Chapter I

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From this reading I like to write letters but I like to get the ansers still better I am going to play Editha in boston for two weeks and I will ask my mamma to let me come to your store and see all of the butiful things I used to come every day when I was in boston last winter your little frend Elsie Leslie 72 West 92 Street New York City (_Written by Elsie Leslie Lyde, the original Editha, eight years old._) PAGE Editha _Frontispiece_ She spent most of her time in the library reading her papa’s big books 13 Through the newspapers she found there were men who lived by breaking into people’s houses 17 “Never mind about the burglars, Nixie” 21 “The burglars, Miss, that broke into number eighteen last night” 25 “Kitty,” he said, “I am obliged to go to Glasgow” 29 “Don’t be frightened,” she said, “I don’t want to hurt you” 33 He laughed so hard, that he doubled up 37 “It’s curious that you should know just where to look for things,” said Editha 41 “To think o’ me forgettin’ my card-case,” he said 45 Editha came slowly down the staircase with her treasures 49 He threw his head very far back, which was vulgar 53 “To think of her risking her dear little life to save me!”

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From this reading I like to write letters but I like to get the ansers still better I am going to play Editha in boston for two weeks and I will ask my mamma to let me come to your store and see all of the butiful things I used to come every day when I was in boston last winter your little frend Elsie Leslie 72 West 92 Street New York City (_Written by Elsie Leslie Lyde, the original Editha, eight years old._) PAGE Editha _Frontispiece_ She spent most of her time in the library reading her papa’s big books 13 Through the newspapers she found there were men who lived by breaking into people’s houses 17 “Never mind about the burglars, Nixie” 21 “The burglars, Miss, that broke into number eighteen last night” 25 “Kitty,” he said, “I am obliged to go to Glasgow” 29 “Don’t be frightened,” she said, “I don’t want to hurt you” 33 He laughed so hard, that he doubled up 37 “It’s curious that you should know just where to look for things,” said Editha 41 “To think o’ me forgettin’ my card-case,” he said 45 Editha came slowly down the staircase with her treasures 49 He threw his head very far back, which was vulgar 53 “To think of her risking her dear little life to save me!”

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From this reading I like to write letters but I like to get the ansers still better I am going to play Editha in boston for two weeks and I will ask my mamma to let me come to your store and see all of the butiful things I used to come every day when I was in boston last winter your little frend Elsie Leslie 72 West 92 Street New York City (_Written by Elsie Leslie Lyde, the original Editha, eight years old._) PAGE Editha _Frontispiece_ She spent most of her time in the library reading her papa’s big books 13 Through the newspapers she found there were men who lived by breaking into people’s houses 17 “Never mind about the burglars, Nixie” 21 “The burglars, Miss, that broke into number eighteen last night” 25 “Kitty,” he said, “I am obliged to go to Glasgow” 29 “Don’t be frightened,” she said, “I don’t want to hurt you” 33 He laughed so hard, that he doubled up 37 “It’s curious that you should know just where to look for things,” said Editha 41 “To think o’ me forgettin’ my card-case,” he said 45 Editha came slowly down the staircase with her treasures 49 He threw his head very far back, which was vulgar 53 “To think of her risking her dear little life to save me!”

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From this reading I like to write letters but I like to get the ansers still better I am going to play Editha in boston for two weeks and I will ask my mamma to let me come to your store and see all of the butiful things I used to come every day when I was in boston last winter your little frend Elsie Leslie 72 West 92 Street New York City (_Written by Elsie Leslie Lyde, the original Editha, eight years old._) PAGE Editha _Frontispiece_ She spent most of her time in the library reading her papa’s big books 13 Through the newspapers she found there were men who lived by breaking into people’s houses 17 “Never mind about the burglars, Nixie” 21 “The burglars, Miss, that broke into number eighteen last night” 25 “Kitty,” he said, “I am obliged to go to Glasgow” 29 “Don’t be frightened,” she said, “I don’t want to hurt you” 33 He laughed so hard, that he doubled up 37 “It’s curious that you should know just where to look for things,” said Editha 41 “To think o’ me forgettin’ my card-case,” he said 45 Editha came slowly down the staircase with her treasures 49 He threw his head very far back, which was vulgar 53 “To think of her risking her dear little life to save me!”

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From this reading I like to write letters but I like to get the ansers still better I am going to play Editha in boston for two weeks and I will ask my mamma to let me come to your store and see all of the butiful things I used to come every day when I was in boston last winter your little frend Elsie Leslie 72 West 92 Street New York City (_Written by Elsie Leslie Lyde, the original Editha, eight years old._) PAGE Editha _Frontispiece_ She spent most of her time in the library reading her papa’s big books 13 Through the newspapers she found there were men who lived by breaking into people’s houses 17 “Never mind about the burglars, Nixie” 21 “The burglars, Miss, that broke into number eighteen last night” 25 “Kitty,” he said, “I am obliged to go to Glasgow” 29 “Don’t be frightened,” she said, “I don’t want to hurt you” 33 He laughed so hard, that he doubled up 37 “It’s curious that you should know just where to look for things,” said Editha 41 “To think o’ me forgettin’ my card-case,” he said 45 Editha came slowly down the staircase with her treasures 49 He threw his head very far back, which was vulgar 53 “To think of her risking her dear little life to save me!”

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From this reading I like to write letters but I like to get the ansers still better I am going to play Editha in boston for two weeks and I will ask my mamma to let me come to your store and see all of the butiful things I used to come every day when I was in boston last winter your little frend Elsie Leslie 72 West 92 Street New York City (_Written by Elsie Leslie Lyde, the original Editha, eight years old._) PAGE Editha _Frontispiece_ She spent most of her time in the library reading her papa’s big books 13 Through the newspapers she found there were men who lived by breaking into people’s houses 17 “Never mind about the burglars, Nixie” 21 “The burglars, Miss, that broke into number eighteen last night” 25 “Kitty,” he said, “I am obliged to go to Glasgow” 29 “Don’t be frightened,” she said, “I don’t want to hurt you” 33 He laughed so hard, that he doubled up 37 “It’s curious that you should know just where to look for things,” said Editha 41 “To think o’ me forgettin’ my card-case,” he said 45 Editha came slowly down the staircase with her treasures 49 He threw his head very far back, which was vulgar 53 “To think of her risking her dear little life to save me!”

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From this reading I like to write letters but I like to get the ansers still better I am going to play Editha in boston for two weeks and I will ask my mamma to let me come to your store and see all of the butiful things I used to come every day when I was in boston last winter your little frend Elsie Leslie 72 West 92 Street New York City (_Written by Elsie Leslie Lyde, the original Editha, eight years old._) PAGE Editha _Frontispiece_ She spent most of her time in the library reading her papa’s big books 13 Through the newspapers she found there were men who lived by breaking into people’s houses 17 “Never mind about the burglars, Nixie” 21 “The burglars, Miss, that broke into number eighteen last night” 25 “Kitty,” he said, “I am obliged to go to Glasgow” 29 “Don’t be frightened,” she said, “I don’t want to hurt you” 33 He laughed so hard, that he doubled up 37 “It’s curious that you should know just where to look for things,” said Editha 41 “To think o’ me forgettin’ my card-case,” he said 45 Editha came slowly down the staircase with her treasures 49 He threw his head very far back, which was vulgar 53 “To think of her risking her dear little life to save me!”

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From this reading I like to write letters but I like to get the ansers still better I am going to play Editha in boston for two weeks and I will ask my mamma to let me come to your store and see all of the butiful things I used to come every day when I was in boston last winter your little frend Elsie Leslie 72 West 92 Street New York City (_Written by Elsie Leslie Lyde, the original Editha, eight years old._) PAGE Editha _Frontispiece_ She spent most of her time in the library reading her papa’s big books 13 Through the newspapers she found there were men who lived by breaking into people’s houses 17 “Never mind about the burglars, Nixie” 21 “The burglars, Miss, that broke into number eighteen last night” 25 “Kitty,” he said, “I am obliged to go to Glasgow” 29 “Don’t be frightened,” she said, “I don’t want to hurt you” 33 He laughed so hard, that he doubled up 37 “It’s curious that you should know just where to look for things,” said Editha 41 “To think o’ me forgettin’ my card-case,” he said 45 Editha came slowly down the staircase with her treasures 49 He threw his head very far back, which was vulgar 53 “To think of her risking her dear little life to save me!”

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From this reading I like to write letters but I like to get the ansers still better I am going to play Editha in boston for two weeks and I will ask my mamma to let me come to your store and see all of the butiful things I used to come every day when I was in boston last winter your little frend Elsie Leslie 72 West 92 Street New York City (_Written by Elsie Leslie Lyde, the original Editha, eight years old._) PAGE Editha _Frontispiece_ She spent most of her time in the library reading her papa’s big books 13 Through the newspapers she found there were men who lived by breaking into people’s houses 17 “Never mind about the burglars, Nixie” 21 “The burglars, Miss, that broke into number eighteen last night” 25 “Kitty,” he said, “I am obliged to go to Glasgow” 29 “Don’t be frightened,” she said, “I don’t want to hurt you” 33 He laughed so hard, that he doubled up 37 “It’s curious that you should know just where to look for things,” said Editha 41 “To think o’ me forgettin’ my card-case,” he said 45 Editha came slowly down the staircase with her treasures 49 He threw his head very far back, which was vulgar 53 “To think of her risking her dear little life to save me!”

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From this reading I like to write letters but I like to get the ansers still better I am going to play Editha in boston for two weeks and I will ask my mamma to let me come to your store and see all of the butiful things I used to come every day when I was in boston last winter your little frend Elsie Leslie 72 West 92 Street New York City (_Written by Elsie Leslie Lyde, the original Editha, eight years old._) PAGE Editha _Frontispiece_ She spent most of her time in the library reading her papa’s big books 13 Through the newspapers she found there were men who lived by breaking into people’s houses 17 “Never mind about the burglars, Nixie” 21 “The burglars, Miss, that broke into number eighteen last night” 25 “Kitty,” he said, “I am obliged to go to Glasgow” 29 “Don’t be frightened,” she said, “I don’t want to hurt you” 33 He laughed so hard, that he doubled up 37 “It’s curious that you should know just where to look for things,” said Editha 41 “To think o’ me forgettin’ my card-case,” he said 45 Editha came slowly down the staircase with her treasures 49 He threw his head very far back, which was vulgar 53 “To think of her risking her dear little life to save me!”

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From this reading I like to write letters but I like to get the ansers still better I am going to play Editha in boston for two weeks and I will ask my mamma to let me come to your store and see all of the butiful things I used to come every day when I was in boston last winter your little frend Elsie Leslie 72 West 92 Street New York City (_Written by Elsie Leslie Lyde, the original Editha, eight years old._) PAGE Editha _Frontispiece_ She spent most of her time in the library reading her papa’s big books 13 Through the newspapers she found there were men who lived by breaking into people’s houses 17 “Never mind about the burglars, Nixie” 21 “The burglars, Miss, that broke into number eighteen last night” 25 “Kitty,” he said, “I am obliged to go to Glasgow” 29 “Don’t be frightened,” she said, “I don’t want to hurt you” 33 He laughed so hard, that he doubled up 37 “It’s curious that you should know just where to look for things,” said Editha 41 “To think o’ me forgettin’ my card-case,” he said 45 Editha came slowly down the staircase with her treasures 49 He threw his head very far back, which was vulgar 53 “To think of her risking her dear little life to save me!”

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From this reading 57 The burglar brought from under his mattress a box, which he handed to the little girl 61 EDITHA’S BURGLAR.

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From this reading 57 The burglar brought from under his mattress a box, which he handed to the little girl 61 EDITHA’S BURGLAR.

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From this reading I like to write letters but I like to get the ansers still better I am going to play Editha in boston for two weeks and I will ask my mamma to let me come to your store and see all of the butiful things I used to come every day when I was in boston last winter your little frend Elsie Leslie 72 West 92 Street New York City (_Written by Elsie Leslie Lyde, the original Editha, eight years old._) PAGE Editha _Frontispiece_ She spent most of her time in the library reading her papa’s big books 13 Through the newspapers she found there were men who lived by breaking into people’s houses 17 “Never mind about the burglars, Nixie” 21 “The burglars, Miss, that broke into number eighteen last night” 25 “Kitty,” he said, “I am obliged to go to Glasgow” 29 “Don’t be frightened,” she said, “I don’t want to hurt you” 33 He laughed so hard, that he doubled up 37 “It’s curious that you should know just where to look for things,” said Editha 41 “To think o’ me forgettin’ my card-case,” he said 45 Editha came slowly down the staircase with her treasures 49 He threw his head very far back, which was vulgar 53 “To think of her risking her dear little life to save me!”

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From this reading I like to write letters but I like to get the ansers still better I am going to play Editha in boston for two weeks and I will ask my mamma to let me come to your store and see all of the butiful things I used to come every day when I was in boston last winter your little frend Elsie Leslie 72 West 92 Street New York City (_Written by Elsie Leslie Lyde, the original Editha, eight years old._) PAGE Editha _Frontispiece_ She spent most of her time in the library reading her papa’s big books 13 Through the newspapers she found there were men who lived by breaking into people’s houses 17 “Never mind about the burglars, Nixie” 21 “The burglars, Miss, that broke into number eighteen last night” 25 “Kitty,” he said, “I am obliged to go to Glasgow” 29 “Don’t be frightened,” she said, “I don’t want to hurt you” 33 He laughed so hard, that he doubled up 37 “It’s curious that you should know just where to look for things,” said Editha 41 “To think o’ me forgettin’ my card-case,” he said 45 Editha came slowly down the staircase with her treasures 49 He threw his head very far back, which was vulgar 53 “To think of her risking her dear little life to save me!”

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

From this reading I think mrs Burnet writs lovely storys I wrote her a letter and sent it away to paris and told her so and asked her if she wold hurry and write another story just as quick as she could I am looking for an anser everyday.

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading I like to write letters but I like to get the ansers still better I am going to play Editha in boston for two weeks and I will ask my mamma to let me come to your store and see all of the butiful things I used to come every day when I was in boston last winter your little frend Elsie Leslie 72 West 92 Street New York City (_Written by Elsie Leslie Lyde, the original Editha, eight years old._) PAGE Editha _Frontispiece_ She spent most of her time in the library reading her papa’s big books 13 Through the newspapers she found there were men who lived by breaking into people’s houses 17 “Never mind about the burglars, Nixie” 21 “The burglars, Miss, that broke into number eighteen last night” 25 “Kitty,” he said, “I am obliged to go to Glasgow” 29 “Don’t be frightened,” she said, “I don’t want to hurt you” 33 He laughed so hard, that he doubled up 37 “It’s curious that you should know just where to look for things,” said Editha 41 “To think o’ me forgettin’ my card-case,” he said 45 Editha came slowly down the staircase with her treasures 49 He threw his head very far back, which was vulgar 53 “To think of her risking her dear little life to save me!”

(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class

From this reading I like to write letters but I like to get the ansers still better I am going to play Editha in boston for two weeks and I will ask my mamma to let me come to your store and see all of the butiful things I used to come every day when I was in boston last winter your little frend Elsie Leslie 72 West 92 Street New York City (_Written by Elsie Leslie Lyde, the original Editha, eight years old._) PAGE Editha _Frontispiece_ She spent most of her time in the library reading her papa’s big books 13 Through the newspapers she found there were men who lived by breaking into people’s houses 17 “Never mind about the burglars, Nixie” 21 “The burglars, Miss, that broke into number eighteen last night” 25 “Kitty,” he said, “I am obliged to go to Glasgow” 29 “Don’t be frightened,” she said, “I don’t want to hurt you” 33 He laughed so hard, that he doubled up 37 “It’s curious that you should know just where to look for things,” said Editha 41 “To think o’ me forgettin’ my card-case,” he said 45 Editha came slowly down the staircase with her treasures 49 He threw his head very far back, which was vulgar 53 “To think of her risking her dear little life to save me!”

the form of “be” used with “I”

From this reading I think mrs Burnet writs lovely storys I wrote her a letter and sent it away to paris and told her so and asked her if she wold hurry and write another story just as quick as she could I am looking for an anser everyday.

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

From this reading I think mrs Burnet writs lovely storys I wrote her a letter and sent it away to paris and told her so and asked her if she wold hurry and write another story just as quick as she could I am looking for an anser everyday.

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

From this reading I think mrs Burnet writs lovely storys I wrote her a letter and sent it away to paris and told her so and asked her if she wold hurry and write another story just as quick as she could I am looking for an anser everyday.

one more of the same kind, or a different one

From this reading I think mrs Burnet writs lovely storys I wrote her a letter and sent it away to paris and told her so and asked her if she wold hurry and write another story just as quick as she could I am looking for an anser everyday.

typical geese

From this reading I think mrs Burnet writs lovely storys I wrote her a letter and sent it away to paris and told her so and asked her if she wold hurry and write another story just as quick as she could I am looking for an anser everyday.

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From this reading I like to write letters but I like to get the ansers still better I am going to play Editha in boston for two weeks and I will ask my mamma to let me come to your store and see all of the butiful things I used to come every day when I was in boston last winter your little frend Elsie Leslie 72 West 92 Street New York City (_Written by Elsie Leslie Lyde, the original Editha, eight years old._) PAGE Editha _Frontispiece_ She spent most of her time in the library reading her papa’s big books 13 Through the newspapers she found there were men who lived by breaking into people’s houses 17 “Never mind about the burglars, Nixie” 21 “The burglars, Miss, that broke into number eighteen last night” 25 “Kitty,” he said, “I am obliged to go to Glasgow” 29 “Don’t be frightened,” she said, “I don’t want to hurt you” 33 He laughed so hard, that he doubled up 37 “It’s curious that you should know just where to look for things,” said Editha 41 “To think o’ me forgettin’ my card-case,” he said 45 Editha came slowly down the staircase with her treasures 49 He threw his head very far back, which was vulgar 53 “To think of her risking her dear little life to save me!”

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

From this reading I think mrs Burnet writs lovely storys I wrote her a letter and sent it away to paris and told her so and asked her if she wold hurry and write another story just as quick as she could I am looking for an anser everyday.

make a request or demand for something to somebody

From this reading I like to write letters but I like to get the ansers still better I am going to play Editha in boston for two weeks and I will ask my mamma to let me come to your store and see all of the butiful things I used to come every day when I was in boston last winter your little frend Elsie Leslie 72 West 92 Street New York City (_Written by Elsie Leslie Lyde, the original Editha, eight years old._) PAGE Editha _Frontispiece_ She spent most of her time in the library reading her papa’s big books 13 Through the newspapers she found there were men who lived by breaking into people’s houses 17 “Never mind about the burglars, Nixie” 21 “The burglars, Miss, that broke into number eighteen last night” 25 “Kitty,” he said, “I am obliged to go to Glasgow” 29 “Don’t be frightened,” she said, “I don’t want to hurt you” 33 He laughed so hard, that he doubled up 37 “It’s curious that you should know just where to look for things,” said Editha 41 “To think o’ me forgettin’ my card-case,” he said 45 Editha came slowly down the staircase with her treasures 49 He threw his head very far back, which was vulgar 53 “To think of her risking her dear little life to save me!”

past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody

From this reading I think mrs Burnet writs lovely storys I wrote her a letter and sent it away to paris and told her so and asked her if she wold hurry and write another story just as quick as she could I am looking for an anser everyday.

from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)

From this reading I think mrs Burnet writs lovely storys I wrote her a letter and sent it away to paris and told her so and asked her if she wold hurry and write another story just as quick as she could I am looking for an anser everyday.

in or to or toward a former location

From this reading I like to write letters but I like to get the ansers still better I am going to play Editha in boston for two weeks and I will ask my mamma to let me come to your store and see all of the butiful things I used to come every day when I was in boston last winter your little frend Elsie Leslie 72 West 92 Street New York City (_Written by Elsie Leslie Lyde, the original Editha, eight years old._) PAGE Editha _Frontispiece_ She spent most of her time in the library reading her papa’s big books 13 Through the newspapers she found there were men who lived by breaking into people’s houses 17 “Never mind about the burglars, Nixie” 21 “The burglars, Miss, that broke into number eighteen last night” 25 “Kitty,” he said, “I am obliged to go to Glasgow” 29 “Don’t be frightened,” she said, “I don’t want to hurt you” 33 He laughed so hard, that he doubled up 37 “It’s curious that you should know just where to look for things,” said Editha 41 “To think o’ me forgettin’ my card-case,” he said 45 Editha came slowly down the staircase with her treasures 49 He threw his head very far back, which was vulgar 53 “To think of her risking her dear little life to save me!”

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

From this reading Dear Mr Jordan Marsh & Co Mamma has left it for me to deside if I will let you have my picture for your book I think it wold be very nice. wont it seem funny to see my very own picture in Editha like the little girl that used to be in st Nickolas.

(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 like to write letters but I like to get the ansers still better I am going to play Editha in boston for two weeks and I will ask my mamma to let me come to your store and see all of the butiful things I used to come every day when I was in boston last winter your little frend Elsie Leslie 72 West 92 Street New York City (_Written by Elsie Leslie Lyde, the original Editha, eight years old._) PAGE Editha _Frontispiece_ She spent most of her time in the library reading her papa’s big books 13 Through the newspapers she found there were men who lived by breaking into people’s houses 17 “Never mind about the burglars, Nixie” 21 “The burglars, Miss, that broke into number eighteen last night” 25 “Kitty,” he said, “I am obliged to go to Glasgow” 29 “Don’t be frightened,” she said, “I don’t want to hurt you” 33 He laughed so hard, that he doubled up 37 “It’s curious that you should know just where to look for things,” said Editha 41 “To think o’ me forgettin’ my card-case,” he said 45 Editha came slowly down the staircase with her treasures 49 He threw his head very far back, which was vulgar 53 “To think of her risking her dear little life to save me!”

above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading I like to write letters but I like to get the ansers still better I am going to play Editha in boston for two weeks and I will ask my mamma to let me come to your store and see all of the butiful things I used to come every day when I was in boston last winter your little frend Elsie Leslie 72 West 92 Street New York City (_Written by Elsie Leslie Lyde, the original Editha, eight years old._) PAGE Editha _Frontispiece_ She spent most of her time in the library reading her papa’s big books 13 Through the newspapers she found there were men who lived by breaking into people’s houses 17 “Never mind about the burglars, Nixie” 21 “The burglars, Miss, that broke into number eighteen last night” 25 “Kitty,” he said, “I am obliged to go to Glasgow” 29 “Don’t be frightened,” she said, “I don’t want to hurt you” 33 He laughed so hard, that he doubled up 37 “It’s curious that you should know just where to look for things,” said Editha 41 “To think o’ me forgettin’ my card-case,” he said 45 Editha came slowly down the staircase with her treasures 49 He threw his head very far back, which was vulgar 53 “To think of her risking her dear little life to save me!”

a written work or composition that has been published (printed on pages bound together)

From this reading Dear Mr Jordan Marsh & Co Mamma has left it for me to deside if I will let you have my picture for your book I think it wold be very nice. wont it seem funny to see my very own picture in Editha like the little girl that used to be in st Nickolas.

Bound written or printed works.

From this reading I like to write letters but I like to get the ansers still better I am going to play Editha in boston for two weeks and I will ask my mamma to let me come to your store and see all of the butiful things I used to come every day when I was in boston last winter your little frend Elsie Leslie 72 West 92 Street New York City (_Written by Elsie Leslie Lyde, the original Editha, eight years old._) PAGE Editha _Frontispiece_ She spent most of her time in the library reading her papa’s big books 13 Through the newspapers she found there were men who lived by breaking into people’s houses 17 “Never mind about the burglars, Nixie” 21 “The burglars, Miss, that broke into number eighteen last night” 25 “Kitty,” he said, “I am obliged to go to Glasgow” 29 “Don’t be frightened,” she said, “I don’t want to hurt you” 33 He laughed so hard, that he doubled up 37 “It’s curious that you should know just where to look for things,” said Editha 41 “To think o’ me forgettin’ my card-case,” he said 45 Editha came slowly down the staircase with her treasures 49 He threw his head very far back, which was vulgar 53 “To think of her risking her dear little life to save me!”

state capital and largest city of Massachusetts; a major center for banking and financial services

From this reading I like to write letters but I like to get the ansers still better I am going to play Editha in boston for two weeks and I will ask my mamma to let me come to your store and see all of the butiful things I used to come every day when I was in boston last winter your little frend Elsie Leslie 72 West 92 Street New York City (_Written by Elsie Leslie Lyde, the original Editha, eight years old._) PAGE Editha _Frontispiece_ She spent most of her time in the library reading her papa’s big books 13 Through the newspapers she found there were men who lived by breaking into people’s houses 17 “Never mind about the burglars, Nixie” 21 “The burglars, Miss, that broke into number eighteen last night” 25 “Kitty,” he said, “I am obliged to go to Glasgow” 29 “Don’t be frightened,” she said, “I don’t want to hurt you” 33 He laughed so hard, that he doubled up 37 “It’s curious that you should know just where to look for things,” said Editha 41 “To think o’ me forgettin’ my card-case,” he said 45 Editha came slowly down the staircase with her treasures 49 He threw his head very far back, which was vulgar 53 “To think of her risking her dear little life to save me!”

a (usually rectangular) container; may have a lid

From this reading 57 The burglar brought from under his mattress a box, which he handed to the little girl 61 EDITHA’S BURGLAR.

the act of breaking something

From this reading I like to write letters but I like to get the ansers still better I am going to play Editha in boston for two weeks and I will ask my mamma to let me come to your store and see all of the butiful things I used to come every day when I was in boston last winter your little frend Elsie Leslie 72 West 92 Street New York City (_Written by Elsie Leslie Lyde, the original Editha, eight years old._) PAGE Editha _Frontispiece_ She spent most of her time in the library reading her papa’s big books 13 Through the newspapers she found there were men who lived by breaking into people’s houses 17 “Never mind about the burglars, Nixie” 21 “The burglars, Miss, that broke into number eighteen last night” 25 “Kitty,” he said, “I am obliged to go to Glasgow” 29 “Don’t be frightened,” she said, “I don’t want to hurt you” 33 He laughed so hard, that he doubled up 37 “It’s curious that you should know just where to look for things,” said Editha 41 “To think o’ me forgettin’ my card-case,” he said 45 Editha came slowly down the staircase with her treasures 49 He threw his head very far back, which was vulgar 53 “To think of her risking her dear little life to save me!”

lacking funds

From this reading I like to write letters but I like to get the ansers still better I am going to play Editha in boston for two weeks and I will ask my mamma to let me come to your store and see all of the butiful things I used to come every day when I was in boston last winter your little frend Elsie Leslie 72 West 92 Street New York City (_Written by Elsie Leslie Lyde, the original Editha, eight years old._) PAGE Editha _Frontispiece_ She spent most of her time in the library reading her papa’s big books 13 Through the newspapers she found there were men who lived by breaking into people’s houses 17 “Never mind about the burglars, Nixie” 21 “The burglars, Miss, that broke into number eighteen last night” 25 “Kitty,” he said, “I am obliged to go to Glasgow” 29 “Don’t be frightened,” she said, “I don’t want to hurt you” 33 He laughed so hard, that he doubled up 37 “It’s curious that you should know just where to look for things,” said Editha 41 “To think o’ me forgettin’ my card-case,” he said 45 Editha came slowly down the staircase with her treasures 49 He threw his head very far back, which was vulgar 53 “To think of her risking her dear little life to save me!”

inflected form of “bring” — take something or somebody with oneself somewhere

From this reading 57 The burglar brought from under his mattress a box, which he handed to the little girl 61 EDITHA’S BURGLAR.

A person who commits illegal entry into a building with intent to steal valuable treasures.

From this reading 57 The burglar brought from under his mattress a box, which he handed to the little girl 61 EDITHA’S BURGLAR.

plural of “burglar” — a thief who enters a building with intent to steal

From this reading I like to write letters but I like to get the ansers still better I am going to play Editha in boston for two weeks and I will ask my mamma to let me come to your store and see all of the butiful things I used to come every day when I was in boston last winter your little frend Elsie Leslie 72 West 92 Street New York City (_Written by Elsie Leslie Lyde, the original Editha, eight years old._) PAGE Editha _Frontispiece_ She spent most of her time in the library reading her papa’s big books 13 Through the newspapers she found there were men who lived by breaking into people’s houses 17 “Never mind about the burglars, Nixie” 21 “The burglars, Miss, that broke into number eighteen last night” 25 “Kitty,” he said, “I am obliged to go to Glasgow” 29 “Don’t be frightened,” she said, “I don’t want to hurt you” 33 He laughed so hard, that he doubled up 37 “It’s curious that you should know just where to look for things,” said Editha 41 “To think o’ me forgettin’ my card-case,” he said 45 Editha came slowly down the staircase with her treasures 49 He threw his head very far back, which was vulgar 53 “To think of her risking her dear little life to save me!”

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From this reading I think mrs Burnet writs lovely storys I wrote her a letter and sent it away to paris and told her so and asked her if she wold hurry and write another story just as quick as she could I am looking for an anser everyday.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading I like to write letters but I like to get the ansers still better I am going to play Editha in boston for two weeks and I will ask my mamma to let me come to your store and see all of the butiful things I used to come every day when I was in boston last winter your little frend Elsie Leslie 72 West 92 Street New York City (_Written by Elsie Leslie Lyde, the original Editha, eight years old._) PAGE Editha _Frontispiece_ She spent most of her time in the library reading her papa’s big books 13 Through the newspapers she found there were men who lived by breaking into people’s houses 17 “Never mind about the burglars, Nixie” 21 “The burglars, Miss, that broke into number eighteen last night” 25 “Kitty,” he said, “I am obliged to go to Glasgow” 29 “Don’t be frightened,” she said, “I don’t want to hurt you” 33 He laughed so hard, that he doubled up 37 “It’s curious that you should know just where to look for things,” said Editha 41 “To think o’ me forgettin’ my card-case,” he said 45 Editha came slowly down the staircase with her treasures 49 He threw his head very far back, which was vulgar 53 “To think of her risking her dear little life to save me!”

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From this reading I like to write letters but I like to get the ansers still better I am going to play Editha in boston for two weeks and I will ask my mamma to let me come to your store and see all of the butiful things I used to come every day when I was in boston last winter your little frend Elsie Leslie 72 West 92 Street New York City (_Written by Elsie Leslie Lyde, the original Editha, eight years old._) PAGE Editha _Frontispiece_ She spent most of her time in the library reading her papa’s big books 13 Through the newspapers she found there were men who lived by breaking into people’s houses 17 “Never mind about the burglars, Nixie” 21 “The burglars, Miss, that broke into number eighteen last night” 25 “Kitty,” he said, “I am obliged to go to Glasgow” 29 “Don’t be frightened,” she said, “I don’t want to hurt you” 33 He laughed so hard, that he doubled up 37 “It’s curious that you should know just where to look for things,” said Editha 41 “To think o’ me forgettin’ my card-case,” he said 45 Editha came slowly down the staircase with her treasures 49 He threw his head very far back, which was vulgar 53 “To think of her risking her dear little life to save me!”

showing who or what does the action

From this reading _ILLUSTRATED BY_ HENRY SANDHAM.

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

From this reading I like to write letters but I like to get the ansers still better I am going to play Editha in boston for two weeks and I will ask my mamma to let me come to your store and see all of the butiful things I used to come every day when I was in boston last winter your little frend Elsie Leslie 72 West 92 Street New York City (_Written by Elsie Leslie Lyde, the original Editha, eight years old._) PAGE Editha _Frontispiece_ She spent most of her time in the library reading her papa’s big books 13 Through the newspapers she found there were men who lived by breaking into people’s houses 17 “Never mind about the burglars, Nixie” 21 “The burglars, Miss, that broke into number eighteen last night” 25 “Kitty,” he said, “I am obliged to go to Glasgow” 29 “Don’t be frightened,” she said, “I don’t want to hurt you” 33 He laughed so hard, that he doubled up 37 “It’s curious that you should know just where to look for things,” said Editha 41 “To think o’ me forgettin’ my card-case,” he said 45 Editha came slowly down the staircase with her treasures 49 He threw his head very far back, which was vulgar 53 “To think of her risking her dear little life to save me!”

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From this reading I like to write letters but I like to get the ansers still better I am going to play Editha in boston for two weeks and I will ask my mamma to let me come to your store and see all of the butiful things I used to come every day when I was in boston last winter your little frend Elsie Leslie 72 West 92 Street New York City (_Written by Elsie Leslie Lyde, the original Editha, eight years old._) PAGE Editha _Frontispiece_ She spent most of her time in the library reading her papa’s big books 13 Through the newspapers she found there were men who lived by breaking into people’s houses 17 “Never mind about the burglars, Nixie” 21 “The burglars, Miss, that broke into number eighteen last night” 25 “Kitty,” he said, “I am obliged to go to Glasgow” 29 “Don’t be frightened,” she said, “I don’t want to hurt you” 33 He laughed so hard, that he doubled up 37 “It’s curious that you should know just where to look for things,” said Editha 41 “To think o’ me forgettin’ my card-case,” he said 45 Editha came slowly down the staircase with her treasures 49 He threw his head very far back, which was vulgar 53 “To think of her risking her dear little life to save me!”

a large and densely populated urban area; may include several independent administrative districts

From this reading I like to write letters but I like to get the ansers still better I am going to play Editha in boston for two weeks and I will ask my mamma to let me come to your store and see all of the butiful things I used to come every day when I was in boston last winter your little frend Elsie Leslie 72 West 92 Street New York City (_Written by Elsie Leslie Lyde, the original Editha, eight years old._) PAGE Editha _Frontispiece_ She spent most of her time in the library reading her papa’s big books 13 Through the newspapers she found there were men who lived by breaking into people’s houses 17 “Never mind about the burglars, Nixie” 21 “The burglars, Miss, that broke into number eighteen last night” 25 “Kitty,” he said, “I am obliged to go to Glasgow” 29 “Don’t be frightened,” she said, “I don’t want to hurt you” 33 He laughed so hard, that he doubled up 37 “It’s curious that you should know just where to look for things,” said Editha 41 “To think o’ me forgettin’ my card-case,” he said 45 Editha came slowly down the staircase with her treasures 49 He threw his head very far back, which was vulgar 53 “To think of her risking her dear little life to save me!”

an odorless very poisonous gas that is a product of incomplete combustion of carbon

From this reading Dear Mr Jordan Marsh & Co Mamma has left it for me to deside if I will let you have my picture for your book I think it wold be very nice. wont it seem funny to see my very own picture in Editha like the little girl that used to be in st Nickolas.

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

From this reading I like to write letters but I like to get the ansers still better I am going to play Editha in boston for two weeks and I will ask my mamma to let me come to your store and see all of the butiful things I used to come every day when I was in boston last winter your little frend Elsie Leslie 72 West 92 Street New York City (_Written by Elsie Leslie Lyde, the original Editha, eight years old._) PAGE Editha _Frontispiece_ She spent most of her time in the library reading her papa’s big books 13 Through the newspapers she found there were men who lived by breaking into people’s houses 17 “Never mind about the burglars, Nixie” 21 “The burglars, Miss, that broke into number eighteen last night” 25 “Kitty,” he said, “I am obliged to go to Glasgow” 29 “Don’t be frightened,” she said, “I don’t want to hurt you” 33 He laughed so hard, that he doubled up 37 “It’s curious that you should know just where to look for things,” said Editha 41 “To think o’ me forgettin’ my card-case,” he said 45 Editha came slowly down the staircase with her treasures 49 He threw his head very far back, which was vulgar 53 “To think of her risking her dear little life to save me!”

the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests

From this reading I think mrs Burnet writs lovely storys I wrote her a letter and sent it away to paris and told her so and asked her if she wold hurry and write another story just as quick as she could I am looking for an anser everyday.

beyond or deviating from the usual or expected

From this reading I like to write letters but I like to get the ansers still better I am going to play Editha in boston for two weeks and I will ask my mamma to let me come to your store and see all of the butiful things I used to come every day when I was in boston last winter your little frend Elsie Leslie 72 West 92 Street New York City (_Written by Elsie Leslie Lyde, the original Editha, eight years old._) PAGE Editha _Frontispiece_ She spent most of her time in the library reading her papa’s big books 13 Through the newspapers she found there were men who lived by breaking into people’s houses 17 “Never mind about the burglars, Nixie” 21 “The burglars, Miss, that broke into number eighteen last night” 25 “Kitty,” he said, “I am obliged to go to Glasgow” 29 “Don’t be frightened,” she said, “I don’t want to hurt you” 33 He laughed so hard, that he doubled up 37 “It’s curious that you should know just where to look for things,” said Editha 41 “To think o’ me forgettin’ my card-case,” he said 45 Editha came slowly down the staircase with her treasures 49 He threw his head very far back, which was vulgar 53 “To think of her risking her dear little life to save me!”

time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis

From this reading I like to write letters but I like to get the ansers still better I am going to play Editha in boston for two weeks and I will ask my mamma to let me come to your store and see all of the butiful things I used to come every day when I was in boston last winter your little frend Elsie Leslie 72 West 92 Street New York City (_Written by Elsie Leslie Lyde, the original Editha, eight years old._) PAGE Editha _Frontispiece_ She spent most of her time in the library reading her papa’s big books 13 Through the newspapers she found there were men who lived by breaking into people’s houses 17 “Never mind about the burglars, Nixie” 21 “The burglars, Miss, that broke into number eighteen last night” 25 “Kitty,” he said, “I am obliged to go to Glasgow” 29 “Don’t be frightened,” she said, “I don’t want to hurt you” 33 He laughed so hard, that he doubled up 37 “It’s curious that you should know just where to look for things,” said Editha 41 “To think o’ me forgettin’ my card-case,” he said 45 Editha came slowly down the staircase with her treasures 49 He threw his head very far back, which was vulgar 53 “To think of her risking her dear little life to save me!”

dearly loved

From this reading Dear Mr Jordan Marsh & Co Mamma has left it for me to deside if I will let you have my picture for your book I think it wold be very nice. wont it seem funny to see my very own picture in Editha like the little girl that used to be in st Nickolas.

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From this reading Dear Mr Jordan Marsh & Co Mamma has left it for me to deside if I will let you have my picture for your book I think it wold be very nice. wont it seem funny to see my very own picture in Editha like the little girl that used to be in st Nickolas.

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From this reading I like to write letters but I like to get the ansers still better I am going to play Editha in boston for two weeks and I will ask my mamma to let me come to your store and see all of the butiful things I used to come every day when I was in boston last winter your little frend Elsie Leslie 72 West 92 Street New York City (_Written by Elsie Leslie Lyde, the original Editha, eight years old._) PAGE Editha _Frontispiece_ She spent most of her time in the library reading her papa’s big books 13 Through the newspapers she found there were men who lived by breaking into people’s houses 17 “Never mind about the burglars, Nixie” 21 “The burglars, Miss, that broke into number eighteen last night” 25 “Kitty,” he said, “I am obliged to go to Glasgow” 29 “Don’t be frightened,” she said, “I don’t want to hurt you” 33 He laughed so hard, that he doubled up 37 “It’s curious that you should know just where to look for things,” said Editha 41 “To think o’ me forgettin’ my card-case,” he said 45 Editha came slowly down the staircase with her treasures 49 He threw his head very far back, which was vulgar 53 “To think of her risking her dear little life to save me!”

twice as great or many

From this reading I like to write letters but I like to get the ansers still better I am going to play Editha in boston for two weeks and I will ask my mamma to let me come to your store and see all of the butiful things I used to come every day when I was in boston last winter your little frend Elsie Leslie 72 West 92 Street New York City (_Written by Elsie Leslie Lyde, the original Editha, eight years old._) PAGE Editha _Frontispiece_ She spent most of her time in the library reading her papa’s big books 13 Through the newspapers she found there were men who lived by breaking into people’s houses 17 “Never mind about the burglars, Nixie” 21 “The burglars, Miss, that broke into number eighteen last night” 25 “Kitty,” he said, “I am obliged to go to Glasgow” 29 “Don’t be frightened,” she said, “I don’t want to hurt you” 33 He laughed so hard, that he doubled up 37 “It’s curious that you should know just where to look for things,” said Editha 41 “To think o’ me forgettin’ my card-case,” he said 45 Editha came slowly down the staircase with her treasures 49 He threw his head very far back, which was vulgar 53 “To think of her risking her dear little life to save me!”

being or moving lower in position or less in some value

From this reading I like to write letters but I like to get the ansers still better I am going to play Editha in boston for two weeks and I will ask my mamma to let me come to your store and see all of the butiful things I used to come every day when I was in boston last winter your little frend Elsie Leslie 72 West 92 Street New York City (_Written by Elsie Leslie Lyde, the original Editha, eight years old._) PAGE Editha _Frontispiece_ She spent most of her time in the library reading her papa’s big books 13 Through the newspapers she found there were men who lived by breaking into people’s houses 17 “Never mind about the burglars, Nixie” 21 “The burglars, Miss, that broke into number eighteen last night” 25 “Kitty,” he said, “I am obliged to go to Glasgow” 29 “Don’t be frightened,” she said, “I don’t want to hurt you” 33 He laughed so hard, that he doubled up 37 “It’s curious that you should know just where to look for things,” said Editha 41 “To think o’ me forgettin’ my card-case,” he said 45 Editha came slowly down the staircase with her treasures 49 He threw his head very far back, which was vulgar 53 “To think of her risking her dear little life to save me!”

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From this reading Dear Mr Jordan Marsh & Co Mamma has left it for me to deside if I will let you have my picture for your book I think it wold be very nice. wont it seem funny to see my very own picture in Editha like the little girl that used to be in st Nickolas.

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From this reading 57 The burglar brought from under his mattress a box, which he handed to the little girl 61 EDITHA’S BURGLAR.

being one more than seven

From this reading I like to write letters but I like to get the ansers still better I am going to play Editha in boston for two weeks and I will ask my mamma to let me come to your store and see all of the butiful things I used to come every day when I was in boston last winter your little frend Elsie Leslie 72 West 92 Street New York City (_Written by Elsie Leslie Lyde, the original Editha, eight years old._) PAGE Editha _Frontispiece_ She spent most of her time in the library reading her papa’s big books 13 Through the newspapers she found there were men who lived by breaking into people’s houses 17 “Never mind about the burglars, Nixie” 21 “The burglars, Miss, that broke into number eighteen last night” 25 “Kitty,” he said, “I am obliged to go to Glasgow” 29 “Don’t be frightened,” she said, “I don’t want to hurt you” 33 He laughed so hard, that he doubled up 37 “It’s curious that you should know just where to look for things,” said Editha 41 “To think o’ me forgettin’ my card-case,” he said 45 Editha came slowly down the staircase with her treasures 49 He threw his head very far back, which was vulgar 53 “To think of her risking her dear little life to save me!”

being one more than seventeen

From this reading I like to write letters but I like to get the ansers still better I am going to play Editha in boston for two weeks and I will ask my mamma to let me come to your store and see all of the butiful things I used to come every day when I was in boston last winter your little frend Elsie Leslie 72 West 92 Street New York City (_Written by Elsie Leslie Lyde, the original Editha, eight years old._) PAGE Editha _Frontispiece_ She spent most of her time in the library reading her papa’s big books 13 Through the newspapers she found there were men who lived by breaking into people’s houses 17 “Never mind about the burglars, Nixie” 21 “The burglars, Miss, that broke into number eighteen last night” 25 “Kitty,” he said, “I am obliged to go to Glasgow” 29 “Don’t be frightened,” she said, “I don’t want to hurt you” 33 He laughed so hard, that he doubled up 37 “It’s curious that you should know just where to look for things,” said Editha 41 “To think o’ me forgettin’ my card-case,” he said 45 Editha came slowly down the staircase with her treasures 49 He threw his head very far back, which was vulgar 53 “To think of her risking her dear little life to save me!”

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From this reading I like to write letters but I like to get the ansers still better I am going to play Editha in boston for two weeks and I will ask my mamma to let me come to your store and see all of the butiful things I used to come every day when I was in boston last winter your little frend Elsie Leslie 72 West 92 Street New York City (_Written by Elsie Leslie Lyde, the original Editha, eight years old._) PAGE Editha _Frontispiece_ She spent most of her time in the library reading her papa’s big books 13 Through the newspapers she found there were men who lived by breaking into people’s houses 17 “Never mind about the burglars, Nixie” 21 “The burglars, Miss, that broke into number eighteen last night” 25 “Kitty,” he said, “I am obliged to go to Glasgow” 29 “Don’t be frightened,” she said, “I don’t want to hurt you” 33 He laughed so hard, that he doubled up 37 “It’s curious that you should know just where to look for things,” said Editha 41 “To think o’ me forgettin’ my card-case,” he said 45 Editha came slowly down the staircase with her treasures 49 He threw his head very far back, which was vulgar 53 “To think of her risking her dear little life to save me!”

all the members of a group, with none left out

From this reading I like to write letters but I like to get the ansers still better I am going to play Editha in boston for two weeks and I will ask my mamma to let me come to your store and see all of the butiful things I used to come every day when I was in boston last winter your little frend Elsie Leslie 72 West 92 Street New York City (_Written by Elsie Leslie Lyde, the original Editha, eight years old._) PAGE Editha _Frontispiece_ She spent most of her time in the library reading her papa’s big books 13 Through the newspapers she found there were men who lived by breaking into people’s houses 17 “Never mind about the burglars, Nixie” 21 “The burglars, Miss, that broke into number eighteen last night” 25 “Kitty,” he said, “I am obliged to go to Glasgow” 29 “Don’t be frightened,” she said, “I don’t want to hurt you” 33 He laughed so hard, that he doubled up 37 “It’s curious that you should know just where to look for things,” said Editha 41 “To think o’ me forgettin’ my card-case,” he said 45 Editha came slowly down the staircase with her treasures 49 He threw his head very far back, which was vulgar 53 “To think of her risking her dear little life to save me!”

found in the ordinary course of events

From this reading I think mrs Burnet writs lovely storys I wrote her a letter and sent it away to paris and told her so and asked her if she wold hurry and write another story just as quick as she could I am looking for an anser everyday.

to a considerable degree; very much

From this reading I like to write letters but I like to get the ansers still better I am going to play Editha in boston for two weeks and I will ask my mamma to let me come to your store and see all of the butiful things I used to come every day when I was in boston last winter your little frend Elsie Leslie 72 West 92 Street New York City (_Written by Elsie Leslie Lyde, the original Editha, eight years old._) PAGE Editha _Frontispiece_ She spent most of her time in the library reading her papa’s big books 13 Through the newspapers she found there were men who lived by breaking into people’s houses 17 “Never mind about the burglars, Nixie” 21 “The burglars, Miss, that broke into number eighteen last night” 25 “Kitty,” he said, “I am obliged to go to Glasgow” 29 “Don’t be frightened,” she said, “I don’t want to hurt you” 33 He laughed so hard, that he doubled up 37 “It’s curious that you should know just where to look for things,” said Editha 41 “To think o’ me forgettin’ my card-case,” he said 45 Editha came slowly down the staircase with her treasures 49 He threw his head very far back, which was vulgar 53 “To think of her risking her dear little life to save me!”

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading Dear Mr Jordan Marsh & Co Mamma has left it for me to deside if I will let you have my picture for your book I think it wold be very nice. wont it seem funny to see my very own picture in Editha like the little girl that used to be in st Nickolas.

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From this reading I like to write letters but I like to get the ansers still better I am going to play Editha in boston for two weeks and I will ask my mamma to let me come to your store and see all of the butiful things I used to come every day when I was in boston last winter your little frend Elsie Leslie 72 West 92 Street New York City (_Written by Elsie Leslie Lyde, the original Editha, eight years old._) PAGE Editha _Frontispiece_ She spent most of her time in the library reading her papa’s big books 13 Through the newspapers she found there were men who lived by breaking into people’s houses 17 “Never mind about the burglars, Nixie” 21 “The burglars, Miss, that broke into number eighteen last night” 25 “Kitty,” he said, “I am obliged to go to Glasgow” 29 “Don’t be frightened,” she said, “I don’t want to hurt you” 33 He laughed so hard, that he doubled up 37 “It’s curious that you should know just where to look for things,” said Editha 41 “To think o’ me forgettin’ my card-case,” he said 45 Editha came slowly down the staircase with her treasures 49 He threw his head very far back, which was vulgar 53 “To think of her risking her dear little life to save me!”

set up or found

From this reading I like to write letters but I like to get the ansers still better I am going to play Editha in boston for two weeks and I will ask my mamma to let me come to your store and see all of the butiful things I used to come every day when I was in boston last winter your little frend Elsie Leslie 72 West 92 Street New York City (_Written by Elsie Leslie Lyde, the original Editha, eight years old._) PAGE Editha _Frontispiece_ She spent most of her time in the library reading her papa’s big books 13 Through the newspapers she found there were men who lived by breaking into people’s houses 17 “Never mind about the burglars, Nixie” 21 “The burglars, Miss, that broke into number eighteen last night” 25 “Kitty,” he said, “I am obliged to go to Glasgow” 29 “Don’t be frightened,” she said, “I don’t want to hurt you” 33 He laughed so hard, that he doubled up 37 “It’s curious that you should know just where to look for things,” said Editha 41 “To think o’ me forgettin’ my card-case,” he said 45 Editha came slowly down the staircase with her treasures 49 He threw his head very far back, which was vulgar 53 “To think of her risking her dear little life to save me!”

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From this reading I like to write letters but I like to get the ansers still better I am going to play Editha in boston for two weeks and I will ask my mamma to let me come to your store and see all of the butiful things I used to come every day when I was in boston last winter your little frend Elsie Leslie 72 West 92 Street New York City (_Written by Elsie Leslie Lyde, the original Editha, eight years old._) PAGE Editha _Frontispiece_ She spent most of her time in the library reading her papa’s big books 13 Through the newspapers she found there were men who lived by breaking into people’s houses 17 “Never mind about the burglars, Nixie” 21 “The burglars, Miss, that broke into number eighteen last night” 25 “Kitty,” he said, “I am obliged to go to Glasgow” 29 “Don’t be frightened,” she said, “I don’t want to hurt you” 33 He laughed so hard, that he doubled up 37 “It’s curious that you should know just where to look for things,” said Editha 41 “To think o’ me forgettin’ my card-case,” he said 45 Editha came slowly down the staircase with her treasures 49 He threw his head very far back, which was vulgar 53 “To think of her risking her dear little life to save me!”

made afraid

From this reading I like to write letters but I like to get the ansers still better I am going to play Editha in boston for two weeks and I will ask my mamma to let me come to your store and see all of the butiful things I used to come every day when I was in boston last winter your little frend Elsie Leslie 72 West 92 Street New York City (_Written by Elsie Leslie Lyde, the original Editha, eight years old._) PAGE Editha _Frontispiece_ She spent most of her time in the library reading her papa’s big books 13 Through the newspapers she found there were men who lived by breaking into people’s houses 17 “Never mind about the burglars, Nixie” 21 “The burglars, Miss, that broke into number eighteen last night” 25 “Kitty,” he said, “I am obliged to go to Glasgow” 29 “Don’t be frightened,” she said, “I don’t want to hurt you” 33 He laughed so hard, that he doubled up 37 “It’s curious that you should know just where to look for things,” said Editha 41 “To think o’ me forgettin’ my card-case,” he said 45 Editha came slowly down the staircase with her treasures 49 He threw his head very far back, which was vulgar 53 “To think of her risking her dear little life to save me!”

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading 57 The burglar brought from under his mattress a box, which he handed to the little girl 61 EDITHA’S BURGLAR.

an ornamental facade

From this reading I like to write letters but I like to get the ansers still better I am going to play Editha in boston for two weeks and I will ask my mamma to let me come to your store and see all of the butiful things I used to come every day when I was in boston last winter your little frend Elsie Leslie 72 West 92 Street New York City (_Written by Elsie Leslie Lyde, the original Editha, eight years old._) PAGE Editha _Frontispiece_ She spent most of her time in the library reading her papa’s big books 13 Through the newspapers she found there were men who lived by breaking into people’s houses 17 “Never mind about the burglars, Nixie” 21 “The burglars, Miss, that broke into number eighteen last night” 25 “Kitty,” he said, “I am obliged to go to Glasgow” 29 “Don’t be frightened,” she said, “I don’t want to hurt you” 33 He laughed so hard, that he doubled up 37 “It’s curious that you should know just where to look for things,” said Editha 41 “To think o’ me forgettin’ my card-case,” he said 45 Editha came slowly down the staircase with her treasures 49 He threw his head very far back, which was vulgar 53 “To think of her risking her dear little life to save me!”

arousing or provoking laughter

From this reading Dear Mr Jordan Marsh & Co Mamma has left it for me to deside if I will let you have my picture for your book I think it wold be very nice. wont it seem funny to see my very own picture in Editha like the little girl that used to be in st Nickolas.

come into the possession of something concrete or abstract

From this reading I like to write letters but I like to get the ansers still better I am going to play Editha in boston for two weeks and I will ask my mamma to let me come to your store and see all of the butiful things I used to come every day when I was in boston last winter your little frend Elsie Leslie 72 West 92 Street New York City (_Written by Elsie Leslie Lyde, the original Editha, eight years old._) PAGE Editha _Frontispiece_ She spent most of her time in the library reading her papa’s big books 13 Through the newspapers she found there were men who lived by breaking into people’s houses 17 “Never mind about the burglars, Nixie” 21 “The burglars, Miss, that broke into number eighteen last night” 25 “Kitty,” he said, “I am obliged to go to Glasgow” 29 “Don’t be frightened,” she said, “I don’t want to hurt you” 33 He laughed so hard, that he doubled up 37 “It’s curious that you should know just where to look for things,” said Editha 41 “To think o’ me forgettin’ my card-case,” he said 45 Editha came slowly down the staircase with her treasures 49 He threw his head very far back, which was vulgar 53 “To think of her risking her dear little life to save me!”

a young female

From this reading Dear Mr Jordan Marsh & Co Mamma has left it for me to deside if I will let you have my picture for your book I think it wold be very nice. wont it seem funny to see my very own picture in Editha like the little girl that used to be in st Nickolas.

largest city in Scotland; a port on the Clyde in west central Scotland; one of the great shipbuilding centers of the world

From this reading I like to write letters but I like to get the ansers still better I am going to play Editha in boston for two weeks and I will ask my mamma to let me come to your store and see all of the butiful things I used to come every day when I was in boston last winter your little frend Elsie Leslie 72 West 92 Street New York City (_Written by Elsie Leslie Lyde, the original Editha, eight years old._) PAGE Editha _Frontispiece_ She spent most of her time in the library reading her papa’s big books 13 Through the newspapers she found there were men who lived by breaking into people’s houses 17 “Never mind about the burglars, Nixie” 21 “The burglars, Miss, that broke into number eighteen last night” 25 “Kitty,” he said, “I am obliged to go to Glasgow” 29 “Don’t be frightened,” she said, “I don’t want to hurt you” 33 He laughed so hard, that he doubled up 37 “It’s curious that you should know just where to look for things,” said Editha 41 “To think o’ me forgettin’ my card-case,” he said 45 Editha came slowly down the staircase with her treasures 49 He threw his head very far back, which was vulgar 53 “To think of her risking her dear little life to save me!”

change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically

From this reading I like to write letters but I like to get the ansers still better I am going to play Editha in boston for two weeks and I will ask my mamma to let me come to your store and see all of the butiful things I used to come every day when I was in boston last winter your little frend Elsie Leslie 72 West 92 Street New York City (_Written by Elsie Leslie Lyde, the original Editha, eight years old._) PAGE Editha _Frontispiece_ She spent most of her time in the library reading her papa’s big books 13 Through the newspapers she found there were men who lived by breaking into people’s houses 17 “Never mind about the burglars, Nixie” 21 “The burglars, Miss, that broke into number eighteen last night” 25 “Kitty,” he said, “I am obliged to go to Glasgow” 29 “Don’t be frightened,” she said, “I don’t want to hurt you” 33 He laughed so hard, that he doubled up 37 “It’s curious that you should know just where to look for things,” said Editha 41 “To think o’ me forgettin’ my card-case,” he said 45 Editha came slowly down the staircase with her treasures 49 He threw his head very far back, which was vulgar 53 “To think of her risking her dear little life to save me!”

the act of departing

From this reading I like to write letters but I like to get the ansers still better I am going to play Editha in boston for two weeks and I will ask my mamma to let me come to your store and see all of the butiful things I used to come every day when I was in boston last winter your little frend Elsie Leslie 72 West 92 Street New York City (_Written by Elsie Leslie Lyde, the original Editha, eight years old._) PAGE Editha _Frontispiece_ She spent most of her time in the library reading her papa’s big books 13 Through the newspapers she found there were men who lived by breaking into people’s houses 17 “Never mind about the burglars, Nixie” 21 “The burglars, Miss, that broke into number eighteen last night” 25 “Kitty,” he said, “I am obliged to go to Glasgow” 29 “Don’t be frightened,” she said, “I don’t want to hurt you” 33 He laughed so hard, that he doubled up 37 “It’s curious that you should know just where to look for things,” said Editha 41 “To think o’ me forgettin’ my card-case,” he said 45 Editha came slowly down the staircase with her treasures 49 He threw his head very far back, which was vulgar 53 “To think of her risking her dear little life to save me!”

having or involving the use of hands

From this reading 57 The burglar brought from under his mattress a box, which he handed to the little girl 61 EDITHA’S BURGLAR.

not easy; requiring great physical or mental effort to accomplish or comprehend or endure

From this reading I like to write letters but I like to get the ansers still better I am going to play Editha in boston for two weeks and I will ask my mamma to let me come to your store and see all of the butiful things I used to come every day when I was in boston last winter your little frend Elsie Leslie 72 West 92 Street New York City (_Written by Elsie Leslie Lyde, the original Editha, eight years old._) PAGE Editha _Frontispiece_ She spent most of her time in the library reading her papa’s big books 13 Through the newspapers she found there were men who lived by breaking into people’s houses 17 “Never mind about the burglars, Nixie” 21 “The burglars, Miss, that broke into number eighteen last night” 25 “Kitty,” he said, “I am obliged to go to Glasgow” 29 “Don’t be frightened,” she said, “I don’t want to hurt you” 33 He laughed so hard, that he doubled up 37 “It’s curious that you should know just where to look for things,” said Editha 41 “To think o’ me forgettin’ my card-case,” he said 45 Editha came slowly down the staircase with her treasures 49 He threw his head very far back, which was vulgar 53 “To think of her risking her dear little life to save me!”

the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading Dear Mr Jordan Marsh & Co Mamma has left it for me to deside if I will let you have my picture for your book I think it wold be very nice. wont it seem funny to see my very own picture in Editha like the little girl that used to be in st Nickolas.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading Dear Mr Jordan Marsh & Co Mamma has left it for me to deside if I will let you have my picture for your book I think it wold be very nice. wont it seem funny to see my very own picture in Editha like the little girl that used to be in st Nickolas.

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

From this reading I like to write letters but I like to get the ansers still better I am going to play Editha in boston for two weeks and I will ask my mamma to let me come to your store and see all of the butiful things I used to come every day when I was in boston last winter your little frend Elsie Leslie 72 West 92 Street New York City (_Written by Elsie Leslie Lyde, the original Editha, eight years old._) PAGE Editha _Frontispiece_ She spent most of her time in the library reading her papa’s big books 13 Through the newspapers she found there were men who lived by breaking into people’s houses 17 “Never mind about the burglars, Nixie” 21 “The burglars, Miss, that broke into number eighteen last night” 25 “Kitty,” he said, “I am obliged to go to Glasgow” 29 “Don’t be frightened,” she said, “I don’t want to hurt you” 33 He laughed so hard, that he doubled up 37 “It’s curious that you should know just where to look for things,” said Editha 41 “To think o’ me forgettin’ my card-case,” he said 45 Editha came slowly down the staircase with her treasures 49 He threw his head very far back, which was vulgar 53 “To think of her risking her dear little life to save me!”

the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains

From this reading I like to write letters but I like to get the ansers still better I am going to play Editha in boston for two weeks and I will ask my mamma to let me come to your store and see all of the butiful things I used to come every day when I was in boston last winter your little frend Elsie Leslie 72 West 92 Street New York City (_Written by Elsie Leslie Lyde, the original Editha, eight years old._) PAGE Editha _Frontispiece_ She spent most of her time in the library reading her papa’s big books 13 Through the newspapers she found there were men who lived by breaking into people’s houses 17 “Never mind about the burglars, Nixie” 21 “The burglars, Miss, that broke into number eighteen last night” 25 “Kitty,” he said, “I am obliged to go to Glasgow” 29 “Don’t be frightened,” she said, “I don’t want to hurt you” 33 He laughed so hard, that he doubled up 37 “It’s curious that you should know just where to look for things,” said Editha 41 “To think o’ me forgettin’ my card-case,” he said 45 Editha came slowly down the staircase with her treasures 49 He threw his head very far back, which was vulgar 53 “To think of her risking her dear little life to save me!”

a unit of inductance in which an induced electromotive force of one volt is produced when the current is varied at the rate of one ampere per second

From this reading _ILLUSTRATED BY_ HENRY SANDHAM.

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

From this reading I think mrs Burnet writs lovely storys I wrote her a letter and sent it away to paris and told her so and asked her if she wold hurry and write another story just as quick as she could I am looking for an anser everyday.

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

From this reading I like to write letters but I like to get the ansers still better I am going to play Editha in boston for two weeks and I will ask my mamma to let me come to your store and see all of the butiful things I used to come every day when I was in boston last winter your little frend Elsie Leslie 72 West 92 Street New York City (_Written by Elsie Leslie Lyde, the original Editha, eight years old._) PAGE Editha _Frontispiece_ She spent most of her time in the library reading her papa’s big books 13 Through the newspapers she found there were men who lived by breaking into people’s houses 17 “Never mind about the burglars, Nixie” 21 “The burglars, Miss, that broke into number eighteen last night” 25 “Kitty,” he said, “I am obliged to go to Glasgow” 29 “Don’t be frightened,” she said, “I don’t want to hurt you” 33 He laughed so hard, that he doubled up 37 “It’s curious that you should know just where to look for things,” said Editha 41 “To think o’ me forgettin’ my card-case,” he said 45 Editha came slowly down the staircase with her treasures 49 He threw his head very far back, which was vulgar 53 “To think of her risking her dear little life to save me!”

plural of “house” — a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families

From this reading I like to write letters but I like to get the ansers still better I am going to play Editha in boston for two weeks and I will ask my mamma to let me come to your store and see all of the butiful things I used to come every day when I was in boston last winter your little frend Elsie Leslie 72 West 92 Street New York City (_Written by Elsie Leslie Lyde, the original Editha, eight years old._) PAGE Editha _Frontispiece_ She spent most of her time in the library reading her papa’s big books 13 Through the newspapers she found there were men who lived by breaking into people’s houses 17 “Never mind about the burglars, Nixie” 21 “The burglars, Miss, that broke into number eighteen last night” 25 “Kitty,” he said, “I am obliged to go to Glasgow” 29 “Don’t be frightened,” she said, “I don’t want to hurt you” 33 He laughed so hard, that he doubled up 37 “It’s curious that you should know just where to look for things,” said Editha 41 “To think o’ me forgettin’ my card-case,” he said 45 Editha came slowly down the staircase with her treasures 49 He threw his head very far back, which was vulgar 53 “To think of her risking her dear little life to save me!”

a condition of urgency making it necessary to hurry

From this reading I think mrs Burnet writs lovely storys I wrote her a letter and sent it away to paris and told her so and asked her if she wold hurry and write another story just as quick as she could I am looking for an anser everyday.

be the source of pain

From this reading I like to write letters but I like to get the ansers still better I am going to play Editha in boston for two weeks and I will ask my mamma to let me come to your store and see all of the butiful things I used to come every day when I was in boston last winter your little frend Elsie Leslie 72 West 92 Street New York City (_Written by Elsie Leslie Lyde, the original Editha, eight years old._) PAGE Editha _Frontispiece_ She spent most of her time in the library reading her papa’s big books 13 Through the newspapers she found there were men who lived by breaking into people’s houses 17 “Never mind about the burglars, Nixie” 21 “The burglars, Miss, that broke into number eighteen last night” 25 “Kitty,” he said, “I am obliged to go to Glasgow” 29 “Don’t be frightened,” she said, “I don’t want to hurt you” 33 He laughed so hard, that he doubled up 37 “It’s curious that you should know just where to look for things,” said Editha 41 “To think o’ me forgettin’ my card-case,” he said 45 Editha came slowly down the staircase with her treasures 49 He threw his head very far back, which was vulgar 53 “To think of her risking her dear little life to save me!”

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

From this reading Dear Mr Jordan Marsh & Co Mamma has left it for me to deside if I will let you have my picture for your book I think it wold be very nice. wont it seem funny to see my very own picture in Editha like the little girl that used to be in st Nickolas.

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading Dear Mr Jordan Marsh & Co Mamma has left it for me to deside if I will let you have my picture for your book I think it wold be very nice. wont it seem funny to see my very own picture in Editha like the little girl that used to be in st Nickolas.

past form of “illustrate” — clarify by giving an example of

From this reading _ILLUSTRATED BY_ HENRY SANDHAM.

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

From this reading Dear Mr Jordan Marsh & Co Mamma has left it for me to deside if I will let you have my picture for your book I think it wold be very nice. wont it seem funny to see my very own picture in Editha like the little girl that used to be in st Nickolas.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading I like to write letters but I like to get the ansers still better I am going to play Editha in boston for two weeks and I will ask my mamma to let me come to your store and see all of the butiful things I used to come every day when I was in boston last winter your little frend Elsie Leslie 72 West 92 Street New York City (_Written by Elsie Leslie Lyde, the original Editha, eight years old._) PAGE Editha _Frontispiece_ She spent most of her time in the library reading her papa’s big books 13 Through the newspapers she found there were men who lived by breaking into people’s houses 17 “Never mind about the burglars, Nixie” 21 “The burglars, Miss, that broke into number eighteen last night” 25 “Kitty,” he said, “I am obliged to go to Glasgow” 29 “Don’t be frightened,” she said, “I don’t want to hurt you” 33 He laughed so hard, that he doubled up 37 “It’s curious that you should know just where to look for things,” said Editha 41 “To think o’ me forgettin’ my card-case,” he said 45 Editha came slowly down the staircase with her treasures 49 He threw his head very far back, which was vulgar 53 “To think of her risking her dear little life to save me!”

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading Dear Mr Jordan Marsh & Co Mamma has left it for me to deside if I will let you have my picture for your book I think it wold be very nice. wont it seem funny to see my very own picture in Editha like the little girl that used to be in st Nickolas.

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

From this reading I like to write letters but I like to get the ansers still better I am going to play Editha in boston for two weeks and I will ask my mamma to let me come to your store and see all of the butiful things I used to come every day when I was in boston last winter your little frend Elsie Leslie 72 West 92 Street New York City (_Written by Elsie Leslie Lyde, the original Editha, eight years old._) PAGE Editha _Frontispiece_ She spent most of her time in the library reading her papa’s big books 13 Through the newspapers she found there were men who lived by breaking into people’s houses 17 “Never mind about the burglars, Nixie” 21 “The burglars, Miss, that broke into number eighteen last night” 25 “Kitty,” he said, “I am obliged to go to Glasgow” 29 “Don’t be frightened,” she said, “I don’t want to hurt you” 33 He laughed so hard, that he doubled up 37 “It’s curious that you should know just where to look for things,” said Editha 41 “To think o’ me forgettin’ my card-case,” he said 45 Editha came slowly down the staircase with her treasures 49 He threw his head very far back, which was vulgar 53 “To think of her risking her dear little life to save me!”

a river in Palestine that empties into the Dead Sea; John the Baptist baptized Jesus in the Jordan

From this reading Dear Mr Jordan Marsh & Co Mamma has left it for me to deside if I will let you have my picture for your book I think it wold be very nice. wont it seem funny to see my very own picture in Editha like the little girl that used to be in st Nickolas.

and nothing more

From this reading I think mrs Burnet writs lovely storys I wrote her a letter and sent it away to paris and told her so and asked her if she wold hurry and write another story just as quick as she could I am looking for an anser everyday.

the combined stakes of the betters

From this reading I like to write letters but I like to get the ansers still better I am going to play Editha in boston for two weeks and I will ask my mamma to let me come to your store and see all of the butiful things I used to come every day when I was in boston last winter your little frend Elsie Leslie 72 West 92 Street New York City (_Written by Elsie Leslie Lyde, the original Editha, eight years old._) PAGE Editha _Frontispiece_ She spent most of her time in the library reading her papa’s big books 13 Through the newspapers she found there were men who lived by breaking into people’s houses 17 “Never mind about the burglars, Nixie” 21 “The burglars, Miss, that broke into number eighteen last night” 25 “Kitty,” he said, “I am obliged to go to Glasgow” 29 “Don’t be frightened,” she said, “I don’t want to hurt you” 33 He laughed so hard, that he doubled up 37 “It’s curious that you should know just where to look for things,” said Editha 41 “To think o’ me forgettin’ my card-case,” he said 45 Editha came slowly down the staircase with her treasures 49 He threw his head very far back, which was vulgar 53 “To think of her risking her dear little life to save me!”

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

From this reading I like to write letters but I like to get the ansers still better I am going to play Editha in boston for two weeks and I will ask my mamma to let me come to your store and see all of the butiful things I used to come every day when I was in boston last winter your little frend Elsie Leslie 72 West 92 Street New York City (_Written by Elsie Leslie Lyde, the original Editha, eight years old._) PAGE Editha _Frontispiece_ She spent most of her time in the library reading her papa’s big books 13 Through the newspapers she found there were men who lived by breaking into people’s houses 17 “Never mind about the burglars, Nixie” 21 “The burglars, Miss, that broke into number eighteen last night” 25 “Kitty,” he said, “I am obliged to go to Glasgow” 29 “Don’t be frightened,” she said, “I don’t want to hurt you” 33 He laughed so hard, that he doubled up 37 “It’s curious that you should know just where to look for things,” said Editha 41 “To think o’ me forgettin’ my card-case,” he said 45 Editha came slowly down the staircase with her treasures 49 He threw his head very far back, which was vulgar 53 “To think of her risking her dear little life to save me!”

immediately past

From this reading I like to write letters but I like to get the ansers still better I am going to play Editha in boston for two weeks and I will ask my mamma to let me come to your store and see all of the butiful things I used to come every day when I was in boston last winter your little frend Elsie Leslie 72 West 92 Street New York City (_Written by Elsie Leslie Lyde, the original Editha, eight years old._) PAGE Editha _Frontispiece_ She spent most of her time in the library reading her papa’s big books 13 Through the newspapers she found there were men who lived by breaking into people’s houses 17 “Never mind about the burglars, Nixie” 21 “The burglars, Miss, that broke into number eighteen last night” 25 “Kitty,” he said, “I am obliged to go to Glasgow” 29 “Don’t be frightened,” she said, “I don’t want to hurt you” 33 He laughed so hard, that he doubled up 37 “It’s curious that you should know just where to look for things,” said Editha 41 “To think o’ me forgettin’ my card-case,” he said 45 Editha came slowly down the staircase with her treasures 49 He threw his head very far back, which was vulgar 53 “To think of her risking her dear little life to save me!”

past form of “laugh” — produce laughter

From this reading I like to write letters but I like to get the ansers still better I am going to play Editha in boston for two weeks and I will ask my mamma to let me come to your store and see all of the butiful things I used to come every day when I was in boston last winter your little frend Elsie Leslie 72 West 92 Street New York City (_Written by Elsie Leslie Lyde, the original Editha, eight years old._) PAGE Editha _Frontispiece_ She spent most of her time in the library reading her papa’s big books 13 Through the newspapers she found there were men who lived by breaking into people’s houses 17 “Never mind about the burglars, Nixie” 21 “The burglars, Miss, that broke into number eighteen last night” 25 “Kitty,” he said, “I am obliged to go to Glasgow” 29 “Don’t be frightened,” she said, “I don’t want to hurt you” 33 He laughed so hard, that he doubled up 37 “It’s curious that you should know just where to look for things,” said Editha 41 “To think o’ me forgettin’ my card-case,” he said 45 Editha came slowly down the staircase with her treasures 49 He threw his head very far back, which was vulgar 53 “To think of her risking her dear little life to save me!”

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 Dear Mr Jordan Marsh & Co Mamma has left it for me to deside if I will let you have my picture for your book I think it wold be very nice. wont it seem funny to see my very own picture in Editha like the little girl that used to be in st Nickolas.

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

From this reading I like to write letters but I like to get the ansers still better I am going to play Editha in boston for two weeks and I will ask my mamma to let me come to your store and see all of the butiful things I used to come every day when I was in boston last winter your little frend Elsie Leslie 72 West 92 Street New York City (_Written by Elsie Leslie Lyde, the original Editha, eight years old._) PAGE Editha _Frontispiece_ She spent most of her time in the library reading her papa’s big books 13 Through the newspapers she found there were men who lived by breaking into people’s houses 17 “Never mind about the burglars, Nixie” 21 “The burglars, Miss, that broke into number eighteen last night” 25 “Kitty,” he said, “I am obliged to go to Glasgow” 29 “Don’t be frightened,” she said, “I don’t want to hurt you” 33 He laughed so hard, that he doubled up 37 “It’s curious that you should know just where to look for things,” said Editha 41 “To think o’ me forgettin’ my card-case,” he said 45 Editha came slowly down the staircase with her treasures 49 He threw his head very far back, which was vulgar 53 “To think of her risking her dear little life to save me!”

used to make a suggestion or a command including the speaker

From this reading Dear Mr Jordan Marsh & Co Mamma has left it for me to deside if I will let you have my picture for your book I think it wold be very nice. wont it seem funny to see my very own picture in Editha like the little girl that used to be in st Nickolas.

a written message addressed to a person or organization

From this reading I think mrs Burnet writs lovely storys I wrote her a letter and sent it away to paris and told her so and asked her if she wold hurry and write another story just as quick as she could I am looking for an anser everyday.

the literary culture

From this reading I like to write letters but I like to get the ansers still better I am going to play Editha in boston for two weeks and I will ask my mamma to let me come to your store and see all of the butiful things I used to come every day when I was in boston last winter your little frend Elsie Leslie 72 West 92 Street New York City (_Written by Elsie Leslie Lyde, the original Editha, eight years old._) PAGE Editha _Frontispiece_ She spent most of her time in the library reading her papa’s big books 13 Through the newspapers she found there were men who lived by breaking into people’s houses 17 “Never mind about the burglars, Nixie” 21 “The burglars, Miss, that broke into number eighteen last night” 25 “Kitty,” he said, “I am obliged to go to Glasgow” 29 “Don’t be frightened,” she said, “I don’t want to hurt you” 33 He laughed so hard, that he doubled up 37 “It’s curious that you should know just where to look for things,” said Editha 41 “To think o’ me forgettin’ my card-case,” he said 45 Editha came slowly down the staircase with her treasures 49 He threw his head very far back, which was vulgar 53 “To think of her risking her dear little life to save me!”

a room where books are kept

From this reading I like to write letters but I like to get the ansers still better I am going to play Editha in boston for two weeks and I will ask my mamma to let me come to your store and see all of the butiful things I used to come every day when I was in boston last winter your little frend Elsie Leslie 72 West 92 Street New York City (_Written by Elsie Leslie Lyde, the original Editha, eight years old._) PAGE Editha _Frontispiece_ She spent most of her time in the library reading her papa’s big books 13 Through the newspapers she found there were men who lived by breaking into people’s houses 17 “Never mind about the burglars, Nixie” 21 “The burglars, Miss, that broke into number eighteen last night” 25 “Kitty,” he said, “I am obliged to go to Glasgow” 29 “Don’t be frightened,” she said, “I don’t want to hurt you” 33 He laughed so hard, that he doubled up 37 “It’s curious that you should know just where to look for things,” said Editha 41 “To think o’ me forgettin’ my card-case,” he said 45 Editha came slowly down the staircase with her treasures 49 He threw his head very far back, which was vulgar 53 “To think of her risking her dear little life to save me!”

a characteristic state or mode of living

From this reading I like to write letters but I like to get the ansers still better I am going to play Editha in boston for two weeks and I will ask my mamma to let me come to your store and see all of the butiful things I used to come every day when I was in boston last winter your little frend Elsie Leslie 72 West 92 Street New York City (_Written by Elsie Leslie Lyde, the original Editha, eight years old._) PAGE Editha _Frontispiece_ She spent most of her time in the library reading her papa’s big books 13 Through the newspapers she found there were men who lived by breaking into people’s houses 17 “Never mind about the burglars, Nixie” 21 “The burglars, Miss, that broke into number eighteen last night” 25 “Kitty,” he said, “I am obliged to go to Glasgow” 29 “Don’t be frightened,” she said, “I don’t want to hurt you” 33 He laughed so hard, that he doubled up 37 “It’s curious that you should know just where to look for things,” said Editha 41 “To think o’ me forgettin’ my card-case,” he said 45 Editha came slowly down the staircase with her treasures 49 He threw his head very far back, which was vulgar 53 “To think of her risking her dear little life to save me!”

prefer or wish to do something

From this reading Dear Mr Jordan Marsh & Co Mamma has left it for me to deside if I will let you have my picture for your book I think it wold be very nice. wont it seem funny to see my very own picture in Editha like the little girl that used to be in st Nickolas.

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

From this reading Dear Mr Jordan Marsh & Co Mamma has left it for me to deside if I will let you have my picture for your book I think it wold be very nice. wont it seem funny to see my very own picture in Editha like the little girl that used to be in st Nickolas.

past form of “live” — be an inhabitant of or reside in

From this reading I like to write letters but I like to get the ansers still better I am going to play Editha in boston for two weeks and I will ask my mamma to let me come to your store and see all of the butiful things I used to come every day when I was in boston last winter your little frend Elsie Leslie 72 West 92 Street New York City (_Written by Elsie Leslie Lyde, the original Editha, eight years old._) PAGE Editha _Frontispiece_ She spent most of her time in the library reading her papa’s big books 13 Through the newspapers she found there were men who lived by breaking into people’s houses 17 “Never mind about the burglars, Nixie” 21 “The burglars, Miss, that broke into number eighteen last night” 25 “Kitty,” he said, “I am obliged to go to Glasgow” 29 “Don’t be frightened,” she said, “I don’t want to hurt you” 33 He laughed so hard, that he doubled up 37 “It’s curious that you should know just where to look for things,” said Editha 41 “To think o’ me forgettin’ my card-case,” he said 45 Editha came slowly down the staircase with her treasures 49 He threw his head very far back, which was vulgar 53 “To think of her risking her dear little life to save me!”

perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards

From this reading I like to write letters but I like to get the ansers still better I am going to play Editha in boston for two weeks and I will ask my mamma to let me come to your store and see all of the butiful things I used to come every day when I was in boston last winter your little frend Elsie Leslie 72 West 92 Street New York City (_Written by Elsie Leslie Lyde, the original Editha, eight years old._) PAGE Editha _Frontispiece_ She spent most of her time in the library reading her papa’s big books 13 Through the newspapers she found there were men who lived by breaking into people’s houses 17 “Never mind about the burglars, Nixie” 21 “The burglars, Miss, that broke into number eighteen last night” 25 “Kitty,” he said, “I am obliged to go to Glasgow” 29 “Don’t be frightened,” she said, “I don’t want to hurt you” 33 He laughed so hard, that he doubled up 37 “It’s curious that you should know just where to look for things,” said Editha 41 “To think o’ me forgettin’ my card-case,” he said 45 Editha came slowly down the staircase with her treasures 49 He threw his head very far back, which was vulgar 53 “To think of her risking her dear little life to save me!”

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

From this reading I think mrs Burnet writs lovely storys I wrote her a letter and sent it away to paris and told her so and asked her if she wold hurry and write another story just as quick as she could I am looking for an anser everyday.

appealing to the emotions as well as the eye

From this reading I think mrs Burnet writs lovely storys I wrote her a letter and sent it away to paris and told her so and asked her if she wold hurry and write another story just as quick as she could I am looking for an anser everyday.

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

From this reading I like to write letters but I like to get the ansers still better I am going to play Editha in boston for two weeks and I will ask my mamma to let me come to your store and see all of the butiful things I used to come every day when I was in boston last winter your little frend Elsie Leslie 72 West 92 Street New York City (_Written by Elsie Leslie Lyde, the original Editha, eight years old._) PAGE Editha _Frontispiece_ She spent most of her time in the library reading her papa’s big books 13 Through the newspapers she found there were men who lived by breaking into people’s houses 17 “Never mind about the burglars, Nixie” 21 “The burglars, Miss, that broke into number eighteen last night” 25 “Kitty,” he said, “I am obliged to go to Glasgow” 29 “Don’t be frightened,” she said, “I don’t want to hurt you” 33 He laughed so hard, that he doubled up 37 “It’s curious that you should know just where to look for things,” said Editha 41 “To think o’ me forgettin’ my card-case,” he said 45 Editha came slowly down the staircase with her treasures 49 He threw his head very far back, which was vulgar 53 “To think of her risking her dear little life to save me!”

informal terms for a mother

From this reading Dear Mr Jordan Marsh & Co Mamma has left it for me to deside if I will let you have my picture for your book I think it wold be very nice. wont it seem funny to see my very own picture in Editha like the little girl that used to be in st Nickolas.

low-lying wet land with grassy vegetation; usually is a transition zone between land and water

From this reading Dear Mr Jordan Marsh & Co Mamma has left it for me to deside if I will let you have my picture for your book I think it wold be very nice. wont it seem funny to see my very own picture in Editha like the little girl that used to be in st Nickolas.

a large thick pad filled with resilient material and often incorporating coiled springs, used as a bed or part of a bed

From this reading 57 The burglar brought from under his mattress a box, which he handed to the little girl 61 EDITHA’S BURGLAR.

the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading Dear Mr Jordan Marsh & Co Mamma has left it for me to deside if I will let you have my picture for your book I think it wold be very nice. wont it seem funny to see my very own picture in Editha like the little girl that used to be in st Nickolas.

the force of workers available

From this reading I like to write letters but I like to get the ansers still better I am going to play Editha in boston for two weeks and I will ask my mamma to let me come to your store and see all of the butiful things I used to come every day when I was in boston last winter your little frend Elsie Leslie 72 West 92 Street New York City (_Written by Elsie Leslie Lyde, the original Editha, eight years old._) PAGE Editha _Frontispiece_ She spent most of her time in the library reading her papa’s big books 13 Through the newspapers she found there were men who lived by breaking into people’s houses 17 “Never mind about the burglars, Nixie” 21 “The burglars, Miss, that broke into number eighteen last night” 25 “Kitty,” he said, “I am obliged to go to Glasgow” 29 “Don’t be frightened,” she said, “I don’t want to hurt you” 33 He laughed so hard, that he doubled up 37 “It’s curious that you should know just where to look for things,” said Editha 41 “To think o’ me forgettin’ my card-case,” he said 45 Editha came slowly down the staircase with her treasures 49 He threw his head very far back, which was vulgar 53 “To think of her risking her dear little life to save me!”

The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.

From this reading I like to write letters but I like to get the ansers still better I am going to play Editha in boston for two weeks and I will ask my mamma to let me come to your store and see all of the butiful things I used to come every day when I was in boston last winter your little frend Elsie Leslie 72 West 92 Street New York City (_Written by Elsie Leslie Lyde, the original Editha, eight years old._) PAGE Editha _Frontispiece_ She spent most of her time in the library reading her papa’s big books 13 Through the newspapers she found there were men who lived by breaking into people’s houses 17 “Never mind about the burglars, Nixie” 21 “The burglars, Miss, that broke into number eighteen last night” 25 “Kitty,” he said, “I am obliged to go to Glasgow” 29 “Don’t be frightened,” she said, “I don’t want to hurt you” 33 He laughed so hard, that he doubled up 37 “It’s curious that you should know just where to look for things,” said Editha 41 “To think o’ me forgettin’ my card-case,” he said 45 Editha came slowly down the staircase with her treasures 49 He threw his head very far back, which was vulgar 53 “To think of her risking her dear little life to save me!”

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

From this reading I like to write letters but I like to get the ansers still better I am going to play Editha in boston for two weeks and I will ask my mamma to let me come to your store and see all of the butiful things I used to come every day when I was in boston last winter your little frend Elsie Leslie 72 West 92 Street New York City (_Written by Elsie Leslie Lyde, the original Editha, eight years old._) PAGE Editha _Frontispiece_ She spent most of her time in the library reading her papa’s big books 13 Through the newspapers she found there were men who lived by breaking into people’s houses 17 “Never mind about the burglars, Nixie” 21 “The burglars, Miss, that broke into number eighteen last night” 25 “Kitty,” he said, “I am obliged to go to Glasgow” 29 “Don’t be frightened,” she said, “I don’t want to hurt you” 33 He laughed so hard, that he doubled up 37 “It’s curious that you should know just where to look for things,” said Editha 41 “To think o’ me forgettin’ my card-case,” he said 45 Editha came slowly down the staircase with her treasures 49 He threw his head very far back, which was vulgar 53 “To think of her risking her dear little life to save me!”

used to form the superlative

From this reading I like to write letters but I like to get the ansers still better I am going to play Editha in boston for two weeks and I will ask my mamma to let me come to your store and see all of the butiful things I used to come every day when I was in boston last winter your little frend Elsie Leslie 72 West 92 Street New York City (_Written by Elsie Leslie Lyde, the original Editha, eight years old._) PAGE Editha _Frontispiece_ She spent most of her time in the library reading her papa’s big books 13 Through the newspapers she found there were men who lived by breaking into people’s houses 17 “Never mind about the burglars, Nixie” 21 “The burglars, Miss, that broke into number eighteen last night” 25 “Kitty,” he said, “I am obliged to go to Glasgow” 29 “Don’t be frightened,” she said, “I don’t want to hurt you” 33 He laughed so hard, that he doubled up 37 “It’s curious that you should know just where to look for things,” said Editha 41 “To think o’ me forgettin’ my card-case,” he said 45 Editha came slowly down the staircase with her treasures 49 He threw his head very far back, which was vulgar 53 “To think of her risking her dear little life to save me!”

a form of address for a man

From this reading Dear Mr Jordan Marsh & Co Mamma has left it for me to deside if I will let you have my picture for your book I think it wold be very nice. wont it seem funny to see my very own picture in Editha like the little girl that used to be in st Nickolas.

a form of address for a married woman

From this reading I think mrs Burnet writs lovely storys I wrote her a letter and sent it away to paris and told her so and asked her if she wold hurry and write another story just as quick as she could I am looking for an anser everyday.

belonging to the person speaking

From this reading Dear Mr Jordan Marsh & Co Mamma has left it for me to deside if I will let you have my picture for your book I think it wold be very nice. wont it seem funny to see my very own picture in Editha like the little girl that used to be in st Nickolas.

not ever; at no time in the past or future

From this reading I like to write letters but I like to get the ansers still better I am going to play Editha in boston for two weeks and I will ask my mamma to let me come to your store and see all of the butiful things I used to come every day when I was in boston last winter your little frend Elsie Leslie 72 West 92 Street New York City (_Written by Elsie Leslie Lyde, the original Editha, eight years old._) PAGE Editha _Frontispiece_ She spent most of her time in the library reading her papa’s big books 13 Through the newspapers she found there were men who lived by breaking into people’s houses 17 “Never mind about the burglars, Nixie” 21 “The burglars, Miss, that broke into number eighteen last night” 25 “Kitty,” he said, “I am obliged to go to Glasgow” 29 “Don’t be frightened,” she said, “I don’t want to hurt you” 33 He laughed so hard, that he doubled up 37 “It’s curious that you should know just where to look for things,” said Editha 41 “To think o’ me forgettin’ my card-case,” he said 45 Editha came slowly down the staircase with her treasures 49 He threw his head very far back, which was vulgar 53 “To think of her risking her dear little life to save me!”

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

From this reading I like to write letters but I like to get the ansers still better I am going to play Editha in boston for two weeks and I will ask my mamma to let me come to your store and see all of the butiful things I used to come every day when I was in boston last winter your little frend Elsie Leslie 72 West 92 Street New York City (_Written by Elsie Leslie Lyde, the original Editha, eight years old._) PAGE Editha _Frontispiece_ She spent most of her time in the library reading her papa’s big books 13 Through the newspapers she found there were men who lived by breaking into people’s houses 17 “Never mind about the burglars, Nixie” 21 “The burglars, Miss, that broke into number eighteen last night” 25 “Kitty,” he said, “I am obliged to go to Glasgow” 29 “Don’t be frightened,” she said, “I don’t want to hurt you” 33 He laughed so hard, that he doubled up 37 “It’s curious that you should know just where to look for things,” said Editha 41 “To think o’ me forgettin’ my card-case,” he said 45 Editha came slowly down the staircase with her treasures 49 He threw his head very far back, which was vulgar 53 “To think of her risking her dear little life to save me!”

plural of “newspaper” — a daily or weekly publication on folded sheets; contains news and articles and advertisements

From this reading I like to write letters but I like to get the ansers still better I am going to play Editha in boston for two weeks and I will ask my mamma to let me come to your store and see all of the butiful things I used to come every day when I was in boston last winter your little frend Elsie Leslie 72 West 92 Street New York City (_Written by Elsie Leslie Lyde, the original Editha, eight years old._) PAGE Editha _Frontispiece_ She spent most of her time in the library reading her papa’s big books 13 Through the newspapers she found there were men who lived by breaking into people’s houses 17 “Never mind about the burglars, Nixie” 21 “The burglars, Miss, that broke into number eighteen last night” 25 “Kitty,” he said, “I am obliged to go to Glasgow” 29 “Don’t be frightened,” she said, “I don’t want to hurt you” 33 He laughed so hard, that he doubled up 37 “It’s curious that you should know just where to look for things,” said Editha 41 “To think o’ me forgettin’ my card-case,” he said 45 Editha came slowly down the staircase with her treasures 49 He threw his head very far back, which was vulgar 53 “To think of her risking her dear little life to save me!”

pleasant or pleasing or agreeable in nature or appearance

From this reading Dear Mr Jordan Marsh & Co Mamma has left it for me to deside if I will let you have my picture for your book I think it wold be very nice. wont it seem funny to see my very own picture in Editha like the little girl that used to be in st Nickolas.

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

From this reading Dear Mr Jordan Marsh & Co Mamma has left it for me to deside if I will let you have my picture for your book I think it wold be very nice. wont it seem funny to see my very own picture in Editha like the little girl that used to be in st Nickolas.

the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside

From this reading I like to write letters but I like to get the ansers still better I am going to play Editha in boston for two weeks and I will ask my mamma to let me come to your store and see all of the butiful things I used to come every day when I was in boston last winter your little frend Elsie Leslie 72 West 92 Street New York City (_Written by Elsie Leslie Lyde, the original Editha, eight years old._) PAGE Editha _Frontispiece_ She spent most of her time in the library reading her papa’s big books 13 Through the newspapers she found there were men who lived by breaking into people’s houses 17 “Never mind about the burglars, Nixie” 21 “The burglars, Miss, that broke into number eighteen last night” 25 “Kitty,” he said, “I am obliged to go to Glasgow” 29 “Don’t be frightened,” she said, “I don’t want to hurt you” 33 He laughed so hard, that he doubled up 37 “It’s curious that you should know just where to look for things,” said Editha 41 “To think o’ me forgettin’ my card-case,” he said 45 Editha came slowly down the staircase with her treasures 49 He threw his head very far back, which was vulgar 53 “To think of her risking her dear little life to save me!”

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

From this reading I like to write letters but I like to get the ansers still better I am going to play Editha in boston for two weeks and I will ask my mamma to let me come to your store and see all of the butiful things I used to come every day when I was in boston last winter your little frend Elsie Leslie 72 West 92 Street New York City (_Written by Elsie Leslie Lyde, the original Editha, eight years old._) PAGE Editha _Frontispiece_ She spent most of her time in the library reading her papa’s big books 13 Through the newspapers she found there were men who lived by breaking into people’s houses 17 “Never mind about the burglars, Nixie” 21 “The burglars, Miss, that broke into number eighteen last night” 25 “Kitty,” he said, “I am obliged to go to Glasgow” 29 “Don’t be frightened,” she said, “I don’t want to hurt you” 33 He laughed so hard, that he doubled up 37 “It’s curious that you should know just where to look for things,” said Editha 41 “To think o’ me forgettin’ my card-case,” he said 45 Editha came slowly down the staircase with her treasures 49 He threw his head very far back, which was vulgar 53 “To think of her risking her dear little life to save me!”

the property possessed by a sum or total or indefinite quantity of units or individuals

From this reading I like to write letters but I like to get the ansers still better I am going to play Editha in boston for two weeks and I will ask my mamma to let me come to your store and see all of the butiful things I used to come every day when I was in boston last winter your little frend Elsie Leslie 72 West 92 Street New York City (_Written by Elsie Leslie Lyde, the original Editha, eight years old._) PAGE Editha _Frontispiece_ She spent most of her time in the library reading her papa’s big books 13 Through the newspapers she found there were men who lived by breaking into people’s houses 17 “Never mind about the burglars, Nixie” 21 “The burglars, Miss, that broke into number eighteen last night” 25 “Kitty,” he said, “I am obliged to go to Glasgow” 29 “Don’t be frightened,” she said, “I don’t want to hurt you” 33 He laughed so hard, that he doubled up 37 “It’s curious that you should know just where to look for things,” said Editha 41 “To think o’ me forgettin’ my card-case,” he said 45 Editha came slowly down the staircase with her treasures 49 He threw his head very far back, which was vulgar 53 “To think of her risking her dear little life to save me!”

a nonmetallic bivalent element that is normally a colorless odorless tasteless nonflammable diatomic gas; constitutes 21 percent of the atmosphere by volume; the most abundant element in the earth's crust

From this reading I like to write letters but I like to get the ansers still better I am going to play Editha in boston for two weeks and I will ask my mamma to let me come to your store and see all of the butiful things I used to come every day when I was in boston last winter your little frend Elsie Leslie 72 West 92 Street New York City (_Written by Elsie Leslie Lyde, the original Editha, eight years old._) PAGE Editha _Frontispiece_ She spent most of her time in the library reading her papa’s big books 13 Through the newspapers she found there were men who lived by breaking into people’s houses 17 “Never mind about the burglars, Nixie” 21 “The burglars, Miss, that broke into number eighteen last night” 25 “Kitty,” he said, “I am obliged to go to Glasgow” 29 “Don’t be frightened,” she said, “I don’t want to hurt you” 33 He laughed so hard, that he doubled up 37 “It’s curious that you should know just where to look for things,” said Editha 41 “To think o’ me forgettin’ my card-case,” he said 45 Editha came slowly down the staircase with her treasures 49 He threw his head very far back, which was vulgar 53 “To think of her risking her dear little life to save me!”

under a moral obligation to do something

From this reading I like to write letters but I like to get the ansers still better I am going to play Editha in boston for two weeks and I will ask my mamma to let me come to your store and see all of the butiful things I used to come every day when I was in boston last winter your little frend Elsie Leslie 72 West 92 Street New York City (_Written by Elsie Leslie Lyde, the original Editha, eight years old._) PAGE Editha _Frontispiece_ She spent most of her time in the library reading her papa’s big books 13 Through the newspapers she found there were men who lived by breaking into people’s houses 17 “Never mind about the burglars, Nixie” 21 “The burglars, Miss, that broke into number eighteen last night” 25 “Kitty,” he said, “I am obliged to go to Glasgow” 29 “Don’t be frightened,” she said, “I don’t want to hurt you” 33 He laughed so hard, that he doubled up 37 “It’s curious that you should know just where to look for things,” said Editha 41 “To think o’ me forgettin’ my card-case,” he said 45 Editha came slowly down the staircase with her treasures 49 He threw his head very far back, which was vulgar 53 “To think of her risking her dear little life to save me!”

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading I like to write letters but I like to get the ansers still better I am going to play Editha in boston for two weeks and I will ask my mamma to let me come to your store and see all of the butiful things I used to come every day when I was in boston last winter your little frend Elsie Leslie 72 West 92 Street New York City (_Written by Elsie Leslie Lyde, the original Editha, eight years old._) PAGE Editha _Frontispiece_ She spent most of her time in the library reading her papa’s big books 13 Through the newspapers she found there were men who lived by breaking into people’s houses 17 “Never mind about the burglars, Nixie” 21 “The burglars, Miss, that broke into number eighteen last night” 25 “Kitty,” he said, “I am obliged to go to Glasgow” 29 “Don’t be frightened,” she said, “I don’t want to hurt you” 33 He laughed so hard, that he doubled up 37 “It’s curious that you should know just where to look for things,” said Editha 41 “To think o’ me forgettin’ my card-case,” he said 45 Editha came slowly down the staircase with her treasures 49 He threw his head very far back, which was vulgar 53 “To think of her risking her dear little life to save me!”

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

From this reading I like to write letters but I like to get the ansers still better I am going to play Editha in boston for two weeks and I will ask my mamma to let me come to your store and see all of the butiful things I used to come every day when I was in boston last winter your little frend Elsie Leslie 72 West 92 Street New York City (_Written by Elsie Leslie Lyde, the original Editha, eight years old._) PAGE Editha _Frontispiece_ She spent most of her time in the library reading her papa’s big books 13 Through the newspapers she found there were men who lived by breaking into people’s houses 17 “Never mind about the burglars, Nixie” 21 “The burglars, Miss, that broke into number eighteen last night” 25 “Kitty,” he said, “I am obliged to go to Glasgow” 29 “Don’t be frightened,” she said, “I don’t want to hurt you” 33 He laughed so hard, that he doubled up 37 “It’s curious that you should know just where to look for things,” said Editha 41 “To think o’ me forgettin’ my card-case,” he said 45 Editha came slowly down the staircase with her treasures 49 He threw his head very far back, which was vulgar 53 “To think of her risking her dear little life to save me!”

preceding all others in time or being as first made or performed

From this reading I like to write letters but I like to get the ansers still better I am going to play Editha in boston for two weeks and I will ask my mamma to let me come to your store and see all of the butiful things I used to come every day when I was in boston last winter your little frend Elsie Leslie 72 West 92 Street New York City (_Written by Elsie Leslie Lyde, the original Editha, eight years old._) PAGE Editha _Frontispiece_ She spent most of her time in the library reading her papa’s big books 13 Through the newspapers she found there were men who lived by breaking into people’s houses 17 “Never mind about the burglars, Nixie” 21 “The burglars, Miss, that broke into number eighteen last night” 25 “Kitty,” he said, “I am obliged to go to Glasgow” 29 “Don’t be frightened,” she said, “I don’t want to hurt you” 33 He laughed so hard, that he doubled up 37 “It’s curious that you should know just where to look for things,” said Editha 41 “To think o’ me forgettin’ my card-case,” he said 45 Editha came slowly down the staircase with her treasures 49 He threw his head very far back, which was vulgar 53 “To think of her risking her dear little life to save me!”

have ownership or possession of

From this reading Dear Mr Jordan Marsh & Co Mamma has left it for me to deside if I will let you have my picture for your book I think it wold be very nice. wont it seem funny to see my very own picture in Editha like the little girl that used to be in st Nickolas.

one side of one leaf (of a book or magazine or newspaper or letter etc.) or the written or pictorial matter it contains

From this reading I like to write letters but I like to get the ansers still better I am going to play Editha in boston for two weeks and I will ask my mamma to let me come to your store and see all of the butiful things I used to come every day when I was in boston last winter your little frend Elsie Leslie 72 West 92 Street New York City (_Written by Elsie Leslie Lyde, the original Editha, eight years old._) PAGE Editha _Frontispiece_ She spent most of her time in the library reading her papa’s big books 13 Through the newspapers she found there were men who lived by breaking into people’s houses 17 “Never mind about the burglars, Nixie” 21 “The burglars, Miss, that broke into number eighteen last night” 25 “Kitty,” he said, “I am obliged to go to Glasgow” 29 “Don’t be frightened,” she said, “I don’t want to hurt you” 33 He laughed so hard, that he doubled up 37 “It’s curious that you should know just where to look for things,” said Editha 41 “To think o’ me forgettin’ my card-case,” he said 45 Editha came slowly down the staircase with her treasures 49 He threw his head very far back, which was vulgar 53 “To think of her risking her dear little life to save me!”

possessive form of “papa” — an informal term for a father; probably derived from baby talk

From this reading I like to write letters but I like to get the ansers still better I am going to play Editha in boston for two weeks and I will ask my mamma to let me come to your store and see all of the butiful things I used to come every day when I was in boston last winter your little frend Elsie Leslie 72 West 92 Street New York City (_Written by Elsie Leslie Lyde, the original Editha, eight years old._) PAGE Editha _Frontispiece_ She spent most of her time in the library reading her papa’s big books 13 Through the newspapers she found there were men who lived by breaking into people’s houses 17 “Never mind about the burglars, Nixie” 21 “The burglars, Miss, that broke into number eighteen last night” 25 “Kitty,” he said, “I am obliged to go to Glasgow” 29 “Don’t be frightened,” she said, “I don’t want to hurt you” 33 He laughed so hard, that he doubled up 37 “It’s curious that you should know just where to look for things,” said Editha 41 “To think o’ me forgettin’ my card-case,” he said 45 Editha came slowly down the staircase with her treasures 49 He threw his head very far back, which was vulgar 53 “To think of her risking her dear little life to save me!”

the capital and largest city of France; and international center of culture and commerce

From this reading I think mrs Burnet writs lovely storys I wrote her a letter and sent it away to paris and told her so and asked her if she wold hurry and write another story just as quick as she could I am looking for an anser everyday.

possessive form of “people” — (plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively

From this reading I like to write letters but I like to get the ansers still better I am going to play Editha in boston for two weeks and I will ask my mamma to let me come to your store and see all of the butiful things I used to come every day when I was in boston last winter your little frend Elsie Leslie 72 West 92 Street New York City (_Written by Elsie Leslie Lyde, the original Editha, eight years old._) PAGE Editha _Frontispiece_ She spent most of her time in the library reading her papa’s big books 13 Through the newspapers she found there were men who lived by breaking into people’s houses 17 “Never mind about the burglars, Nixie” 21 “The burglars, Miss, that broke into number eighteen last night” 25 “Kitty,” he said, “I am obliged to go to Glasgow” 29 “Don’t be frightened,” she said, “I don’t want to hurt you” 33 He laughed so hard, that he doubled up 37 “It’s curious that you should know just where to look for things,” said Editha 41 “To think o’ me forgettin’ my card-case,” he said 45 Editha came slowly down the staircase with her treasures 49 He threw his head very far back, which was vulgar 53 “To think of her risking her dear little life to save me!”

a visual representation (of an object or scene or person or abstraction) produced on a surface

From this reading Dear Mr Jordan Marsh & Co Mamma has left it for me to deside if I will let you have my picture for your book I think it wold be very nice. wont it seem funny to see my very own picture in Editha like the little girl that used to be in st Nickolas.

participate in games or sport

From this reading I like to write letters but I like to get the ansers still better I am going to play Editha in boston for two weeks and I will ask my mamma to let me come to your store and see all of the butiful things I used to come every day when I was in boston last winter your little frend Elsie Leslie 72 West 92 Street New York City (_Written by Elsie Leslie Lyde, the original Editha, eight years old._) PAGE Editha _Frontispiece_ She spent most of her time in the library reading her papa’s big books 13 Through the newspapers she found there were men who lived by breaking into people’s houses 17 “Never mind about the burglars, Nixie” 21 “The burglars, Miss, that broke into number eighteen last night” 25 “Kitty,” he said, “I am obliged to go to Glasgow” 29 “Don’t be frightened,” she said, “I don’t want to hurt you” 33 He laughed so hard, that he doubled up 37 “It’s curious that you should know just where to look for things,” said Editha 41 “To think o’ me forgettin’ my card-case,” he said 45 Editha came slowly down the staircase with her treasures 49 He threw his head very far back, which was vulgar 53 “To think of her risking her dear little life to save me!”

accomplished rapidly and without delay

From this reading I think mrs Burnet writs lovely storys I wrote her a letter and sent it away to paris and told her so and asked her if she wold hurry and write another story just as quick as she could I am looking for an anser everyday.

the cognitive process of understanding a written linguistic message

From this reading I like to write letters but I like to get the ansers still better I am going to play Editha in boston for two weeks and I will ask my mamma to let me come to your store and see all of the butiful things I used to come every day when I was in boston last winter your little frend Elsie Leslie 72 West 92 Street New York City (_Written by Elsie Leslie Lyde, the original Editha, eight years old._) PAGE Editha _Frontispiece_ She spent most of her time in the library reading her papa’s big books 13 Through the newspapers she found there were men who lived by breaking into people’s houses 17 “Never mind about the burglars, Nixie” 21 “The burglars, Miss, that broke into number eighteen last night” 25 “Kitty,” he said, “I am obliged to go to Glasgow” 29 “Don’t be frightened,” she said, “I don’t want to hurt you” 33 He laughed so hard, that he doubled up 37 “It’s curious that you should know just where to look for things,” said Editha 41 “To think o’ me forgettin’ my card-case,” he said 45 Editha came slowly down the staircase with her treasures 49 He threw his head very far back, which was vulgar 53 “To think of her risking her dear little life to save me!”

-ing form of “risk” — expose to a chance of loss or damage

From this reading I like to write letters but I like to get the ansers still better I am going to play Editha in boston for two weeks and I will ask my mamma to let me come to your store and see all of the butiful things I used to come every day when I was in boston last winter your little frend Elsie Leslie 72 West 92 Street New York City (_Written by Elsie Leslie Lyde, the original Editha, eight years old._) PAGE Editha _Frontispiece_ She spent most of her time in the library reading her papa’s big books 13 Through the newspapers she found there were men who lived by breaking into people’s houses 17 “Never mind about the burglars, Nixie” 21 “The burglars, Miss, that broke into number eighteen last night” 25 “Kitty,” he said, “I am obliged to go to Glasgow” 29 “Don’t be frightened,” she said, “I don’t want to hurt you” 33 He laughed so hard, that he doubled up 37 “It’s curious that you should know just where to look for things,” said Editha 41 “To think o’ me forgettin’ my card-case,” he said 45 Editha came slowly down the staircase with her treasures 49 He threw his head very far back, which was vulgar 53 “To think of her risking her dear little life to save me!”

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading I like to write letters but I like to get the ansers still better I am going to play Editha in boston for two weeks and I will ask my mamma to let me come to your store and see all of the butiful things I used to come every day when I was in boston last winter your little frend Elsie Leslie 72 West 92 Street New York City (_Written by Elsie Leslie Lyde, the original Editha, eight years old._) PAGE Editha _Frontispiece_ She spent most of her time in the library reading her papa’s big books 13 Through the newspapers she found there were men who lived by breaking into people’s houses 17 “Never mind about the burglars, Nixie” 21 “The burglars, Miss, that broke into number eighteen last night” 25 “Kitty,” he said, “I am obliged to go to Glasgow” 29 “Don’t be frightened,” she said, “I don’t want to hurt you” 33 He laughed so hard, that he doubled up 37 “It’s curious that you should know just where to look for things,” said Editha 41 “To think o’ me forgettin’ my card-case,” he said 45 Editha came slowly down the staircase with her treasures 49 He threw his head very far back, which was vulgar 53 “To think of her risking her dear little life to save me!”

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From this reading _ILLUSTRATED BY_ HENRY SANDHAM.

except for; apart from

From this reading I like to write letters but I like to get the ansers still better I am going to play Editha in boston for two weeks and I will ask my mamma to let me come to your store and see all of the butiful things I used to come every day when I was in boston last winter your little frend Elsie Leslie 72 West 92 Street New York City (_Written by Elsie Leslie Lyde, the original Editha, eight years old._) PAGE Editha _Frontispiece_ She spent most of her time in the library reading her papa’s big books 13 Through the newspapers she found there were men who lived by breaking into people’s houses 17 “Never mind about the burglars, Nixie” 21 “The burglars, Miss, that broke into number eighteen last night” 25 “Kitty,” he said, “I am obliged to go to Glasgow” 29 “Don’t be frightened,” she said, “I don’t want to hurt you” 33 He laughed so hard, that he doubled up 37 “It’s curious that you should know just where to look for things,” said Editha 41 “To think o’ me forgettin’ my card-case,” he said 45 Editha came slowly down the staircase with her treasures 49 He threw his head very far back, which was vulgar 53 “To think of her risking her dear little life to save me!”

perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading Dear Mr Jordan Marsh & Co Mamma has left it for me to deside if I will let you have my picture for your book I think it wold be very nice. wont it seem funny to see my very own picture in Editha like the little girl that used to be in st Nickolas.

give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect

From this reading Dear Mr Jordan Marsh & Co Mamma has left it for me to deside if I will let you have my picture for your book I think it wold be very nice. wont it seem funny to see my very own picture in Editha like the little girl that used to be in st Nickolas.

100 senti equal 1 kroon in Estonia

From this reading I think mrs Burnet writs lovely storys I wrote her a letter and sent it away to paris and told her so and asked her if she wold hurry and write another story just as quick as she could I am looking for an anser everyday.

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

From this reading I think mrs Burnet writs lovely storys I wrote her a letter and sent it away to paris and told her so and asked her if she wold hurry and write another story just as quick as she could I am looking for an anser everyday.

used to say what is right, expected, or advisable

From this reading I like to write letters but I like to get the ansers still better I am going to play Editha in boston for two weeks and I will ask my mamma to let me come to your store and see all of the butiful things I used to come every day when I was in boston last winter your little frend Elsie Leslie 72 West 92 Street New York City (_Written by Elsie Leslie Lyde, the original Editha, eight years old._) PAGE Editha _Frontispiece_ She spent most of her time in the library reading her papa’s big books 13 Through the newspapers she found there were men who lived by breaking into people’s houses 17 “Never mind about the burglars, Nixie” 21 “The burglars, Miss, that broke into number eighteen last night” 25 “Kitty,” he said, “I am obliged to go to Glasgow” 29 “Don’t be frightened,” she said, “I don’t want to hurt you” 33 He laughed so hard, that he doubled up 37 “It’s curious that you should know just where to look for things,” said Editha 41 “To think o’ me forgettin’ my card-case,” he said 45 Editha came slowly down the staircase with her treasures 49 He threw his head very far back, which was vulgar 53 “To think of her risking her dear little life to save me!”

without speed (“slow” is sometimes used informally for “slowly”)

From this reading I like to write letters but I like to get the ansers still better I am going to play Editha in boston for two weeks and I will ask my mamma to let me come to your store and see all of the butiful things I used to come every day when I was in boston last winter your little frend Elsie Leslie 72 West 92 Street New York City (_Written by Elsie Leslie Lyde, the original Editha, eight years old._) PAGE Editha _Frontispiece_ She spent most of her time in the library reading her papa’s big books 13 Through the newspapers she found there were men who lived by breaking into people’s houses 17 “Never mind about the burglars, Nixie” 21 “The burglars, Miss, that broke into number eighteen last night” 25 “Kitty,” he said, “I am obliged to go to Glasgow” 29 “Don’t be frightened,” she said, “I don’t want to hurt you” 33 He laughed so hard, that he doubled up 37 “It’s curious that you should know just where to look for things,” said Editha 41 “To think o’ me forgettin’ my card-case,” he said 45 Editha came slowly down the staircase with her treasures 49 He threw his head very far back, which was vulgar 53 “To think of her risking her dear little life to save me!”

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading I think mrs Burnet writs lovely storys I wrote her a letter and sent it away to paris and told her so and asked her if she wold hurry and write another story just as quick as she could I am looking for an anser everyday.

depleted of energy, force, or strength

From this reading I like to write letters but I like to get the ansers still better I am going to play Editha in boston for two weeks and I will ask my mamma to let me come to your store and see all of the butiful things I used to come every day when I was in boston last winter your little frend Elsie Leslie 72 West 92 Street New York City (_Written by Elsie Leslie Lyde, the original Editha, eight years old._) PAGE Editha _Frontispiece_ She spent most of her time in the library reading her papa’s big books 13 Through the newspapers she found there were men who lived by breaking into people’s houses 17 “Never mind about the burglars, Nixie” 21 “The burglars, Miss, that broke into number eighteen last night” 25 “Kitty,” he said, “I am obliged to go to Glasgow” 29 “Don’t be frightened,” she said, “I don’t want to hurt you” 33 He laughed so hard, that he doubled up 37 “It’s curious that you should know just where to look for things,” said Editha 41 “To think o’ me forgettin’ my card-case,” he said 45 Editha came slowly down the staircase with her treasures 49 He threw his head very far back, which was vulgar 53 “To think of her risking her dear little life to save me!”

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From this reading Dear Mr Jordan Marsh & Co Mamma has left it for me to deside if I will let you have my picture for your book I think it wold be very nice. wont it seem funny to see my very own picture in Editha like the little girl that used to be in st Nickolas.

a way of access (upward and downward) consisting of a set of steps

From this reading I like to write letters but I like to get the ansers still better I am going to play Editha in boston for two weeks and I will ask my mamma to let me come to your store and see all of the butiful things I used to come every day when I was in boston last winter your little frend Elsie Leslie 72 West 92 Street New York City (_Written by Elsie Leslie Lyde, the original Editha, eight years old._) PAGE Editha _Frontispiece_ She spent most of her time in the library reading her papa’s big books 13 Through the newspapers she found there were men who lived by breaking into people’s houses 17 “Never mind about the burglars, Nixie” 21 “The burglars, Miss, that broke into number eighteen last night” 25 “Kitty,” he said, “I am obliged to go to Glasgow” 29 “Don’t be frightened,” she said, “I don’t want to hurt you” 33 He laughed so hard, that he doubled up 37 “It’s curious that you should know just where to look for things,” said Editha 41 “To think o’ me forgettin’ my card-case,” he said 45 Editha came slowly down the staircase with her treasures 49 He threw his head very far back, which was vulgar 53 “To think of her risking her dear little life to save me!”

not in physical motion

From this reading I like to write letters but I like to get the ansers still better I am going to play Editha in boston for two weeks and I will ask my mamma to let me come to your store and see all of the butiful things I used to come every day when I was in boston last winter your little frend Elsie Leslie 72 West 92 Street New York City (_Written by Elsie Leslie Lyde, the original Editha, eight years old._) PAGE Editha _Frontispiece_ She spent most of her time in the library reading her papa’s big books 13 Through the newspapers she found there were men who lived by breaking into people’s houses 17 “Never mind about the burglars, Nixie” 21 “The burglars, Miss, that broke into number eighteen last night” 25 “Kitty,” he said, “I am obliged to go to Glasgow” 29 “Don’t be frightened,” she said, “I don’t want to hurt you” 33 He laughed so hard, that he doubled up 37 “It’s curious that you should know just where to look for things,” said Editha 41 “To think o’ me forgettin’ my card-case,” he said 45 Editha came slowly down the staircase with her treasures 49 He threw his head very far back, which was vulgar 53 “To think of her risking her dear little life to save me!”

a mercantile establishment for the retail sale of goods or services

From this reading I like to write letters but I like to get the ansers still better I am going to play Editha in boston for two weeks and I will ask my mamma to let me come to your store and see all of the butiful things I used to come every day when I was in boston last winter your little frend Elsie Leslie 72 West 92 Street New York City (_Written by Elsie Leslie Lyde, the original Editha, eight years old._) PAGE Editha _Frontispiece_ She spent most of her time in the library reading her papa’s big books 13 Through the newspapers she found there were men who lived by breaking into people’s houses 17 “Never mind about the burglars, Nixie” 21 “The burglars, Miss, that broke into number eighteen last night” 25 “Kitty,” he said, “I am obliged to go to Glasgow” 29 “Don’t be frightened,” she said, “I don’t want to hurt you” 33 He laughed so hard, that he doubled up 37 “It’s curious that you should know just where to look for things,” said Editha 41 “To think o’ me forgettin’ my card-case,” he said 45 Editha came slowly down the staircase with her treasures 49 He threw his head very far back, which was vulgar 53 “To think of her risking her dear little life to save me!”

a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program

From this reading I think mrs Burnet writs lovely storys I wrote her a letter and sent it away to paris and told her so and asked her if she wold hurry and write another story just as quick as she could I am looking for an anser everyday.

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From this reading I think mrs Burnet writs lovely storys I wrote her a letter and sent it away to paris and told her so and asked her if she wold hurry and write another story just as quick as she could I am looking for an anser everyday.

a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings

From this reading I like to write letters but I like to get the ansers still better I am going to play Editha in boston for two weeks and I will ask my mamma to let me come to your store and see all of the butiful things I used to come every day when I was in boston last winter your little frend Elsie Leslie 72 West 92 Street New York City (_Written by Elsie Leslie Lyde, the original Editha, eight years old._) PAGE Editha _Frontispiece_ She spent most of her time in the library reading her papa’s big books 13 Through the newspapers she found there were men who lived by breaking into people’s houses 17 “Never mind about the burglars, Nixie” 21 “The burglars, Miss, that broke into number eighteen last night” 25 “Kitty,” he said, “I am obliged to go to Glasgow” 29 “Don’t be frightened,” she said, “I don’t want to hurt you” 33 He laughed so hard, that he doubled up 37 “It’s curious that you should know just where to look for things,” said Editha 41 “To think o’ me forgettin’ my card-case,” he said 45 Editha came slowly down the staircase with her treasures 49 He threw his head very far back, which was vulgar 53 “To think of her risking her dear little life to save me!”

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Dear Mr Jordan Marsh & Co Mamma has left it for me to deside if I will let you have my picture for your book I think it wold be very nice. wont it seem funny to see my very own picture in Editha like the little girl that used to be in st Nickolas.

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

From this reading Dear Mr Jordan Marsh & Co Mamma has left it for me to deside if I will let you have my picture for your book I think it wold be very nice. wont it seem funny to see my very own picture in Editha like the little girl that used to be in st Nickolas.

in or at that place or location

From this reading I like to write letters but I like to get the ansers still better I am going to play Editha in boston for two weeks and I will ask my mamma to let me come to your store and see all of the butiful things I used to come every day when I was in boston last winter your little frend Elsie Leslie 72 West 92 Street New York City (_Written by Elsie Leslie Lyde, the original Editha, eight years old._) PAGE Editha _Frontispiece_ She spent most of her time in the library reading her papa’s big books 13 Through the newspapers she found there were men who lived by breaking into people’s houses 17 “Never mind about the burglars, Nixie” 21 “The burglars, Miss, that broke into number eighteen last night” 25 “Kitty,” he said, “I am obliged to go to Glasgow” 29 “Don’t be frightened,” she said, “I don’t want to hurt you” 33 He laughed so hard, that he doubled up 37 “It’s curious that you should know just where to look for things,” said Editha 41 “To think o’ me forgettin’ my card-case,” he said 45 Editha came slowly down the staircase with her treasures 49 He threw his head very far back, which was vulgar 53 “To think of her risking her dear little life to save me!”

any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)

From this reading I like to write letters but I like to get the ansers still better I am going to play Editha in boston for two weeks and I will ask my mamma to let me come to your store and see all of the butiful things I used to come every day when I was in boston last winter your little frend Elsie Leslie 72 West 92 Street New York City (_Written by Elsie Leslie Lyde, the original Editha, eight years old._) PAGE Editha _Frontispiece_ She spent most of her time in the library reading her papa’s big books 13 Through the newspapers she found there were men who lived by breaking into people’s houses 17 “Never mind about the burglars, Nixie” 21 “The burglars, Miss, that broke into number eighteen last night” 25 “Kitty,” he said, “I am obliged to go to Glasgow” 29 “Don’t be frightened,” she said, “I don’t want to hurt you” 33 He laughed so hard, that he doubled up 37 “It’s curious that you should know just where to look for things,” said Editha 41 “To think o’ me forgettin’ my card-case,” he said 45 Editha came slowly down the staircase with her treasures 49 He threw his head very far back, which was vulgar 53 “To think of her risking her dear little life to save me!”

judge or regard; look upon; judge

From this reading Dear Mr Jordan Marsh & Co Mamma has left it for me to deside if I will let you have my picture for your book I think it wold be very nice. wont it seem funny to see my very own picture in Editha like the little girl that used to be in st Nickolas.

inflected form of “throw” — propel through the air

From this reading I like to write letters but I like to get the ansers still better I am going to play Editha in boston for two weeks and I will ask my mamma to let me come to your store and see all of the butiful things I used to come every day when I was in boston last winter your little frend Elsie Leslie 72 West 92 Street New York City (_Written by Elsie Leslie Lyde, the original Editha, eight years old._) PAGE Editha _Frontispiece_ She spent most of her time in the library reading her papa’s big books 13 Through the newspapers she found there were men who lived by breaking into people’s houses 17 “Never mind about the burglars, Nixie” 21 “The burglars, Miss, that broke into number eighteen last night” 25 “Kitty,” he said, “I am obliged to go to Glasgow” 29 “Don’t be frightened,” she said, “I don’t want to hurt you” 33 He laughed so hard, that he doubled up 37 “It’s curious that you should know just where to look for things,” said Editha 41 “To think o’ me forgettin’ my card-case,” he said 45 Editha came slowly down the staircase with her treasures 49 He threw his head very far back, which was vulgar 53 “To think of her risking her dear little life to save me!”

from one end or side of something to the other

From this reading I like to write letters but I like to get the ansers still better I am going to play Editha in boston for two weeks and I will ask my mamma to let me come to your store and see all of the butiful things I used to come every day when I was in boston last winter your little frend Elsie Leslie 72 West 92 Street New York City (_Written by Elsie Leslie Lyde, the original Editha, eight years old._) PAGE Editha _Frontispiece_ She spent most of her time in the library reading her papa’s big books 13 Through the newspapers she found there were men who lived by breaking into people’s houses 17 “Never mind about the burglars, Nixie” 21 “The burglars, Miss, that broke into number eighteen last night” 25 “Kitty,” he said, “I am obliged to go to Glasgow” 29 “Don’t be frightened,” she said, “I don’t want to hurt you” 33 He laughed so hard, that he doubled up 37 “It’s curious that you should know just where to look for things,” said Editha 41 “To think o’ me forgettin’ my card-case,” he said 45 Editha came slowly down the staircase with her treasures 49 He threw his head very far back, which was vulgar 53 “To think of her risking her dear little life to save me!”

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading I like to write letters but I like to get the ansers still better I am going to play Editha in boston for two weeks and I will ask my mamma to let me come to your store and see all of the butiful things I used to come every day when I was in boston last winter your little frend Elsie Leslie 72 West 92 Street New York City (_Written by Elsie Leslie Lyde, the original Editha, eight years old._) PAGE Editha _Frontispiece_ She spent most of her time in the library reading her papa’s big books 13 Through the newspapers she found there were men who lived by breaking into people’s houses 17 “Never mind about the burglars, Nixie” 21 “The burglars, Miss, that broke into number eighteen last night” 25 “Kitty,” he said, “I am obliged to go to Glasgow” 29 “Don’t be frightened,” she said, “I don’t want to hurt you” 33 He laughed so hard, that he doubled up 37 “It’s curious that you should know just where to look for things,” said Editha 41 “To think o’ me forgettin’ my card-case,” he said 45 Editha came slowly down the staircase with her treasures 49 He threw his head very far back, which was vulgar 53 “To think of her risking her dear little life to save me!”

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

From this reading Dear Mr Jordan Marsh & Co Mamma has left it for me to deside if I will let you have my picture for your book I think it wold be very nice. wont it seem funny to see my very own picture in Editha like the little girl that used to be in st Nickolas.

inflected form of “tell” — express in words

From this reading I think mrs Burnet writs lovely storys I wrote her a letter and sent it away to paris and told her so and asked her if she wold hurry and write another story just as quick as she could I am looking for an anser everyday.

plural of “treasure” — accumulated wealth in the form of money or jewels etc.

From this reading I like to write letters but I like to get the ansers still better I am going to play Editha in boston for two weeks and I will ask my mamma to let me come to your store and see all of the butiful things I used to come every day when I was in boston last winter your little frend Elsie Leslie 72 West 92 Street New York City (_Written by Elsie Leslie Lyde, the original Editha, eight years old._) PAGE Editha _Frontispiece_ She spent most of her time in the library reading her papa’s big books 13 Through the newspapers she found there were men who lived by breaking into people’s houses 17 “Never mind about the burglars, Nixie” 21 “The burglars, Miss, that broke into number eighteen last night” 25 “Kitty,” he said, “I am obliged to go to Glasgow” 29 “Don’t be frightened,” she said, “I don’t want to hurt you” 33 He laughed so hard, that he doubled up 37 “It’s curious that you should know just where to look for things,” said Editha 41 “To think o’ me forgettin’ my card-case,” he said 45 Editha came slowly down the staircase with her treasures 49 He threw his head very far back, which was vulgar 53 “To think of her risking her dear little life to save me!”

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number

From this reading I like to write letters but I like to get the ansers still better I am going to play Editha in boston for two weeks and I will ask my mamma to let me come to your store and see all of the butiful things I used to come every day when I was in boston last winter your little frend Elsie Leslie 72 West 92 Street New York City (_Written by Elsie Leslie Lyde, the original Editha, eight years old._) PAGE Editha _Frontispiece_ She spent most of her time in the library reading her papa’s big books 13 Through the newspapers she found there were men who lived by breaking into people’s houses 17 “Never mind about the burglars, Nixie” 21 “The burglars, Miss, that broke into number eighteen last night” 25 “Kitty,” he said, “I am obliged to go to Glasgow” 29 “Don’t be frightened,” she said, “I don’t want to hurt you” 33 He laughed so hard, that he doubled up 37 “It’s curious that you should know just where to look for things,” said Editha 41 “To think o’ me forgettin’ my card-case,” he said 45 Editha came slowly down the staircase with her treasures 49 He threw his head very far back, which was vulgar 53 “To think of her risking her dear little life to save me!”

below or beneath something; less than

From this reading 57 The burglar brought from under his mattress a box, which he handed to the little girl 61 EDITHA’S BURGLAR.

being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level

From this reading I like to write letters but I like to get the ansers still better I am going to play Editha in boston for two weeks and I will ask my mamma to let me come to your store and see all of the butiful things I used to come every day when I was in boston last winter your little frend Elsie Leslie 72 West 92 Street New York City (_Written by Elsie Leslie Lyde, the original Editha, eight years old._) PAGE Editha _Frontispiece_ She spent most of her time in the library reading her papa’s big books 13 Through the newspapers she found there were men who lived by breaking into people’s houses 17 “Never mind about the burglars, Nixie” 21 “The burglars, Miss, that broke into number eighteen last night” 25 “Kitty,” he said, “I am obliged to go to Glasgow” 29 “Don’t be frightened,” she said, “I don’t want to hurt you” 33 He laughed so hard, that he doubled up 37 “It’s curious that you should know just where to look for things,” said Editha 41 “To think o’ me forgettin’ my card-case,” he said 45 Editha came slowly down the staircase with her treasures 49 He threw his head very far back, which was vulgar 53 “To think of her risking her dear little life to save me!”

employed in accomplishing something

From this reading Dear Mr Jordan Marsh & Co Mamma has left it for me to deside if I will let you have my picture for your book I think it wold be very nice. wont it seem funny to see my very own picture in Editha like the little girl that used to be in st Nickolas.

precisely as stated

From this reading Dear Mr Jordan Marsh & Co Mamma has left it for me to deside if I will let you have my picture for your book I think it wold be very nice. wont it seem funny to see my very own picture in Editha like the little girl that used to be in st Nickolas.

lacking refinement or cultivation or taste

From this reading I like to write letters but I like to get the ansers still better I am going to play Editha in boston for two weeks and I will ask my mamma to let me come to your store and see all of the butiful things I used to come every day when I was in boston last winter your little frend Elsie Leslie 72 West 92 Street New York City (_Written by Elsie Leslie Lyde, the original Editha, eight years old._) PAGE Editha _Frontispiece_ She spent most of her time in the library reading her papa’s big books 13 Through the newspapers she found there were men who lived by breaking into people’s houses 17 “Never mind about the burglars, Nixie” 21 “The burglars, Miss, that broke into number eighteen last night” 25 “Kitty,” he said, “I am obliged to go to Glasgow” 29 “Don’t be frightened,” she said, “I don’t want to hurt you” 33 He laughed so hard, that he doubled up 37 “It’s curious that you should know just where to look for things,” said Editha 41 “To think o’ me forgettin’ my card-case,” he said 45 Editha came slowly down the staircase with her treasures 49 He threw his head very far back, which was vulgar 53 “To think of her risking her dear little life to save me!”

feel or have a desire for; want strongly

From this reading I like to write letters but I like to get the ansers still better I am going to play Editha in boston for two weeks and I will ask my mamma to let me come to your store and see all of the butiful things I used to come every day when I was in boston last winter your little frend Elsie Leslie 72 West 92 Street New York City (_Written by Elsie Leslie Lyde, the original Editha, eight years old._) PAGE Editha _Frontispiece_ She spent most of her time in the library reading her papa’s big books 13 Through the newspapers she found there were men who lived by breaking into people’s houses 17 “Never mind about the burglars, Nixie” 21 “The burglars, Miss, that broke into number eighteen last night” 25 “Kitty,” he said, “I am obliged to go to Glasgow” 29 “Don’t be frightened,” she said, “I don’t want to hurt you” 33 He laughed so hard, that he doubled up 37 “It’s curious that you should know just where to look for things,” said Editha 41 “To think o’ me forgettin’ my card-case,” he said 45 Editha came slowly down the staircase with her treasures 49 He threw his head very far back, which was vulgar 53 “To think of her risking her dear little life to save me!”

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

From this reading I like to write letters but I like to get the ansers still better I am going to play Editha in boston for two weeks and I will ask my mamma to let me come to your store and see all of the butiful things I used to come every day when I was in boston last winter your little frend Elsie Leslie 72 West 92 Street New York City (_Written by Elsie Leslie Lyde, the original Editha, eight years old._) PAGE Editha _Frontispiece_ She spent most of her time in the library reading her papa’s big books 13 Through the newspapers she found there were men who lived by breaking into people’s houses 17 “Never mind about the burglars, Nixie” 21 “The burglars, Miss, that broke into number eighteen last night” 25 “Kitty,” he said, “I am obliged to go to Glasgow” 29 “Don’t be frightened,” she said, “I don’t want to hurt you” 33 He laughed so hard, that he doubled up 37 “It’s curious that you should know just where to look for things,” said Editha 41 “To think o’ me forgettin’ my card-case,” he said 45 Editha came slowly down the staircase with her treasures 49 He threw his head very far back, which was vulgar 53 “To think of her risking her dear little life to save me!”

plural of “week” — any period of seven consecutive days

From this reading I like to write letters but I like to get the ansers still better I am going to play Editha in boston for two weeks and I will ask my mamma to let me come to your store and see all of the butiful things I used to come every day when I was in boston last winter your little frend Elsie Leslie 72 West 92 Street New York City (_Written by Elsie Leslie Lyde, the original Editha, eight years old._) PAGE Editha _Frontispiece_ She spent most of her time in the library reading her papa’s big books 13 Through the newspapers she found there were men who lived by breaking into people’s houses 17 “Never mind about the burglars, Nixie” 21 “The burglars, Miss, that broke into number eighteen last night” 25 “Kitty,” he said, “I am obliged to go to Glasgow” 29 “Don’t be frightened,” she said, “I don’t want to hurt you” 33 He laughed so hard, that he doubled up 37 “It’s curious that you should know just where to look for things,” said Editha 41 “To think o’ me forgettin’ my card-case,” he said 45 Editha came slowly down the staircase with her treasures 49 He threw his head very far back, which was vulgar 53 “To think of her risking her dear little life to save me!”

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

From this reading I like to write letters but I like to get the ansers still better I am going to play Editha in boston for two weeks and I will ask my mamma to let me come to your store and see all of the butiful things I used to come every day when I was in boston last winter your little frend Elsie Leslie 72 West 92 Street New York City (_Written by Elsie Leslie Lyde, the original Editha, eight years old._) PAGE Editha _Frontispiece_ She spent most of her time in the library reading her papa’s big books 13 Through the newspapers she found there were men who lived by breaking into people’s houses 17 “Never mind about the burglars, Nixie” 21 “The burglars, Miss, that broke into number eighteen last night” 25 “Kitty,” he said, “I am obliged to go to Glasgow” 29 “Don’t be frightened,” she said, “I don’t want to hurt you” 33 He laughed so hard, that he doubled up 37 “It’s curious that you should know just where to look for things,” said Editha 41 “To think o’ me forgettin’ my card-case,” he said 45 Editha came slowly down the staircase with her treasures 49 He threw his head very far back, which was vulgar 53 “To think of her risking her dear little life to save me!”

the countries of (originally) Europe and (now including) North America and South America

From this reading I like to write letters but I like to get the ansers still better I am going to play Editha in boston for two weeks and I will ask my mamma to let me come to your store and see all of the butiful things I used to come every day when I was in boston last winter your little frend Elsie Leslie 72 West 92 Street New York City (_Written by Elsie Leslie Lyde, the original Editha, eight years old._) PAGE Editha _Frontispiece_ She spent most of her time in the library reading her papa’s big books 13 Through the newspapers she found there were men who lived by breaking into people’s houses 17 “Never mind about the burglars, Nixie” 21 “The burglars, Miss, that broke into number eighteen last night” 25 “Kitty,” he said, “I am obliged to go to Glasgow” 29 “Don’t be frightened,” she said, “I don’t want to hurt you” 33 He laughed so hard, that he doubled up 37 “It’s curious that you should know just where to look for things,” said Editha 41 “To think o’ me forgettin’ my card-case,” he said 45 Editha came slowly down the staircase with her treasures 49 He threw his head very far back, which was vulgar 53 “To think of her risking her dear little life to save me!”

at the time that

From this reading I like to write letters but I like to get the ansers still better I am going to play Editha in boston for two weeks and I will ask my mamma to let me come to your store and see all of the butiful things I used to come every day when I was in boston last winter your little frend Elsie Leslie 72 West 92 Street New York City (_Written by Elsie Leslie Lyde, the original Editha, eight years old._) PAGE Editha _Frontispiece_ She spent most of her time in the library reading her papa’s big books 13 Through the newspapers she found there were men who lived by breaking into people’s houses 17 “Never mind about the burglars, Nixie” 21 “The burglars, Miss, that broke into number eighteen last night” 25 “Kitty,” he said, “I am obliged to go to Glasgow” 29 “Don’t be frightened,” she said, “I don’t want to hurt you” 33 He laughed so hard, that he doubled up 37 “It’s curious that you should know just where to look for things,” said Editha 41 “To think o’ me forgettin’ my card-case,” he said 45 Editha came slowly down the staircase with her treasures 49 He threw his head very far back, which was vulgar 53 “To think of her risking her dear little life to save me!”

in or at the place that

From this reading I like to write letters but I like to get the ansers still better I am going to play Editha in boston for two weeks and I will ask my mamma to let me come to your store and see all of the butiful things I used to come every day when I was in boston last winter your little frend Elsie Leslie 72 West 92 Street New York City (_Written by Elsie Leslie Lyde, the original Editha, eight years old._) PAGE Editha _Frontispiece_ She spent most of her time in the library reading her papa’s big books 13 Through the newspapers she found there were men who lived by breaking into people’s houses 17 “Never mind about the burglars, Nixie” 21 “The burglars, Miss, that broke into number eighteen last night” 25 “Kitty,” he said, “I am obliged to go to Glasgow” 29 “Don’t be frightened,” she said, “I don’t want to hurt you” 33 He laughed so hard, that he doubled up 37 “It’s curious that you should know just where to look for things,” said Editha 41 “To think o’ me forgettin’ my card-case,” he said 45 Editha came slowly down the staircase with her treasures 49 He threw his head very far back, which was vulgar 53 “To think of her risking her dear little life to save me!”

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

From this reading I like to write letters but I like to get the ansers still better I am going to play Editha in boston for two weeks and I will ask my mamma to let me come to your store and see all of the butiful things I used to come every day when I was in boston last winter your little frend Elsie Leslie 72 West 92 Street New York City (_Written by Elsie Leslie Lyde, the original Editha, eight years old._) PAGE Editha _Frontispiece_ She spent most of her time in the library reading her papa’s big books 13 Through the newspapers she found there were men who lived by breaking into people’s houses 17 “Never mind about the burglars, Nixie” 21 “The burglars, Miss, that broke into number eighteen last night” 25 “Kitty,” he said, “I am obliged to go to Glasgow” 29 “Don’t be frightened,” she said, “I don’t want to hurt you” 33 He laughed so hard, that he doubled up 37 “It’s curious that you should know just where to look for things,” said Editha 41 “To think o’ me forgettin’ my card-case,” he said 45 Editha came slowly down the staircase with her treasures 49 He threw his head very far back, which was vulgar 53 “To think of her risking her dear little life to save me!”

which person or people

From this reading I like to write letters but I like to get the ansers still better I am going to play Editha in boston for two weeks and I will ask my mamma to let me come to your store and see all of the butiful things I used to come every day when I was in boston last winter your little frend Elsie Leslie 72 West 92 Street New York City (_Written by Elsie Leslie Lyde, the original Editha, eight years old._) PAGE Editha _Frontispiece_ She spent most of her time in the library reading her papa’s big books 13 Through the newspapers she found there were men who lived by breaking into people’s houses 17 “Never mind about the burglars, Nixie” 21 “The burglars, Miss, that broke into number eighteen last night” 25 “Kitty,” he said, “I am obliged to go to Glasgow” 29 “Don’t be frightened,” she said, “I don’t want to hurt you” 33 He laughed so hard, that he doubled up 37 “It’s curious that you should know just where to look for things,” said Editha 41 “To think o’ me forgettin’ my card-case,” he said 45 Editha came slowly down the staircase with her treasures 49 He threw his head very far back, which was vulgar 53 “To think of her risking her dear little life to save me!”

used to talk about the future, or about willingness

From this reading Dear Mr Jordan Marsh & Co Mamma has left it for me to deside if I will let you have my picture for your book I think it wold be very nice. wont it seem funny to see my very own picture in Editha like the little girl that used to be in st Nickolas.

the coldest season of the year; in the northern hemisphere it extends from the winter solstice to the vernal equinox

From this reading I like to write letters but I like to get the ansers still better I am going to play Editha in boston for two weeks and I will ask my mamma to let me come to your store and see all of the butiful things I used to come every day when I was in boston last winter your little frend Elsie Leslie 72 West 92 Street New York City (_Written by Elsie Leslie Lyde, the original Editha, eight years old._) PAGE Editha _Frontispiece_ She spent most of her time in the library reading her papa’s big books 13 Through the newspapers she found there were men who lived by breaking into people’s houses 17 “Never mind about the burglars, Nixie” 21 “The burglars, Miss, that broke into number eighteen last night” 25 “Kitty,” he said, “I am obliged to go to Glasgow” 29 “Don’t be frightened,” she said, “I don’t want to hurt you” 33 He laughed so hard, that he doubled up 37 “It’s curious that you should know just where to look for things,” said Editha 41 “To think o’ me forgettin’ my card-case,” he said 45 Editha came slowly down the staircase with her treasures 49 He threw his head very far back, which was vulgar 53 “To think of her risking her dear little life to save me!”

in the company of; together with

From this reading I like to write letters but I like to get the ansers still better I am going to play Editha in boston for two weeks and I will ask my mamma to let me come to your store and see all of the butiful things I used to come every day when I was in boston last winter your little frend Elsie Leslie 72 West 92 Street New York City (_Written by Elsie Leslie Lyde, the original Editha, eight years old._) PAGE Editha _Frontispiece_ She spent most of her time in the library reading her papa’s big books 13 Through the newspapers she found there were men who lived by breaking into people’s houses 17 “Never mind about the burglars, Nixie” 21 “The burglars, Miss, that broke into number eighteen last night” 25 “Kitty,” he said, “I am obliged to go to Glasgow” 29 “Don’t be frightened,” she said, “I don’t want to hurt you” 33 He laughed so hard, that he doubled up 37 “It’s curious that you should know just where to look for things,” said Editha 41 “To think o’ me forgettin’ my card-case,” he said 45 Editha came slowly down the staircase with her treasures 49 He threw his head very far back, which was vulgar 53 “To think of her risking her dear little life to save me!”

a tract of open rolling country (especially upland)

From this reading Dear Mr Jordan Marsh & Co Mamma has left it for me to deside if I will let you have my picture for your book I think it wold be very nice. wont it seem funny to see my very own picture in Editha like the little girl that used to be in st Nickolas.

an established custom

From this reading Dear Mr Jordan Marsh & Co Mamma has left it for me to deside if I will let you have my picture for your book I think it wold be very nice. wont it seem funny to see my very own picture in Editha like the little girl that used to be in st Nickolas.

produce a literary work

From this reading I think mrs Burnet writs lovely storys I wrote her a letter and sent it away to paris and told her so and asked her if she wold hurry and write another story just as quick as she could I am looking for an anser everyday.

plural of “writ” — (law) a legal document issued by a court or judicial officer

From this reading I think mrs Burnet writs lovely storys I wrote her a letter and sent it away to paris and told her so and asked her if she wold hurry and write another story just as quick as she could I am looking for an anser everyday.

set down in writing in any of various ways

From this reading I like to write letters but I like to get the ansers still better I am going to play Editha in boston for two weeks and I will ask my mamma to let me come to your store and see all of the butiful things I used to come every day when I was in boston last winter your little frend Elsie Leslie 72 West 92 Street New York City (_Written by Elsie Leslie Lyde, the original Editha, eight years old._) PAGE Editha _Frontispiece_ She spent most of her time in the library reading her papa’s big books 13 Through the newspapers she found there were men who lived by breaking into people’s houses 17 “Never mind about the burglars, Nixie” 21 “The burglars, Miss, that broke into number eighteen last night” 25 “Kitty,” he said, “I am obliged to go to Glasgow” 29 “Don’t be frightened,” she said, “I don’t want to hurt you” 33 He laughed so hard, that he doubled up 37 “It’s curious that you should know just where to look for things,” said Editha 41 “To think o’ me forgettin’ my card-case,” he said 45 Editha came slowly down the staircase with her treasures 49 He threw his head very far back, which was vulgar 53 “To think of her risking her dear little life to save me!”

inflected form of “write” — produce a literary work

From this reading I think mrs Burnet writs lovely storys I wrote her a letter and sent it away to paris and told her so and asked her if she wold hurry and write another story just as quick as she could I am looking for an anser everyday.

a late time of life

From this reading I like to write letters but I like to get the ansers still better I am going to play Editha in boston for two weeks and I will ask my mamma to let me come to your store and see all of the butiful things I used to come every day when I was in boston last winter your little frend Elsie Leslie 72 West 92 Street New York City (_Written by Elsie Leslie Lyde, the original Editha, eight years old._) PAGE Editha _Frontispiece_ She spent most of her time in the library reading her papa’s big books 13 Through the newspapers she found there were men who lived by breaking into people’s houses 17 “Never mind about the burglars, Nixie” 21 “The burglars, Miss, that broke into number eighteen last night” 25 “Kitty,” he said, “I am obliged to go to Glasgow” 29 “Don’t be frightened,” she said, “I don’t want to hurt you” 33 He laughed so hard, that he doubled up 37 “It’s curious that you should know just where to look for things,” said Editha 41 “To think o’ me forgettin’ my card-case,” he said 45 Editha came slowly down the staircase with her treasures 49 He threw his head very far back, which was vulgar 53 “To think of her risking her dear little life to save me!”

the English royal house (a branch of the Plantagenet line) that reigned from 1461 to 1485; its emblem was a white rose

From this reading I like to write letters but I like to get the ansers still better I am going to play Editha in boston for two weeks and I will ask my mamma to let me come to your store and see all of the butiful things I used to come every day when I was in boston last winter your little frend Elsie Leslie 72 West 92 Street New York City (_Written by Elsie Leslie Lyde, the original Editha, eight years old._) PAGE Editha _Frontispiece_ She spent most of her time in the library reading her papa’s big books 13 Through the newspapers she found there were men who lived by breaking into people’s houses 17 “Never mind about the burglars, Nixie” 21 “The burglars, Miss, that broke into number eighteen last night” 25 “Kitty,” he said, “I am obliged to go to Glasgow” 29 “Don’t be frightened,” she said, “I don’t want to hurt you” 33 He laughed so hard, that he doubled up 37 “It’s curious that you should know just where to look for things,” said Editha 41 “To think o’ me forgettin’ my card-case,” he said 45 Editha came slowly down the staircase with her treasures 49 He threw his head very far back, which was vulgar 53 “To think of her risking her dear little life to save me!”

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading Dear Mr Jordan Marsh & Co Mamma has left it for me to deside if I will let you have my picture for your book I think it wold be very nice. wont it seem funny to see my very own picture in Editha like the little girl that used to be in st Nickolas.

belonging to the person or people being spoken to

From this reading Dear Mr Jordan Marsh & Co Mamma has left it for me to deside if I will let you have my picture for your book I think it wold be very nice. wont it seem funny to see my very own picture in Editha like the little girl that used to be in st Nickolas.