adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading EVENTFUL JOURNEY As Tavia reached the end sofa, upon which a pretty golden-haired baby lay curled beside a sleepy mother, she made a motion to attract the child's attention.
aloneadjectiveUS /əˈloʊn/
Having no one else present.
From this reading The tot followed Tavia to the little end room--Dorothy saw her going, and though feeling very drowsy herself (which really was the reason Tavia left her alone) Dorothy kept her eyes opened long enough to see that the mother was sound asleep, and had not missed her baby.
amauxiliary verbUS /æm/
the form of “be” used with “I”
From this reading "I am sure Tavia will take good care of her," thought Dorothy, as she settled down for a rest, "she is so fond of children, and it will be a change for the child--traveling must be very tiresome to such little ones."
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The little one saw it at once, promptly slipped down and stole away from the sofa without in the least disturbing the woman.
AsconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading EVENTFUL JOURNEY As Tavia reached the end sofa, upon which a pretty golden-haired baby lay curled beside a sleepy mother, she made a motion to attract the child's attention.
asleepadjectiveUS /əˈsliːp/
in a state of sleep
From this reading The tot followed Tavia to the little end room--Dorothy saw her going, and though feeling very drowsy herself (which really was the reason Tavia left her alone) Dorothy kept her eyes opened long enough to see that the mother was sound asleep, and had not missed her baby.
atprepositionUS /æt/
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading The little one saw it at once, promptly slipped down and stole away from the sofa without in the least disturbing the woman.
attentionnounUS /əˈtenʃən/
the process whereby a person concentrates on some features of the environment to the (relative) exclusion of others
From this reading EVENTFUL JOURNEY As Tavia reached the end sofa, upon which a pretty golden-haired baby lay curled beside a sleepy mother, she made a motion to attract the child's attention.
attractverbUS /əˈtrækt/
direct toward itself or oneself by means of some psychological power or physical attributes
From this reading EVENTFUL JOURNEY As Tavia reached the end sofa, upon which a pretty golden-haired baby lay curled beside a sleepy mother, she made a motion to attract the child's attention.
awayadverbUS /əˈweɪ/
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading The little one saw it at once, promptly slipped down and stole away from the sofa without in the least disturbing the woman.
babynounUS /ˈbeɪbi/
a very young child (birth to 1 year) who has not yet begun to walk or talk
From this reading EVENTFUL JOURNEY As Tavia reached the end sofa, upon which a pretty golden-haired baby lay curled beside a sleepy mother, she made a motion to attract the child's attention.
beauxiliary verbUS /biː/
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading "I am sure Tavia will take good care of her," thought Dorothy, as she settled down for a rest, "she is so fond of children, and it will be a change for the child--traveling must be very tiresome to such little ones."
besideprepositionUS /bɪˈsaɪd/
next to; at the side of
From this reading EVENTFUL JOURNEY As Tavia reached the end sofa, upon which a pretty golden-haired baby lay curled beside a sleepy mother, she made a motion to attract the child's attention.
carenounUS /ker/
the work of providing treatment for or attending to someone or something
From this reading "I am sure Tavia will take good care of her," thought Dorothy, as she settled down for a rest, "she is so fond of children, and it will be a change for the child--traveling must be very tiresome to such little ones."
changeverbUS /tʃeɪndʒ/
cause to change; make different; cause a transformation
From this reading "I am sure Tavia will take good care of her," thought Dorothy, as she settled down for a rest, "she is so fond of children, and it will be a change for the child--traveling must be very tiresome to such little ones."
childnounUS /tʃaɪld/
a young person of either sex
From this reading "I am sure Tavia will take good care of her," thought Dorothy, as she settled down for a rest, "she is so fond of children, and it will be a change for the child--traveling must be very tiresome to such little ones."
child'snounUS /tʃaɪldz/
possessive form of “child” — a young person of either sex
From this reading EVENTFUL JOURNEY As Tavia reached the end sofa, upon which a pretty golden-haired baby lay curled beside a sleepy mother, she made a motion to attract the child's attention.
childrennounUS /ˈtʃɪldrən/
plural of “child” — a young person of either sex
From this reading "I am sure Tavia will take good care of her," thought Dorothy, as she settled down for a rest, "she is so fond of children, and it will be a change for the child--traveling must be very tiresome to such little ones."
curledadjectiveUS /kɜːrld/
(of hair) making curls or having been made to curl
From this reading EVENTFUL JOURNEY As Tavia reached the end sofa, upon which a pretty golden-haired baby lay curled beside a sleepy mother, she made a motion to attract the child's attention.
disturbingadjectiveUS /dɪˈstɜːrbɪŋ/
causing distress or worry or anxiety
From this reading The little one saw it at once, promptly slipped down and stole away from the sofa without in the least disturbing the woman.
Dorothy
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The tot followed Tavia to the little end room--Dorothy saw her going, and though feeling very drowsy herself (which really was the reason Tavia left her alone) Dorothy kept her eyes opened long enough to see that the mother was sound asleep, and had not missed her baby.
downadjectiveUS /daʊn/
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading The little one saw it at once, promptly slipped down and stole away from the sofa without in the least disturbing the woman.
drowsyadjectiveUS /ˈdraʊzi/
half asleep
From this reading The tot followed Tavia to the little end room--Dorothy saw her going, and though feeling very drowsy herself (which really was the reason Tavia left her alone) Dorothy kept her eyes opened long enough to see that the mother was sound asleep, and had not missed her baby.
endnounUS /end/
either extremity of something that has length
From this reading EVENTFUL JOURNEY As Tavia reached the end sofa, upon which a pretty golden-haired baby lay curled beside a sleepy mother, she made a motion to attract the child's attention.
enoughnounUS /ɪˈnʌf/
an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose
From this reading The tot followed Tavia to the little end room--Dorothy saw her going, and though feeling very drowsy herself (which really was the reason Tavia left her alone) Dorothy kept her eyes opened long enough to see that the mother was sound asleep, and had not missed her baby.
EVENTFULadjectiveUS /ɪˈventfəl/
full of events or incidents
From this reading EVENTFUL JOURNEY As Tavia reached the end sofa, upon which a pretty golden-haired baby lay curled beside a sleepy mother, she made a motion to attract the child's attention.
eyesnounUS /aɪz/
opinion or judgment
From this reading The tot followed Tavia to the little end room--Dorothy saw her going, and though feeling very drowsy herself (which really was the reason Tavia left her alone) Dorothy kept her eyes opened long enough to see that the mother was sound asleep, and had not missed her baby.
feelingnounUS /ˈfiːlɪŋ/
the experiencing of affective and emotional states
From this reading The tot followed Tavia to the little end room--Dorothy saw her going, and though feeling very drowsy herself (which really was the reason Tavia left her alone) Dorothy kept her eyes opened long enough to see that the mother was sound asleep, and had not missed her baby.
followedverbUS /ˈfɑːloʊd/
past form of “follow” — to travel behind, go after, come after
From this reading The tot followed Tavia to the little end room--Dorothy saw her going, and though feeling very drowsy herself (which really was the reason Tavia left her alone) Dorothy kept her eyes opened long enough to see that the mother was sound asleep, and had not missed her baby.
fondadjectiveUS /fɑːnd/
having or displaying warmth or affection
From this reading "I am sure Tavia will take good care of her," thought Dorothy, as she settled down for a rest, "she is so fond of children, and it will be a change for the child--traveling must be very tiresome to such little ones."
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading "I am sure Tavia will take good care of her," thought Dorothy, as she settled down for a rest, "she is so fond of children, and it will be a change for the child--traveling must be very tiresome to such little ones."
fromprepositionUS /frʌm/
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading The little one saw it at once, promptly slipped down and stole away from the sofa without in the least disturbing the woman.
goingnounUS /ˈɡoʊɪŋ/
the act of departing
From this reading The tot followed Tavia to the little end room--Dorothy saw her going, and though feeling very drowsy herself (which really was the reason Tavia left her alone) Dorothy kept her eyes opened long enough to see that the mother was sound asleep, and had not missed her baby.
golden-haired
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading EVENTFUL JOURNEY As Tavia reached the end sofa, upon which a pretty golden-haired baby lay curled beside a sleepy mother, she made a motion to attract the child's attention.
goodadjectiveUS /ɡʊd/
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading "I am sure Tavia will take good care of her," thought Dorothy, as she settled down for a rest, "she is so fond of children, and it will be a change for the child--traveling must be very tiresome to such little ones."
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading The tot followed Tavia to the little end room--Dorothy saw her going, and though feeling very drowsy herself (which really was the reason Tavia left her alone) Dorothy kept her eyes opened long enough to see that the mother was sound asleep, and had not missed her baby.
herdeterminerUS /hɜːr/
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading The tot followed Tavia to the little end room--Dorothy saw her going, and though feeling very drowsy herself (which really was the reason Tavia left her alone) Dorothy kept her eyes opened long enough to see that the mother was sound asleep, and had not missed her baby.
herselfpronounUS /hərˈself/
used when the woman or girl doing the action is also its object
From this reading The tot followed Tavia to the little end room--Dorothy saw her going, and though feeling very drowsy herself (which really was the reason Tavia left her alone) Dorothy kept her eyes opened long enough to see that the mother was sound asleep, and had not missed her baby.
IpronounUS /aɪ/
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "I am sure Tavia will take good care of her," thought Dorothy, as she settled down for a rest, "she is so fond of children, and it will be a change for the child--traveling must be very tiresome to such little ones."
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The little one saw it at once, promptly slipped down and stole away from the sofa without in the least disturbing the woman.
isauxiliary verbUS /ɪz/
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "I am sure Tavia will take good care of her," thought Dorothy, as she settled down for a rest, "she is so fond of children, and it will be a change for the child--traveling must be very tiresome to such little ones."
itpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading The little one saw it at once, promptly slipped down and stole away from the sofa without in the least disturbing the woman.
JOURNEYverbUS /ˈdʒɜːrni/
undertake a journey or trip
From this reading EVENTFUL JOURNEY As Tavia reached the end sofa, upon which a pretty golden-haired baby lay curled beside a sleepy mother, she made a motion to attract the child's attention.
keptadjectiveUS /kept/
(especially of promises or contracts) not violated or disregarded
From this reading The tot followed Tavia to the little end room--Dorothy saw her going, and though feeling very drowsy herself (which really was the reason Tavia left her alone) Dorothy kept her eyes opened long enough to see that the mother was sound asleep, and had not missed her baby.
layverbUS /leɪ/
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading EVENTFUL JOURNEY As Tavia reached the end sofa, upon which a pretty golden-haired baby lay curled beside a sleepy mother, she made a motion to attract the child's attention.
leastadjectiveUS /liːst/
the superlative of “little” that can be used with mass nouns and is usually preceded by “the”; a quantifier meaning smallest in amount or extent or degree
From this reading The little one saw it at once, promptly slipped down and stole away from the sofa without in the least disturbing the woman.
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 The tot followed Tavia to the little end room--Dorothy saw her going, and though feeling very drowsy herself (which really was the reason Tavia left her alone) Dorothy kept her eyes opened long enough to see that the mother was sound asleep, and had not missed her baby.
littleadjectiveUS /ˈlɪtəl/
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading The little one saw it at once, promptly slipped down and stole away from the sofa without in the least disturbing the woman.
longadjectiveUS /lɔːŋ/
primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified
From this reading The tot followed Tavia to the little end room--Dorothy saw her going, and though feeling very drowsy herself (which really was the reason Tavia left her alone) Dorothy kept her eyes opened long enough to see that the mother was sound asleep, and had not missed her baby.
madeadjectiveUS /meɪd/
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading EVENTFUL JOURNEY As Tavia reached the end sofa, upon which a pretty golden-haired baby lay curled beside a sleepy mother, she made a motion to attract the child's attention.
missedadjectiveUS /mɪst/
not caught with the senses or the mind
From this reading The tot followed Tavia to the little end room--Dorothy saw her going, and though feeling very drowsy herself (which really was the reason Tavia left her alone) Dorothy kept her eyes opened long enough to see that the mother was sound asleep, and had not missed her baby.
mothernounUS /ˈmʌðər/
a woman who has given birth to a child (also used as a term of address to your mother)
From this reading EVENTFUL JOURNEY As Tavia reached the end sofa, upon which a pretty golden-haired baby lay curled beside a sleepy mother, she made a motion to attract the child's attention.
motionnounUS /ˈmoʊʃən/
the use of movements (especially of the hands) to communicate familiar or prearranged signals
From this reading EVENTFUL JOURNEY As Tavia reached the end sofa, upon which a pretty golden-haired baby lay curled beside a sleepy mother, she made a motion to attract the child's attention.
mustmodal verbUS /mʌst/
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading "I am sure Tavia will take good care of her," thought Dorothy, as she settled down for a rest, "she is so fond of children, and it will be a change for the child--traveling must be very tiresome to such little ones."
notadverbUS /nɑːt/
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading The tot followed Tavia to the little end room--Dorothy saw her going, and though feeling very drowsy herself (which really was the reason Tavia left her alone) Dorothy kept her eyes opened long enough to see that the mother was sound asleep, and had not missed her baby.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading "I am sure Tavia will take good care of her," thought Dorothy, as she settled down for a rest, "she is so fond of children, and it will be a change for the child--traveling must be very tiresome to such little ones."
onprepositionUS /ɑːn/
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading The train rumbled on.
onceadverbUS /wʌns/
on one occasion
From this reading The little one saw it at once, promptly slipped down and stole away from the sofa without in the least disturbing the woman.
onepronounUS /wʌn/
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading The little one saw it at once, promptly slipped down and stole away from the sofa without in the least disturbing the woman.
onesnounUS /wʌnz/
plural of “one” — the smallest whole number or a numeral representing this number
From this reading "I am sure Tavia will take good care of her," thought Dorothy, as she settled down for a rest, "she is so fond of children, and it will be a change for the child--traveling must be very tiresome to such little ones."
openedadjectiveUS /ˈoʊpənd/
used of mouth or eyes
From this reading The tot followed Tavia to the little end room--Dorothy saw her going, and though feeling very drowsy herself (which really was the reason Tavia left her alone) Dorothy kept her eyes opened long enough to see that the mother was sound asleep, and had not missed her baby.
prettyadjectiveUS /ˈprɪti/
pleasing by delicacy or grace; not imposing
From this reading EVENTFUL JOURNEY As Tavia reached the end sofa, upon which a pretty golden-haired baby lay curled beside a sleepy mother, she made a motion to attract the child's attention.
promptlyadverbUS /ˈprɑːmptli/
with little or no delay
From this reading The little one saw it at once, promptly slipped down and stole away from the sofa without in the least disturbing the woman.
reachedverbUS /riːtʃt/
past form of “reach” — reach a destination, either real or abstract
From this reading EVENTFUL JOURNEY As Tavia reached the end sofa, upon which a pretty golden-haired baby lay curled beside a sleepy mother, she made a motion to attract the child's attention.
reallyadverbUS /ˈrɪli/
in accordance with truth or fact or reality
From this reading The tot followed Tavia to the little end room--Dorothy saw her going, and though feeling very drowsy herself (which really was the reason Tavia left her alone) Dorothy kept her eyes opened long enough to see that the mother was sound asleep, and had not missed her baby.
reasonnounUS /ˈriːzən/
a rational motive for a belief or action
From this reading The tot followed Tavia to the little end room--Dorothy saw her going, and though feeling very drowsy herself (which really was the reason Tavia left her alone) Dorothy kept her eyes opened long enough to see that the mother was sound asleep, and had not missed her baby.
restverbUS /rest/
not move; be in a resting position
From this reading "I am sure Tavia will take good care of her," thought Dorothy, as she settled down for a rest, "she is so fond of children, and it will be a change for the child--traveling must be very tiresome to such little ones."
roomnounUS /ruːm/
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading The tot followed Tavia to the little end room--Dorothy saw her going, and though feeling very drowsy herself (which really was the reason Tavia left her alone) Dorothy kept her eyes opened long enough to see that the mother was sound asleep, and had not missed her baby.
rumbledverbUS /ˈrʌmbəld/
past form of “rumble” — make a low noise
From this reading The train rumbled on.
sawverbUS /sɔː/
cut with a saw
From this reading The little one saw it at once, promptly slipped down and stole away from the sofa without in the least disturbing the woman.
seeverbUS /siː/
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading The tot followed Tavia to the little end room--Dorothy saw her going, and though feeling very drowsy herself (which really was the reason Tavia left her alone) Dorothy kept her eyes opened long enough to see that the mother was sound asleep, and had not missed her baby.
settledadjectiveUS /ˈsetəld/
established or decided beyond dispute or doubt
From this reading "I am sure Tavia will take good care of her," thought Dorothy, as she settled down for a rest, "she is so fond of children, and it will be a change for the child--traveling must be very tiresome to such little ones."
shepronounUS /ʃiː/
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading EVENTFUL JOURNEY As Tavia reached the end sofa, upon which a pretty golden-haired baby lay curled beside a sleepy mother, she made a motion to attract the child's attention.
sleepyadjectiveUS /ˈsliːpi/
ready to fall asleep
From this reading EVENTFUL JOURNEY As Tavia reached the end sofa, upon which a pretty golden-haired baby lay curled beside a sleepy mother, she made a motion to attract the child's attention.
slippedverbUS /slɪpt/
inflected form of “slip” — move stealthily
From this reading The little one saw it at once, promptly slipped down and stole away from the sofa without in the least disturbing the woman.
soconjunctionUS /soʊ/
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading "I am sure Tavia will take good care of her," thought Dorothy, as she settled down for a rest, "she is so fond of children, and it will be a change for the child--traveling must be very tiresome to such little ones."
sofanounUS /ˈsoʊfə/
an upholstered seat for more than one person
From this reading EVENTFUL JOURNEY As Tavia reached the end sofa, upon which a pretty golden-haired baby lay curled beside a sleepy mother, she made a motion to attract the child's attention.
soundnounUS /saʊnd/
the particular auditory effect produced by a given cause
From this reading The tot followed Tavia to the little end room--Dorothy saw her going, and though feeling very drowsy herself (which really was the reason Tavia left her alone) Dorothy kept her eyes opened long enough to see that the mother was sound asleep, and had not missed her baby.
stolenounUS /stoʊl/
a wide scarf worn about their shoulders by women
From this reading The little one saw it at once, promptly slipped down and stole away from the sofa without in the least disturbing the woman.
suchdeterminerUS /sʌtʃ/
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading "I am sure Tavia will take good care of her," thought Dorothy, as she settled down for a rest, "she is so fond of children, and it will be a change for the child--traveling must be very tiresome to such little ones."
sureadjectiveUS /ʃʊr/
having or feeling no doubt or uncertainty; confident and assured
From this reading "I am sure Tavia will take good care of her," thought Dorothy, as she settled down for a rest, "she is so fond of children, and it will be a change for the child--traveling must be very tiresome to such little ones."
takeverbUS /teɪk/
carry out
From this reading "I am sure Tavia will take good care of her," thought Dorothy, as she settled down for a rest, "she is so fond of children, and it will be a change for the child--traveling must be very tiresome to such little ones."
Tavia
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading EVENTFUL JOURNEY As Tavia reached the end sofa, upon which a pretty golden-haired baby lay curled beside a sleepy mother, she made a motion to attract the child's attention.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading The tot followed Tavia to the little end room--Dorothy saw her going, and though feeling very drowsy herself (which really was the reason Tavia left her alone) Dorothy kept her eyes opened long enough to see that the mother was sound asleep, and had not missed her baby.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading EVENTFUL JOURNEY As Tavia reached the end sofa, upon which a pretty golden-haired baby lay curled beside a sleepy mother, she made a motion to attract the child's attention.
thoughconjunctionUS /ðoʊ/
in spite of the fact that
From this reading The tot followed Tavia to the little end room--Dorothy saw her going, and though feeling very drowsy herself (which really was the reason Tavia left her alone) Dorothy kept her eyes opened long enough to see that the mother was sound asleep, and had not missed her baby.
thoughtnounUS /θɔːt/
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading "I am sure Tavia will take good care of her," thought Dorothy, as she settled down for a rest, "she is so fond of children, and it will be a change for the child--traveling must be very tiresome to such little ones."
tiresomeadjectiveUS /ˈtaɪərsəm/
so lacking in interest as to cause mental weariness
From this reading "I am sure Tavia will take good care of her," thought Dorothy, as she settled down for a rest, "she is so fond of children, and it will be a change for the child--traveling must be very tiresome to such little ones."
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading EVENTFUL JOURNEY As Tavia reached the end sofa, upon which a pretty golden-haired baby lay curled beside a sleepy mother, she made a motion to attract the child's attention.
totnounUS /tɑːt/
a small amount (especially of a drink)
From this reading The tot followed Tavia to the little end room--Dorothy saw her going, and though feeling very drowsy herself (which really was the reason Tavia left her alone) Dorothy kept her eyes opened long enough to see that the mother was sound asleep, and had not missed her baby.
trainverbUS /treɪn/
create by training and teaching
From this reading The train rumbled on.
travelingnounUS /ˈtrævəlɪŋ/
the act of going from one place to another
From this reading "I am sure Tavia will take good care of her," thought Dorothy, as she settled down for a rest, "she is so fond of children, and it will be a change for the child--traveling must be very tiresome to such little ones."
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading EVENTFUL JOURNEY As Tavia reached the end sofa, upon which a pretty golden-haired baby lay curled beside a sleepy mother, she made a motion to attract the child's attention.
veryadjectiveUS /ˈveri/
precisely as stated
From this reading The tot followed Tavia to the little end room--Dorothy saw her going, and though feeling very drowsy herself (which really was the reason Tavia left her alone) Dorothy kept her eyes opened long enough to see that the mother was sound asleep, and had not missed her baby.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The tot followed Tavia to the little end room--Dorothy saw her going, and though feeling very drowsy herself (which really was the reason Tavia left her alone) Dorothy kept her eyes opened long enough to see that the mother was sound asleep, and had not missed her baby.
whichpronounUS /wɪtʃ/
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading EVENTFUL JOURNEY As Tavia reached the end sofa, upon which a pretty golden-haired baby lay curled beside a sleepy mother, she made a motion to attract the child's attention.
willmodal verbUS /wɪl/
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading "I am sure Tavia will take good care of her," thought Dorothy, as she settled down for a rest, "she is so fond of children, and it will be a change for the child--traveling must be very tiresome to such little ones."
withoutprepositionUS /wɪˈθaʊt/
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading The little one saw it at once, promptly slipped down and stole away from the sofa without in the least disturbing the woman.
womannounUS /ˈwʊmən/
an adult female person (as opposed to a man)
From this reading The little one saw it at once, promptly slipped down and stole away from the sofa without in the least disturbing the woman.
