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Letter 27
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Castle Square, Monday (October 24).
My dear Cassandra,—Edward and George came to us soon after seven on Saturday, very well, but very cold, having by choice travelled on the outside, and with no greatcoat but what Mr. Wise, the coachman, good-naturedly spared them of his, as they sat by his side. They were so much chilled when they arrived, that I was afraid they must have taken cold; but it does not seem at all the case: I never saw them looking better.
They behave extremely well in every respect, showing quite as much feeling as one wishes to see, and on every occasion speaking of their father with the liveliest affection. His letter was read over by each of them yesterday, and with many tears; George sobbed1 aloud, Edward's tears do not flow so easily; but as far as I can judge they are both very properly impressed by what has happened. Miss Lloyd, who is a more impartial2 judge than I can be, is exceedingly pleased with them.
George is almost a new acquaintance to me, and I find him in a different way as engaging as Edward.
We do not want amusement: bilbocatch, at which George is indefatigable3, spillikins, paper ships, riddles4, conundrums5, and cards, with watching[110] the flow and ebb6 of the river, and now and then a stroll out, keep us well employed; and we mean to avail ourselves of our kind papa's consideration, by not returning to Winchester till quite the evening of Wednesday.
Mrs. J. A. had not time to get them more than one suit of clothes; their others are making here, and though I do not believe Southampton is famous for tailoring, I hope it will prove itself better than Basingstoke. Edward has an old black coat, which will save his having a second new one; but I find that black pantaloons are considered by them as necessary, and of course one would not have them made uncomfortable by the want of what is usual on such occasions.
Fanny's letter was received with great pleasure yesterday, and her brother sends his thanks and will answer it soon. We all saw what she wrote, and were very much pleased with it.
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sobbed
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哭泣,啜泣( sob的过去式和过去分词 ); 哭诉,呜咽地说 | |
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adj.(in,to)公正的,无偏见的 | |
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indefatigable
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adj.不知疲倦的,不屈不挠的 | |
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riddles
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n.谜(语)( riddle的名词复数 );猜不透的难题,难解之谜 | |
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conundrums
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n.谜,猜不透的难题,难答的问题( conundrum的名词复数 ) | |
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vi.衰退,减退;n.处于低潮,处于衰退状态 | |
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afflicted
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使受痛苦,折磨( afflict的过去式和过去分词 ) | |
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quay
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n.码头,靠岸处 | |
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psalms
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n.赞美诗( psalm的名词复数 );圣诗;圣歌;(中的) | |
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attentive
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industriously
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lengthened
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(时间或空间)延长,伸长( lengthen的过去式和过去分词 ) | |
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bustle
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v.喧扰地忙乱,匆忙,奔忙;n.忙碌;喧闹 | |
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depressed
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adj.沮丧的,抑郁的,不景气的,萧条的 | |
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bilious
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adj.胆汁过多的;易怒的 | |
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enjoyment
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n.乐趣;享有;享用 | |
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n.调查( inquiry的名词复数 );疑问;探究;打听 | |
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speculation
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solicitude
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