1: a state formally cooperating with another for a military or other purpose.
2: combine or unite a resource or commodity with (another) for mutual benefit.
those are two defintions
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They interpret whatever's on the page .
I hope that's help !
Basically, the quote means that this lady has lived a long, tired, and hardworking life. Her soul is at rest because she is satisfied with the life that she lives.
1.) who
2.) why
3.) whose
4.) what, how
5.) that
6.) why
7.) whether
8.) when
9.) what
I hope you can use words over again in this case. Let me know if you need explanations!