Chapter XI

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

From this reading A TIMELY RESCUE Feeling that a real tragedy had come into the little girl’s life, as great as perhaps she would ever experience, for Mrs. Lombard fully realized how strong was the tie between Denise and this well-beloved pet, and also realizing that which, unhappily, few do realize, that childhood’s trials and sorrows are fully as keen for the time being as the trials and sorrows which visit us later in life, although, blessed provision of providence, less enduring.

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading Stepping quickly to her little daughter’s side, Mrs. Lombard put her arm about her and said, “Come into the sitting-room, darling, and let mother tell you all about it.

(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 Stepping quickly to her little daughter’s side, Mrs. Lombard put her arm about her and said, “Come into the sitting-room, darling, and let mother tell you all about it.

in addition

From this reading A TIMELY RESCUE Feeling that a real tragedy had come into the little girl’s life, as great as perhaps she would ever experience, for Mrs. Lombard fully realized how strong was the tie between Denise and this well-beloved pet, and also realizing that which, unhappily, few do realize, that childhood’s trials and sorrows are fully as keen for the time being as the trials and sorrows which visit us later in life, although, blessed provision of providence, less enduring.

in spite of the fact that

From this reading A TIMELY RESCUE Feeling that a real tragedy had come into the little girl’s life, as great as perhaps she would ever experience, for Mrs. Lombard fully realized how strong was the tie between Denise and this well-beloved pet, and also realizing that which, unhappily, few do realize, that childhood’s trials and sorrows are fully as keen for the time being as the trials and sorrows which visit us later in life, although, blessed provision of providence, less enduring.

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

From this reading A TIMELY RESCUE Feeling that a real tragedy had come into the little girl’s life, as great as perhaps she would ever experience, for Mrs. Lombard fully realized how strong was the tie between Denise and this well-beloved pet, and also realizing that which, unhappily, few do realize, that childhood’s trials and sorrows are fully as keen for the time being as the trials and sorrows which visit us later in life, although, blessed provision of providence, less enduring.

(psychiatry) a relatively permanent state of worry and nervousness occurring in a variety of mental disorders, usually accompanied by compulsive behavior or attacks of panic

From this reading I had thought to spare you the anxiety, for we are confident that all will end well, but now that you have heard so much you would better know the truth.”

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

From this reading A TIMELY RESCUE Feeling that a real tragedy had come into the little girl’s life, as great as perhaps she would ever experience, for Mrs. Lombard fully realized how strong was the tie between Denise and this well-beloved pet, and also realizing that which, unhappily, few do realize, that childhood’s trials and sorrows are fully as keen for the time being as the trials and sorrows which visit us later in life, although, blessed provision of providence, less enduring.

a human limb; technically the part of the superior limb between the shoulder and the elbow but commonly used to refer to the whole superior limb

From this reading Stepping quickly to her little daughter’s side, Mrs. Lombard put her arm about her and said, “Come into the sitting-room, darling, and let mother tell you all about it.

at the same time that; because; in the way that

From this reading A TIMELY RESCUE Feeling that a real tragedy had come into the little girl’s life, as great as perhaps she would ever experience, for Mrs. Lombard fully realized how strong was the tie between Denise and this well-beloved pet, and also realizing that which, unhappily, few do realize, that childhood’s trials and sorrows are fully as keen for the time being as the trials and sorrows which visit us later in life, although, blessed provision of providence, less enduring.

used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses

From this reading Had not a beneficent Father so ordained it there would be no childhood, for we should be old men and women while still in our teens.

the -ing form of “be”

From this reading A TIMELY RESCUE Feeling that a real tragedy had come into the little girl’s life, as great as perhaps she would ever experience, for Mrs. Lombard fully realized how strong was the tie between Denise and this well-beloved pet, and also realizing that which, unhappily, few do realize, that childhood’s trials and sorrows are fully as keen for the time being as the trials and sorrows which visit us later in life, although, blessed provision of providence, less enduring.

doing or producing good

From this reading Had not a beneficent Father so ordained it there would be no childhood, for we should be old men and women while still in our teens.

begging

From this reading Trembling from sympathy, Pokey had drawn near and taken one of Denise’s hands, and now stood beside her “pooring” it and looking into her eyes as though beseeching her not to be quite heart-broken.

next to; at the side of

From this reading Trembling from sympathy, Pokey had drawn near and taken one of Denise’s hands, and now stood beside her “pooring” it and looking into her eyes as though beseeching her not to be quite heart-broken.

(comparative of “good”) superior to another (of the same class or set or kind) in excellence or quality or desirability or suitability; more highly skilled than another

From this reading I had thought to spare you the anxiety, for we are confident that all will end well, but now that you have heard so much you would better know the truth.”

in the space, time, or range separating two things

From this reading A TIMELY RESCUE Feeling that a real tragedy had come into the little girl’s life, as great as perhaps she would ever experience, for Mrs. Lombard fully realized how strong was the tie between Denise and this well-beloved pet, and also realizing that which, unhappily, few do realize, that childhood’s trials and sorrows are fully as keen for the time being as the trials and sorrows which visit us later in life, although, blessed provision of providence, less enduring.

highly favored or fortunate (as e.g. by divine grace)

From this reading A TIMELY RESCUE Feeling that a real tragedy had come into the little girl’s life, as great as perhaps she would ever experience, for Mrs. Lombard fully realized how strong was the tie between Denise and this well-beloved pet, and also realizing that which, unhappily, few do realize, that childhood’s trials and sorrows are fully as keen for the time being as the trials and sorrows which visit us later in life, although, blessed provision of providence, less enduring.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading I had thought to spare you the anxiety, for we are confident that all will end well, but now that you have heard so much you would better know the truth.”

the time of person's life when they are a child

From this reading Had not a beneficent Father so ordained it there would be no childhood, for we should be old men and women while still in our teens.

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

From this reading A TIMELY RESCUE Feeling that a real tragedy had come into the little girl’s life, as great as perhaps she would ever experience, for Mrs. Lombard fully realized how strong was the tie between Denise and this well-beloved pet, and also realizing that which, unhappily, few do realize, that childhood’s trials and sorrows are fully as keen for the time being as the trials and sorrows which visit us later in life, although, blessed provision of providence, less enduring.

move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody

From this reading A TIMELY RESCUE Feeling that a real tragedy had come into the little girl’s life, as great as perhaps she would ever experience, for Mrs. Lombard fully realized how strong was the tie between Denise and this well-beloved pet, and also realizing that which, unhappily, few do realize, that childhood’s trials and sorrows are fully as keen for the time being as the trials and sorrows which visit us later in life, although, blessed provision of providence, less enduring.

having or marked by confidence or assurance

From this reading I had thought to spare you the anxiety, for we are confident that all will end well, but now that you have heard so much you would better know the truth.”

a special loved one

From this reading Stepping quickly to her little daughter’s side, Mrs. Lombard put her arm about her and said, “Come into the sitting-room, darling, and let mother tell you all about it.

possessive form of “daughter” — a female human offspring

From this reading Stepping quickly to her little daughter’s side, Mrs. Lombard put her arm about her and said, “Come into the sitting-room, darling, and let mother tell you all about it.

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

From this reading A TIMELY RESCUE Feeling that a real tragedy had come into the little girl’s life, as great as perhaps she would ever experience, for Mrs. Lombard fully realized how strong was the tie between Denise and this well-beloved pet, and also realizing that which, unhappily, few do realize, that childhood’s trials and sorrows are fully as keen for the time being as the trials and sorrows which visit us later in life, although, blessed provision of providence, less enduring.

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

From this reading Trembling from sympathy, Pokey had drawn near and taken one of Denise’s hands, and now stood beside her “pooring” it and looking into her eyes as though beseeching her not to be quite heart-broken.

used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis

From this reading A TIMELY RESCUE Feeling that a real tragedy had come into the little girl’s life, as great as perhaps she would ever experience, for Mrs. Lombard fully realized how strong was the tie between Denise and this well-beloved pet, and also realizing that which, unhappily, few do realize, that childhood’s trials and sorrows are fully as keen for the time being as the trials and sorrows which visit us later in life, although, blessed provision of providence, less enduring.

showing the wearing effects of overwork or care or suffering

From this reading Trembling from sympathy, Pokey had drawn near and taken one of Denise’s hands, and now stood beside her “pooring” it and looking into her eyes as though beseeching her not to be quite heart-broken.

either extremity of something that has length

From this reading I had thought to spare you the anxiety, for we are confident that all will end well, but now that you have heard so much you would better know the truth.”

lasting a long time

From this reading A TIMELY RESCUE Feeling that a real tragedy had come into the little girl’s life, as great as perhaps she would ever experience, for Mrs. Lombard fully realized how strong was the tie between Denise and this well-beloved pet, and also realizing that which, unhappily, few do realize, that childhood’s trials and sorrows are fully as keen for the time being as the trials and sorrows which visit us later in life, although, blessed provision of providence, less enduring.

at any time

From this reading A TIMELY RESCUE Feeling that a real tragedy had come into the little girl’s life, as great as perhaps she would ever experience, for Mrs. Lombard fully realized how strong was the tie between Denise and this well-beloved pet, and also realizing that which, unhappily, few do realize, that childhood’s trials and sorrows are fully as keen for the time being as the trials and sorrows which visit us later in life, although, blessed provision of providence, less enduring.

undergo or live through a difficult experience

From this reading A TIMELY RESCUE Feeling that a real tragedy had come into the little girl’s life, as great as perhaps she would ever experience, for Mrs. Lombard fully realized how strong was the tie between Denise and this well-beloved pet, and also realizing that which, unhappily, few do realize, that childhood’s trials and sorrows are fully as keen for the time being as the trials and sorrows which visit us later in life, although, blessed provision of providence, less enduring.

opinion or judgment

From this reading Trembling from sympathy, Pokey had drawn near and taken one of Denise’s hands, and now stood beside her “pooring” it and looking into her eyes as though beseeching her not to be quite heart-broken.

a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)

From this reading Had not a beneficent Father so ordained it there would be no childhood, for we should be old men and women while still in our teens.

the experiencing of affective and emotional states

From this reading A TIMELY RESCUE Feeling that a real tragedy had come into the little girl’s life, as great as perhaps she would ever experience, for Mrs. Lombard fully realized how strong was the tie between Denise and this well-beloved pet, and also realizing that which, unhappily, few do realize, that childhood’s trials and sorrows are fully as keen for the time being as the trials and sorrows which visit us later in life, although, blessed provision of providence, less enduring.

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

From this reading A TIMELY RESCUE Feeling that a real tragedy had come into the little girl’s life, as great as perhaps she would ever experience, for Mrs. Lombard fully realized how strong was the tie between Denise and this well-beloved pet, and also realizing that which, unhappily, few do realize, that childhood’s trials and sorrows are fully as keen for the time being as the trials and sorrows which visit us later in life, although, blessed provision of providence, less enduring.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading A TIMELY RESCUE Feeling that a real tragedy had come into the little girl’s life, as great as perhaps she would ever experience, for Mrs. Lombard fully realized how strong was the tie between Denise and this well-beloved pet, and also realizing that which, unhappily, few do realize, that childhood’s trials and sorrows are fully as keen for the time being as the trials and sorrows which visit us later in life, although, blessed provision of providence, less enduring.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading Trembling from sympathy, Pokey had drawn near and taken one of Denise’s hands, and now stood beside her “pooring” it and looking into her eyes as though beseeching her not to be quite heart-broken.

to the greatest degree or extent; completely or entirely; (“full” in this sense is used as a combining form)

From this reading A TIMELY RESCUE Feeling that a real tragedy had come into the little girl’s life, as great as perhaps she would ever experience, for Mrs. Lombard fully realized how strong was the tie between Denise and this well-beloved pet, and also realizing that which, unhappily, few do realize, that childhood’s trials and sorrows are fully as keen for the time being as the trials and sorrows which visit us later in life, although, blessed provision of providence, less enduring.

possessive form of “girl” — a young female

From this reading A TIMELY RESCUE Feeling that a real tragedy had come into the little girl’s life, as great as perhaps she would ever experience, for Mrs. Lombard fully realized how strong was the tie between Denise and this well-beloved pet, and also realizing that which, unhappily, few do realize, that childhood’s trials and sorrows are fully as keen for the time being as the trials and sorrows which visit us later in life, although, blessed provision of providence, less enduring.

relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind

From this reading A TIMELY RESCUE Feeling that a real tragedy had come into the little girl’s life, as great as perhaps she would ever experience, for Mrs. Lombard fully realized how strong was the tie between Denise and this well-beloved pet, and also realizing that which, unhappily, few do realize, that childhood’s trials and sorrows are fully as keen for the time being as the trials and sorrows which visit us later in life, although, blessed provision of providence, less enduring.

the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect

From this reading A TIMELY RESCUE Feeling that a real tragedy had come into the little girl’s life, as great as perhaps she would ever experience, for Mrs. Lombard fully realized how strong was the tie between Denise and this well-beloved pet, and also realizing that which, unhappily, few do realize, that childhood’s trials and sorrows are fully as keen for the time being as the trials and sorrows which visit us later in life, although, blessed provision of providence, less enduring.

(with “in”) guardianship over; in divorce cases it is the right to house and care for and discipline a child

From this reading Trembling from sympathy, Pokey had drawn near and taken one of Denise’s hands, and now stood beside her “pooring” it and looking into her eyes as though beseeching her not to be quite heart-broken.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading I had thought to spare you the anxiety, for we are confident that all will end well, but now that you have heard so much you would better know the truth.”

detected or perceived by the sense of hearing

From this reading I had thought to spare you the anxiety, for we are confident that all will end well, but now that you have heard so much you would better know the truth.”

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

From this reading Trembling from sympathy, Pokey had drawn near and taken one of Denise’s hands, and now stood beside her “pooring” it and looking into her eyes as though beseeching her not to be quite heart-broken.

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

From this reading Stepping quickly to her little daughter’s side, Mrs. Lombard put her arm about her and said, “Come into the sitting-room, darling, and let mother tell you all about it.

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

From this reading A TIMELY RESCUE Feeling that a real tragedy had come into the little girl’s life, as great as perhaps she would ever experience, for Mrs. Lombard fully realized how strong was the tie between Denise and this well-beloved pet, and also realizing that which, unhappily, few do realize, that childhood’s trials and sorrows are fully as keen for the time being as the trials and sorrows which visit us later in life, although, blessed provision of providence, less enduring.

the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb

From this reading I had thought to spare you the anxiety, for we are confident that all will end well, but now that you have heard so much you would better know the truth.”

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

From this reading A TIMELY RESCUE Feeling that a real tragedy had come into the little girl’s life, as great as perhaps she would ever experience, for Mrs. Lombard fully realized how strong was the tie between Denise and this well-beloved pet, and also realizing that which, unhappily, few do realize, that childhood’s trials and sorrows are fully as keen for the time being as the trials and sorrows which visit us later in life, although, blessed provision of providence, less enduring.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading A TIMELY RESCUE Feeling that a real tragedy had come into the little girl’s life, as great as perhaps she would ever experience, for Mrs. Lombard fully realized how strong was the tie between Denise and this well-beloved pet, and also realizing that which, unhappily, few do realize, that childhood’s trials and sorrows are fully as keen for the time being as the trials and sorrows which visit us later in life, although, blessed provision of providence, less enduring.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading Had not a beneficent Father so ordained it there would be no childhood, for we should be old men and women while still in our teens.

having or demonstrating ability to recognize or draw fine distinctions

From this reading A TIMELY RESCUE Feeling that a real tragedy had come into the little girl’s life, as great as perhaps she would ever experience, for Mrs. Lombard fully realized how strong was the tie between Denise and this well-beloved pet, and also realizing that which, unhappily, few do realize, that childhood’s trials and sorrows are fully as keen for the time being as the trials and sorrows which visit us later in life, although, blessed provision of providence, less enduring.

be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about

From this reading I had thought to spare you the anxiety, for we are confident that all will end well, but now that you have heard so much you would better know the truth.”

happening at a time subsequent to a reference time

From this reading A TIMELY RESCUE Feeling that a real tragedy had come into the little girl’s life, as great as perhaps she would ever experience, for Mrs. Lombard fully realized how strong was the tie between Denise and this well-beloved pet, and also realizing that which, unhappily, few do realize, that childhood’s trials and sorrows are fully as keen for the time being as the trials and sorrows which visit us later in life, although, blessed provision of providence, less enduring.

used to form the comparative of some adjectives and adverbs

From this reading A TIMELY RESCUE Feeling that a real tragedy had come into the little girl’s life, as great as perhaps she would ever experience, for Mrs. Lombard fully realized how strong was the tie between Denise and this well-beloved pet, and also realizing that which, unhappily, few do realize, that childhood’s trials and sorrows are fully as keen for the time being as the trials and sorrows which visit us later in life, although, blessed provision of providence, less enduring.

used to make a suggestion or a command including the speaker

From this reading Stepping quickly to her little daughter’s side, Mrs. Lombard put her arm about her and said, “Come into the sitting-room, darling, and let mother tell you all about it.

a characteristic state or mode of living

From this reading A TIMELY RESCUE Feeling that a real tragedy had come into the little girl’s life, as great as perhaps she would ever experience, for Mrs. Lombard fully realized how strong was the tie between Denise and this well-beloved pet, and also realizing that which, unhappily, few do realize, that childhood’s trials and sorrows are fully as keen for the time being as the trials and sorrows which visit us later in life, although, blessed provision of providence, less enduring.

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

From this reading A TIMELY RESCUE Feeling that a real tragedy had come into the little girl’s life, as great as perhaps she would ever experience, for Mrs. Lombard fully realized how strong was the tie between Denise and this well-beloved pet, and also realizing that which, unhappily, few do realize, that childhood’s trials and sorrows are fully as keen for the time being as the trials and sorrows which visit us later in life, although, blessed provision of providence, less enduring.

a member of a Germanic people who invaded northern Italy in the 6th century

From this reading A TIMELY RESCUE Feeling that a real tragedy had come into the little girl’s life, as great as perhaps she would ever experience, for Mrs. Lombard fully realized how strong was the tie between Denise and this well-beloved pet, and also realizing that which, unhappily, few do realize, that childhood’s trials and sorrows are fully as keen for the time being as the trials and sorrows which visit us later in life, although, blessed provision of providence, less enduring.

the act of directing the eyes toward something and perceiving it visually

From this reading Trembling from sympathy, Pokey had drawn near and taken one of Denise’s hands, and now stood beside her “pooring” it and looking into her eyes as though beseeching her not to be quite heart-broken.

the force of workers available

From this reading Had not a beneficent Father so ordained it there would be no childhood, for we should be old men and women while still in our teens.

a woman who has given birth to a child (also used as a term of address to your mother)

From this reading Stepping quickly to her little daughter’s side, Mrs. Lombard put her arm about her and said, “Come into the sitting-room, darling, and let mother tell you all about it.

a form of address for a married woman

From this reading A TIMELY RESCUE Feeling that a real tragedy had come into the little girl’s life, as great as perhaps she would ever experience, for Mrs. Lombard fully realized how strong was the tie between Denise and this well-beloved pet, and also realizing that which, unhappily, few do realize, that childhood’s trials and sorrows are fully as keen for the time being as the trials and sorrows which visit us later in life, although, blessed provision of providence, less enduring.

to a great degree or extent

From this reading I had thought to spare you the anxiety, for we are confident that all will end well, but now that you have heard so much you would better know the truth.”

near in time or place or relationship

From this reading Trembling from sympathy, Pokey had drawn near and taken one of Denise’s hands, and now stood beside her “pooring” it and looking into her eyes as though beseeching her not to be quite heart-broken.

not any; not one

From this reading Had not a beneficent Father so ordained it there would be no childhood, for we should be old men and women while still in our teens.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading Had not a beneficent Father so ordained it there would be no childhood, for we should be old men and women while still in our teens.

in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events

From this reading I had thought to spare you the anxiety, for we are confident that all will end well, but now that you have heard so much you would better know the truth.”

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading A TIMELY RESCUE Feeling that a real tragedy had come into the little girl’s life, as great as perhaps she would ever experience, for Mrs. Lombard fully realized how strong was the tie between Denise and this well-beloved pet, and also realizing that which, unhappily, few do realize, that childhood’s trials and sorrows are fully as keen for the time being as the trials and sorrows which visit us later in life, although, blessed provision of providence, less enduring.

(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age

From this reading Had not a beneficent Father so ordained it there would be no childhood, for we should be old men and women while still in our teens.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading Trembling from sympathy, Pokey had drawn near and taken one of Denise’s hands, and now stood beside her “pooring” it and looking into her eyes as though beseeching her not to be quite heart-broken.

fixed or established especially by order or command

From this reading Had not a beneficent Father so ordained it there would be no childhood, for we should be old men and women while still in our teens.

belonging to the speaker and others

From this reading Had not a beneficent Father so ordained it there would be no childhood, for we should be old men and women while still in our teens.

by chance

From this reading A TIMELY RESCUE Feeling that a real tragedy had come into the little girl’s life, as great as perhaps she would ever experience, for Mrs. Lombard fully realized how strong was the tie between Denise and this well-beloved pet, and also realizing that which, unhappily, few do realize, that childhood’s trials and sorrows are fully as keen for the time being as the trials and sorrows which visit us later in life, although, blessed provision of providence, less enduring.

a domesticated animal kept for companionship or amusement

From this reading A TIMELY RESCUE Feeling that a real tragedy had come into the little girl’s life, as great as perhaps she would ever experience, for Mrs. Lombard fully realized how strong was the tie between Denise and this well-beloved pet, and also realizing that which, unhappily, few do realize, that childhood’s trials and sorrows are fully as keen for the time being as the trials and sorrows which visit us later in life, although, blessed provision of providence, less enduring.

wasting time

From this reading Trembling from sympathy, Pokey had drawn near and taken one of Denise’s hands, and now stood beside her “pooring” it and looking into her eyes as though beseeching her not to be quite heart-broken.

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

From this reading Trembling from sympathy, Pokey had drawn near and taken one of Denise’s hands, and now stood beside her “pooring” it and looking into her eyes as though beseeching her not to be quite heart-broken.

The protective care of God or nature as a spiritual power. (Sự quan phòng, thiên ý phù hộ.)

From this reading A TIMELY RESCUE Feeling that a real tragedy had come into the little girl’s life, as great as perhaps she would ever experience, for Mrs. Lombard fully realized how strong was the tie between Denise and this well-beloved pet, and also realizing that which, unhappily, few do realize, that childhood’s trials and sorrows are fully as keen for the time being as the trials and sorrows which visit us later in life, although, blessed provision of providence, less enduring.

a stipulated condition

From this reading A TIMELY RESCUE Feeling that a real tragedy had come into the little girl’s life, as great as perhaps she would ever experience, for Mrs. Lombard fully realized how strong was the tie between Denise and this well-beloved pet, and also realizing that which, unhappily, few do realize, that childhood’s trials and sorrows are fully as keen for the time being as the trials and sorrows which visit us later in life, although, blessed provision of providence, less enduring.

put into a certain place or abstract location

From this reading Stepping quickly to her little daughter’s side, Mrs. Lombard put her arm about her and said, “Come into the sitting-room, darling, and let mother tell you all about it.

with speed

From this reading Stepping quickly to her little daughter’s side, Mrs. Lombard put her arm about her and said, “Come into the sitting-room, darling, and let mother tell you all about it.

to a degree (not used with a negative)

From this reading Trembling from sympathy, Pokey had drawn near and taken one of Denise’s hands, and now stood beside her “pooring” it and looking into her eyes as though beseeching her not to be quite heart-broken.

being or occurring in fact or actuality; having verified existence; not illusory

From this reading A TIMELY RESCUE Feeling that a real tragedy had come into the little girl’s life, as great as perhaps she would ever experience, for Mrs. Lombard fully realized how strong was the tie between Denise and this well-beloved pet, and also realizing that which, unhappily, few do realize, that childhood’s trials and sorrows are fully as keen for the time being as the trials and sorrows which visit us later in life, although, blessed provision of providence, less enduring.

be fully aware or cognizant of

From this reading A TIMELY RESCUE Feeling that a real tragedy had come into the little girl’s life, as great as perhaps she would ever experience, for Mrs. Lombard fully realized how strong was the tie between Denise and this well-beloved pet, and also realizing that which, unhappily, few do realize, that childhood’s trials and sorrows are fully as keen for the time being as the trials and sorrows which visit us later in life, although, blessed provision of providence, less enduring.

successfully completed or brought to an end

From this reading A TIMELY RESCUE Feeling that a real tragedy had come into the little girl’s life, as great as perhaps she would ever experience, for Mrs. Lombard fully realized how strong was the tie between Denise and this well-beloved pet, and also realizing that which, unhappily, few do realize, that childhood’s trials and sorrows are fully as keen for the time being as the trials and sorrows which visit us later in life, although, blessed provision of providence, less enduring.

-ing form of “realize” — be fully aware or cognizant of

From this reading A TIMELY RESCUE Feeling that a real tragedy had come into the little girl’s life, as great as perhaps she would ever experience, for Mrs. Lombard fully realized how strong was the tie between Denise and this well-beloved pet, and also realizing that which, unhappily, few do realize, that childhood’s trials and sorrows are fully as keen for the time being as the trials and sorrows which visit us later in life, although, blessed provision of providence, less enduring.

free from harm or evil

From this reading A TIMELY RESCUE Feeling that a real tragedy had come into the little girl’s life, as great as perhaps she would ever experience, for Mrs. Lombard fully realized how strong was the tie between Denise and this well-beloved pet, and also realizing that which, unhappily, few do realize, that childhood’s trials and sorrows are fully as keen for the time being as the trials and sorrows which visit us later in life, although, blessed provision of providence, less enduring.

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading Stepping quickly to her little daughter’s side, Mrs. Lombard put her arm about her and said, “Come into the sitting-room, darling, and let mother tell you all about it.

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

From this reading A TIMELY RESCUE Feeling that a real tragedy had come into the little girl’s life, as great as perhaps she would ever experience, for Mrs. Lombard fully realized how strong was the tie between Denise and this well-beloved pet, and also realizing that which, unhappily, few do realize, that childhood’s trials and sorrows are fully as keen for the time being as the trials and sorrows which visit us later in life, although, blessed provision of providence, less enduring.

used to say what is right, expected, or advisable

From this reading Had not a beneficent Father so ordained it there would be no childhood, for we should be old men and women while still in our teens.

a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location

From this reading Stepping quickly to her little daughter’s side, Mrs. Lombard put her arm about her and said, “Come into the sitting-room, darling, and let mother tell you all about it.

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From this reading Stepping quickly to her little daughter’s side, Mrs. Lombard put her arm about her and said, “Come into the sitting-room, darling, and let mother tell you all about it.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading Had not a beneficent Father so ordained it there would be no childhood, for we should be old men and women while still in our teens.

plural of “sorrow” — an emotion of great sadness associated with loss or bereavement

From this reading A TIMELY RESCUE Feeling that a real tragedy had come into the little girl’s life, as great as perhaps she would ever experience, for Mrs. Lombard fully realized how strong was the tie between Denise and this well-beloved pet, and also realizing that which, unhappily, few do realize, that childhood’s trials and sorrows are fully as keen for the time being as the trials and sorrows which visit us later in life, although, blessed provision of providence, less enduring.

refrain from harming

From this reading I had thought to spare you the anxiety, for we are confident that all will end well, but now that you have heard so much you would better know the truth.”

inflected form of “step” — shift or move by taking a step

From this reading Stepping quickly to her little daughter’s side, Mrs. Lombard put her arm about her and said, “Come into the sitting-room, darling, and let mother tell you all about it.

not in physical motion

From this reading Had not a beneficent Father so ordained it there would be no childhood, for we should be old men and women while still in our teens.

Maintained an upright posture.

From this reading Trembling from sympathy, Pokey had drawn near and taken one of Denise’s hands, and now stood beside her “pooring” it and looking into her eyes as though beseeching her not to be quite heart-broken.

having strength or power greater than average or expected

From this reading A TIMELY RESCUE Feeling that a real tragedy had come into the little girl’s life, as great as perhaps she would ever experience, for Mrs. Lombard fully realized how strong was the tie between Denise and this well-beloved pet, and also realizing that which, unhappily, few do realize, that childhood’s trials and sorrows are fully as keen for the time being as the trials and sorrows which visit us later in life, although, blessed provision of providence, less enduring.

an inclination to support or be loyal to or to agree with an opinion

From this reading Trembling from sympathy, Pokey had drawn near and taken one of Denise’s hands, and now stood beside her “pooring” it and looking into her eyes as though beseeching her not to be quite heart-broken.

understood in a certain way; made sense of

From this reading Trembling from sympathy, Pokey had drawn near and taken one of Denise’s hands, and now stood beside her “pooring” it and looking into her eyes as though beseeching her not to be quite heart-broken.

the time of life between the ages of 12 and 20

From this reading Had not a beneficent Father so ordained it there would be no childhood, for we should be old men and women while still in our teens.

express in words

From this reading Stepping quickly to her little daughter’s side, Mrs. Lombard put her arm about her and said, “Come into the sitting-room, darling, and let mother tell you all about it.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading A TIMELY RESCUE Feeling that a real tragedy had come into the little girl’s life, as great as perhaps she would ever experience, for Mrs. Lombard fully realized how strong was the tie between Denise and this well-beloved pet, and also realizing that which, unhappily, few do realize, that childhood’s trials and sorrows are fully as keen for the time being as the trials and sorrows which visit us later in life, although, blessed provision of providence, less enduring.

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

From this reading A TIMELY RESCUE Feeling that a real tragedy had come into the little girl’s life, as great as perhaps she would ever experience, for Mrs. Lombard fully realized how strong was the tie between Denise and this well-beloved pet, and also realizing that which, unhappily, few do realize, that childhood’s trials and sorrows are fully as keen for the time being as the trials and sorrows which visit us later in life, although, blessed provision of providence, less enduring.

in or at that place or location

From this reading Had not a beneficent Father so ordained it there would be no childhood, for we should be old men and women while still in our teens.

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

From this reading A TIMELY RESCUE Feeling that a real tragedy had come into the little girl’s life, as great as perhaps she would ever experience, for Mrs. Lombard fully realized how strong was the tie between Denise and this well-beloved pet, and also realizing that which, unhappily, few do realize, that childhood’s trials and sorrows are fully as keen for the time being as the trials and sorrows which visit us later in life, although, blessed provision of providence, less enduring.

in spite of the fact that

From this reading Trembling from sympathy, Pokey had drawn near and taken one of Denise’s hands, and now stood beside her “pooring” it and looking into her eyes as though beseeching her not to be quite heart-broken.

the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about

From this reading I had thought to spare you the anxiety, for we are confident that all will end well, but now that you have heard so much you would better know the truth.”

neckwear consisting of a long narrow piece of material worn (mostly by men) under a collar and tied in knot at the front

From this reading A TIMELY RESCUE Feeling that a real tragedy had come into the little girl’s life, as great as perhaps she would ever experience, for Mrs. Lombard fully realized how strong was the tie between Denise and this well-beloved pet, and also realizing that which, unhappily, few do realize, that childhood’s trials and sorrows are fully as keen for the time being as the trials and sorrows which visit us later in life, although, blessed provision of providence, less enduring.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading A TIMELY RESCUE Feeling that a real tragedy had come into the little girl’s life, as great as perhaps she would ever experience, for Mrs. Lombard fully realized how strong was the tie between Denise and this well-beloved pet, and also realizing that which, unhappily, few do realize, that childhood’s trials and sorrows are fully as keen for the time being as the trials and sorrows which visit us later in life, although, blessed provision of providence, less enduring.

before a time limit expires

From this reading A TIMELY RESCUE Feeling that a real tragedy had come into the little girl’s life, as great as perhaps she would ever experience, for Mrs. Lombard fully realized how strong was the tie between Denise and this well-beloved pet, and also realizing that which, unhappily, few do realize, that childhood’s trials and sorrows are fully as keen for the time being as the trials and sorrows which visit us later in life, although, blessed provision of providence, less enduring.

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

From this reading Stepping quickly to her little daughter’s side, Mrs. Lombard put her arm about her and said, “Come into the sitting-room, darling, and let mother tell you all about it.

an event resulting in great loss and misfortune

From this reading A TIMELY RESCUE Feeling that a real tragedy had come into the little girl’s life, as great as perhaps she would ever experience, for Mrs. Lombard fully realized how strong was the tie between Denise and this well-beloved pet, and also realizing that which, unhappily, few do realize, that childhood’s trials and sorrows are fully as keen for the time being as the trials and sorrows which visit us later in life, although, blessed provision of providence, less enduring.

a shaky motion

From this reading Trembling from sympathy, Pokey had drawn near and taken one of Denise’s hands, and now stood beside her “pooring” it and looking into her eyes as though beseeching her not to be quite heart-broken.

plural of “trial” — the act of testing something

From this reading A TIMELY RESCUE Feeling that a real tragedy had come into the little girl’s life, as great as perhaps she would ever experience, for Mrs. Lombard fully realized how strong was the tie between Denise and this well-beloved pet, and also realizing that which, unhappily, few do realize, that childhood’s trials and sorrows are fully as keen for the time being as the trials and sorrows which visit us later in life, although, blessed provision of providence, less enduring.

a fact that has been verified

From this reading I had thought to spare you the anxiety, for we are confident that all will end well, but now that you have heard so much you would better know the truth.”

in an unpleasant way

From this reading A TIMELY RESCUE Feeling that a real tragedy had come into the little girl’s life, as great as perhaps she would ever experience, for Mrs. Lombard fully realized how strong was the tie between Denise and this well-beloved pet, and also realizing that which, unhappily, few do realize, that childhood’s trials and sorrows are fully as keen for the time being as the trials and sorrows which visit us later in life, although, blessed provision of providence, less enduring.

the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading A TIMELY RESCUE Feeling that a real tragedy had come into the little girl’s life, as great as perhaps she would ever experience, for Mrs. Lombard fully realized how strong was the tie between Denise and this well-beloved pet, and also realizing that which, unhappily, few do realize, that childhood’s trials and sorrows are fully as keen for the time being as the trials and sorrows which visit us later in life, although, blessed provision of providence, less enduring.

go to see a place, as for entertainment

From this reading A TIMELY RESCUE Feeling that a real tragedy had come into the little girl’s life, as great as perhaps she would ever experience, for Mrs. Lombard fully realized how strong was the tie between Denise and this well-beloved pet, and also realizing that which, unhappily, few do realize, that childhood’s trials and sorrows are fully as keen for the time being as the trials and sorrows which visit us later in life, although, blessed provision of providence, less enduring.

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

From this reading A TIMELY RESCUE Feeling that a real tragedy had come into the little girl’s life, as great as perhaps she would ever experience, for Mrs. Lombard fully realized how strong was the tie between Denise and this well-beloved pet, and also realizing that which, unhappily, few do realize, that childhood’s trials and sorrows are fully as keen for the time being as the trials and sorrows which visit us later in life, although, blessed provision of providence, less enduring.

the speaker together with one or more other people

From this reading Had not a beneficent Father so ordained it there would be no childhood, for we should be old men and women while still in our teens.

(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)

From this reading I had thought to spare you the anxiety, for we are confident that all will end well, but now that you have heard so much you would better know the truth.”

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

From this reading A TIMELY RESCUE Feeling that a real tragedy had come into the little girl’s life, as great as perhaps she would ever experience, for Mrs. Lombard fully realized how strong was the tie between Denise and this well-beloved pet, and also realizing that which, unhappily, few do realize, that childhood’s trials and sorrows are fully as keen for the time being as the trials and sorrows which visit us later in life, although, blessed provision of providence, less enduring.

used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned

From this reading A TIMELY RESCUE Feeling that a real tragedy had come into the little girl’s life, as great as perhaps she would ever experience, for Mrs. Lombard fully realized how strong was the tie between Denise and this well-beloved pet, and also realizing that which, unhappily, few do realize, that childhood’s trials and sorrows are fully as keen for the time being as the trials and sorrows which visit us later in life, although, blessed provision of providence, less enduring.

during the time that

From this reading Had not a beneficent Father so ordained it there would be no childhood, for we should be old men and women while still in our teens.

used to talk about the future, or about willingness

From this reading I had thought to spare you the anxiety, for we are confident that all will end well, but now that you have heard so much you would better know the truth.”

plural of “woman” — an adult female person (as opposed to a man)

From this reading Had not a beneficent Father so ordained it there would be no childhood, for we should be old men and women while still in our teens.

used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past

From this reading A TIMELY RESCUE Feeling that a real tragedy had come into the little girl’s life, as great as perhaps she would ever experience, for Mrs. Lombard fully realized how strong was the tie between Denise and this well-beloved pet, and also realizing that which, unhappily, few do realize, that childhood’s trials and sorrows are fully as keen for the time being as the trials and sorrows which visit us later in life, although, blessed provision of providence, less enduring.

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading Stepping quickly to her little daughter’s side, Mrs. Lombard put her arm about her and said, “Come into the sitting-room, darling, and let mother tell you all about it.