solitude
/ˈsɑlɪˌtud/ noun C2- Aloneness; the state of being alone, solitary, or by oneself.
- A lonely or deserted place.
Plural solitudes
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These are my starry solitudes;
A good cry, indulged in the grateful solitude of the east gable, had soothed her nerves and restored her to her wonted cheerfulness.
Anne was wondering if, after all, solitude and tears were not more satisfactory than Josie Pye’s companionship when Jane and Ruby appeared, each with an inch of Queen’s color ribbon--purple and scarlet--pinned proudly to her coat.
Anne hoped that the tears would come in solitude.
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