Chapter V · Chapter 5

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

From this reading A SHADOW ON THE PATH Across the campus the ivy procession wound its lovely length, flanked by rainbow clad Junior ushers immensely conscious of themselves and their importance as they bore the looped laurel chains between which walked the even more important Seniors, all in white and each bearing an American Beauty rose before her proudly, like a wand of youth.

from one side of something to the other

From this reading A SHADOW ON THE PATH Across the campus the ivy procession wound its lovely length, flanked by rainbow clad Junior ushers immensely conscious of themselves and their importance as they bore the looped laurel chains between which walked the even more important Seniors, all in white and each bearing an American Beauty rose before her proudly, like a wand of youth.

(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class

From this reading A SHADOW ON THE PATH Across the campus the ivy procession wound its lovely length, flanked by rainbow clad Junior ushers immensely conscious of themselves and their importance as they bore the looped laurel chains between which walked the even more important Seniors, all in white and each bearing an American Beauty rose before her proudly, like a wand of youth.

a native or inhabitant of the United States

From this reading A SHADOW ON THE PATH Across the campus the ivy procession wound its lovely length, flanked by rainbow clad Junior ushers immensely conscious of themselves and their importance as they bore the looped laurel chains between which walked the even more important Seniors, all in white and each bearing an American Beauty rose before her proudly, like a wand of youth.

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

From this reading A SHADOW ON THE PATH Across the campus the ivy procession wound its lovely length, flanked by rainbow clad Junior ushers immensely conscious of themselves and their importance as they bore the looped laurel chains between which walked the even more important Seniors, all in white and each bearing an American Beauty rose before her proudly, like a wand of youth.

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

From this reading A SHADOW ON THE PATH Across the campus the ivy procession wound its lovely length, flanked by rainbow clad Junior ushers immensely conscious of themselves and their importance as they bore the looped laurel chains between which walked the even more important Seniors, all in white and each bearing an American Beauty rose before her proudly, like a wand of youth.

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From this reading At the head of the procession, as president of the class, walked Antoinette Holiday, a little lady of quality, as none who saw her could have helped recognizing.

at the same time that; because; in the way that

From this reading A SHADOW ON THE PATH Across the campus the ivy procession wound its lovely length, flanked by rainbow clad Junior ushers immensely conscious of themselves and their importance as they bore the looped laurel chains between which walked the even more important Seniors, all in white and each bearing an American Beauty rose before her proudly, like a wand of youth.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading At the head of the procession, as president of the class, walked Antoinette Holiday, a little lady of quality, as none who saw her could have helped recognizing.

relevant relation or interconnection

From this reading A SHADOW ON THE PATH Across the campus the ivy procession wound its lovely length, flanked by rainbow clad Junior ushers immensely conscious of themselves and their importance as they bore the looped laurel chains between which walked the even more important Seniors, all in white and each bearing an American Beauty rose before her proudly, like a wand of youth.

the qualities that give pleasure to the senses

From this reading A SHADOW ON THE PATH Across the campus the ivy procession wound its lovely length, flanked by rainbow clad Junior ushers immensely conscious of themselves and their importance as they bore the looped laurel chains between which walked the even more important Seniors, all in white and each bearing an American Beauty rose before her proudly, like a wand of youth.

earlier than; in front of

From this reading A SHADOW ON THE PATH Across the campus the ivy procession wound its lovely length, flanked by rainbow clad Junior ushers immensely conscious of themselves and their importance as they bore the looped laurel chains between which walked the even more important Seniors, all in white and each bearing an American Beauty rose before her proudly, like a wand of youth.

inflected form of “behold” — see with attention

From this reading Her uncle, watching the procession from the steps of a campus house, smiled and sighed as he beheld her.

in the space, time, or range separating two things

From this reading A SHADOW ON THE PATH Across the campus the ivy procession wound its lovely length, flanked by rainbow clad Junior ushers immensely conscious of themselves and their importance as they bore the looped laurel chains between which walked the even more important Seniors, all in white and each bearing an American Beauty rose before her proudly, like a wand of youth.

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From this reading She was so young, so blithe-hearted, so untouched by the sad and sordid things of life.

cause to be bored

From this reading A SHADOW ON THE PATH Across the campus the ivy procession wound its lovely length, flanked by rainbow clad Junior ushers immensely conscious of themselves and their importance as they bore the looped laurel chains between which walked the even more important Seniors, all in white and each bearing an American Beauty rose before her proudly, like a wand of youth.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading A SHADOW ON THE PATH Across the campus the ivy procession wound its lovely length, flanked by rainbow clad Junior ushers immensely conscious of themselves and their importance as they bore the looped laurel chains between which walked the even more important Seniors, all in white and each bearing an American Beauty rose before her proudly, like a wand of youth.

a field on which the buildings of a university are situated

From this reading A SHADOW ON THE PATH Across the campus the ivy procession wound its lovely length, flanked by rainbow clad Junior ushers immensely conscious of themselves and their importance as they bore the looped laurel chains between which walked the even more important Seniors, all in white and each bearing an American Beauty rose before her proudly, like a wand of youth.

metal shackles; for hands or legs

From this reading A SHADOW ON THE PATH Across the campus the ivy procession wound its lovely length, flanked by rainbow clad Junior ushers immensely conscious of themselves and their importance as they bore the looped laurel chains between which walked the even more important Seniors, all in white and each bearing an American Beauty rose before her proudly, like a wand of youth.

wearing or provided with clothing; sometimes used in combination

From this reading A SHADOW ON THE PATH Across the campus the ivy procession wound its lovely length, flanked by rainbow clad Junior ushers immensely conscious of themselves and their importance as they bore the looped laurel chains between which walked the even more important Seniors, all in white and each bearing an American Beauty rose before her proudly, like a wand of youth.

a collection of things sharing a common attribute

From this reading At the head of the procession, as president of the class, walked Antoinette Holiday, a little lady of quality, as none who saw her could have helped recognizing.

intentionally conceived

From this reading A SHADOW ON THE PATH Across the campus the ivy procession wound its lovely length, flanked by rainbow clad Junior ushers immensely conscious of themselves and their importance as they bore the looped laurel chains between which walked the even more important Seniors, all in white and each bearing an American Beauty rose before her proudly, like a wand of youth.

the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests

From this reading At the head of the procession, as president of the class, walked Antoinette Holiday, a little lady of quality, as none who saw her could have helped recognizing.

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

From this reading A SHADOW ON THE PATH Across the campus the ivy procession wound its lovely length, flanked by rainbow clad Junior ushers immensely conscious of themselves and their importance as they bore the looped laurel chains between which walked the even more important Seniors, all in white and each bearing an American Beauty rose before her proudly, like a wand of youth.

divisible by two

From this reading A SHADOW ON THE PATH Across the campus the ivy procession wound its lovely length, flanked by rainbow clad Junior ushers immensely conscious of themselves and their importance as they bore the looped laurel chains between which walked the even more important Seniors, all in white and each bearing an American Beauty rose before her proudly, like a wand of youth.

past form of “flank” — be located at the sides of something or somebody

From this reading A SHADOW ON THE PATH Across the campus the ivy procession wound its lovely length, flanked by rainbow clad Junior ushers immensely conscious of themselves and their importance as they bore the looped laurel chains between which walked the even more important Seniors, all in white and each bearing an American Beauty rose before her proudly, like a wand of youth.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading If only he could keep her so for a little, preserve the shining splendor of her shield of innocent young joy.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading Her uncle, watching the procession from the steps of a campus house, smiled and sighed as he beheld her.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading At the head of the procession, as president of the class, walked Antoinette Holiday, a little lady of quality, as none who saw her could have helped recognizing.

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

From this reading Her uncle, watching the procession from the steps of a campus house, smiled and sighed as he beheld her.

the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains

From this reading At the head of the procession, as president of the class, walked Antoinette Holiday, a little lady of quality, as none who saw her could have helped recognizing.

past form of “help” — give help or assistance; be of service

From this reading At the head of the procession, as president of the class, walked Antoinette Holiday, a little lady of quality, as none who saw her could have helped recognizing.

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

From this reading A SHADOW ON THE PATH Across the campus the ivy procession wound its lovely length, flanked by rainbow clad Junior ushers immensely conscious of themselves and their importance as they bore the looped laurel chains between which walked the even more important Seniors, all in white and each bearing an American Beauty rose before her proudly, like a wand of youth.

leisure time away from work devoted to rest or pleasure

From this reading At the head of the procession, as president of the class, walked Antoinette Holiday, a little lady of quality, as none who saw her could have helped recognizing.

a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families

From this reading Her uncle, watching the procession from the steps of a campus house, smiled and sighed as he beheld her.

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading If only he could keep her so for a little, preserve the shining splendor of her shield of innocent young joy.

to an exceedingly great extent or degree

From this reading A SHADOW ON THE PATH Across the campus the ivy procession wound its lovely length, flanked by rainbow clad Junior ushers immensely conscious of themselves and their importance as they bore the looped laurel chains between which walked the even more important Seniors, all in white and each bearing an American Beauty rose before her proudly, like a wand of youth.

the quality of being important and worthy of note

From this reading A SHADOW ON THE PATH Across the campus the ivy procession wound its lovely length, flanked by rainbow clad Junior ushers immensely conscious of themselves and their importance as they bore the looped laurel chains between which walked the even more important Seniors, all in white and each bearing an American Beauty rose before her proudly, like a wand of youth.

of great significance or value

From this reading A SHADOW ON THE PATH Across the campus the ivy procession wound its lovely length, flanked by rainbow clad Junior ushers immensely conscious of themselves and their importance as they bore the looped laurel chains between which walked the even more important Seniors, all in white and each bearing an American Beauty rose before her proudly, like a wand of youth.

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

From this reading A SHADOW ON THE PATH Across the campus the ivy procession wound its lovely length, flanked by rainbow clad Junior ushers immensely conscious of themselves and their importance as they bore the looped laurel chains between which walked the even more important Seniors, all in white and each bearing an American Beauty rose before her proudly, like a wand of youth.

free from evil or guilt

From this reading If only he could keep her so for a little, preserve the shining splendor of her shield of innocent young joy.

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading A SHADOW ON THE PATH Across the campus the ivy procession wound its lovely length, flanked by rainbow clad Junior ushers immensely conscious of themselves and their importance as they bore the looped laurel chains between which walked the even more important Seniors, all in white and each bearing an American Beauty rose before her proudly, like a wand of youth.

Old World vine with lobed evergreen leaves and black berrylike fruits

From this reading A SHADOW ON THE PATH Across the campus the ivy procession wound its lovely length, flanked by rainbow clad Junior ushers immensely conscious of themselves and their importance as they bore the looped laurel chains between which walked the even more important Seniors, all in white and each bearing an American Beauty rose before her proudly, like a wand of youth.

the emotion of great happiness

From this reading If only he could keep her so for a little, preserve the shining splendor of her shield of innocent young joy.

term of address for a disrespectful and annoying male

From this reading A SHADOW ON THE PATH Across the campus the ivy procession wound its lovely length, flanked by rainbow clad Junior ushers immensely conscious of themselves and their importance as they bore the looped laurel chains between which walked the even more important Seniors, all in white and each bearing an American Beauty rose before her proudly, like a wand of youth.

cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”

From this reading If only he could keep her so for a little, preserve the shining splendor of her shield of innocent young joy.

a polite name for any woman

From this reading At the head of the procession, as president of the class, walked Antoinette Holiday, a little lady of quality, as none who saw her could have helped recognizing.

any of various aromatic trees of the laurel family

From this reading A SHADOW ON THE PATH Across the campus the ivy procession wound its lovely length, flanked by rainbow clad Junior ushers immensely conscious of themselves and their importance as they bore the looped laurel chains between which walked the even more important Seniors, all in white and each bearing an American Beauty rose before her proudly, like a wand of youth.

the linear extent in space from one end to the other; the longest dimension of something that is fixed in place

From this reading A SHADOW ON THE PATH Across the campus the ivy procession wound its lovely length, flanked by rainbow clad Junior ushers immensely conscious of themselves and their importance as they bore the looped laurel chains between which walked the even more important Seniors, all in white and each bearing an American Beauty rose before her proudly, like a wand of youth.

a characteristic state or mode of living

From this reading She was so young, so blithe-hearted, so untouched by the sad and sordid things of life.

prefer or wish to do something

From this reading A SHADOW ON THE PATH Across the campus the ivy procession wound its lovely length, flanked by rainbow clad Junior ushers immensely conscious of themselves and their importance as they bore the looped laurel chains between which walked the even more important Seniors, all in white and each bearing an American Beauty rose before her proudly, like a wand of youth.

limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading At the head of the procession, as president of the class, walked Antoinette Holiday, a little lady of quality, as none who saw her could have helped recognizing.

past form of “loop” — move in loops

From this reading A SHADOW ON THE PATH Across the campus the ivy procession wound its lovely length, flanked by rainbow clad Junior ushers immensely conscious of themselves and their importance as they bore the looped laurel chains between which walked the even more important Seniors, all in white and each bearing an American Beauty rose before her proudly, like a wand of youth.

appealing to the emotions as well as the eye

From this reading A SHADOW ON THE PATH Across the campus the ivy procession wound its lovely length, flanked by rainbow clad Junior ushers immensely conscious of themselves and their importance as they bore the looped laurel chains between which walked the even more important Seniors, all in white and each bearing an American Beauty rose before her proudly, like a wand of youth.

(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree

From this reading A SHADOW ON THE PATH Across the campus the ivy procession wound its lovely length, flanked by rainbow clad Junior ushers immensely conscious of themselves and their importance as they bore the looped laurel chains between which walked the even more important Seniors, all in white and each bearing an American Beauty rose before her proudly, like a wand of youth.

not one, and not any

From this reading At the head of the procession, as president of the class, walked Antoinette Holiday, a little lady of quality, as none who saw her could have helped recognizing.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading A SHADOW ON THE PATH Across the campus the ivy procession wound its lovely length, flanked by rainbow clad Junior ushers immensely conscious of themselves and their importance as they bore the looped laurel chains between which walked the even more important Seniors, all in white and each bearing an American Beauty rose before her proudly, like a wand of youth.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading A SHADOW ON THE PATH Across the campus the ivy procession wound its lovely length, flanked by rainbow clad Junior ushers immensely conscious of themselves and their importance as they bore the looped laurel chains between which walked the even more important Seniors, all in white and each bearing an American Beauty rose before her proudly, like a wand of youth.

and nothing more

From this reading If only he could keep her so for a little, preserve the shining splendor of her shield of innocent young joy.

a course of conduct

From this reading A SHADOW ON THE PATH Across the campus the ivy procession wound its lovely length, flanked by rainbow clad Junior ushers immensely conscious of themselves and their importance as they bore the looped laurel chains between which walked the even more important Seniors, all in white and each bearing an American Beauty rose before her proudly, like a wand of youth.

keep or maintain in unaltered condition; cause to remain or last

From this reading If only he could keep her so for a little, preserve the shining splendor of her shield of innocent young joy.

an executive officer of a firm or corporation

From this reading At the head of the procession, as president of the class, walked Antoinette Holiday, a little lady of quality, as none who saw her could have helped recognizing.

(theology) the origination of the Holy Spirit at Pentecost

From this reading A SHADOW ON THE PATH Across the campus the ivy procession wound its lovely length, flanked by rainbow clad Junior ushers immensely conscious of themselves and their importance as they bore the looped laurel chains between which walked the even more important Seniors, all in white and each bearing an American Beauty rose before her proudly, like a wand of youth.

with pride; in a proud manner

From this reading A SHADOW ON THE PATH Across the campus the ivy procession wound its lovely length, flanked by rainbow clad Junior ushers immensely conscious of themselves and their importance as they bore the looped laurel chains between which walked the even more important Seniors, all in white and each bearing an American Beauty rose before her proudly, like a wand of youth.

an essential and distinguishing attribute of something or someone

From this reading At the head of the procession, as president of the class, walked Antoinette Holiday, a little lady of quality, as none who saw her could have helped recognizing.

an arc of colored light in the sky caused by refraction of the sun's rays by rain

From this reading A SHADOW ON THE PATH Across the campus the ivy procession wound its lovely length, flanked by rainbow clad Junior ushers immensely conscious of themselves and their importance as they bore the looped laurel chains between which walked the even more important Seniors, all in white and each bearing an American Beauty rose before her proudly, like a wand of youth.

-ing form of “recognize” — accept (someone) to be what is claimed or accept his power and authority

From this reading At the head of the procession, as president of the class, walked Antoinette Holiday, a little lady of quality, as none who saw her could have helped recognizing.

any of many shrubs of the genus Rosa that bear roses

From this reading A SHADOW ON THE PATH Across the campus the ivy procession wound its lovely length, flanked by rainbow clad Junior ushers immensely conscious of themselves and their importance as they bore the looped laurel chains between which walked the even more important Seniors, all in white and each bearing an American Beauty rose before her proudly, like a wand of youth.

experiencing or showing sorrow or unhappiness

From this reading She was so young, so blithe-hearted, so untouched by the sad and sordid things of life.

cut with a saw

From this reading At the head of the procession, as president of the class, walked Antoinette Holiday, a little lady of quality, as none who saw her could have helped recognizing.

plural of “senior” — an undergraduate student during the year preceding graduation

From this reading A SHADOW ON THE PATH Across the campus the ivy procession wound its lovely length, flanked by rainbow clad Junior ushers immensely conscious of themselves and their importance as they bore the looped laurel chains between which walked the even more important Seniors, all in white and each bearing an American Beauty rose before her proudly, like a wand of youth.

A dark area or shape produced by a body coming between rays of light and a surface.

From this reading A SHADOW ON THE PATH Across the campus the ivy procession wound its lovely length, flanked by rainbow clad Junior ushers immensely conscious of themselves and their importance as they bore the looped laurel chains between which walked the even more important Seniors, all in white and each bearing an American Beauty rose before her proudly, like a wand of youth.

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

From this reading She was so young, so blithe-hearted, so untouched by the sad and sordid things of life.

a protective covering or structure

From this reading If only he could keep her so for a little, preserve the shining splendor of her shield of innocent young joy.

marked by exceptional merit

From this reading If only he could keep her so for a little, preserve the shining splendor of her shield of innocent young joy.

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

From this reading Her uncle, watching the procession from the steps of a campus house, smiled and sighed as he beheld her.

past form of “smile” — change one's facial expression by spreading the lips, often to signal pleasure

From this reading Her uncle, watching the procession from the steps of a campus house, smiled and sighed as he beheld her.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading She was so young, so blithe-hearted, so untouched by the sad and sordid things of life.

morally degraded

From this reading She was so young, so blithe-hearted, so untouched by the sad and sordid things of life.

Magnificent and splendid appearance; grandeur and brilliance.

From this reading If only he could keep her so for a little, preserve the shining splendor of her shield of innocent young joy.

a flight of stairs or a flight of steps

From this reading Her uncle, watching the procession from the steps of a campus house, smiled and sighed as he beheld her.

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

From this reading A SHADOW ON THE PATH Across the campus the ivy procession wound its lovely length, flanked by rainbow clad Junior ushers immensely conscious of themselves and their importance as they bore the looped laurel chains between which walked the even more important Seniors, all in white and each bearing an American Beauty rose before her proudly, like a wand of youth.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading A SHADOW ON THE PATH Across the campus the ivy procession wound its lovely length, flanked by rainbow clad Junior ushers immensely conscious of themselves and their importance as they bore the looped laurel chains between which walked the even more important Seniors, all in white and each bearing an American Beauty rose before her proudly, like a wand of youth.

used when the people doing the action are also its object

From this reading A SHADOW ON THE PATH Across the campus the ivy procession wound its lovely length, flanked by rainbow clad Junior ushers immensely conscious of themselves and their importance as they bore the looped laurel chains between which walked the even more important Seniors, all in white and each bearing an American Beauty rose before her proudly, like a wand of youth.

the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading A SHADOW ON THE PATH Across the campus the ivy procession wound its lovely length, flanked by rainbow clad Junior ushers immensely conscious of themselves and their importance as they bore the looped laurel chains between which walked the even more important Seniors, all in white and each bearing an American Beauty rose before her proudly, like a wand of youth.

any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)

From this reading She was so young, so blithe-hearted, so untouched by the sad and sordid things of life.

the brother of your father or mother; the husband of your aunt

From this reading Her uncle, watching the procession from the steps of a campus house, smiled and sighed as he beheld her.

still full

From this reading She was so young, so blithe-hearted, so untouched by the sad and sordid things of life.

plural of “usher” — Irish prelate who deduced from the Bible that Creation occurred in the year 4004 BC (1581-1656)

From this reading A SHADOW ON THE PATH Across the campus the ivy procession wound its lovely length, flanked by rainbow clad Junior ushers immensely conscious of themselves and their importance as they bore the looped laurel chains between which walked the even more important Seniors, all in white and each bearing an American Beauty rose before her proudly, like a wand of youth.

past form of “walk” — use one's feet to advance; advance by steps

From this reading A SHADOW ON THE PATH Across the campus the ivy procession wound its lovely length, flanked by rainbow clad Junior ushers immensely conscious of themselves and their importance as they bore the looped laurel chains between which walked the even more important Seniors, all in white and each bearing an American Beauty rose before her proudly, like a wand of youth.

a rod used by a magician or water diviner

From this reading A SHADOW ON THE PATH Across the campus the ivy procession wound its lovely length, flanked by rainbow clad Junior ushers immensely conscious of themselves and their importance as they bore the looped laurel chains between which walked the even more important Seniors, all in white and each bearing an American Beauty rose before her proudly, like a wand of youth.

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

From this reading She was so young, so blithe-hearted, so untouched by the sad and sordid things of life.

the act of observing; taking a patient look

From this reading Her uncle, watching the procession from the steps of a campus house, smiled and sighed as he beheld her.

used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned

From this reading A SHADOW ON THE PATH Across the campus the ivy procession wound its lovely length, flanked by rainbow clad Junior ushers immensely conscious of themselves and their importance as they bore the looped laurel chains between which walked the even more important Seniors, all in white and each bearing an American Beauty rose before her proudly, like a wand of youth.

a Caucasian

From this reading A SHADOW ON THE PATH Across the campus the ivy procession wound its lovely length, flanked by rainbow clad Junior ushers immensely conscious of themselves and their importance as they bore the looped laurel chains between which walked the even more important Seniors, all in white and each bearing an American Beauty rose before her proudly, like a wand of youth.

which person or people

From this reading At the head of the procession, as president of the class, walked Antoinette Holiday, a little lady of quality, as none who saw her could have helped recognizing.

an injury to living tissue (especially an injury involving a cut or break in the skin)

From this reading A SHADOW ON THE PATH Across the campus the ivy procession wound its lovely length, flanked by rainbow clad Junior ushers immensely conscious of themselves and their importance as they bore the looped laurel chains between which walked the even more important Seniors, all in white and each bearing an American Beauty rose before her proudly, like a wand of youth.

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

From this reading She was so young, so blithe-hearted, so untouched by the sad and sordid things of life.

a young person (especially a young man or boy)

From this reading A SHADOW ON THE PATH Across the campus the ivy procession wound its lovely length, flanked by rainbow clad Junior ushers immensely conscious of themselves and their importance as they bore the looped laurel chains between which walked the even more important Seniors, all in white and each bearing an American Beauty rose before her proudly, like a wand of youth.