used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Cousin Statia had completed her winter's knitting, Aunt Henshaw began to make pumpkin pies, and the period of my visit was rapidly drawing to a close.
the state of being absent
From this reading I had quite escaped from leading-strings, and found it very pleasant to follow the bent of my inclination as I had done at Aunt Henshaw's; but absence had banished all memory of the thorns I had sometimes encountered in my career at home, and I thought only of the roses--the idea of change being also a great inducement.
afternoonsnounUS /ˌæftərˈnuːnz/
plural of “afternoon” — the part of the day between noon and evening
From this reading Holly and I had passed whole afternoons in gathering hazel-nuts which grew near a fence not far from the house; and having filled a very respectable-sized bag with them, I felt quite impatient at the idea of returning home well-laden with supplies, like any prudent housekeeper.
anew
From this reading I felt anxious to see them all again, and yet rather sorry to lay aside my present state of freedom.
(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 I felt anxious to see them all again, and yet rather sorry to lay aside my present state of freedom.
in addition
From this reading I had quite escaped from leading-strings, and found it very pleasant to follow the bent of my inclination as I had done at Aunt Henshaw's; but absence had banished all memory of the thorns I had sometimes encountered in my career at home, and I thought only of the roses--the idea of change being also a great inducement.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Cousin Statia had completed her winter's knitting, Aunt Henshaw began to make pumpkin pies, and the period of my visit was rapidly drawing to a close.
eagerly desirous
From this reading I felt anxious to see them all again, and yet rather sorry to lay aside my present state of freedom.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading Holly and I had passed whole afternoons in gathering hazel-nuts which grew near a fence not far from the house; and having filled a very respectable-sized bag with them, I felt quite impatient at the idea of returning home well-laden with supplies, like any prudent housekeeper.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading I had quite escaped from leading-strings, and found it very pleasant to follow the bent of my inclination as I had done at Aunt Henshaw's; but absence had banished all memory of the thorns I had sometimes encountered in my career at home, and I thought only of the roses--the idea of change being also a great inducement.
on or to one side
From this reading I felt anxious to see them all again, and yet rather sorry to lay aside my present state of freedom.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading The letters from home grew more and more solicitous for my return, and at last the day was fixed.
the sister of your father or mother; the wife of your uncle
From this reading Cousin Statia had completed her winter's knitting, Aunt Henshaw began to make pumpkin pies, and the period of my visit was rapidly drawing to a close.
a flexible container with a single opening
From this reading Holly and I had passed whole afternoons in gathering hazel-nuts which grew near a fence not far from the house; and having filled a very respectable-sized bag with them, I felt quite impatient at the idea of returning home well-laden with supplies, like any prudent housekeeper.
banishedverbUS /ˈbænɪʃt/
past form of “banish” — expel from a community or group
From this reading I had quite escaped from leading-strings, and found it very pleasant to follow the bent of my inclination as I had done at Aunt Henshaw's; but absence had banished all memory of the thorns I had sometimes encountered in my career at home, and I thought only of the roses--the idea of change being also a great inducement.
inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading Cousin Statia had completed her winter's knitting, Aunt Henshaw began to make pumpkin pies, and the period of my visit was rapidly drawing to a close.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading I had quite escaped from leading-strings, and found it very pleasant to follow the bent of my inclination as I had done at Aunt Henshaw's; but absence had banished all memory of the thorns I had sometimes encountered in my career at home, and I thought only of the roses--the idea of change being also a great inducement.
a relatively permanent inclination to react in a particular way
From this reading I had quite escaped from leading-strings, and found it very pleasant to follow the bent of my inclination as I had done at Aunt Henshaw's; but absence had banished all memory of the thorns I had sometimes encountered in my career at home, and I thought only of the roses--the idea of change being also a great inducement.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading I had quite escaped from leading-strings, and found it very pleasant to follow the bent of my inclination as I had done at Aunt Henshaw's; but absence had banished all memory of the thorns I had sometimes encountered in my career at home, and I thought only of the roses--the idea of change being also a great inducement.
the particular occupation for which you are trained
From this reading I had quite escaped from leading-strings, and found it very pleasant to follow the bent of my inclination as I had done at Aunt Henshaw's; but absence had banished all memory of the thorns I had sometimes encountered in my career at home, and I thought only of the roses--the idea of change being also a great inducement.
cause to change; make different; cause a transformation
From this reading I had quite escaped from leading-strings, and found it very pleasant to follow the bent of my inclination as I had done at Aunt Henshaw's; but absence had banished all memory of the thorns I had sometimes encountered in my career at home, and I thought only of the roses--the idea of change being also a great inducement.
at or within a short distance in space or time or having elements near each other
From this reading Cousin Statia had completed her winter's knitting, Aunt Henshaw began to make pumpkin pies, and the period of my visit was rapidly drawing to a close.
completedadjectiveUS /kəmˈpliːtəd/
successfully completed or brought to an end
From this reading Cousin Statia had completed her winter's knitting, Aunt Henshaw began to make pumpkin pies, and the period of my visit was rapidly drawing to a close.
the child of your aunt or uncle
From this reading Cousin Statia had completed her winter's knitting, Aunt Henshaw began to make pumpkin pies, and the period of my visit was rapidly drawing to a close.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading The letters from home grew more and more solicitous for my return, and at last the day was fixed.
having finished or arrived at completion
From this reading I had quite escaped from leading-strings, and found it very pleasant to follow the bent of my inclination as I had done at Aunt Henshaw's; but absence had banished all memory of the thorns I had sometimes encountered in my career at home, and I thought only of the roses--the idea of change being also a great inducement.
an illustration that is drawn by hand and published in a book, magazine, or newspaper
From this reading Cousin Statia had completed her winter's knitting, Aunt Henshaw began to make pumpkin pies, and the period of my visit was rapidly drawing to a close.
encounteredverbUS /ɪnˈkaʊntərd/
past form of “encounter” — come together
From this reading I had quite escaped from leading-strings, and found it very pleasant to follow the bent of my inclination as I had done at Aunt Henshaw's; but absence had banished all memory of the thorns I had sometimes encountered in my career at home, and I thought only of the roses--the idea of change being also a great inducement.
having escaped, especially from confinement
From this reading I had quite escaped from leading-strings, and found it very pleasant to follow the bent of my inclination as I had done at Aunt Henshaw's; but absence had banished all memory of the thorns I had sometimes encountered in my career at home, and I thought only of the roses--the idea of change being also a great inducement.
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading Holly and I had passed whole afternoons in gathering hazel-nuts which grew near a fence not far from the house; and having filled a very respectable-sized bag with them, I felt quite impatient at the idea of returning home well-laden with supplies, like any prudent housekeeper.
mat together and make felt-like
From this reading I felt anxious to see them all again, and yet rather sorry to lay aside my present state of freedom.
enclose with a fence
From this reading Holly and I had passed whole afternoons in gathering hazel-nuts which grew near a fence not far from the house; and having filled a very respectable-sized bag with them, I felt quite impatient at the idea of returning home well-laden with supplies, like any prudent housekeeper.
(usually followed by “with” or used as a combining form) generously supplied with
From this reading Holly and I had passed whole afternoons in gathering hazel-nuts which grew near a fence not far from the house; and having filled a very respectable-sized bag with them, I felt quite impatient at the idea of returning home well-laden with supplies, like any prudent housekeeper.
(of a number) having a fixed and unchanging value
From this reading The letters from home grew more and more solicitous for my return, and at last the day was fixed.
to travel behind, go after, come after
From this reading I had quite escaped from leading-strings, and found it very pleasant to follow the bent of my inclination as I had done at Aunt Henshaw's; but absence had banished all memory of the thorns I had sometimes encountered in my career at home, and I thought only of the roses--the idea of change being also a great inducement.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading The letters from home grew more and more solicitous for my return, and at last the day was fixed.
set up or found
From this reading I had quite escaped from leading-strings, and found it very pleasant to follow the bent of my inclination as I had done at Aunt Henshaw's; but absence had banished all memory of the thorns I had sometimes encountered in my career at home, and I thought only of the roses--the idea of change being also a great inducement.
the condition of being free; the power to act or speak or think without externally imposed restraints
From this reading I felt anxious to see them all again, and yet rather sorry to lay aside my present state of freedom.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading The letters from home grew more and more solicitous for my return, and at last the day was fixed.
a group of persons together in one place
From this reading Holly and I had passed whole afternoons in gathering hazel-nuts which grew near a fence not far from the house; and having filled a very respectable-sized bag with them, I felt quite impatient at the idea of returning home well-laden with supplies, like any prudent housekeeper.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading I had quite escaped from leading-strings, and found it very pleasant to follow the bent of my inclination as I had done at Aunt Henshaw's; but absence had banished all memory of the thorns I had sometimes encountered in my career at home, and I thought only of the roses--the idea of change being also a great inducement.
inflected form of “grow” — pass into a condition gradually, take on a specific property or attribute; become
From this reading The letters from home grew more and more solicitous for my return, and at last the day was fixed.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Cousin Statia had completed her winter's knitting, Aunt Henshaw began to make pumpkin pies, and the period of my visit was rapidly drawing to a close.
havingauxiliary verbUS /ˈhævɪŋ/
the -ing form of “have”
From this reading Holly and I had passed whole afternoons in gathering hazel-nuts which grew near a fence not far from the house; and having filled a very respectable-sized bag with them, I felt quite impatient at the idea of returning home well-laden with supplies, like any prudent housekeeper.
hazel-nuts
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From this reading Holly and I had passed whole afternoons in gathering hazel-nuts which grew near a fence not far from the house; and having filled a very respectable-sized bag with them, I felt quite impatient at the idea of returning home well-laden with supplies, like any prudent housekeeper.
Henshaw
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From this reading Cousin Statia had completed her winter's knitting, Aunt Henshaw began to make pumpkin pies, and the period of my visit was rapidly drawing to a close.
Henshaw's
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From this reading I had quite escaped from leading-strings, and found it very pleasant to follow the bent of my inclination as I had done at Aunt Henshaw's; but absence had banished all memory of the thorns I had sometimes encountered in my career at home, and I thought only of the roses--the idea of change being also a great inducement.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Cousin Statia had completed her winter's knitting, Aunt Henshaw began to make pumpkin pies, and the period of my visit was rapidly drawing to a close.
HollynounUS /ˈhɑːli/
any tree or shrub of the genus Ilex having red berries and shiny evergreen leaves with prickly edges
From this reading Holly and I had passed whole afternoons in gathering hazel-nuts which grew near a fence not far from the house; and having filled a very respectable-sized bag with them, I felt quite impatient at the idea of returning home well-laden with supplies, like any prudent housekeeper.
where you live at a particular time
From this reading The letters from home grew more and more solicitous for my return, and at last the day was fixed.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading Holly and I had passed whole afternoons in gathering hazel-nuts which grew near a fence not far from the house; and having filled a very respectable-sized bag with them, I felt quite impatient at the idea of returning home well-laden with supplies, like any prudent housekeeper.
housekeepernounUS /ˈhaʊskiːpər/
a servant who is employed to perform domestic task in a household
From this reading Holly and I had passed whole afternoons in gathering hazel-nuts which grew near a fence not far from the house; and having filled a very respectable-sized bag with them, I felt quite impatient at the idea of returning home well-laden with supplies, like any prudent housekeeper.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading I felt anxious to see them all again, and yet rather sorry to lay aside my present state of freedom.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading I had quite escaped from leading-strings, and found it very pleasant to follow the bent of my inclination as I had done at Aunt Henshaw's; but absence had banished all memory of the thorns I had sometimes encountered in my career at home, and I thought only of the roses--the idea of change being also a great inducement.
restless or short-tempered under delay or opposition
From this reading Holly and I had passed whole afternoons in gathering hazel-nuts which grew near a fence not far from the house; and having filled a very respectable-sized bag with them, I felt quite impatient at the idea of returning home well-laden with supplies, like any prudent housekeeper.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading I had quite escaped from leading-strings, and found it very pleasant to follow the bent of my inclination as I had done at Aunt Henshaw's; but absence had banished all memory of the thorns I had sometimes encountered in my career at home, and I thought only of the roses--the idea of change being also a great inducement.
inclinationnounUS /ˌɪnkləˈneɪʃən/
an attitude of mind especially one that favors one alternative over others
From this reading I had quite escaped from leading-strings, and found it very pleasant to follow the bent of my inclination as I had done at Aunt Henshaw's; but absence had banished all memory of the thorns I had sometimes encountered in my career at home, and I thought only of the roses--the idea of change being also a great inducement.
inducementnounUS /ˌɪnˈduːsmənt/
a positive motivational influence
From this reading I had quite escaped from leading-strings, and found it very pleasant to follow the bent of my inclination as I had done at Aunt Henshaw's; but absence had banished all memory of the thorns I had sometimes encountered in my career at home, and I thought only of the roses--the idea of change being also a great inducement.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading I had quite escaped from leading-strings, and found it very pleasant to follow the bent of my inclination as I had done at Aunt Henshaw's; but absence had banished all memory of the thorns I had sometimes encountered in my career at home, and I thought only of the roses--the idea of change being also a great inducement.
knittingnounUS /ˈnɪtɪŋ/
needlework created by interlacing yarn in a series of connected loops using straight eyeless needles or by machine
From this reading Cousin Statia had completed her winter's knitting, Aunt Henshaw began to make pumpkin pies, and the period of my visit was rapidly drawing to a close.
immediately past
From this reading The letters from home grew more and more solicitous for my return, and at last the day was fixed.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading I felt anxious to see them all again, and yet rather sorry to lay aside my present state of freedom.
leading-strings
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From this reading I had quite escaped from leading-strings, and found it very pleasant to follow the bent of my inclination as I had done at Aunt Henshaw's; but absence had banished all memory of the thorns I had sometimes encountered in my career at home, and I thought only of the roses--the idea of change being also a great inducement.
the literary culture
From this reading The letters from home grew more and more solicitous for my return, and at last the day was fixed.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading Holly and I had passed whole afternoons in gathering hazel-nuts which grew near a fence not far from the house; and having filled a very respectable-sized bag with them, I felt quite impatient at the idea of returning home well-laden with supplies, like any prudent housekeeper.
engage in
From this reading Cousin Statia had completed her winter's knitting, Aunt Henshaw began to make pumpkin pies, and the period of my visit was rapidly drawing to a close.
The faculty by which the mind stores and remembers information and knowledge.
From this reading I had quite escaped from leading-strings, and found it very pleasant to follow the bent of my inclination as I had done at Aunt Henshaw's; but absence had banished all memory of the thorns I had sometimes encountered in my career at home, and I thought only of the roses--the idea of change being also a great inducement.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading The letters from home grew more and more solicitous for my return, and at last the day was fixed.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading Cousin Statia had completed her winter's knitting, Aunt Henshaw began to make pumpkin pies, and the period of my visit was rapidly drawing to a close.
near in time or place or relationship
From this reading Holly and I had passed whole afternoons in gathering hazel-nuts which grew near a fence not far from the house; and having filled a very respectable-sized bag with them, I felt quite impatient at the idea of returning home well-laden with supplies, like any prudent housekeeper.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Holly and I had passed whole afternoons in gathering hazel-nuts which grew near a fence not far from the house; and having filled a very respectable-sized bag with them, I felt quite impatient at the idea of returning home well-laden with supplies, like any prudent housekeeper.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Cousin Statia had completed her winter's knitting, Aunt Henshaw began to make pumpkin pies, and the period of my visit was rapidly drawing to a close.
and nothing more
From this reading I had quite escaped from leading-strings, and found it very pleasant to follow the bent of my inclination as I had done at Aunt Henshaw's; but absence had banished all memory of the thorns I had sometimes encountered in my career at home, and I thought only of the roses--the idea of change being also a great inducement.
past form of “pass” — go across or through
From this reading Holly and I had passed whole afternoons in gathering hazel-nuts which grew near a fence not far from the house; and having filled a very respectable-sized bag with them, I felt quite impatient at the idea of returning home well-laden with supplies, like any prudent housekeeper.
an amount of time
From this reading Cousin Statia had completed her winter's knitting, Aunt Henshaw began to make pumpkin pies, and the period of my visit was rapidly drawing to a close.
piesnounUS /paɪz/
plural of “pie” — dish baked in pastry-lined pan often with a pastry top
From this reading Cousin Statia had completed her winter's knitting, Aunt Henshaw began to make pumpkin pies, and the period of my visit was rapidly drawing to a close.
affording pleasure; being in harmony with your taste or likings
From this reading I had quite escaped from leading-strings, and found it very pleasant to follow the bent of my inclination as I had done at Aunt Henshaw's; but absence had banished all memory of the thorns I had sometimes encountered in my career at home, and I thought only of the roses--the idea of change being also a great inducement.
give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading I felt anxious to see them all again, and yet rather sorry to lay aside my present state of freedom.
prudentadjectiveUS /ˈpruːdənt/
careful and sensible; marked by sound judgment
From this reading Holly and I had passed whole afternoons in gathering hazel-nuts which grew near a fence not far from the house; and having filled a very respectable-sized bag with them, I felt quite impatient at the idea of returning home well-laden with supplies, like any prudent housekeeper.
pumpkinnounUS /ˈpʌmpkɪn/
a coarse vine widely cultivated for its large pulpy round orange fruit with firm orange skin and numerous seeds; subspecies of Cucurbita pepo include the summer squashes and a few autumn squashes
From this reading Cousin Statia had completed her winter's knitting, Aunt Henshaw began to make pumpkin pies, and the period of my visit was rapidly drawing to a close.
to a degree (not used with a negative)
From this reading I had quite escaped from leading-strings, and found it very pleasant to follow the bent of my inclination as I had done at Aunt Henshaw's; but absence had banished all memory of the thorns I had sometimes encountered in my career at home, and I thought only of the roses--the idea of change being also a great inducement.
with speed
From this reading Cousin Statia had completed her winter's knitting, Aunt Henshaw began to make pumpkin pies, and the period of my visit was rapidly drawing to a close.
on the contrary
From this reading I felt anxious to see them all again, and yet rather sorry to lay aside my present state of freedom.
respectable-sized
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From this reading Holly and I had passed whole afternoons in gathering hazel-nuts which grew near a fence not far from the house; and having filled a very respectable-sized bag with them, I felt quite impatient at the idea of returning home well-laden with supplies, like any prudent housekeeper.
go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading The letters from home grew more and more solicitous for my return, and at last the day was fixed.
tending to return to an earlier state
From this reading Holly and I had passed whole afternoons in gathering hazel-nuts which grew near a fence not far from the house; and having filled a very respectable-sized bag with them, I felt quite impatient at the idea of returning home well-laden with supplies, like any prudent housekeeper.
plural of “rose” — any of many shrubs of the genus Rosa that bear roses
From this reading I had quite escaped from leading-strings, and found it very pleasant to follow the bent of my inclination as I had done at Aunt Henshaw's; but absence had banished all memory of the thorns I had sometimes encountered in my career at home, and I thought only of the roses--the idea of change being also a great inducement.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading I felt anxious to see them all again, and yet rather sorry to lay aside my present state of freedom.
solicitousadjectiveUS /səˈlɪsətəs/
full of anxiety and concern
From this reading The letters from home grew more and more solicitous for my return, and at last the day was fixed.
on certain occasions or in certain cases but not always
From this reading I had quite escaped from leading-strings, and found it very pleasant to follow the bent of my inclination as I had done at Aunt Henshaw's; but absence had banished all memory of the thorns I had sometimes encountered in my career at home, and I thought only of the roses--the idea of change being also a great inducement.
sorryadjectiveUS /ˈsɑːri/
feeling or expressing regret or sorrow or a sense of loss over something done or undone
From this reading I felt anxious to see them all again, and yet rather sorry to lay aside my present state of freedom.
the territory occupied by one of the constituent administrative districts of a nation
From this reading I felt anxious to see them all again, and yet rather sorry to lay aside my present state of freedom.
Statia
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From this reading Cousin Statia had completed her winter's knitting, Aunt Henshaw began to make pumpkin pies, and the period of my visit was rapidly drawing to a close.
suppliesnounUS /səˈplaɪz/
plural of “supply” — an amount of something available for use
From this reading Holly and I had passed whole afternoons in gathering hazel-nuts which grew near a fence not far from the house; and having filled a very respectable-sized bag with them, I felt quite impatient at the idea of returning home well-laden with supplies, like any prudent housekeeper.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Cousin Statia had completed her winter's knitting, Aunt Henshaw began to make pumpkin pies, and the period of my visit was rapidly drawing to a close.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading I felt anxious to see them all again, and yet rather sorry to lay aside my present state of freedom.
thornsnounUS /θɔːrnz/
plural of “thorn” — something that causes irritation and annoyance
From this reading I had quite escaped from leading-strings, and found it very pleasant to follow the bent of my inclination as I had done at Aunt Henshaw's; but absence had banished all memory of the thorns I had sometimes encountered in my career at home, and I thought only of the roses--the idea of change being also a great inducement.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading I had quite escaped from leading-strings, and found it very pleasant to follow the bent of my inclination as I had done at Aunt Henshaw's; but absence had banished all memory of the thorns I had sometimes encountered in my career at home, and I thought only of the roses--the idea of change being also a great inducement.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Cousin Statia had completed her winter's knitting, Aunt Henshaw began to make pumpkin pies, and the period of my visit was rapidly drawing to a close.
precisely as stated
From this reading I had quite escaped from leading-strings, and found it very pleasant to follow the bent of my inclination as I had done at Aunt Henshaw's; but absence had banished all memory of the thorns I had sometimes encountered in my career at home, and I thought only of the roses--the idea of change being also a great inducement.
go to see a place, as for entertainment
From this reading Cousin Statia had completed her winter's knitting, Aunt Henshaw began to make pumpkin pies, and the period of my visit was rapidly drawing to a close.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Cousin Statia had completed her winter's knitting, Aunt Henshaw began to make pumpkin pies, and the period of my visit was rapidly drawing to a close.
well-laden
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From this reading Holly and I had passed whole afternoons in gathering hazel-nuts which grew near a fence not far from the house; and having filled a very respectable-sized bag with them, I felt quite impatient at the idea of returning home well-laden with supplies, like any prudent housekeeper.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Holly and I had passed whole afternoons in gathering hazel-nuts which grew near a fence not far from the house; and having filled a very respectable-sized bag with them, I felt quite impatient at the idea of returning home well-laden with supplies, like any prudent housekeeper.
including all components without exception; being one unit or constituting the full amount or extent or duration; complete
From this reading Holly and I had passed whole afternoons in gathering hazel-nuts which grew near a fence not far from the house; and having filled a very respectable-sized bag with them, I felt quite impatient at the idea of returning home well-laden with supplies, like any prudent housekeeper.
winter'snounUS /ˈwɪntərz/
possessive form of “winter” — the coldest season of the year; in the northern hemisphere it extends from the winter solstice to the vernal equinox
From this reading Cousin Statia had completed her winter's knitting, Aunt Henshaw began to make pumpkin pies, and the period of my visit was rapidly drawing to a close.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Holly and I had passed whole afternoons in gathering hazel-nuts which grew near a fence not far from the house; and having filled a very respectable-sized bag with them, I felt quite impatient at the idea of returning home well-laden with supplies, like any prudent housekeeper.
but in spite of that
From this reading I felt anxious to see them all again, and yet rather sorry to lay aside my present state of freedom.
