adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading ON TO MIDYEARS Exactly a week after Nan and Will left Harding, Betty herself was speeding west, with Roberta Lewis as traveling companion.
absolutelyadverbUS /ˌæbsəˈluːtli/
completely and without qualification; used informally as intensifiers
From this reading A lonely, motherless child brought up by a father who loved her dearly, treated her as an equal, and was too absorbed in his own affairs to realize that she needed any companionship but his own, she had been absolutely swept off her feet by the rush of young life at Harding.
absorbedadjectiveUS /əbˈzɔːrbd/
giving or marked by complete attention to
From this reading A lonely, motherless child brought up by a father who loved her dearly, treated her as an equal, and was too absorbed in his own affairs to realize that she needed any companionship but his own, she had been absolutely swept off her feet by the rush of young life at Harding.
adoredadjectiveUS /əˈdɔːrd/
regarded with deep or rapturous love (especially as if for a god)
From this reading Nan had discovered that Roberta's father was in California, and that she was planning to spend her Christmas vacation in solitary state at Mrs. Chapin's, without letting even her adored Mary Brooks know how matters stood.
affairsnounUS /əˈferz/
matters of personal concern
From this reading A lonely, motherless child brought up by a father who loved her dearly, treated her as an equal, and was too absorbed in his own affairs to realize that she needed any companionship but his own, she had been absolutely swept off her feet by the rush of young life at Harding.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading ON TO MIDYEARS Exactly a week after Nan and Will left Harding, Betty herself was speeding west, with Roberta Lewis as traveling companion.
amusingadjectiveUS /əˈmjuːzɪŋ/
providing enjoyment; pleasantly entertaining
From this reading It was amusing, and a little pathetic too, to watch the shy Roberta expand in the genial, happy-go-lucky atmosphere of the Wales household.
andeterminerUS /æn/
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading A lonely, motherless child brought up by a father who loved her dearly, treated her as an equal, and was too absorbed in his own affairs to realize that she needed any companionship but his own, she had been absolutely swept off her feet by the rush of young life at Harding.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading ON TO MIDYEARS Exactly a week after Nan and Will left Harding, Betty herself was speeding west, with Roberta Lewis as traveling companion.
anyadjectiveUS /ˈeni/
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading A lonely, motherless child brought up by a father who loved her dearly, treated her as an equal, and was too absorbed in his own affairs to realize that she needed any companionship but his own, she had been absolutely swept off her feet by the rush of young life at Harding.
argumentsnounUS /ˈɑːrɡjəmənts/
plural of “argument” — a fact or assertion offered as evidence that something is true
From this reading But Nan's arguments, backed by Betty's powers of persuasion, were irresistible; and Roberta finally consented to come to Cleveland instead.
asconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading ON TO MIDYEARS Exactly a week after Nan and Will left Harding, Betty herself was speeding west, with Roberta Lewis as traveling companion.
atprepositionUS /æt/
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Nan had discovered that Roberta's father was in California, and that she was planning to spend her Christmas vacation in solitary state at Mrs. Chapin's, without letting even her adored Mary Brooks know how matters stood.
atmospherenounUS /ˈætməsfɪr/
a particular environment or surrounding influence
From this reading It was amusing, and a little pathetic too, to watch the shy Roberta expand in the genial, happy-go-lucky atmosphere of the Wales household.
backedadjectiveUS /bækt/
having a back or backing, usually of a specified type
From this reading But Nan's arguments, backed by Betty's powers of persuasion, were irresistible; and Roberta finally consented to come to Cleveland instead.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading A lonely, motherless child brought up by a father who loved her dearly, treated her as an equal, and was too absorbed in his own affairs to realize that she needed any companionship but his own, she had been absolutely swept off her feet by the rush of young life at Harding.
Betty
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From this reading ON TO MIDYEARS Exactly a week after Nan and Will left Harding, Betty herself was speeding west, with Roberta Lewis as traveling companion.
Betty's
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From this reading But Nan's arguments, backed by Betty's powers of persuasion, were irresistible; and Roberta finally consented to come to Cleveland instead.
BrooksnounUS /brʊks/
United States literary critic and historian (1886-1963)
From this reading Nan had discovered that Roberta's father was in California, and that she was planning to spend her Christmas vacation in solitary state at Mrs. Chapin's, without letting even her adored Mary Brooks know how matters stood.
broughtverbUS /brɔːt/
inflected form of “bring” — take something or somebody with oneself somewhere
From this reading A lonely, motherless child brought up by a father who loved her dearly, treated her as an equal, and was too absorbed in his own affairs to realize that she needed any companionship but his own, she had been absolutely swept off her feet by the rush of young life at Harding.
ButconjunctionUS /bʌt/
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But Nan's arguments, backed by Betty's powers of persuasion, were irresistible; and Roberta finally consented to come to Cleveland instead.
byprepositionUS /baɪ/
showing who or what does the action
From this reading But Nan's arguments, backed by Betty's powers of persuasion, were irresistible; and Roberta finally consented to come to Cleveland instead.
CalifornianounUS /ˌkæləˈfɔːrnjə/
a state in the western United States on the Pacific; the 3rd largest state; known for earthquakes
From this reading Nan had discovered that Roberta's father was in California, and that she was planning to spend her Christmas vacation in solitary state at Mrs. Chapin's, without letting even her adored Mary Brooks know how matters stood.
Chapin's
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From this reading Nan had discovered that Roberta's father was in California, and that she was planning to spend her Christmas vacation in solitary state at Mrs. Chapin's, without letting even her adored Mary Brooks know how matters stood.
childnounUS /tʃaɪld/
a young person of either sex
From this reading A lonely, motherless child brought up by a father who loved her dearly, treated her as an equal, and was too absorbed in his own affairs to realize that she needed any companionship but his own, she had been absolutely swept off her feet by the rush of young life at Harding.
ChristmasnounUS /ˈkrɪsməs/
period extending from Dec. 24 to Jan. 6
From this reading Nan had discovered that Roberta's father was in California, and that she was planning to spend her Christmas vacation in solitary state at Mrs. Chapin's, without letting even her adored Mary Brooks know how matters stood.
ClevelandnounUS /ˈkliːvlənd/
the largest city in Ohio; located in northeastern Ohio on Lake Erie; a major Great Lakes port
From this reading But Nan's arguments, backed by Betty's powers of persuasion, were irresistible; and Roberta finally consented to come to Cleveland instead.
comeverbUS /kʌm/
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading But Nan's arguments, backed by Betty's powers of persuasion, were irresistible; and Roberta finally consented to come to Cleveland instead.
companionnounUS /kəmˈpænjən/
a friend who is frequently in the company of another
From this reading ON TO MIDYEARS Exactly a week after Nan and Will left Harding, Betty herself was speeding west, with Roberta Lewis as traveling companion.
companionshipnounUS /kəmˈpænjənʃɪp/
the state of being with someone
From this reading A lonely, motherless child brought up by a father who loved her dearly, treated her as an equal, and was too absorbed in his own affairs to realize that she needed any companionship but his own, she had been absolutely swept off her feet by the rush of young life at Harding.
consentedverbUS /kənˈsentɪd/
past form of “consent” — give an affirmative reply to; respond favorably to
From this reading But Nan's arguments, backed by Betty's powers of persuasion, were irresistible; and Roberta finally consented to come to Cleveland instead.
dearlyadverbUS /ˈdɪrli/
in a sincere and heartfelt manner
From this reading A lonely, motherless child brought up by a father who loved her dearly, treated her as an equal, and was too absorbed in his own affairs to realize that she needed any companionship but his own, she had been absolutely swept off her feet by the rush of young life at Harding.
discoveredadjectiveUS /dɪˈskʌvərd/
discovered or determined by scientific observation
From this reading Nan had discovered that Roberta's father was in California, and that she was planning to spend her Christmas vacation in solitary state at Mrs. Chapin's, without letting even her adored Mary Brooks know how matters stood.
equalverbUS /ˈiːkwəl/
be identical or equivalent to
From this reading A lonely, motherless child brought up by a father who loved her dearly, treated her as an equal, and was too absorbed in his own affairs to realize that she needed any companionship but his own, she had been absolutely swept off her feet by the rush of young life at Harding.
evenadjectiveUS /ˈiːvɪn/
divisible by two
From this reading Nan had discovered that Roberta's father was in California, and that she was planning to spend her Christmas vacation in solitary state at Mrs. Chapin's, without letting even her adored Mary Brooks know how matters stood.
ExactlyadverbUS /ɪɡˈzæktli/
indicating exactness or preciseness
From this reading ON TO MIDYEARS Exactly a week after Nan and Will left Harding, Betty herself was speeding west, with Roberta Lewis as traveling companion.
expandverbUS /ɪkˈspænd/
extend in one or more directions
From this reading It was amusing, and a little pathetic too, to watch the shy Roberta expand in the genial, happy-go-lucky atmosphere of the Wales household.
fathernounUS /ˈfɑːðər/
a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)
From this reading Nan had discovered that Roberta's father was in California, and that she was planning to spend her Christmas vacation in solitary state at Mrs. Chapin's, without letting even her adored Mary Brooks know how matters stood.
feetnounUS /fiːt/
plural of “foot” — the part of the leg of a human being below the ankle joint
From this reading A lonely, motherless child brought up by a father who loved her dearly, treated her as an equal, and was too absorbed in his own affairs to realize that she needed any companionship but his own, she had been absolutely swept off her feet by the rush of young life at Harding.
finallyadverbUS /ˈfaɪnəli/
after an unspecified period of time or an especially long delay
From this reading But Nan's arguments, backed by Betty's powers of persuasion, were irresistible; and Roberta finally consented to come to Cleveland instead.
genialadjectiveUS /ˈdʒiːnjəl/
diffusing warmth and friendliness
From this reading It was amusing, and a little pathetic too, to watch the shy Roberta expand in the genial, happy-go-lucky atmosphere of the Wales household.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Nan had discovered that Roberta's father was in California, and that she was planning to spend her Christmas vacation in solitary state at Mrs. Chapin's, without letting even her adored Mary Brooks know how matters stood.
happy-go-luckyadjective
cheerfully irresponsible
From this reading It was amusing, and a little pathetic too, to watch the shy Roberta expand in the genial, happy-go-lucky atmosphere of the Wales household.
HardingnounUS /ˈhɑːrdɪŋ/
29th President of the United States; two of his appointees were involved in the Teapot Dome scandal (1865-1823)
From this reading ON TO MIDYEARS Exactly a week after Nan and Will left Harding, Betty herself was speeding west, with Roberta Lewis as traveling companion.
herdeterminerUS /hɜːr/
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Nan had discovered that Roberta's father was in California, and that she was planning to spend her Christmas vacation in solitary state at Mrs. Chapin's, without letting even her adored Mary Brooks know how matters stood.
herselfpronounUS /hərˈself/
used when the woman or girl doing the action is also its object
From this reading ON TO MIDYEARS Exactly a week after Nan and Will left Harding, Betty herself was speeding west, with Roberta Lewis as traveling companion.
hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading A lonely, motherless child brought up by a father who loved her dearly, treated her as an equal, and was too absorbed in his own affairs to realize that she needed any companionship but his own, she had been absolutely swept off her feet by the rush of young life at Harding.
householdnounUS /ˈhaʊshoʊld/
a social unit living together
From this reading It was amusing, and a little pathetic too, to watch the shy Roberta expand in the genial, happy-go-lucky atmosphere of the Wales household.
how
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Nan had discovered that Roberta's father was in California, and that she was planning to spend her Christmas vacation in solitary state at Mrs. Chapin's, without letting even her adored Mary Brooks know how matters stood.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Nan had discovered that Roberta's father was in California, and that she was planning to spend her Christmas vacation in solitary state at Mrs. Chapin's, without letting even her adored Mary Brooks know how matters stood.
insteadadverbUS /ˌɪnˈsted/
in place of, or as an alternative to
From this reading But Nan's arguments, backed by Betty's powers of persuasion, were irresistible; and Roberta finally consented to come to Cleveland instead.
irresistibleadjectiveUS /ˌɪrɪˈzɪstəbəl/
impossible to resist; overpowering
From this reading But Nan's arguments, backed by Betty's powers of persuasion, were irresistible; and Roberta finally consented to come to Cleveland instead.
ItpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was amusing, and a little pathetic too, to watch the shy Roberta expand in the genial, happy-go-lucky atmosphere of the Wales household.
knowverbUS /noʊ/
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading Nan had discovered that Roberta's father was in California, and that she was planning to spend her Christmas vacation in solitary state at Mrs. Chapin's, without letting even her adored Mary Brooks know how matters stood.
leftnounUS /left/
location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east
From this reading ON TO MIDYEARS Exactly a week after Nan and Will left Harding, Betty herself was speeding west, with Roberta Lewis as traveling companion.
lettingnounUS /ˈletɪŋ/
property that is leased or rented out or let
From this reading Nan had discovered that Roberta's father was in California, and that she was planning to spend her Christmas vacation in solitary state at Mrs. Chapin's, without letting even her adored Mary Brooks know how matters stood.
LewisnounUS /ˈluːɪs/
United States rock star singer and pianist (born in 1935)
From this reading ON TO MIDYEARS Exactly a week after Nan and Will left Harding, Betty herself was speeding west, with Roberta Lewis as traveling companion.
lifenounUS /laɪf/
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading A lonely, motherless child brought up by a father who loved her dearly, treated her as an equal, and was too absorbed in his own affairs to realize that she needed any companionship but his own, she had been absolutely swept off her feet by the rush of young life at Harding.
littleadjectiveUS /ˈlɪtəl/
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading It was amusing, and a little pathetic too, to watch the shy Roberta expand in the genial, happy-go-lucky atmosphere of the Wales household.
lonelyadjectiveUS /ˈloʊnli/
lacking companions or companionship
From this reading A lonely, motherless child brought up by a father who loved her dearly, treated her as an equal, and was too absorbed in his own affairs to realize that she needed any companionship but his own, she had been absolutely swept off her feet by the rush of young life at Harding.
lovedadjectiveUS /lʌvd/
held dear
From this reading A lonely, motherless child brought up by a father who loved her dearly, treated her as an equal, and was too absorbed in his own affairs to realize that she needed any companionship but his own, she had been absolutely swept off her feet by the rush of young life at Harding.
MarynounUS /ˈmeri/
the mother of Jesus; Christians refer to her as the Virgin Mary; she is especially honored by Roman Catholics
From this reading Nan had discovered that Roberta's father was in California, and that she was planning to spend her Christmas vacation in solitary state at Mrs. Chapin's, without letting even her adored Mary Brooks know how matters stood.
mattersnounUS /ˈmætərz/
plural of “matter” — a vaguely specified concern
From this reading Nan had discovered that Roberta's father was in California, and that she was planning to spend her Christmas vacation in solitary state at Mrs. Chapin's, without letting even her adored Mary Brooks know how matters stood.
MIDYEARS
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading ON TO MIDYEARS Exactly a week after Nan and Will left Harding, Betty herself was speeding west, with Roberta Lewis as traveling companion.
motherlessadjectiveUS /ˈmʌðərlɪs/
having no living or known mother
From this reading A lonely, motherless child brought up by a father who loved her dearly, treated her as an equal, and was too absorbed in his own affairs to realize that she needed any companionship but his own, she had been absolutely swept off her feet by the rush of young life at Harding.
MrsnounUS /ˈmɪsɪz/
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading Nan had discovered that Roberta's father was in California, and that she was planning to spend her Christmas vacation in solitary state at Mrs. Chapin's, without letting even her adored Mary Brooks know how matters stood.
NannounUS /næn/
your grandmother
From this reading ON TO MIDYEARS Exactly a week after Nan and Will left Harding, Betty herself was speeding west, with Roberta Lewis as traveling companion.
Nan'snounUS /nænz/
possessive form of “nan” — your grandmother
From this reading But Nan's arguments, backed by Betty's powers of persuasion, were irresistible; and Roberta finally consented to come to Cleveland instead.
neededadjectiveUS /ˈniːdəd/
necessary for relief or supply
From this reading A lonely, motherless child brought up by a father who loved her dearly, treated her as an equal, and was too absorbed in his own affairs to realize that she needed any companionship but his own, she had been absolutely swept off her feet by the rush of young life at Harding.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading But Nan's arguments, backed by Betty's powers of persuasion, were irresistible; and Roberta finally consented to come to Cleveland instead.
offadverbUS /ɔːf/
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading A lonely, motherless child brought up by a father who loved her dearly, treated her as an equal, and was too absorbed in his own affairs to realize that she needed any companionship but his own, she had been absolutely swept off her feet by the rush of young life at Harding.
ONprepositionUS /ɑːn/
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading ON TO MIDYEARS Exactly a week after Nan and Will left Harding, Betty herself was speeding west, with Roberta Lewis as traveling companion.
ownverbUS /oʊn/
have ownership or possession of
From this reading A lonely, motherless child brought up by a father who loved her dearly, treated her as an equal, and was too absorbed in his own affairs to realize that she needed any companionship but his own, she had been absolutely swept off her feet by the rush of young life at Harding.
patheticadjectiveUS /pəˈθetɪk/
deserving or inciting pity
From this reading It was amusing, and a little pathetic too, to watch the shy Roberta expand in the genial, happy-go-lucky atmosphere of the Wales household.
persuasionnounUS /pərˈsweɪʒən/
the act of persuading (or attempting to persuade); communication intended to induce belief or action
From this reading But Nan's arguments, backed by Betty's powers of persuasion, were irresistible; and Roberta finally consented to come to Cleveland instead.
planningnounUS /ˈplænɪŋ/
an act of formulating a program for a definite course of action
From this reading Nan had discovered that Roberta's father was in California, and that she was planning to spend her Christmas vacation in solitary state at Mrs. Chapin's, without letting even her adored Mary Brooks know how matters stood.
powersnounUS /ˈpaʊərz/
plural of “power” — possession of controlling influence
From this reading But Nan's arguments, backed by Betty's powers of persuasion, were irresistible; and Roberta finally consented to come to Cleveland instead.
realizeverbUS /ˈriːəlaɪz/
be fully aware or cognizant of
From this reading A lonely, motherless child brought up by a father who loved her dearly, treated her as an equal, and was too absorbed in his own affairs to realize that she needed any companionship but his own, she had been absolutely swept off her feet by the rush of young life at Harding.
Roberta
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading ON TO MIDYEARS Exactly a week after Nan and Will left Harding, Betty herself was speeding west, with Roberta Lewis as traveling companion.
Roberta's
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Nan had discovered that Roberta's father was in California, and that she was planning to spend her Christmas vacation in solitary state at Mrs. Chapin's, without letting even her adored Mary Brooks know how matters stood.
rushverbUS /rʌʃ/
move hurridly
From this reading A lonely, motherless child brought up by a father who loved her dearly, treated her as an equal, and was too absorbed in his own affairs to realize that she needed any companionship but his own, she had been absolutely swept off her feet by the rush of young life at Harding.
shepronounUS /ʃiː/
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Nan had discovered that Roberta's father was in California, and that she was planning to spend her Christmas vacation in solitary state at Mrs. Chapin's, without letting even her adored Mary Brooks know how matters stood.
shyverbUS /ʃaɪ/
start suddenly, as from fright
From this reading It was amusing, and a little pathetic too, to watch the shy Roberta expand in the genial, happy-go-lucky atmosphere of the Wales household.
solitaryadjectiveUS /ˈsɑːləteri/
characterized by or preferring solitude
From this reading Nan had discovered that Roberta's father was in California, and that she was planning to spend her Christmas vacation in solitary state at Mrs. Chapin's, without letting even her adored Mary Brooks know how matters stood.
speedingnounUS /ˈspiːdɪŋ/
changing location rapidly
From this reading ON TO MIDYEARS Exactly a week after Nan and Will left Harding, Betty herself was speeding west, with Roberta Lewis as traveling companion.
spendverbUS /spend/
use up a period of time in a specific way
From this reading Nan had discovered that Roberta's father was in California, and that she was planning to spend her Christmas vacation in solitary state at Mrs. Chapin's, without letting even her adored Mary Brooks know how matters stood.
statenounUS /steɪt/
the territory occupied by one of the constituent administrative districts of a nation
From this reading Nan had discovered that Roberta's father was in California, and that she was planning to spend her Christmas vacation in solitary state at Mrs. Chapin's, without letting even her adored Mary Brooks know how matters stood.
stoodverbUS /stʊd/
Maintained an upright posture.
From this reading Nan had discovered that Roberta's father was in California, and that she was planning to spend her Christmas vacation in solitary state at Mrs. Chapin's, without letting even her adored Mary Brooks know how matters stood.
sweptadjectiveUS /swept/
possessing sweep
From this reading A lonely, motherless child brought up by a father who loved her dearly, treated her as an equal, and was too absorbed in his own affairs to realize that she needed any companionship but his own, she had been absolutely swept off her feet by the rush of young life at Harding.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Nan had discovered that Roberta's father was in California, and that she was planning to spend her Christmas vacation in solitary state at Mrs. Chapin's, without letting even her adored Mary Brooks know how matters stood.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading It was amusing, and a little pathetic too, to watch the shy Roberta expand in the genial, happy-go-lucky atmosphere of the Wales household.
TOparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading ON TO MIDYEARS Exactly a week after Nan and Will left Harding, Betty herself was speeding west, with Roberta Lewis as traveling companion.
tooadverbUS /tuː/
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading It was amusing, and a little pathetic too, to watch the shy Roberta expand in the genial, happy-go-lucky atmosphere of the Wales household.
travelingnounUS /ˈtrævəlɪŋ/
the act of going from one place to another
From this reading ON TO MIDYEARS Exactly a week after Nan and Will left Harding, Betty herself was speeding west, with Roberta Lewis as traveling companion.
treatedadjectiveUS /ˈtriːtɪd/
subjected to a physical (or chemical) treatment or action or agent
From this reading A lonely, motherless child brought up by a father who loved her dearly, treated her as an equal, and was too absorbed in his own affairs to realize that she needed any companionship but his own, she had been absolutely swept off her feet by the rush of young life at Harding.
upadjectiveUS /ʌp/
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading A lonely, motherless child brought up by a father who loved her dearly, treated her as an equal, and was too absorbed in his own affairs to realize that she needed any companionship but his own, she had been absolutely swept off her feet by the rush of young life at Harding.
vacationnounUS /veɪˈkeɪʃən/
leisure time away from work devoted to rest or pleasure
From this reading Nan had discovered that Roberta's father was in California, and that she was planning to spend her Christmas vacation in solitary state at Mrs. Chapin's, without letting even her adored Mary Brooks know how matters stood.
WalesnounUS /weɪlz/
one of the four countries that make up the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland; during Roman times the region was known as Cambria
From this reading It was amusing, and a little pathetic too, to watch the shy Roberta expand in the genial, happy-go-lucky atmosphere of the Wales household.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading ON TO MIDYEARS Exactly a week after Nan and Will left Harding, Betty herself was speeding west, with Roberta Lewis as traveling companion.
watchverbUS /wɑːtʃ/
look attentively
From this reading It was amusing, and a little pathetic too, to watch the shy Roberta expand in the genial, happy-go-lucky atmosphere of the Wales household.
weeknounUS /wiːk/
any period of seven consecutive days
From this reading ON TO MIDYEARS Exactly a week after Nan and Will left Harding, Betty herself was speeding west, with Roberta Lewis as traveling companion.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading But Nan's arguments, backed by Betty's powers of persuasion, were irresistible; and Roberta finally consented to come to Cleveland instead.
westnounUS /west/
the countries of (originally) Europe and (now including) North America and South America
From this reading ON TO MIDYEARS Exactly a week after Nan and Will left Harding, Betty herself was speeding west, with Roberta Lewis as traveling companion.
whopronounUS /huː/
which person or people
From this reading A lonely, motherless child brought up by a father who loved her dearly, treated her as an equal, and was too absorbed in his own affairs to realize that she needed any companionship but his own, she had been absolutely swept off her feet by the rush of young life at Harding.
Willmodal verbUS /wɪl/
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading ON TO MIDYEARS Exactly a week after Nan and Will left Harding, Betty herself was speeding west, with Roberta Lewis as traveling companion.
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading ON TO MIDYEARS Exactly a week after Nan and Will left Harding, Betty herself was speeding west, with Roberta Lewis as traveling companion.
withoutprepositionUS /wɪˈθaʊt/
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading Nan had discovered that Roberta's father was in California, and that she was planning to spend her Christmas vacation in solitary state at Mrs. Chapin's, without letting even her adored Mary Brooks know how matters stood.
youngadjectiveUS /jʌŋ/
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading A lonely, motherless child brought up by a father who loved her dearly, treated her as an equal, and was too absorbed in his own affairs to realize that she needed any companionship but his own, she had been absolutely swept off her feet by the rush of young life at Harding.
