Chapter IX · Chapter 9

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

From this reading A MERRY CHRISTMAS Of all Polly's new friends, not one took a warmer interest in the young idea-vendor than that first customer of hers, Miss Beatrice Compton.

(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 MERRY CHRISTMAS Of all Polly's new friends, not one took a warmer interest in the young idea-vendor than that first customer of hers, Miss Beatrice Compton.

surrounded by; in the middle of a group

From this reading Among the many who were thus stirred to seek out this youthful paragon, was Miss Compton's brother-in-law, Mr. Horace Clapp. Nor was an idle curiosity his only motive in taking the step.

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

From this reading Among the many who were thus stirred to seek out this youthful paragon, was Miss Compton's brother-in-law, Mr. Horace Clapp. Nor was an idle curiosity his only motive in taking the step.

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

From this reading Miss Beatrice was a warm-hearted and enthusiastic girl, who never did anything by halves; and when she talked of Polly, of Polly's skill and of Polly's originality, when she extolled Polly's eyes and Polly's hair, Polly's wit and Polly's sweetness, few listeners remained quite unmoved and incurious.

any thing at all

From this reading Miss Beatrice was a warm-hearted and enthusiastic girl, who never did anything by halves; and when she talked of Polly, of Polly's skill and of Polly's originality, when she extolled Polly's eyes and Polly's hair, Polly's wit and Polly's sweetness, few listeners remained quite unmoved and incurious.

the woman who guided Dante through Paradise in the Divine Comedy

From this reading A MERRY CHRISTMAS Of all Polly's new friends, not one took a warmer interest in the young idea-vendor than that first customer of hers, Miss Beatrice Compton.

Directly under; in or to a lower position than.

From this reading Beneath the pretext he found for paying the visit lurked a rather shamefaced purpose of doing this "plucky little genius" a good turn.

a brother by marriage

From this reading Among the many who were thus stirred to seek out this youthful paragon, was Miss Compton's brother-in-law, Mr. Horace Clapp. Nor was an idle curiosity his only motive in taking the step.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading Miss Beatrice was a warm-hearted and enthusiastic girl, who never did anything by halves; and when she talked of Polly, of Polly's skill and of Polly's originality, when she extolled Polly's eyes and Polly's hair, Polly's wit and Polly's sweetness, few listeners remained quite unmoved and incurious.

inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody

From this reading It happened, therefore, one morning in December, that Polly came home from her marketing to find a stranger sitting in her porch.

period extending from Dec. 24 to Jan. 6

From this reading A MERRY CHRISTMAS Of all Polly's new friends, not one took a warmer interest in the young idea-vendor than that first customer of hers, Miss Beatrice Compton.

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From this reading Among the many who were thus stirred to seek out this youthful paragon, was Miss Compton's brother-in-law, Mr. Horace Clapp. Nor was an idle curiosity his only motive in taking the step.

United States physicist noted for research on x-rays and gamma rays and nuclear energy

From this reading A MERRY CHRISTMAS Of all Polly's new friends, not one took a warmer interest in the young idea-vendor than that first customer of hers, Miss Beatrice Compton.

possessive form of “compton” — United States physicist noted for research on x-rays and gamma rays and nuclear energy

From this reading Among the many who were thus stirred to seek out this youthful paragon, was Miss Compton's brother-in-law, Mr. Horace Clapp. Nor was an idle curiosity his only motive in taking the step.

a state in which you want to learn more about something

From this reading Among the many who were thus stirred to seek out this youthful paragon, was Miss Compton's brother-in-law, Mr. Horace Clapp. Nor was an idle curiosity his only motive in taking the step.

someone who pays for goods or services

From this reading A MERRY CHRISTMAS Of all Polly's new friends, not one took a warmer interest in the young idea-vendor than that first customer of hers, Miss Beatrice Compton.

the last (12th) month of the year

From this reading It happened, therefore, one morning in December, that Polly came home from her marketing to find a stranger sitting in her porch.

the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives

From this reading Miss Beatrice was a warm-hearted and enthusiastic girl, who never did anything by halves; and when she talked of Polly, of Polly's skill and of Polly's originality, when she extolled Polly's eyes and Polly's hair, Polly's wit and Polly's sweetness, few listeners remained quite unmoved and incurious.

-ing form of “do” — engage in

From this reading Beneath the pretext he found for paying the visit lurked a rather shamefaced purpose of doing this "plucky little genius" a good turn.

having or showing great excitement and interest

From this reading Miss Beatrice was a warm-hearted and enthusiastic girl, who never did anything by halves; and when she talked of Polly, of Polly's skill and of Polly's originality, when she extolled Polly's eyes and Polly's hair, Polly's wit and Polly's sweetness, few listeners remained quite unmoved and incurious.

inflected form of “extol” — praise, glorify, or honor

From this reading Miss Beatrice was a warm-hearted and enthusiastic girl, who never did anything by halves; and when she talked of Polly, of Polly's skill and of Polly's originality, when she extolled Polly's eyes and Polly's hair, Polly's wit and Polly's sweetness, few listeners remained quite unmoved and incurious.

opinion or judgment

From this reading Miss Beatrice was a warm-hearted and enthusiastic girl, who never did anything by halves; and when she talked of Polly, of Polly's skill and of Polly's originality, when she extolled Polly's eyes and Polly's hair, Polly's wit and Polly's sweetness, few listeners remained quite unmoved and incurious.

a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number

From this reading Miss Beatrice was a warm-hearted and enthusiastic girl, who never did anything by halves; and when she talked of Polly, of Polly's skill and of Polly's originality, when she extolled Polly's eyes and Polly's hair, Polly's wit and Polly's sweetness, few listeners remained quite unmoved and incurious.

come upon, as if by accident; meet with

From this reading It happened, therefore, one morning in December, that Polly came home from her marketing to find a stranger sitting in her porch.

preceding all others in time or space or degree

From this reading A MERRY CHRISTMAS Of all Polly's new friends, not one took a warmer interest in the young idea-vendor than that first customer of hers, Miss Beatrice Compton.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading Beneath the pretext he found for paying the visit lurked a rather shamefaced purpose of doing this "plucky little genius" a good turn.

set up or found

From this reading Beneath the pretext he found for paying the visit lurked a rather shamefaced purpose of doing this "plucky little genius" a good turn.

plural of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust

From this reading A MERRY CHRISTMAS Of all Polly's new friends, not one took a warmer interest in the young idea-vendor than that first customer of hers, Miss Beatrice Compton.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading It happened, therefore, one morning in December, that Polly came home from her marketing to find a stranger sitting in her porch.

someone who has exceptional intellectual ability and originality

From this reading Beneath the pretext he found for paying the visit lurked a rather shamefaced purpose of doing this "plucky little genius" a good turn.

a young female

From this reading Miss Beatrice was a warm-hearted and enthusiastic girl, who never did anything by halves; and when she talked of Polly, of Polly's skill and of Polly's originality, when she extolled Polly's eyes and Polly's hair, Polly's wit and Polly's sweetness, few listeners remained quite unmoved and incurious.

having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified

From this reading Beneath the pretext he found for paying the visit lurked a rather shamefaced purpose of doing this "plucky little genius" a good turn.

a covering for the body (or parts of it) consisting of a dense growth of threadlike structures (as on the human head); helps to prevent heat loss

From this reading Miss Beatrice was a warm-hearted and enthusiastic girl, who never did anything by halves; and when she talked of Polly, of Polly's skill and of Polly's originality, when she extolled Polly's eyes and Polly's hair, Polly's wit and Polly's sweetness, few listeners remained quite unmoved and incurious.

plural of “half” — one of two equal parts of a divisible whole

From this reading Miss Beatrice was a warm-hearted and enthusiastic girl, who never did anything by halves; and when she talked of Polly, of Polly's skill and of Polly's originality, when she extolled Polly's eyes and Polly's hair, Polly's wit and Polly's sweetness, few listeners remained quite unmoved and incurious.

past form of “happen” — come to pass

From this reading It happened, therefore, one morning in December, that Polly came home from her marketing to find a stranger sitting in her porch.

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

From this reading Beneath the pretext he found for paying the visit lurked a rather shamefaced purpose of doing this "plucky little genius" a good turn.

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

From this reading It happened, therefore, one morning in December, that Polly came home from her marketing to find a stranger sitting in her porch.

the one or ones belonging to her

From this reading A MERRY CHRISTMAS Of all Polly's new friends, not one took a warmer interest in the young idea-vendor than that first customer of hers, Miss Beatrice Compton.

belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned

From this reading Among the many who were thus stirred to seek out this youthful paragon, was Miss Compton's brother-in-law, Mr. Horace Clapp. Nor was an idle curiosity his only motive in taking the step.

where you live at a particular time

From this reading It happened, therefore, one morning in December, that Polly came home from her marketing to find a stranger sitting in her porch.

Roman lyric poet said to have influenced English poetry (65-8 BC)

From this reading Among the many who were thus stirred to seek out this youthful paragon, was Miss Compton's brother-in-law, Mr. Horace Clapp. Nor was an idle curiosity his only motive in taking the step.

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From this reading A MERRY CHRISTMAS Of all Polly's new friends, not one took a warmer interest in the young idea-vendor than that first customer of hers, Miss Beatrice Compton.

not in action or at work

From this reading Among the many who were thus stirred to seek out this youthful paragon, was Miss Compton's brother-in-law, Mr. Horace Clapp. Nor was an idle curiosity his only motive in taking the step.

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

From this reading A MERRY CHRISTMAS Of all Polly's new friends, not one took a warmer interest in the young idea-vendor than that first customer of hers, Miss Beatrice Compton.

showing absence of intellectual inquisitiveness or natural curiosity

From this reading Miss Beatrice was a warm-hearted and enthusiastic girl, who never did anything by halves; and when she talked of Polly, of Polly's skill and of Polly's originality, when she extolled Polly's eyes and Polly's hair, Polly's wit and Polly's sweetness, few listeners remained quite unmoved and incurious.

a sense of concern with and curiosity about someone or something

From this reading A MERRY CHRISTMAS Of all Polly's new friends, not one took a warmer interest in the young idea-vendor than that first customer of hers, Miss Beatrice Compton.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading It happened, therefore, one morning in December, that Polly came home from her marketing to find a stranger sitting in her porch.

plural of “listener” — someone who listens attentively

From this reading Miss Beatrice was a warm-hearted and enthusiastic girl, who never did anything by halves; and when she talked of Polly, of Polly's skill and of Polly's originality, when she extolled Polly's eyes and Polly's hair, Polly's wit and Polly's sweetness, few listeners remained quite unmoved and incurious.

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

From this reading Beneath the pretext he found for paying the visit lurked a rather shamefaced purpose of doing this "plucky little genius" a good turn.

past form of “lurk” — lie in wait, lie in ambush, behave in a sneaky and secretive manner

From this reading Beneath the pretext he found for paying the visit lurked a rather shamefaced purpose of doing this "plucky little genius" a good turn.

a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number

From this reading Among the many who were thus stirred to seek out this youthful paragon, was Miss Compton's brother-in-law, Mr. Horace Clapp. Nor was an idle curiosity his only motive in taking the step.

the exchange of goods for an agreed sum of money

From this reading It happened, therefore, one morning in December, that Polly came home from her marketing to find a stranger sitting in her porch.

full of or showing high-spirited merriment

From this reading A MERRY CHRISTMAS Of all Polly's new friends, not one took a warmer interest in the young idea-vendor than that first customer of hers, Miss Beatrice Compton.

fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind

From this reading A MERRY CHRISTMAS Of all Polly's new friends, not one took a warmer interest in the young idea-vendor than that first customer of hers, Miss Beatrice Compton.

the time period between dawn and noon

From this reading It happened, therefore, one morning in December, that Polly came home from her marketing to find a stranger sitting in her porch.

the psychological feature that arouses an organism to action toward a desired goal; the reason for the action; that which gives purpose and direction to behavior

From this reading Among the many who were thus stirred to seek out this youthful paragon, was Miss Compton's brother-in-law, Mr. Horace Clapp. Nor was an idle curiosity his only motive in taking the step.

a form of address for a man

From this reading Among the many who were thus stirred to seek out this youthful paragon, was Miss Compton's brother-in-law, Mr. Horace Clapp. Nor was an idle curiosity his only motive in taking the step.

not ever; at no time in the past or future

From this reading Miss Beatrice was a warm-hearted and enthusiastic girl, who never did anything by halves; and when she talked of Polly, of Polly's skill and of Polly's originality, when she extolled Polly's eyes and Polly's hair, Polly's wit and Polly's sweetness, few listeners remained quite unmoved and incurious.

not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered

From this reading A MERRY CHRISTMAS Of all Polly's new friends, not one took a warmer interest in the young idea-vendor than that first customer of hers, Miss Beatrice Compton.

and not; used after a negative to add a second negative

From this reading Among the many who were thus stirred to seek out this youthful paragon, was Miss Compton's brother-in-law, Mr. Horace Clapp. Nor was an idle curiosity his only motive in taking the step.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading A MERRY CHRISTMAS Of all Polly's new friends, not one took a warmer interest in the young idea-vendor than that first customer of hers, Miss Beatrice Compton.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading A MERRY CHRISTMAS Of all Polly's new friends, not one took a warmer interest in the young idea-vendor than that first customer of hers, Miss Beatrice Compton.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading A MERRY CHRISTMAS Of all Polly's new friends, not one took a warmer interest in the young idea-vendor than that first customer of hers, Miss Beatrice Compton.

and nothing more

From this reading Among the many who were thus stirred to seek out this youthful paragon, was Miss Compton's brother-in-law, Mr. Horace Clapp. Nor was an idle curiosity his only motive in taking the step.

the ability to think and act independently

From this reading Miss Beatrice was a warm-hearted and enthusiastic girl, who never did anything by halves; and when she talked of Polly, of Polly's skill and of Polly's originality, when she extolled Polly's eyes and Polly's hair, Polly's wit and Polly's sweetness, few listeners remained quite unmoved and incurious.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading Among the many who were thus stirred to seek out this youthful paragon, was Miss Compton's brother-in-law, Mr. Horace Clapp. Nor was an idle curiosity his only motive in taking the step.

an ideal instance; a perfect embodiment of a concept

From this reading Among the many who were thus stirred to seek out this youthful paragon, was Miss Compton's brother-in-law, Mr. Horace Clapp. Nor was an idle curiosity his only motive in taking the step.

yielding a fair profit

From this reading Beneath the pretext he found for paying the visit lurked a rather shamefaced purpose of doing this "plucky little genius" a good turn.

marked by courage and determination in the face of difficulties or danger; robust and uninhibited

From this reading Beneath the pretext he found for paying the visit lurked a rather shamefaced purpose of doing this "plucky little genius" a good turn.

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From this reading Miss Beatrice was a warm-hearted and enthusiastic girl, who never did anything by halves; and when she talked of Polly, of Polly's skill and of Polly's originality, when she extolled Polly's eyes and Polly's hair, Polly's wit and Polly's sweetness, few listeners remained quite unmoved and incurious.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading A MERRY CHRISTMAS Of all Polly's new friends, not one took a warmer interest in the young idea-vendor than that first customer of hers, Miss Beatrice Compton.

a structure attached to the exterior of a building often forming a covered entrance

From this reading It happened, therefore, one morning in December, that Polly came home from her marketing to find a stranger sitting in her porch.

something serving to conceal plans; a fictitious reason that is concocted in order to conceal the real reason

From this reading Beneath the pretext he found for paying the visit lurked a rather shamefaced purpose of doing this "plucky little genius" a good turn.

an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions

From this reading Beneath the pretext he found for paying the visit lurked a rather shamefaced purpose of doing this "plucky little genius" a good turn.

to a degree (not used with a negative)

From this reading Miss Beatrice was a warm-hearted and enthusiastic girl, who never did anything by halves; and when she talked of Polly, of Polly's skill and of Polly's originality, when she extolled Polly's eyes and Polly's hair, Polly's wit and Polly's sweetness, few listeners remained quite unmoved and incurious.

on the contrary

From this reading Beneath the pretext he found for paying the visit lurked a rather shamefaced purpose of doing this "plucky little genius" a good turn.

past form of “remain” — stay the same; remain in a certain state

From this reading Miss Beatrice was a warm-hearted and enthusiastic girl, who never did anything by halves; and when she talked of Polly, of Polly's skill and of Polly's originality, when she extolled Polly's eyes and Polly's hair, Polly's wit and Polly's sweetness, few listeners remained quite unmoved and incurious.

try to get or reach

From this reading Among the many who were thus stirred to seek out this youthful paragon, was Miss Compton's brother-in-law, Mr. Horace Clapp. Nor was an idle curiosity his only motive in taking the step.

extremely modest or shy

From this reading Beneath the pretext he found for paying the visit lurked a rather shamefaced purpose of doing this "plucky little genius" a good turn.

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

From this reading Miss Beatrice was a warm-hearted and enthusiastic girl, who never did anything by halves; and when she talked of Polly, of Polly's skill and of Polly's originality, when she extolled Polly's eyes and Polly's hair, Polly's wit and Polly's sweetness, few listeners remained quite unmoved and incurious.

(photography) the act of assuming a certain position (as for a photograph or portrait)

From this reading It happened, therefore, one morning in December, that Polly came home from her marketing to find a stranger sitting in her porch.

an ability that has been acquired by training

From this reading Miss Beatrice was a warm-hearted and enthusiastic girl, who never did anything by halves; and when she talked of Polly, of Polly's skill and of Polly's originality, when she extolled Polly's eyes and Polly's hair, Polly's wit and Polly's sweetness, few listeners remained quite unmoved and incurious.

any maneuver made as part of progress toward a goal

From this reading Among the many who were thus stirred to seek out this youthful paragon, was Miss Compton's brother-in-law, Mr. Horace Clapp. Nor was an idle curiosity his only motive in taking the step.

being excited or provoked to the expression of an emotion

From this reading Among the many who were thus stirred to seek out this youthful paragon, was Miss Compton's brother-in-law, Mr. Horace Clapp. Nor was an idle curiosity his only motive in taking the step.

anyone who does not belong in the environment in which they are found

From this reading It happened, therefore, one morning in December, that Polly came home from her marketing to find a stranger sitting in her porch.

the taste experience when sugar dissolves in the mouth

From this reading Miss Beatrice was a warm-hearted and enthusiastic girl, who never did anything by halves; and when she talked of Polly, of Polly's skill and of Polly's originality, when she extolled Polly's eyes and Polly's hair, Polly's wit and Polly's sweetness, few listeners remained quite unmoved and incurious.

the act of someone who picks up or takes something

From this reading Among the many who were thus stirred to seek out this youthful paragon, was Miss Compton's brother-in-law, Mr. Horace Clapp. Nor was an idle curiosity his only motive in taking the step.

past form of “talk” — exchange thoughts; talk with

From this reading Miss Beatrice was a warm-hearted and enthusiastic girl, who never did anything by halves; and when she talked of Polly, of Polly's skill and of Polly's originality, when she extolled Polly's eyes and Polly's hair, Polly's wit and Polly's sweetness, few listeners remained quite unmoved and incurious.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading A MERRY CHRISTMAS Of all Polly's new friends, not one took a warmer interest in the young idea-vendor than that first customer of hers, Miss Beatrice Compton.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading A MERRY CHRISTMAS Of all Polly's new friends, not one took a warmer interest in the young idea-vendor than that first customer of hers, Miss Beatrice Compton.

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

From this reading A MERRY CHRISTMAS Of all Polly's new friends, not one took a warmer interest in the young idea-vendor than that first customer of hers, Miss Beatrice Compton.

for that reason; as a result

From this reading It happened, therefore, one morning in December, that Polly came home from her marketing to find a stranger sitting in her porch.

used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned

From this reading Among the many who were thus stirred to seek out this youthful paragon, was Miss Compton's brother-in-law, Mr. Horace Clapp. Nor was an idle curiosity his only motive in taking the step.

(used to introduce a logical conclusion) from that fact or reason or as a result

From this reading Among the many who were thus stirred to seek out this youthful paragon, was Miss Compton's brother-in-law, Mr. Horace Clapp. Nor was an idle curiosity his only motive in taking the step.

used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive

From this reading Among the many who were thus stirred to seek out this youthful paragon, was Miss Compton's brother-in-law, Mr. Horace Clapp. Nor was an idle curiosity his only motive in taking the step.

inflected form of “take” — carry out

From this reading A MERRY CHRISTMAS Of all Polly's new friends, not one took a warmer interest in the young idea-vendor than that first customer of hers, Miss Beatrice Compton.

change orientation or direction, also in the abstract sense

From this reading Beneath the pretext he found for paying the visit lurked a rather shamefaced purpose of doing this "plucky little genius" a good turn.

emotionally unmoved

From this reading Miss Beatrice was a warm-hearted and enthusiastic girl, who never did anything by halves; and when she talked of Polly, of Polly's skill and of Polly's originality, when she extolled Polly's eyes and Polly's hair, Polly's wit and Polly's sweetness, few listeners remained quite unmoved and incurious.

go to see a place, as for entertainment

From this reading Beneath the pretext he found for paying the visit lurked a rather shamefaced purpose of doing this "plucky little genius" a good turn.

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From this reading Miss Beatrice was a warm-hearted and enthusiastic girl, who never did anything by halves; and when she talked of Polly, of Polly's skill and of Polly's originality, when she extolled Polly's eyes and Polly's hair, Polly's wit and Polly's sweetness, few listeners remained quite unmoved and incurious.

device that heats water or supplies warmth to a room

From this reading A MERRY CHRISTMAS Of all Polly's new friends, not one took a warmer interest in the young idea-vendor than that first customer of hers, Miss Beatrice Compton.

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

From this reading Miss Beatrice was a warm-hearted and enthusiastic girl, who never did anything by halves; and when she talked of Polly, of Polly's skill and of Polly's originality, when she extolled Polly's eyes and Polly's hair, Polly's wit and Polly's sweetness, few listeners remained quite unmoved and incurious.

the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun

From this reading Among the many who were thus stirred to seek out this youthful paragon, was Miss Compton's brother-in-law, Mr. Horace Clapp. Nor was an idle curiosity his only motive in taking the step.

at the time that

From this reading Miss Beatrice was a warm-hearted and enthusiastic girl, who never did anything by halves; and when she talked of Polly, of Polly's skill and of Polly's originality, when she extolled Polly's eyes and Polly's hair, Polly's wit and Polly's sweetness, few listeners remained quite unmoved and incurious.

which person or people

From this reading Miss Beatrice was a warm-hearted and enthusiastic girl, who never did anything by halves; and when she talked of Polly, of Polly's skill and of Polly's originality, when she extolled Polly's eyes and Polly's hair, Polly's wit and Polly's sweetness, few listeners remained quite unmoved and incurious.

a message whose ingenuity or verbal skill or incongruity has the power to evoke laughter

From this reading Miss Beatrice was a warm-hearted and enthusiastic girl, who never did anything by halves; and when she talked of Polly, of Polly's skill and of Polly's originality, when she extolled Polly's eyes and Polly's hair, Polly's wit and Polly's sweetness, few listeners remained quite unmoved and incurious.

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

From this reading A MERRY CHRISTMAS Of all Polly's new friends, not one took a warmer interest in the young idea-vendor than that first customer of hers, Miss Beatrice Compton.

suggestive of youth; vigorous and fresh

From this reading Among the many who were thus stirred to seek out this youthful paragon, was Miss Compton's brother-in-law, Mr. Horace Clapp. Nor was an idle curiosity his only motive in taking the step.