used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Sabran to her showed an increase of devotion, an absolute adoration which would in themselves have sufficed to console any woman; and if the most observant member of their household, Greswold, perceived in him a preoccupation, a languor, a gloom, which boded ill for their future peace, the old man was too loyal in his attachment not to endeavour to shake off his own suspicions and discredit his own penetration.
perfect or complete or pure
From this reading Sabran to her showed an increase of devotion, an absolute adoration which would in themselves have sufficed to console any woman; and if the most observant member of their household, Greswold, perceived in him a preoccupation, a languor, a gloom, which boded ill for their future peace, the old man was too loyal in his attachment not to endeavour to shake off his own suspicions and discredit his own penetration.
adorationnounUS /ˌædərˈeɪʃən/
a feeling of profound love and admiration
From this reading Sabran to her showed an increase of devotion, an absolute adoration which would in themselves have sufficed to console any woman; and if the most observant member of their household, Greswold, perceived in him a preoccupation, a languor, a gloom, which boded ill for their future peace, the old man was too loyal in his attachment not to endeavour to shake off his own suspicions and discredit his own penetration.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Sabran to her showed an increase of devotion, an absolute adoration which would in themselves have sufficed to console any woman; and if the most observant member of their household, Greswold, perceived in him a preoccupation, a languor, a gloom, which boded ill for their future peace, the old man was too loyal in his attachment not to endeavour to shake off his own suspicions and discredit his own penetration.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading She was niggard in nothing, and when she offered her faith or pledged her silence, gave both entirely and ungrudgingly.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading Sabran to her showed an increase of devotion, an absolute adoration which would in themselves have sufficed to console any woman; and if the most observant member of their household, Greswold, perceived in him a preoccupation, a languor, a gloom, which boded ill for their future peace, the old man was too loyal in his attachment not to endeavour to shake off his own suspicions and discredit his own penetration.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Nothing more, was said by him, or to him, as to his rejection of the Russian mission.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Life went on in its old pathways at Hohenszalras.
attachmentnounUS /əˈtætʃmənt/
a feeling of affection for a person or an institution
From this reading Sabran to her showed an increase of devotion, an absolute adoration which would in themselves have sufficed to console any woman; and if the most observant member of their household, Greswold, perceived in him a preoccupation, a languor, a gloom, which boded ill for their future peace, the old man was too loyal in his attachment not to endeavour to shake off his own suspicions and discredit his own penetration.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading The Princess had been favoured by a note from Olga Brancka, in which that lady wrote: 'Have you discovered the nature of his refusal of Russia?
boded
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From this reading Sabran to her showed an increase of devotion, an absolute adoration which would in themselves have sufficed to console any woman; and if the most observant member of their household, Greswold, perceived in him a preoccupation, a languor, a gloom, which boded ill for their future peace, the old man was too loyal in his attachment not to endeavour to shake off his own suspicions and discredit his own penetration.
the two together, not just one
From this reading She was niggard in nothing, and when she offered her faith or pledged her silence, gave both entirely and ungrudgingly.
Brancka
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From this reading The Princess had been favoured by a note from Olga Brancka, in which that lady wrote: 'Have you discovered the nature of his refusal of Russia?
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Nothing more, was said by him, or to him, as to his rejection of the Russian mission.
consoleverbUS /ˈkɑːnsoʊl/
give moral or emotional strength to
From this reading Sabran to her showed an increase of devotion, an absolute adoration which would in themselves have sufficed to console any woman; and if the most observant member of their household, Greswold, perceived in him a preoccupation, a languor, a gloom, which boded ill for their future peace, the old man was too loyal in his attachment not to endeavour to shake off his own suspicions and discredit his own penetration.
feelings of ardent love
From this reading Sabran to her showed an increase of devotion, an absolute adoration which would in themselves have sufficed to console any woman; and if the most observant member of their household, Greswold, perceived in him a preoccupation, a languor, a gloom, which boded ill for their future peace, the old man was too loyal in his attachment not to endeavour to shake off his own suspicions and discredit his own penetration.
discovered or determined by scientific observation
From this reading The Princess had been favoured by a note from Olga Brancka, in which that lady wrote: 'Have you discovered the nature of his refusal of Russia?
discreditverbUS /dɪˈskredət/
cause to be distrusted or disbelieved
From this reading Sabran to her showed an increase of devotion, an absolute adoration which would in themselves have sufficed to console any woman; and if the most observant member of their household, Greswold, perceived in him a preoccupation, a languor, a gloom, which boded ill for their future peace, the old man was too loyal in his attachment not to endeavour to shake off his own suspicions and discredit his own penetration.
endeavournounUS /ɪnˈdevər/
a purposeful or industrious undertaking (especially one that requires effort or boldness)
From this reading Sabran to her showed an increase of devotion, an absolute adoration which would in themselves have sufficed to console any woman; and if the most observant member of their household, Greswold, perceived in him a preoccupation, a languor, a gloom, which boded ill for their future peace, the old man was too loyal in his attachment not to endeavour to shake off his own suspicions and discredit his own penetration.
to a complete degree or to the full or entire extent (“whole” is often used informally for “wholly”)
From this reading She was niggard in nothing, and when she offered her faith or pledged her silence, gave both entirely and ungrudgingly.
a strong belief in a supernatural power or powers that control human destiny
From this reading She was niggard in nothing, and when she offered her faith or pledged her silence, gave both entirely and ungrudgingly.
favoured
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From this reading The Princess had been favoured by a note from Olga Brancka, in which that lady wrote: 'Have you discovered the nature of his refusal of Russia?
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Sabran to her showed an increase of devotion, an absolute adoration which would in themselves have sufficed to console any woman; and if the most observant member of their household, Greswold, perceived in him a preoccupation, a languor, a gloom, which boded ill for their future peace, the old man was too loyal in his attachment not to endeavour to shake off his own suspicions and discredit his own penetration.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading The Princess had been favoured by a note from Olga Brancka, in which that lady wrote: 'Have you discovered the nature of his refusal of Russia?
yet to be or coming
From this reading Sabran to her showed an increase of devotion, an absolute adoration which would in themselves have sufficed to console any woman; and if the most observant member of their household, Greswold, perceived in him a preoccupation, a languor, a gloom, which boded ill for their future peace, the old man was too loyal in his attachment not to endeavour to shake off his own suspicions and discredit his own penetration.
inflected form of “give” — cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading She was niggard in nothing, and when she offered her faith or pledged her silence, gave both entirely and ungrudgingly.
a state of partial or total darkness
From this reading Sabran to her showed an increase of devotion, an absolute adoration which would in themselves have sufficed to console any woman; and if the most observant member of their household, Greswold, perceived in him a preoccupation, a languor, a gloom, which boded ill for their future peace, the old man was too loyal in his attachment not to endeavour to shake off his own suspicions and discredit his own penetration.
Greswold
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From this reading Sabran to her showed an increase of devotion, an absolute adoration which would in themselves have sufficed to console any woman; and if the most observant member of their household, Greswold, perceived in him a preoccupation, a languor, a gloom, which boded ill for their future peace, the old man was too loyal in his attachment not to endeavour to shake off his own suspicions and discredit his own penetration.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading The Princess had been favoured by a note from Olga Brancka, in which that lady wrote: 'Have you discovered the nature of his refusal of Russia?
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading Sabran to her showed an increase of devotion, an absolute adoration which would in themselves have sufficed to console any woman; and if the most observant member of their household, Greswold, perceived in him a preoccupation, a languor, a gloom, which boded ill for their future peace, the old man was too loyal in his attachment not to endeavour to shake off his own suspicions and discredit his own penetration.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading She was niggard in nothing, and when she offered her faith or pledged her silence, gave both entirely and ungrudgingly.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Nothing more, was said by him, or to him, as to his rejection of the Russian mission.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Nothing more, was said by him, or to him, as to his rejection of the Russian mission.
Hohenszalras
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From this reading Life went on in its old pathways at Hohenszalras.
a social unit living together
From this reading Sabran to her showed an increase of devotion, an absolute adoration which would in themselves have sufficed to console any woman; and if the most observant member of their household, Greswold, perceived in him a preoccupation, a languor, a gloom, which boded ill for their future peace, the old man was too loyal in his attachment not to endeavour to shake off his own suspicions and discredit his own penetration.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading Sabran to her showed an increase of devotion, an absolute adoration which would in themselves have sufficed to console any woman; and if the most observant member of their household, Greswold, perceived in him a preoccupation, a languor, a gloom, which boded ill for their future peace, the old man was too loyal in his attachment not to endeavour to shake off his own suspicions and discredit his own penetration.
affected by an impairment of normal physical or mental function
From this reading Sabran to her showed an increase of devotion, an absolute adoration which would in themselves have sufficed to console any woman; and if the most observant member of their household, Greswold, perceived in him a preoccupation, a languor, a gloom, which boded ill for their future peace, the old man was too loyal in his attachment not to endeavour to shake off his own suspicions and discredit his own penetration.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Life went on in its old pathways at Hohenszalras.
increasenounUS /ˌɪnˈkriːs/
a quantity that is added
From this reading Sabran to her showed an increase of devotion, an absolute adoration which would in themselves have sufficed to console any woman; and if the most observant member of their household, Greswold, perceived in him a preoccupation, a languor, a gloom, which boded ill for their future peace, the old man was too loyal in his attachment not to endeavour to shake off his own suspicions and discredit his own penetration.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading Life went on in its old pathways at Hohenszalras.
a polite name for any woman
From this reading The Princess had been favoured by a note from Olga Brancka, in which that lady wrote: 'Have you discovered the nature of his refusal of Russia?
languornoun
a relaxed comfortable feeling
From this reading Sabran to her showed an increase of devotion, an absolute adoration which would in themselves have sufficed to console any woman; and if the most observant member of their household, Greswold, perceived in him a preoccupation, a languor, a gloom, which boded ill for their future peace, the old man was too loyal in his attachment not to endeavour to shake off his own suspicions and discredit his own penetration.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading Life went on in its old pathways at Hohenszalras.
loyaladjectiveUS /ˈlɔɪəl/
steadfast in allegiance or duty
From this reading Sabran to her showed an increase of devotion, an absolute adoration which would in themselves have sufficed to console any woman; and if the most observant member of their household, Greswold, perceived in him a preoccupation, a languor, a gloom, which boded ill for their future peace, the old man was too loyal in his attachment not to endeavour to shake off his own suspicions and discredit his own penetration.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading Sabran to her showed an increase of devotion, an absolute adoration which would in themselves have sufficed to console any woman; and if the most observant member of their household, Greswold, perceived in him a preoccupation, a languor, a gloom, which boded ill for their future peace, the old man was too loyal in his attachment not to endeavour to shake off his own suspicions and discredit his own penetration.
one of the persons who compose a social group (especially individuals who have joined and participate in a group organization)
From this reading Sabran to her showed an increase of devotion, an absolute adoration which would in themselves have sufficed to console any woman; and if the most observant member of their household, Greswold, perceived in him a preoccupation, a languor, a gloom, which boded ill for their future peace, the old man was too loyal in his attachment not to endeavour to shake off his own suspicions and discredit his own penetration.
an organization of missionaries in a foreign land sent to carry on religious work
From this reading Nothing more, was said by him, or to him, as to his rejection of the Russian mission.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading Nothing more, was said by him, or to him, as to his rejection of the Russian mission.
used to form the superlative
From this reading Sabran to her showed an increase of devotion, an absolute adoration which would in themselves have sufficed to console any woman; and if the most observant member of their household, Greswold, perceived in him a preoccupation, a languor, a gloom, which boded ill for their future peace, the old man was too loyal in his attachment not to endeavour to shake off his own suspicions and discredit his own penetration.
the essential qualities or characteristics by which something is recognized
From this reading The Princess had been favoured by a note from Olga Brancka, in which that lady wrote: 'Have you discovered the nature of his refusal of Russia?
niggardnounUS /ˈnɪɡərd/
a selfish person who is unwilling to give or spend
From this reading She was niggard in nothing, and when she offered her faith or pledged her silence, gave both entirely and ungrudgingly.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Sabran to her showed an increase of devotion, an absolute adoration which would in themselves have sufficed to console any woman; and if the most observant member of their household, Greswold, perceived in him a preoccupation, a languor, a gloom, which boded ill for their future peace, the old man was too loyal in his attachment not to endeavour to shake off his own suspicions and discredit his own penetration.
a brief written record
From this reading The Princess had been favoured by a note from Olga Brancka, in which that lady wrote: 'Have you discovered the nature of his refusal of Russia?
not one thing; not anything
From this reading Nothing more, was said by him, or to him, as to his rejection of the Russian mission.
observantadjectiveUS /əbˈzɜːrvənt/
paying close attention especially to details
From this reading Sabran to her showed an increase of devotion, an absolute adoration which would in themselves have sufficed to console any woman; and if the most observant member of their household, Greswold, perceived in him a preoccupation, a languor, a gloom, which boded ill for their future peace, the old man was too loyal in his attachment not to endeavour to shake off his own suspicions and discredit his own penetration.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Nothing more, was said by him, or to him, as to his rejection of the Russian mission.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading Sabran to her showed an increase of devotion, an absolute adoration which would in themselves have sufficed to console any woman; and if the most observant member of their household, Greswold, perceived in him a preoccupation, a languor, a gloom, which boded ill for their future peace, the old man was too loyal in his attachment not to endeavour to shake off his own suspicions and discredit his own penetration.
past form of “offer” — make available or accessible, provide or furnish
From this reading She was niggard in nothing, and when she offered her faith or pledged her silence, gave both entirely and ungrudgingly.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading Life went on in its old pathways at Hohenszalras.
Olga
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From this reading The Princess had been favoured by a note from Olga Brancka, in which that lady wrote: 'Have you discovered the nature of his refusal of Russia?
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Life went on in its old pathways at Hohenszalras.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Nothing more, was said by him, or to him, as to his rejection of the Russian mission.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading Sabran to her showed an increase of devotion, an absolute adoration which would in themselves have sufficed to console any woman; and if the most observant member of their household, Greswold, perceived in him a preoccupation, a languor, a gloom, which boded ill for their future peace, the old man was too loyal in his attachment not to endeavour to shake off his own suspicions and discredit his own penetration.
pathwaysnounUS /ˈpæθweɪz/
plural of “pathway” — a bundle of myelinated nerve fibers following a path through the brain
From this reading Life went on in its old pathways at Hohenszalras.
the state prevailing during the absence of war
From this reading Sabran to her showed an increase of devotion, an absolute adoration which would in themselves have sufficed to console any woman; and if the most observant member of their household, Greswold, perceived in him a preoccupation, a languor, a gloom, which boded ill for their future peace, the old man was too loyal in his attachment not to endeavour to shake off his own suspicions and discredit his own penetration.
penetrationnounUS /ˌpenəˈtreɪʃən/
an attack that penetrates into enemy territory
From this reading Sabran to her showed an increase of devotion, an absolute adoration which would in themselves have sufficed to console any woman; and if the most observant member of their household, Greswold, perceived in him a preoccupation, a languor, a gloom, which boded ill for their future peace, the old man was too loyal in his attachment not to endeavour to shake off his own suspicions and discredit his own penetration.
detected by instinct or inference rather than by recognized perceptual cues
From this reading Sabran to her showed an increase of devotion, an absolute adoration which would in themselves have sufficed to console any woman; and if the most observant member of their household, Greswold, perceived in him a preoccupation, a languor, a gloom, which boded ill for their future peace, the old man was too loyal in his attachment not to endeavour to shake off his own suspicions and discredit his own penetration.
pledgedadjectiveUS /pledʒd/
bound by or as if by an oath
From this reading She was niggard in nothing, and when she offered her faith or pledged her silence, gave both entirely and ungrudgingly.
preoccupationnounUS /priˌɑːkjəˈpeɪʃən/
an idea that preoccupies the mind and holds the attention
From this reading Sabran to her showed an increase of devotion, an absolute adoration which would in themselves have sufficed to console any woman; and if the most observant member of their household, Greswold, perceived in him a preoccupation, a languor, a gloom, which boded ill for their future peace, the old man was too loyal in his attachment not to endeavour to shake off his own suspicions and discredit his own penetration.
The daughter of a monarch; a female member of a royal family.
From this reading The Princess had been favoured by a note from Olga Brancka, in which that lady wrote: 'Have you discovered the nature of his refusal of Russia?
refusalnounUS /rəˈfjuːzəl/
the act of refusing
From this reading The Princess had been favoured by a note from Olga Brancka, in which that lady wrote: 'Have you discovered the nature of his refusal of Russia?
rejectionnounUS /rɪˈdʒekʃən/
the act of rejecting something
From this reading Nothing more, was said by him, or to him, as to his rejection of the Russian mission.
RussianounUS /ˈrʌʃə/
a former communist country in eastern Europe and northern Asia; established in 1922; included Russia and 14 other soviet socialist republics (Ukraine and Byelorussia and others); officially dissolved 31 December 1991
From this reading The Princess had been favoured by a note from Olga Brancka, in which that lady wrote: 'Have you discovered the nature of his refusal of Russia?
RussiannounUS /ˈrʌʃən/
a native or inhabitant of Russia
From this reading Nothing more, was said by him, or to him, as to his rejection of the Russian mission.
Sabran
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From this reading Sabran to her showed an increase of devotion, an absolute adoration which would in themselves have sufficed to console any woman; and if the most observant member of their household, Greswold, perceived in him a preoccupation, a languor, a gloom, which boded ill for their future peace, the old man was too loyal in his attachment not to endeavour to shake off his own suspicions and discredit his own penetration.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading Nothing more, was said by him, or to him, as to his rejection of the Russian mission.
move or cause to move back and forth
From this reading Sabran to her showed an increase of devotion, an absolute adoration which would in themselves have sufficed to console any woman; and if the most observant member of their household, Greswold, perceived in him a preoccupation, a languor, a gloom, which boded ill for their future peace, the old man was too loyal in his attachment not to endeavour to shake off his own suspicions and discredit his own penetration.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading She was niggard in nothing, and when she offered her faith or pledged her silence, gave both entirely and ungrudgingly.
past form of “show” — give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading Sabran to her showed an increase of devotion, an absolute adoration which would in themselves have sufficed to console any woman; and if the most observant member of their household, Greswold, perceived in him a preoccupation, a languor, a gloom, which boded ill for their future peace, the old man was too loyal in his attachment not to endeavour to shake off his own suspicions and discredit his own penetration.
Complete absence of sound; a state of quietness and stillness.
From this reading She was niggard in nothing, and when she offered her faith or pledged her silence, gave both entirely and ungrudgingly.
sufficedverbUS /səˈfaɪst/
past form of “suffice” — be sufficient; be adequate, either in quality or quantity
From this reading Sabran to her showed an increase of devotion, an absolute adoration which would in themselves have sufficed to console any woman; and if the most observant member of their household, Greswold, perceived in him a preoccupation, a languor, a gloom, which boded ill for their future peace, the old man was too loyal in his attachment not to endeavour to shake off his own suspicions and discredit his own penetration.
suspicionsnounUS /səˈspɪʃənz/
plural of “suspicion” — an impression that something might be the case
From this reading Sabran to her showed an increase of devotion, an absolute adoration which would in themselves have sufficed to console any woman; and if the most observant member of their household, Greswold, perceived in him a preoccupation, a languor, a gloom, which boded ill for their future peace, the old man was too loyal in his attachment not to endeavour to shake off his own suspicions and discredit his own penetration.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading The Princess had been favoured by a note from Olga Brancka, in which that lady wrote: 'Have you discovered the nature of his refusal of Russia?
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Nothing more, was said by him, or to him, as to his rejection of the Russian mission.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Sabran to her showed an increase of devotion, an absolute adoration which would in themselves have sufficed to console any woman; and if the most observant member of their household, Greswold, perceived in him a preoccupation, a languor, a gloom, which boded ill for their future peace, the old man was too loyal in his attachment not to endeavour to shake off his own suspicions and discredit his own penetration.
used when the people doing the action are also its object
From this reading Sabran to her showed an increase of devotion, an absolute adoration which would in themselves have sufficed to console any woman; and if the most observant member of their household, Greswold, perceived in him a preoccupation, a languor, a gloom, which boded ill for their future peace, the old man was too loyal in his attachment not to endeavour to shake off his own suspicions and discredit his own penetration.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Nothing more, was said by him, or to him, as to his rejection of the Russian mission.
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading Sabran to her showed an increase of devotion, an absolute adoration which would in themselves have sufficed to console any woman; and if the most observant member of their household, Greswold, perceived in him a preoccupation, a languor, a gloom, which boded ill for their future peace, the old man was too loyal in his attachment not to endeavour to shake off his own suspicions and discredit his own penetration.
ungrudginglyadverb
in a generous and ungrudging manner
From this reading She was niggard in nothing, and when she offered her faith or pledged her silence, gave both entirely and ungrudgingly.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Nothing more, was said by him, or to him, as to his rejection of the Russian mission.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading Life went on in its old pathways at Hohenszalras.
at the time that
From this reading She was niggard in nothing, and when she offered her faith or pledged her silence, gave both entirely and ungrudgingly.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Sabran to her showed an increase of devotion, an absolute adoration which would in themselves have sufficed to console any woman; and if the most observant member of their household, Greswold, perceived in him a preoccupation, a languor, a gloom, which boded ill for their future peace, the old man was too loyal in his attachment not to endeavour to shake off his own suspicions and discredit his own penetration.
an adult female person (as opposed to a man)
From this reading Sabran to her showed an increase of devotion, an absolute adoration which would in themselves have sufficed to console any woman; and if the most observant member of their household, Greswold, perceived in him a preoccupation, a languor, a gloom, which boded ill for their future peace, the old man was too loyal in his attachment not to endeavour to shake off his own suspicions and discredit his own penetration.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading Sabran to her showed an increase of devotion, an absolute adoration which would in themselves have sufficed to console any woman; and if the most observant member of their household, Greswold, perceived in him a preoccupation, a languor, a gloom, which boded ill for their future peace, the old man was too loyal in his attachment not to endeavour to shake off his own suspicions and discredit his own penetration.
inflected form of “write” — produce a literary work
From this reading The Princess had been favoured by a note from Olga Brancka, in which that lady wrote: 'Have you discovered the nature of his refusal of Russia?
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading The Princess had been favoured by a note from Olga Brancka, in which that lady wrote: 'Have you discovered the nature of his refusal of Russia?
