly passed from a warm glow of sunlight into a cold shadow-land of mystery and fear.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading ON DUTY The veil that shrouded her aunt’s secret being now withdrawn, by a strange paradox a heavy cloud of darkness descended upon Sophy; she seemed to have suddenly passed from a warm glow of sunlight into a cold shadow-land of mystery and fear.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading ON DUTY The veil that shrouded her aunt’s secret being now withdrawn, by a strange paradox a heavy cloud of darkness descended upon Sophy; she seemed to have suddenly passed from a warm glow of sunlight into a cold shadow-land of mystery and fear.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading Her rippling laughter and cheerful repartees were to be heard where young people were assembled at the Gymkhana, or elsewhere; but this Sophy wore another aspect when she sat on duty in her aunt’s bedroom, whiling away restlessness and want of sleep with reading and talk, and even cards.

being on the outside or further from a center

From this reading Before Herr Krauss and the outer world she still carried a buoyant standard of false high spirits.

very light colored; highly diluted with white

From this reading No wonder that she looked pale and fagged—no wonder people gazed at her keenly and inquired about her health.

(logic) a statement that contradicts itself

From this reading ON DUTY The veil that shrouded her aunt’s secret being now withdrawn, by a strange paradox a heavy cloud of darkness descended upon Sophy; she seemed to have suddenly passed from a warm glow of sunlight into a cold shadow-land of mystery and fear.

past form of “pass” — go across or through

From this reading ON DUTY The veil that shrouded her aunt’s secret being now withdrawn, by a strange paradox a heavy cloud of darkness descended upon Sophy; she seemed to have suddenly passed from a warm glow of sunlight into a cold shadow-land of mystery and fear.

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

From this reading Her rippling laughter and cheerful repartees were to be heard where young people were assembled at the Gymkhana, or elsewhere; but this Sophy wore another aspect when she sat on duty in her aunt’s bedroom, whiling away restlessness and want of sleep with reading and talk, and even cards.

the cognitive process of understanding a written linguistic message

From this reading Her rippling laughter and cheerful repartees were to be heard where young people were assembled at the Gymkhana, or elsewhere; but this Sophy wore another aspect when she sat on duty in her aunt’s bedroom, whiling away restlessness and want of sleep with reading and talk, and even cards.

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

From this reading Her rippling laughter and cheerful repartees were to be heard where young people were assembled at the Gymkhana, or elsewhere; but this Sophy wore another aspect when she sat on duty in her aunt’s bedroom, whiling away restlessness and want of sleep with reading and talk, and even cards.

the quality of being ceaselessly moving or active

From this reading Her rippling laughter and cheerful repartees were to be heard where young people were assembled at the Gymkhana, or elsewhere; but this Sophy wore another aspect when she sat on duty in her aunt’s bedroom, whiling away restlessness and want of sleep with reading and talk, and even cards.

a small wave on the surface of a liquid

From this reading Her rippling laughter and cheerful repartees were to be heard where young people were assembled at the Gymkhana, or elsewhere; but this Sophy wore another aspect when she sat on duty in her aunt’s bedroom, whiling away restlessness and want of sleep with reading and talk, and even cards.

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

From this reading Her rippling laughter and cheerful repartees were to be heard where young people were assembled at the Gymkhana, or elsewhere; but this Sophy wore another aspect when she sat on duty in her aunt’s bedroom, whiling away restlessness and want of sleep with reading and talk, and even cards.

Something that is kept or meant to be kept unknown or unseen by others.

From this reading ON DUTY The veil that shrouded her aunt’s secret being now withdrawn, by a strange paradox a heavy cloud of darkness descended upon Sophy; she seemed to have suddenly passed from a warm glow of sunlight into a cold shadow-land of mystery and fear.

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

From this reading ON DUTY The veil that shrouded her aunt’s secret being now withdrawn, by a strange paradox a heavy cloud of darkness descended upon Sophy; she seemed to have suddenly passed from a warm glow of sunlight into a cold shadow-land of mystery and fear.

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

From this reading ON DUTY The veil that shrouded her aunt’s secret being now withdrawn, by a strange paradox a heavy cloud of darkness descended upon Sophy; she seemed to have suddenly passed from a warm glow of sunlight into a cold shadow-land of mystery and fear.

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

From this reading ON DUTY The veil that shrouded her aunt’s secret being now withdrawn, by a strange paradox a heavy cloud of darkness descended upon Sophy; she seemed to have suddenly passed from a warm glow of sunlight into a cold shadow-land of mystery and fear.

past form of “shroud” — cover as if with a shroud

From this reading ON DUTY The veil that shrouded her aunt’s secret being now withdrawn, by a strange paradox a heavy cloud of darkness descended upon Sophy; she seemed to have suddenly passed from a warm glow of sunlight into a cold shadow-land of mystery and fear.

a natural and periodic state of rest during which consciousness of the world is suspended

From this reading Her rippling laughter and cheerful repartees were to be heard where young people were assembled at the Gymkhana, or elsewhere; but this Sophy wore another aspect when she sat on duty in her aunt’s bedroom, whiling away restlessness and want of sleep with reading and talk, and even cards.

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

From this reading ON DUTY The veil that shrouded her aunt’s secret being now withdrawn, by a strange paradox a heavy cloud of darkness descended upon Sophy; she seemed to have suddenly passed from a warm glow of sunlight into a cold shadow-land of mystery and fear.

an alcoholic beverage that is distilled rather than fermented

From this reading Before Herr Krauss and the outer world she still carried a buoyant standard of false high spirits.

conforming to or constituting a standard of measurement or value; or of the usual or regularized or accepted kind

From this reading Before Herr Krauss and the outer world she still carried a buoyant standard of false high spirits.

not in physical motion

From this reading Before Herr Krauss and the outer world she still carried a buoyant standard of false high spirits.

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

From this reading ON DUTY The veil that shrouded her aunt’s secret being now withdrawn, by a strange paradox a heavy cloud of darkness descended upon Sophy; she seemed to have suddenly passed from a warm glow of sunlight into a cold shadow-land of mystery and fear.

happening unexpectedly

From this reading ON DUTY The veil that shrouded her aunt’s secret being now withdrawn, by a strange paradox a heavy cloud of darkness descended upon Sophy; she seemed to have suddenly passed from a warm glow of sunlight into a cold shadow-land of mystery and fear.

the rays of the sun

From this reading ON DUTY The veil that shrouded her aunt’s secret being now withdrawn, by a strange paradox a heavy cloud of darkness descended upon Sophy; she seemed to have suddenly passed from a warm glow of sunlight into a cold shadow-land of mystery and fear.

exchange thoughts; talk with

From this reading Her rippling laughter and cheerful repartees were to be heard where young people were assembled at the Gymkhana, or elsewhere; but this Sophy wore another aspect when she sat on duty in her aunt’s bedroom, whiling away restlessness and want of sleep with reading and talk, and even cards.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading ON DUTY The veil that shrouded her aunt’s secret being now withdrawn, by a strange paradox a heavy cloud of darkness descended upon Sophy; she seemed to have suddenly passed from a warm glow of sunlight into a cold shadow-land of mystery and fear.

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

From this reading ON DUTY The veil that shrouded her aunt’s secret being now withdrawn, by a strange paradox a heavy cloud of darkness descended upon Sophy; she seemed to have suddenly passed from a warm glow of sunlight into a cold shadow-land of mystery and fear.

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

From this reading Her rippling laughter and cheerful repartees were to be heard where young people were assembled at the Gymkhana, or elsewhere; but this Sophy wore another aspect when she sat on duty in her aunt’s bedroom, whiling away restlessness and want of sleep with reading and talk, and even cards.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading Many a time the dawn was breaking before she was at liberty to go to bed.

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

From this reading ON DUTY The veil that shrouded her aunt’s secret being now withdrawn, by a strange paradox a heavy cloud of darkness descended upon Sophy; she seemed to have suddenly passed from a warm glow of sunlight into a cold shadow-land of mystery and fear.

a formal word for “on”

From this reading ON DUTY The veil that shrouded her aunt’s secret being now withdrawn, by a strange paradox a heavy cloud of darkness descended upon Sophy; she seemed to have suddenly passed from a warm glow of sunlight into a cold shadow-land of mystery and fear.

a garment that covers the head and face

From this reading ON DUTY The veil that shrouded her aunt’s secret being now withdrawn, by a strange paradox a heavy cloud of darkness descended upon Sophy; she seemed to have suddenly passed from a warm glow of sunlight into a cold shadow-land of mystery and fear.

feel or have a desire for; want strongly

From this reading Her rippling laughter and cheerful repartees were to be heard where young people were assembled at the Gymkhana, or elsewhere; but this Sophy wore another aspect when she sat on duty in her aunt’s bedroom, whiling away restlessness and want of sleep with reading and talk, and even cards.

having or producing a comfortable and agreeable degree of heat or imparting or maintaining heat

From this reading ON DUTY The veil that shrouded her aunt’s secret being now withdrawn, by a strange paradox a heavy cloud of darkness descended upon Sophy; she seemed to have suddenly passed from a warm glow of sunlight into a cold shadow-land of mystery and fear.

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

From this reading Many a time the dawn was breaking before she was at liberty to go to bed.

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

From this reading Her rippling laughter and cheerful repartees were to be heard where young people were assembled at the Gymkhana, or elsewhere; but this Sophy wore another aspect when she sat on duty in her aunt’s bedroom, whiling away restlessness and want of sleep with reading and talk, and even cards.

at the time that

From this reading Her rippling laughter and cheerful repartees were to be heard where young people were assembled at the Gymkhana, or elsewhere; but this Sophy wore another aspect when she sat on duty in her aunt’s bedroom, whiling away restlessness and want of sleep with reading and talk, and even cards.

in or at the place that

From this reading Her rippling laughter and cheerful repartees were to be heard where young people were assembled at the Gymkhana, or elsewhere; but this Sophy wore another aspect when she sat on duty in her aunt’s bedroom, whiling away restlessness and want of sleep with reading and talk, and even cards.

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

From this reading Her rippling laughter and cheerful repartees were to be heard where young people were assembled at the Gymkhana, or elsewhere; but this Sophy wore another aspect when she sat on duty in her aunt’s bedroom, whiling away restlessness and want of sleep with reading and talk, and even cards.

in the company of; together with

From this reading Her rippling laughter and cheerful repartees were to be heard where young people were assembled at the Gymkhana, or elsewhere; but this Sophy wore another aspect when she sat on duty in her aunt’s bedroom, whiling away restlessness and want of sleep with reading and talk, and even cards.

withdrawn from society; seeking solitude

From this reading ON DUTY The veil that shrouded her aunt’s secret being now withdrawn, by a strange paradox a heavy cloud of darkness descended upon Sophy; she seemed to have suddenly passed from a warm glow of sunlight into a cold shadow-land of mystery and fear.

the feeling aroused by something strange and surprising

From this reading No wonder that she looked pale and fagged—no wonder people gazed at her keenly and inquired about her health.

inflected form of “wear” — be dressed in

From this reading Her rippling laughter and cheerful repartees were to be heard where young people were assembled at the Gymkhana, or elsewhere; but this Sophy wore another aspect when she sat on duty in her aunt’s bedroom, whiling away restlessness and want of sleep with reading and talk, and even cards.

everything that exists anywhere

From this reading Before Herr Krauss and the outer world she still carried a buoyant standard of false high spirits.

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

From this reading Her rippling laughter and cheerful repartees were to be heard where young people were assembled at the Gymkhana, or elsewhere; but this Sophy wore another aspect when she sat on duty in her aunt’s bedroom, whiling away restlessness and want of sleep with reading and talk, and even cards.