aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading “I suppose Hartley would tell your Excellency my unhappy state--that I am an orphan, deserted by the parents who cast me on the wide world, an outcast about whom nobody knows or cares, except to desire that I should wander far enough, and live obscurely enough, not to disgrace them by their connexion with me.”
affairsnounUS /əˈferz/
matters of personal concern
From this reading “Mr. Hartley was not particularly communicative about your affairs,” said the General; “nor do I wish to give you the pain of entering into them.
agonynounUS /ˈæɡ.ə.ni/
Extreme physical or mental suffering; intense anguish.
From this reading Zilia wrung her hands as he spoke, and drew her muslin veil closely around her head as if to exclude the sounds which excited her mental agony.
amauxiliary verbUS /æm/
the form of “be” used with “I”
From this reading “I suppose Hartley would tell your Excellency my unhappy state--that I am an orphan, deserted by the parents who cast me on the wide world, an outcast about whom nobody knows or cares, except to desire that I should wander far enough, and live obscurely enough, not to disgrace them by their connexion with me.”
andeterminerUS /æn/
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading “I suppose Hartley would tell your Excellency my unhappy state--that I am an orphan, deserted by the parents who cast me on the wide world, an outcast about whom nobody knows or cares, except to desire that I should wander far enough, and live obscurely enough, not to disgrace them by their connexion with me.”
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading “I suppose Hartley would tell your Excellency my unhappy state--that I am an orphan, deserted by the parents who cast me on the wide world, an outcast about whom nobody knows or cares, except to desire that I should wander far enough, and live obscurely enough, not to disgrace them by their connexion with me.”
answeredverbUS /ˈænsərd/
past form of “answer” — react verbally
From this reading “No, may it please your Excellency,” answered Middlemas.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading What I desire to know is, if you are pleased with your destination to Madras?”
aroundprepositionUS /ərˈaʊnd/
surrounding, or on every side of, something
From this reading Zilia wrung her hands as he spoke, and drew her muslin veil closely around her head as if to exclude the sounds which excited her mental agony.
asconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Zilia wrung her hands as he spoke, and drew her muslin veil closely around her head as if to exclude the sounds which excited her mental agony.
byprepositionUS /baɪ/
showing who or what does the action
From this reading “I suppose Hartley would tell your Excellency my unhappy state--that I am an orphan, deserted by the parents who cast me on the wide world, an outcast about whom nobody knows or cares, except to desire that I should wander far enough, and live obscurely enough, not to disgrace them by their connexion with me.”
caresnounUS /kerz/
plural of “care” — the work of providing treatment for or attending to someone or something
From this reading “I suppose Hartley would tell your Excellency my unhappy state--that I am an orphan, deserted by the parents who cast me on the wide world, an outcast about whom nobody knows or cares, except to desire that I should wander far enough, and live obscurely enough, not to disgrace them by their connexion with me.”
castverbUS /kæst/
put or send forth
From this reading “I suppose Hartley would tell your Excellency my unhappy state--that I am an orphan, deserted by the parents who cast me on the wide world, an outcast about whom nobody knows or cares, except to desire that I should wander far enough, and live obscurely enough, not to disgrace them by their connexion with me.”
closelyadverbUS /ˈkloʊsli/
in a close relation or position in time or space
From this reading Zilia wrung her hands as he spoke, and drew her muslin veil closely around her head as if to exclude the sounds which excited her mental agony.
communicativeadjectiveUS /kəˈmjuːnəkətɪv/
of or relating to communication
From this reading “Mr. Hartley was not particularly communicative about your affairs,” said the General; “nor do I wish to give you the pain of entering into them.
connexionnounUS /kəˈnekʃən/
a connecting shape
From this reading “I suppose Hartley would tell your Excellency my unhappy state--that I am an orphan, deserted by the parents who cast me on the wide world, an outcast about whom nobody knows or cares, except to desire that I should wander far enough, and live obscurely enough, not to disgrace them by their connexion with me.”
desertedadjectiveUS /dɪˈzɜːrtɪd/
forsaken by owner or inhabitants
From this reading “I suppose Hartley would tell your Excellency my unhappy state--that I am an orphan, deserted by the parents who cast me on the wide world, an outcast about whom nobody knows or cares, except to desire that I should wander far enough, and live obscurely enough, not to disgrace them by their connexion with me.”
desirenounUS /dɪˈzaɪər/
the feeling that accompanies an unsatisfied state
From this reading “I suppose Hartley would tell your Excellency my unhappy state--that I am an orphan, deserted by the parents who cast me on the wide world, an outcast about whom nobody knows or cares, except to desire that I should wander far enough, and live obscurely enough, not to disgrace them by their connexion with me.”
destinationnounUS /ˌdestəˈneɪʃən/
the place designated as the end (as of a race or journey)
From this reading What I desire to know is, if you are pleased with your destination to Madras?”
disgraceverbUS /dɪsˈɡreɪs/
bring shame or dishonor upon
From this reading “I suppose Hartley would tell your Excellency my unhappy state--that I am an orphan, deserted by the parents who cast me on the wide world, an outcast about whom nobody knows or cares, except to desire that I should wander far enough, and live obscurely enough, not to disgrace them by their connexion with me.”
doauxiliary verbUS /duː/
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading “Mr. Hartley was not particularly communicative about your affairs,” said the General; “nor do I wish to give you the pain of entering into them.
drewnounUS /druː/
United States actor (born in Ireland); father of Georgiana Emma Barrymore (1827-1862)
From this reading Zilia wrung her hands as he spoke, and drew her muslin veil closely around her head as if to exclude the sounds which excited her mental agony.
enoughnounUS /ɪˈnʌf/
an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose
From this reading “I suppose Hartley would tell your Excellency my unhappy state--that I am an orphan, deserted by the parents who cast me on the wide world, an outcast about whom nobody knows or cares, except to desire that I should wander far enough, and live obscurely enough, not to disgrace them by their connexion with me.”
enteringnounUS /ˈentərɪŋ/
a movement into or inward
From this reading “Mr. Hartley was not particularly communicative about your affairs,” said the General; “nor do I wish to give you the pain of entering into them.
ExcellencynounUS /ˈekˈslensi/
a title used to address dignitaries (such as ambassadors or governors); usually preceded by “Your” or “His” or “Her”
From this reading “No, may it please your Excellency,” answered Middlemas.
exceptprepositionUS /ɪkˈsept/
apart from; not including
From this reading “I suppose Hartley would tell your Excellency my unhappy state--that I am an orphan, deserted by the parents who cast me on the wide world, an outcast about whom nobody knows or cares, except to desire that I should wander far enough, and live obscurely enough, not to disgrace them by their connexion with me.”
excitedadjectiveUS /ɪkˈsaɪtəd/
(of persons) excessively affected by emotion
From this reading Zilia wrung her hands as he spoke, and drew her muslin veil closely around her head as if to exclude the sounds which excited her mental agony.
excludeverbUS /ɪkˈskluːd/
prevent from being included or considered or accepted
From this reading Zilia wrung her hands as he spoke, and drew her muslin veil closely around her head as if to exclude the sounds which excited her mental agony.
faradverbUS /fɑːr/
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading “I suppose Hartley would tell your Excellency my unhappy state--that I am an orphan, deserted by the parents who cast me on the wide world, an outcast about whom nobody knows or cares, except to desire that I should wander far enough, and live obscurely enough, not to disgrace them by their connexion with me.”
GeneraladjectiveUS /ˈdʒenərəl/
applying to all or most members of a category or group
From this reading “Mr. Hartley was not particularly communicative about your affairs,” said the General; “nor do I wish to give you the pain of entering into them.
giveverbUS /ɡɪv/
cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading “Mr. Hartley was not particularly communicative about your affairs,” said the General; “nor do I wish to give you the pain of entering into them.
handsnounUS /hændz/
(with “in”) guardianship over; in divorce cases it is the right to house and care for and discipline a child
From this reading Zilia wrung her hands as he spoke, and drew her muslin veil closely around her head as if to exclude the sounds which excited her mental agony.
HartleynounUS /ˈhɑːrtli/
English philosopher who introduced the theory of the association of ideas (1705-1757)
From this reading “I suppose Hartley would tell your Excellency my unhappy state--that I am an orphan, deserted by the parents who cast me on the wide world, an outcast about whom nobody knows or cares, except to desire that I should wander far enough, and live obscurely enough, not to disgrace them by their connexion with me.”
hepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Zilia wrung her hands as he spoke, and drew her muslin veil closely around her head as if to exclude the sounds which excited her mental agony.
headnounUS /hed/
the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains
From this reading Zilia wrung her hands as he spoke, and drew her muslin veil closely around her head as if to exclude the sounds which excited her mental agony.
herdeterminerUS /hɜːr/
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Zilia wrung her hands as he spoke, and drew her muslin veil closely around her head as if to exclude the sounds which excited her mental agony.
IpronounUS /aɪ/
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading “I suppose Hartley would tell your Excellency my unhappy state--that I am an orphan, deserted by the parents who cast me on the wide world, an outcast about whom nobody knows or cares, except to desire that I should wander far enough, and live obscurely enough, not to disgrace them by their connexion with me.”
ifconjunctionUS /ɪf/
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading Zilia wrung her hands as he spoke, and drew her muslin veil closely around her head as if to exclude the sounds which excited her mental agony.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading “Mr. Hartley was not particularly communicative about your affairs,” said the General; “nor do I wish to give you the pain of entering into them.
isauxiliary verbUS /ɪz/
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading What I desire to know is, if you are pleased with your destination to Madras?”
itpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading “No, may it please your Excellency,” answered Middlemas.
knowverbUS /noʊ/
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading What I desire to know is, if you are pleased with your destination to Madras?”
knowsnounUS /noʊz/
plural of “know” — the fact of being aware of information that is known to few people
From this reading “I suppose Hartley would tell your Excellency my unhappy state--that I am an orphan, deserted by the parents who cast me on the wide world, an outcast about whom nobody knows or cares, except to desire that I should wander far enough, and live obscurely enough, not to disgrace them by their connexion with me.”
liveverbUS /laɪv/
be an inhabitant of or reside in
From this reading “I suppose Hartley would tell your Excellency my unhappy state--that I am an orphan, deserted by the parents who cast me on the wide world, an outcast about whom nobody knows or cares, except to desire that I should wander far enough, and live obscurely enough, not to disgrace them by their connexion with me.”
MadrasnounUS /ˈmædrəs/
a state in southeastern India on the Bay of Bengal (south of Andhra Pradesh); formerly Madras
From this reading What I desire to know is, if you are pleased with your destination to Madras?”
maymodal verbUS /meɪ/
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading “No, may it please your Excellency,” answered Middlemas.
mepronounUS /miː/
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading “I suppose Hartley would tell your Excellency my unhappy state--that I am an orphan, deserted by the parents who cast me on the wide world, an outcast about whom nobody knows or cares, except to desire that I should wander far enough, and live obscurely enough, not to disgrace them by their connexion with me.”
mentaladjectiveUS /ˈmentəl/
involving the mind or an intellectual process
From this reading Zilia wrung her hands as he spoke, and drew her muslin veil closely around her head as if to exclude the sounds which excited her mental agony.
Middlemas
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From this reading “No, may it please your Excellency,” answered Middlemas.
MrnounUS /ˈmɪstər/
a form of address for a man
From this reading “Mr. Hartley was not particularly communicative about your affairs,” said the General; “nor do I wish to give you the pain of entering into them.
muslinnounUS /ˈmʌzlən/
plain-woven cotton fabric
From this reading Zilia wrung her hands as he spoke, and drew her muslin veil closely around her head as if to exclude the sounds which excited her mental agony.
mydeterminerUS /maɪ/
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading “I suppose Hartley would tell your Excellency my unhappy state--that I am an orphan, deserted by the parents who cast me on the wide world, an outcast about whom nobody knows or cares, except to desire that I should wander far enough, and live obscurely enough, not to disgrace them by their connexion with me.”
NodeterminerUS /noʊ/
not any; not one
From this reading “No, may it please your Excellency,” answered Middlemas.
nobodypronounUS /ˈnoʊbɑːdiː/
no person; not anyone
From this reading “I suppose Hartley would tell your Excellency my unhappy state--that I am an orphan, deserted by the parents who cast me on the wide world, an outcast about whom nobody knows or cares, except to desire that I should wander far enough, and live obscurely enough, not to disgrace them by their connexion with me.”
norconjunctionUS /nɔːr/
and not; used after a negative to add a second negative
From this reading “Mr. Hartley was not particularly communicative about your affairs,” said the General; “nor do I wish to give you the pain of entering into them.
notadverbUS /nɑːt/
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading “I suppose Hartley would tell your Excellency my unhappy state--that I am an orphan, deserted by the parents who cast me on the wide world, an outcast about whom nobody knows or cares, except to desire that I should wander far enough, and live obscurely enough, not to disgrace them by their connexion with me.”
obscurelyadverb
in an obscure manner
From this reading “I suppose Hartley would tell your Excellency my unhappy state--that I am an orphan, deserted by the parents who cast me on the wide world, an outcast about whom nobody knows or cares, except to desire that I should wander far enough, and live obscurely enough, not to disgrace them by their connexion with me.”
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading “Mr. Hartley was not particularly communicative about your affairs,” said the General; “nor do I wish to give you the pain of entering into them.
onprepositionUS /ɑːn/
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading “I suppose Hartley would tell your Excellency my unhappy state--that I am an orphan, deserted by the parents who cast me on the wide world, an outcast about whom nobody knows or cares, except to desire that I should wander far enough, and live obscurely enough, not to disgrace them by their connexion with me.”
orconjunctionUS /ɔːr/
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading “I suppose Hartley would tell your Excellency my unhappy state--that I am an orphan, deserted by the parents who cast me on the wide world, an outcast about whom nobody knows or cares, except to desire that I should wander far enough, and live obscurely enough, not to disgrace them by their connexion with me.”
orphannounUS /ˈɔːrfən/
a child who has lost both parents
From this reading “I suppose Hartley would tell your Excellency my unhappy state--that I am an orphan, deserted by the parents who cast me on the wide world, an outcast about whom nobody knows or cares, except to desire that I should wander far enough, and live obscurely enough, not to disgrace them by their connexion with me.”
outcastnounUS /ˈaʊtkæst/
a person who is rejected (from society or home)
From this reading “I suppose Hartley would tell your Excellency my unhappy state--that I am an orphan, deserted by the parents who cast me on the wide world, an outcast about whom nobody knows or cares, except to desire that I should wander far enough, and live obscurely enough, not to disgrace them by their connexion with me.”
painnounUS /peɪn/
a symptom of some physical hurt or disorder
From this reading “Mr. Hartley was not particularly communicative about your affairs,” said the General; “nor do I wish to give you the pain of entering into them.
parentsnounUS /ˈperənts/
plural of “parent” — a father or mother; one who begets or one who gives birth to or nurtures and raises a child; a relative who plays the role of guardian
From this reading “I suppose Hartley would tell your Excellency my unhappy state--that I am an orphan, deserted by the parents who cast me on the wide world, an outcast about whom nobody knows or cares, except to desire that I should wander far enough, and live obscurely enough, not to disgrace them by their connexion with me.”
particularlyadverbUS /ˌpɑːrˈtɪkjələrli/
to a distinctly greater extent or degree than is common
From this reading “Mr. Hartley was not particularly communicative about your affairs,” said the General; “nor do I wish to give you the pain of entering into them.
pleaseverbUS /pliːz/
give pleasure to or be pleasing to
From this reading “No, may it please your Excellency,” answered Middlemas.
pleasedadjectiveUS /pliːzd/
experiencing or manifesting pleasure
From this reading What I desire to know is, if you are pleased with your destination to Madras?”
saidadjectiveUS /sed/
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading “Mr. Hartley was not particularly communicative about your affairs,” said the General; “nor do I wish to give you the pain of entering into them.
shouldmodal verbUS /ʃʊd/
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading “I suppose Hartley would tell your Excellency my unhappy state--that I am an orphan, deserted by the parents who cast me on the wide world, an outcast about whom nobody knows or cares, except to desire that I should wander far enough, and live obscurely enough, not to disgrace them by their connexion with me.”
soundsnounUS /saʊndz/
plural of “sound” — the particular auditory effect produced by a given cause
From this reading Zilia wrung her hands as he spoke, and drew her muslin veil closely around her head as if to exclude the sounds which excited her mental agony.
spokenounUS /spoʊk/
support consisting of a radial member of a wheel joining the hub to the rim
From this reading Zilia wrung her hands as he spoke, and drew her muslin veil closely around her head as if to exclude the sounds which excited her mental agony.
statenounUS /steɪt/
the territory occupied by one of the constituent administrative districts of a nation
From this reading “I suppose Hartley would tell your Excellency my unhappy state--that I am an orphan, deserted by the parents who cast me on the wide world, an outcast about whom nobody knows or cares, except to desire that I should wander far enough, and live obscurely enough, not to disgrace them by their connexion with me.”
supposeverbUS /səˈpoʊz/
express a supposition
From this reading “I suppose Hartley would tell your Excellency my unhappy state--that I am an orphan, deserted by the parents who cast me on the wide world, an outcast about whom nobody knows or cares, except to desire that I should wander far enough, and live obscurely enough, not to disgrace them by their connexion with me.”
tellverbUS /tel/
express in words
From this reading “I suppose Hartley would tell your Excellency my unhappy state--that I am an orphan, deserted by the parents who cast me on the wide world, an outcast about whom nobody knows or cares, except to desire that I should wander far enough, and live obscurely enough, not to disgrace them by their connexion with me.”
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading “I suppose Hartley would tell your Excellency my unhappy state--that I am an orphan, deserted by the parents who cast me on the wide world, an outcast about whom nobody knows or cares, except to desire that I should wander far enough, and live obscurely enough, not to disgrace them by their connexion with me.”
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading “I suppose Hartley would tell your Excellency my unhappy state--that I am an orphan, deserted by the parents who cast me on the wide world, an outcast about whom nobody knows or cares, except to desire that I should wander far enough, and live obscurely enough, not to disgrace them by their connexion with me.”
theirdeterminerUS /ðer/
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading “I suppose Hartley would tell your Excellency my unhappy state--that I am an orphan, deserted by the parents who cast me on the wide world, an outcast about whom nobody knows or cares, except to desire that I should wander far enough, and live obscurely enough, not to disgrace them by their connexion with me.”
thempronounUS /ðem/
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading “I suppose Hartley would tell your Excellency my unhappy state--that I am an orphan, deserted by the parents who cast me on the wide world, an outcast about whom nobody knows or cares, except to desire that I should wander far enough, and live obscurely enough, not to disgrace them by their connexion with me.”
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading “I suppose Hartley would tell your Excellency my unhappy state--that I am an orphan, deserted by the parents who cast me on the wide world, an outcast about whom nobody knows or cares, except to desire that I should wander far enough, and live obscurely enough, not to disgrace them by their connexion with me.”
unhappyadjectiveUS /ənˈhæpi/
experiencing or marked by or causing sadness or sorrow or discontent
From this reading “I suppose Hartley would tell your Excellency my unhappy state--that I am an orphan, deserted by the parents who cast me on the wide world, an outcast about whom nobody knows or cares, except to desire that I should wander far enough, and live obscurely enough, not to disgrace them by their connexion with me.”
veilnounUS /veɪl/
a garment that covers the head and face
From this reading Zilia wrung her hands as he spoke, and drew her muslin veil closely around her head as if to exclude the sounds which excited her mental agony.
wanderverbUS /ˈwɑːndər/
move about aimlessly or without any destination, often in search of food or employment
From this reading “I suppose Hartley would tell your Excellency my unhappy state--that I am an orphan, deserted by the parents who cast me on the wide world, an outcast about whom nobody knows or cares, except to desire that I should wander far enough, and live obscurely enough, not to disgrace them by their connexion with me.”
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading “Mr. Hartley was not particularly communicative about your affairs,” said the General; “nor do I wish to give you the pain of entering into them.
WhatpronounUS /wʌt/
used to ask for information about something
From this reading What I desire to know is, if you are pleased with your destination to Madras?”
whichpronounUS /wɪtʃ/
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Zilia wrung her hands as he spoke, and drew her muslin veil closely around her head as if to exclude the sounds which excited her mental agony.
whopronounUS /huː/
which person or people
From this reading “I suppose Hartley would tell your Excellency my unhappy state--that I am an orphan, deserted by the parents who cast me on the wide world, an outcast about whom nobody knows or cares, except to desire that I should wander far enough, and live obscurely enough, not to disgrace them by their connexion with me.”
whompronounUS /huːm/
the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading “I suppose Hartley would tell your Excellency my unhappy state--that I am an orphan, deserted by the parents who cast me on the wide world, an outcast about whom nobody knows or cares, except to desire that I should wander far enough, and live obscurely enough, not to disgrace them by their connexion with me.”
wideadjectiveUS /waɪd/
having great (or a certain) extent from one side to the other
From this reading “I suppose Hartley would tell your Excellency my unhappy state--that I am an orphan, deserted by the parents who cast me on the wide world, an outcast about whom nobody knows or cares, except to desire that I should wander far enough, and live obscurely enough, not to disgrace them by their connexion with me.”
wishverbUS /wɪʃ/
hope for; have a wish
From this reading “Mr. Hartley was not particularly communicative about your affairs,” said the General; “nor do I wish to give you the pain of entering into them.
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading “I suppose Hartley would tell your Excellency my unhappy state--that I am an orphan, deserted by the parents who cast me on the wide world, an outcast about whom nobody knows or cares, except to desire that I should wander far enough, and live obscurely enough, not to disgrace them by their connexion with me.”
worldnounUS /wɜːrld/
everything that exists anywhere
From this reading “I suppose Hartley would tell your Excellency my unhappy state--that I am an orphan, deserted by the parents who cast me on the wide world, an outcast about whom nobody knows or cares, except to desire that I should wander far enough, and live obscurely enough, not to disgrace them by their connexion with me.”
wouldmodal verbUS /wʊd/
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading “I suppose Hartley would tell your Excellency my unhappy state--that I am an orphan, deserted by the parents who cast me on the wide world, an outcast about whom nobody knows or cares, except to desire that I should wander far enough, and live obscurely enough, not to disgrace them by their connexion with me.”
wrungverbUS /rʌŋ/
inflected form of “wring” — twist and press out of shape
From this reading Zilia wrung her hands as he spoke, and drew her muslin veil closely around her head as if to exclude the sounds which excited her mental agony.
youpronounUS /juː/
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading “Mr. Hartley was not particularly communicative about your affairs,” said the General; “nor do I wish to give you the pain of entering into them.
yourdeterminerUS /jɔːr/
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading “No, may it please your Excellency,” answered Middlemas.
Zilia
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From this reading Zilia wrung her hands as he spoke, and drew her muslin veil closely around her head as if to exclude the sounds which excited her mental agony.
