used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading "What a storm! there will be no going out to-day even for the early stroll about the grounds with papa," sighed Lucilla Raymond one December morning, as she lay for a moment listening to the dash of rain and sleet against her bedroom windows.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading "What a storm! there will be no going out to-day even for the early stroll about the grounds with papa," sighed Lucilla Raymond one December morning, as she lay for a moment listening to the dash of rain and sleet against her bedroom windows.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading With that she left her bed and began the duties of the toilet, first softly closing the communicating door between her own and her sister's sleeping apartments lest she should disturb Grace's slumbers, then turning on the electric light in both bedroom and bathroom, for, though after six, it was still dark.
touching and pressing; in opposition to
From this reading "What a storm! there will be no going out to-day even for the early stroll about the grounds with papa," sighed Lucilla Raymond one December morning, as she lay for a moment listening to the dash of rain and sleet against her bedroom windows.
Ah
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From this reading "Ah, well!
(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 must not fret, knowing who appoints the changes of the seasons, and that all He does is for the best," her thoughts ran on.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading "What a storm! there will be no going out to-day even for the early stroll about the grounds with papa," sighed Lucilla Raymond one December morning, as she lay for a moment listening to the dash of rain and sleet against her bedroom windows.
apartmentsnounUS /əˈpɑːrtmənts/
plural of “apartment” — a suite of rooms usually on one floor of an apartment house
From this reading With that she left her bed and began the duties of the toilet, first softly closing the communicating door between her own and her sister's sleeping apartments lest she should disturb Grace's slumbers, then turning on the electric light in both bedroom and bathroom, for, though after six, it was still dark.
appointsverbUS /əˈpɔɪnts/
third-person singular of “appoint” — create and charge with a task or function
From this reading I must not fret, knowing who appoints the changes of the seasons, and that all He does is for the best," her thoughts ran on.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading "What a storm! there will be no going out to-day even for the early stroll about the grounds with papa," sighed Lucilla Raymond one December morning, as she lay for a moment listening to the dash of rain and sleet against her bedroom windows.
bathroomnounUS /ˈbæθruːm/
a room (as in a residence) containing a bathtub or shower and usually a washbasin and toilet
From this reading With that she left her bed and began the duties of the toilet, first softly closing the communicating door between her own and her sister's sleeping apartments lest she should disturb Grace's slumbers, then turning on the electric light in both bedroom and bathroom, for, though after six, it was still dark.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading "What a storm! there will be no going out to-day even for the early stroll about the grounds with papa," sighed Lucilla Raymond one December morning, as she lay for a moment listening to the dash of rain and sleet against her bedroom windows.
a piece of furniture that provides a place to sleep
From this reading With that she left her bed and began the duties of the toilet, first softly closing the communicating door between her own and her sister's sleeping apartments lest she should disturb Grace's slumbers, then turning on the electric light in both bedroom and bathroom, for, though after six, it was still dark.
a room used primarily for sleeping
From this reading "What a storm! there will be no going out to-day even for the early stroll about the grounds with papa," sighed Lucilla Raymond one December morning, as she lay for a moment listening to the dash of rain and sleet against her bedroom windows.
inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading With that she left her bed and began the duties of the toilet, first softly closing the communicating door between her own and her sister's sleeping apartments lest she should disturb Grace's slumbers, then turning on the electric light in both bedroom and bathroom, for, though after six, it was still dark.
in addition to; as well as
From this reading "Besides, what pleasures we can all have within doors in this sweetest of homes and with the dearest and kindest of fathers!"
the supreme effort one can make
From this reading I must not fret, knowing who appoints the changes of the seasons, and that all He does is for the best," her thoughts ran on.
in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading With that she left her bed and began the duties of the toilet, first softly closing the communicating door between her own and her sister's sleeping apartments lest she should disturb Grace's slumbers, then turning on the electric light in both bedroom and bathroom, for, though after six, it was still dark.
the two together, not just one
From this reading With that she left her bed and began the duties of the toilet, first softly closing the communicating door between her own and her sister's sleeping apartments lest she should disturb Grace's slumbers, then turning on the electric light in both bedroom and bathroom, for, though after six, it was still dark.
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading "Besides, what pleasures we can all have within doors in this sweetest of homes and with the dearest and kindest of fathers!"
plural of “change” — an event that occurs when something passes from one state or phase to another
From this reading I must not fret, knowing who appoints the changes of the seasons, and that all He does is for the best," her thoughts ran on.
closingnounUS /ˈkloʊzɪŋ/
the act of closing something
From this reading With that she left her bed and began the duties of the toilet, first softly closing the communicating door between her own and her sister's sleeping apartments lest she should disturb Grace's slumbers, then turning on the electric light in both bedroom and bathroom, for, though after six, it was still dark.
communicatingnounUS /kəˈmjuːnəkeɪtɪŋ/
the activity of communicating; the activity of conveying information
From this reading With that she left her bed and began the duties of the toilet, first softly closing the communicating door between her own and her sister's sleeping apartments lest she should disturb Grace's slumbers, then turning on the electric light in both bedroom and bathroom, for, though after six, it was still dark.
absence of light or illumination
From this reading With that she left her bed and began the duties of the toilet, first softly closing the communicating door between her own and her sister's sleeping apartments lest she should disturb Grace's slumbers, then turning on the electric light in both bedroom and bathroom, for, though after six, it was still dark.
dashverbUS /dæʃ/
run or move very quickly or hastily
From this reading "What a storm! there will be no going out to-day even for the early stroll about the grounds with papa," sighed Lucilla Raymond one December morning, as she lay for a moment listening to the dash of rain and sleet against her bedroom windows.
a beloved person; used as terms of endearment
From this reading "Besides, what pleasures we can all have within doors in this sweetest of homes and with the dearest and kindest of fathers!"
DecembernounUS /dɪˈsembər/
the last (12th) month of the year
From this reading "What a storm! there will be no going out to-day even for the early stroll about the grounds with papa," sighed Lucilla Raymond one December morning, as she lay for a moment listening to the dash of rain and sleet against her bedroom windows.
disturbverbUS /dɪˈstɜːrb/
move deeply
From this reading With that she left her bed and began the duties of the toilet, first softly closing the communicating door between her own and her sister's sleeping apartments lest she should disturb Grace's slumbers, then turning on the electric light in both bedroom and bathroom, for, though after six, it was still dark.
doesauxiliary verbUS /dʌz/
the form of “do” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading I must not fret, knowing who appoints the changes of the seasons, and that all He does is for the best," her thoughts ran on.
a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading With that she left her bed and began the duties of the toilet, first softly closing the communicating door between her own and her sister's sleeping apartments lest she should disturb Grace's slumbers, then turning on the electric light in both bedroom and bathroom, for, though after six, it was still dark.
plural of “door” — a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading "Besides, what pleasures we can all have within doors in this sweetest of homes and with the dearest and kindest of fathers!"
plural of “duty” — the social force that binds you to the courses of action demanded by that force
From this reading With that she left her bed and began the duties of the toilet, first softly closing the communicating door between her own and her sister's sleeping apartments lest she should disturb Grace's slumbers, then turning on the electric light in both bedroom and bathroom, for, though after six, it was still dark.
earlyadjectiveUS /ˈɜːrli/
at or near the beginning of a period of time or course of events or before the usual or expected time
From this reading "What a storm! there will be no going out to-day even for the early stroll about the grounds with papa," sighed Lucilla Raymond one December morning, as she lay for a moment listening to the dash of rain and sleet against her bedroom windows.
electricadjectiveUS /ɪˈlektrɪk/
using or providing or producing or transmitting or operated by electricity
From this reading With that she left her bed and began the duties of the toilet, first softly closing the communicating door between her own and her sister's sleeping apartments lest she should disturb Grace's slumbers, then turning on the electric light in both bedroom and bathroom, for, though after six, it was still dark.
divisible by two
From this reading "What a storm! there will be no going out to-day even for the early stroll about the grounds with papa," sighed Lucilla Raymond one December morning, as she lay for a moment listening to the dash of rain and sleet against her bedroom windows.
fathersnounUS /ˈfɑːðərz/
plural of “father” — a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)
From this reading "Besides, what pleasures we can all have within doors in this sweetest of homes and with the dearest and kindest of fathers!"
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading With that she left her bed and began the duties of the toilet, first softly closing the communicating door between her own and her sister's sleeping apartments lest she should disturb Grace's slumbers, then turning on the electric light in both bedroom and bathroom, for, though after six, it was still dark.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading "What a storm! there will be no going out to-day even for the early stroll about the grounds with papa," sighed Lucilla Raymond one December morning, as she lay for a moment listening to the dash of rain and sleet against her bedroom windows.
fretverbUS /fret/
worry unnecessarily or excessively
From this reading I must not fret, knowing who appoints the changes of the seasons, and that all He does is for the best," her thoughts ran on.
the act of departing
From this reading "What a storm! there will be no going out to-day even for the early stroll about the grounds with papa," sighed Lucilla Raymond one December morning, as she lay for a moment listening to the dash of rain and sleet against her bedroom windows.
Grace'snounUS /ˈɡreɪsɪz/
possessive form of “grace” — (Christian theology) a state of sanctification by God; the state of one who is under such divine influence
From this reading With that she left her bed and began the duties of the toilet, first softly closing the communicating door between her own and her sister's sleeping apartments lest she should disturb Grace's slumbers, then turning on the electric light in both bedroom and bathroom, for, though after six, it was still dark.
groundsnounUS /ɡraʊndz/
your basis for belief or disbelief; knowledge on which to base belief
From this reading "What a storm! there will be no going out to-day even for the early stroll about the grounds with papa," sighed Lucilla Raymond one December morning, as she lay for a moment listening to the dash of rain and sleet against her bedroom windows.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading "Besides, what pleasures we can all have within doors in this sweetest of homes and with the dearest and kindest of fathers!"
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading I must not fret, knowing who appoints the changes of the seasons, and that all He does is for the best," her thoughts ran on.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading "What a storm! there will be no going out to-day even for the early stroll about the grounds with papa," sighed Lucilla Raymond one December morning, as she lay for a moment listening to the dash of rain and sleet against her bedroom windows.
homesnounUS /hoʊmz/
plural of “home” — where you live at a particular time
From this reading "Besides, what pleasures we can all have within doors in this sweetest of homes and with the dearest and kindest of fathers!"
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading I must not fret, knowing who appoints the changes of the seasons, and that all He does is for the best," her thoughts ran on.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading "Besides, what pleasures we can all have within doors in this sweetest of homes and with the dearest and kindest of fathers!"
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading I must not fret, knowing who appoints the changes of the seasons, and that all He does is for the best," her thoughts ran on.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading With that she left her bed and began the duties of the toilet, first softly closing the communicating door between her own and her sister's sleeping apartments lest she should disturb Grace's slumbers, then turning on the electric light in both bedroom and bathroom, for, though after six, it was still dark.
kindestadjectiveUS /ˈkaɪndəst/
superlative of “kind” — having or showing a tender and considerate and helpful nature; used especially of persons and their behavior
From this reading "Besides, what pleasures we can all have within doors in this sweetest of homes and with the dearest and kindest of fathers!"
evidencing the possession of inside information
From this reading I must not fret, knowing who appoints the changes of the seasons, and that all He does is for the best," her thoughts ran on.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading "What a storm! there will be no going out to-day even for the early stroll about the grounds with papa," sighed Lucilla Raymond one December morning, as she lay for a moment listening to the dash of rain and sleet against her bedroom windows.
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 With that she left her bed and began the duties of the toilet, first softly closing the communicating door between her own and her sister's sleeping apartments lest she should disturb Grace's slumbers, then turning on the electric light in both bedroom and bathroom, for, though after six, it was still dark.
in order that something should not happen
From this reading With that she left her bed and began the duties of the toilet, first softly closing the communicating door between her own and her sister's sleeping apartments lest she should disturb Grace's slumbers, then turning on the electric light in both bedroom and bathroom, for, though after six, it was still dark.
of comparatively little physical weight or density
From this reading With that she left her bed and began the duties of the toilet, first softly closing the communicating door between her own and her sister's sleeping apartments lest she should disturb Grace's slumbers, then turning on the electric light in both bedroom and bathroom, for, though after six, it was still dark.
the act of hearing attentively
From this reading "What a storm! there will be no going out to-day even for the early stroll about the grounds with papa," sighed Lucilla Raymond one December morning, as she lay for a moment listening to the dash of rain and sleet against her bedroom windows.
Lucilla
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From this reading "What a storm! there will be no going out to-day even for the early stroll about the grounds with papa," sighed Lucilla Raymond one December morning, as she lay for a moment listening to the dash of rain and sleet against her bedroom windows.
a particular point in time
From this reading "What a storm! there will be no going out to-day even for the early stroll about the grounds with papa," sighed Lucilla Raymond one December morning, as she lay for a moment listening to the dash of rain and sleet against her bedroom windows.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading "What a storm! there will be no going out to-day even for the early stroll about the grounds with papa," sighed Lucilla Raymond one December morning, as she lay for a moment listening to the dash of rain and sleet against her bedroom windows.
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading I must not fret, knowing who appoints the changes of the seasons, and that all He does is for the best," her thoughts ran on.
not any; not one
From this reading "What a storm! there will be no going out to-day even for the early stroll about the grounds with papa," sighed Lucilla Raymond one December morning, as she lay for a moment listening to the dash of rain and sleet against her bedroom windows.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading I must not fret, knowing who appoints the changes of the seasons, and that all He does is for the best," her thoughts ran on.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading "What a storm! there will be no going out to-day even for the early stroll about the grounds with papa," sighed Lucilla Raymond one December morning, as she lay for a moment listening to the dash of rain and sleet against her bedroom windows.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading I must not fret, knowing who appoints the changes of the seasons, and that all He does is for the best," her thoughts ran on.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading "What a storm! there will be no going out to-day even for the early stroll about the grounds with papa," sighed Lucilla Raymond one December morning, as she lay for a moment listening to the dash of rain and sleet against her bedroom windows.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading "What a storm! there will be no going out to-day even for the early stroll about the grounds with papa," sighed Lucilla Raymond one December morning, as she lay for a moment listening to the dash of rain and sleet against her bedroom windows.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading With that she left her bed and began the duties of the toilet, first softly closing the communicating door between her own and her sister's sleeping apartments lest she should disturb Grace's slumbers, then turning on the electric light in both bedroom and bathroom, for, though after six, it was still dark.
an informal term for a father; probably derived from baby talk
From this reading "What a storm! there will be no going out to-day even for the early stroll about the grounds with papa," sighed Lucilla Raymond one December morning, as she lay for a moment listening to the dash of rain and sleet against her bedroom windows.
pleasuresnounUS /ˈpleʒərz/
plural of “pleasure” — a fundamental feeling that is hard to define but that people desire to experience
From this reading "Besides, what pleasures we can all have within doors in this sweetest of homes and with the dearest and kindest of fathers!"
water falling in drops from vapor condensed in the atmosphere
From this reading "What a storm! there will be no going out to-day even for the early stroll about the grounds with papa," sighed Lucilla Raymond one December morning, as she lay for a moment listening to the dash of rain and sleet against her bedroom windows.
inflected form of “run” — move fast by using one's feet, with one foot off the ground at any given time
From this reading I must not fret, knowing who appoints the changes of the seasons, and that all He does is for the best," her thoughts ran on.
Raymond
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From this reading "What a storm! there will be no going out to-day even for the early stroll about the grounds with papa," sighed Lucilla Raymond one December morning, as she lay for a moment listening to the dash of rain and sleet against her bedroom windows.
seasonsnounUS /ˈsiːzənz/
plural of “season” — a period of the year marked by special events or activities in some field
From this reading I must not fret, knowing who appoints the changes of the seasons, and that all He does is for the best," her thoughts ran on.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "What a storm! there will be no going out to-day even for the early stroll about the grounds with papa," sighed Lucilla Raymond one December morning, as she lay for a moment listening to the dash of rain and sleet against her bedroom windows.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading With that she left her bed and began the duties of the toilet, first softly closing the communicating door between her own and her sister's sleeping apartments lest she should disturb Grace's slumbers, then turning on the electric light in both bedroom and bathroom, for, though after six, it was still dark.
past form of “sigh” — heave or utter a sigh; breathe deeply and heavily
From this reading "What a storm! there will be no going out to-day even for the early stroll about the grounds with papa," sighed Lucilla Raymond one December morning, as she lay for a moment listening to the dash of rain and sleet against her bedroom windows.
sister'snounUS /ˈsɪstərz/
possessive form of “sister” — a female person who has the same parents as another person
From this reading With that she left her bed and began the duties of the toilet, first softly closing the communicating door between her own and her sister's sleeping apartments lest she should disturb Grace's slumbers, then turning on the electric light in both bedroom and bathroom, for, though after six, it was still dark.
the cardinal number that is the sum of five and one
From this reading With that she left her bed and began the duties of the toilet, first softly closing the communicating door between her own and her sister's sleeping apartments lest she should disturb Grace's slumbers, then turning on the electric light in both bedroom and bathroom, for, though after six, it was still dark.
the state of being asleep
From this reading With that she left her bed and began the duties of the toilet, first softly closing the communicating door between her own and her sister's sleeping apartments lest she should disturb Grace's slumbers, then turning on the electric light in both bedroom and bathroom, for, though after six, it was still dark.
sleetnounUS /sliːt/
partially melted snow (or a mixture of rain and snow)
From this reading "What a storm! there will be no going out to-day even for the early stroll about the grounds with papa," sighed Lucilla Raymond one December morning, as she lay for a moment listening to the dash of rain and sleet against her bedroom windows.
slumbers
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From this reading With that she left her bed and began the duties of the toilet, first softly closing the communicating door between her own and her sister's sleeping apartments lest she should disturb Grace's slumbers, then turning on the electric light in both bedroom and bathroom, for, though after six, it was still dark.
with low volume
From this reading With that she left her bed and began the duties of the toilet, first softly closing the communicating door between her own and her sister's sleeping apartments lest she should disturb Grace's slumbers, then turning on the electric light in both bedroom and bathroom, for, though after six, it was still dark.
not in physical motion
From this reading With that she left her bed and began the duties of the toilet, first softly closing the communicating door between her own and her sister's sleeping apartments lest she should disturb Grace's slumbers, then turning on the electric light in both bedroom and bathroom, for, though after six, it was still dark.
behave violently, as if in state of a great anger
From this reading "What a storm! there will be no going out to-day even for the early stroll about the grounds with papa," sighed Lucilla Raymond one December morning, as she lay for a moment listening to the dash of rain and sleet against her bedroom windows.
strollnounUS /stroʊl/
a leisurely walk (usually in some public place)
From this reading "What a storm! there will be no going out to-day even for the early stroll about the grounds with papa," sighed Lucilla Raymond one December morning, as she lay for a moment listening to the dash of rain and sleet against her bedroom windows.
sweetestadjectiveUS /ˈswiːtəst/
superlative of “sweet” — having or denoting the characteristic taste of sugar
From this reading "Besides, what pleasures we can all have within doors in this sweetest of homes and with the dearest and kindest of fathers!"
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading I must not fret, knowing who appoints the changes of the seasons, and that all He does is for the best," her thoughts ran on.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading "What a storm! there will be no going out to-day even for the early stroll about the grounds with papa," sighed Lucilla Raymond one December morning, as she lay for a moment listening to the dash of rain and sleet against her bedroom windows.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading With that she left her bed and began the duties of the toilet, first softly closing the communicating door between her own and her sister's sleeping apartments lest she should disturb Grace's slumbers, then turning on the electric light in both bedroom and bathroom, for, though after six, it was still dark.
in or at that place or location
From this reading "What a storm! there will be no going out to-day even for the early stroll about the grounds with papa," sighed Lucilla Raymond one December morning, as she lay for a moment listening to the dash of rain and sleet against her bedroom windows.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading "Besides, what pleasures we can all have within doors in this sweetest of homes and with the dearest and kindest of fathers!"
in spite of the fact that
From this reading With that she left her bed and began the duties of the toilet, first softly closing the communicating door between her own and her sister's sleeping apartments lest she should disturb Grace's slumbers, then turning on the electric light in both bedroom and bathroom, for, though after six, it was still dark.
plural of “thought” — the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading I must not fret, knowing who appoints the changes of the seasons, and that all He does is for the best," her thoughts ran on.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading "What a storm! there will be no going out to-day even for the early stroll about the grounds with papa," sighed Lucilla Raymond one December morning, as she lay for a moment listening to the dash of rain and sleet against her bedroom windows.
to-day
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From this reading "What a storm! there will be no going out to-day even for the early stroll about the grounds with papa," sighed Lucilla Raymond one December morning, as she lay for a moment listening to the dash of rain and sleet against her bedroom windows.
toiletnounUS /ˈtɔɪlət/
a room or building equipped with one or more toilets
From this reading With that she left her bed and began the duties of the toilet, first softly closing the communicating door between her own and her sister's sleeping apartments lest she should disturb Grace's slumbers, then turning on the electric light in both bedroom and bathroom, for, though after six, it was still dark.
the act of changing or reversing the direction of the course
From this reading With that she left her bed and began the duties of the toilet, first softly closing the communicating door between her own and her sister's sleeping apartments lest she should disturb Grace's slumbers, then turning on the electric light in both bedroom and bathroom, for, though after six, it was still dark.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading With that she left her bed and began the duties of the toilet, first softly closing the communicating door between her own and her sister's sleeping apartments lest she should disturb Grace's slumbers, then turning on the electric light in both bedroom and bathroom, for, though after six, it was still dark.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading "Besides, what pleasures we can all have within doors in this sweetest of homes and with the dearest and kindest of fathers!"
(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)
From this reading "Ah, well!
used to ask for information about something
From this reading "What a storm! there will be no going out to-day even for the early stroll about the grounds with papa," sighed Lucilla Raymond one December morning, as she lay for a moment listening to the dash of rain and sleet against her bedroom windows.
which person or people
From this reading I must not fret, knowing who appoints the changes of the seasons, and that all He does is for the best," her thoughts ran on.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading "What a storm! there will be no going out to-day even for the early stroll about the grounds with papa," sighed Lucilla Raymond one December morning, as she lay for a moment listening to the dash of rain and sleet against her bedroom windows.
(trademark) an operating system with a graphical user interface
From this reading "What a storm! there will be no going out to-day even for the early stroll about the grounds with papa," sighed Lucilla Raymond one December morning, as she lay for a moment listening to the dash of rain and sleet against her bedroom windows.
in the company of; together with
From this reading "What a storm! there will be no going out to-day even for the early stroll about the grounds with papa," sighed Lucilla Raymond one December morning, as she lay for a moment listening to the dash of rain and sleet against her bedroom windows.
inside; before a period of time has passed
From this reading "Besides, what pleasures we can all have within doors in this sweetest of homes and with the dearest and kindest of fathers!"
