Chapter I · Chapter 1

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From this reading 1905, BY DODD, MEAD & COMPANY.

acceptance without protest

From this reading It was not by request of the author's _personal_ friends, that either this or any one of the previous volumes was written, but in acquiescence with the demands of the Public--the friends and admirers of Elsie herself; and we know that as child, as young girl, as wife and mother, she has had many friends who have been loath to part with her.

plural of “admirer” — a person who backs a politician or a team etc.

From this reading It was not by request of the author's _personal_ friends, that either this or any one of the previous volumes was written, but in acquiescence with the demands of the Public--the friends and admirers of Elsie herself; and we know that as child, as young girl, as wife and mother, she has had many friends who have been loath to part with her.

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

From this reading With this volume, bringing the Story of Elsie and her Children down to the present time, the series closes.

one or some or every or all without specification

From this reading It was not by request of the author's _personal_ friends, that either this or any one of the previous volumes was written, but in acquiescence with the demands of the Public--the friends and admirers of Elsie herself; and we know that as child, as young girl, as wife and mother, she has had many friends who have been loath to part with her.

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

From this reading It was not by request of the author's _personal_ friends, that either this or any one of the previous volumes was written, but in acquiescence with the demands of the Public--the friends and admirers of Elsie herself; and we know that as child, as young girl, as wife and mother, she has had many friends who have been loath to part with her.

possessive form of “author” — writes (books or stories or articles or the like) professionally (for pay)

From this reading It was not by request of the author's _personal_ friends, that either this or any one of the previous volumes was written, but in acquiescence with the demands of the Public--the friends and admirers of Elsie herself; and we know that as child, as young girl, as wife and mother, she has had many friends who have been loath to part with her.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading It was not by request of the author's _personal_ friends, that either this or any one of the previous volumes was written, but in acquiescence with the demands of the Public--the friends and admirers of Elsie herself; and we know that as child, as young girl, as wife and mother, she has had many friends who have been loath to part with her.

the act of delivering or distributing something (as goods or mail)

From this reading With this volume, bringing the Story of Elsie and her Children down to the present time, the series closes.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading It was not by request of the author's _personal_ friends, that either this or any one of the previous volumes was written, but in acquiescence with the demands of the Public--the friends and admirers of Elsie herself; and we know that as child, as young girl, as wife and mother, she has had many friends who have been loath to part with her.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading 1905, BY DODD, MEAD & COMPANY.

a young person of either sex

From this reading It was not by request of the author's _personal_ friends, that either this or any one of the previous volumes was written, but in acquiescence with the demands of the Public--the friends and admirers of Elsie herself; and we know that as child, as young girl, as wife and mother, she has had many friends who have been loath to part with her.

plural of “child” — a young person of either sex

From this reading With this volume, bringing the Story of Elsie and her Children down to the present time, the series closes.

plural of “close” — the temporal end; the concluding time

From this reading With this volume, bringing the Story of Elsie and her Children down to the present time, the series closes.

an institution created to conduct business

From this reading DODD, MEAD & COMPANY.

plural of “demand” — an urgent or peremptory request

From this reading It was not by request of the author's _personal_ friends, that either this or any one of the previous volumes was written, but in acquiescence with the demands of the Public--the friends and admirers of Elsie herself; and we know that as child, as young girl, as wife and mother, she has had many friends who have been loath to part with her.

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

From this reading DODD, MEAD & COMPANY.

being or moving lower in position or less in some value

From this reading With this volume, bringing the Story of Elsie and her Children down to the present time, the series closes.

one or the other of two

From this reading It was not by request of the author's _personal_ friends, that either this or any one of the previous volumes was written, but in acquiescence with the demands of the Public--the friends and admirers of Elsie herself; and we know that as child, as young girl, as wife and mother, she has had many friends who have been loath to part with her.

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

From this reading With this volume, bringing the Story of Elsie and her Children down to the present time, the series closes.

plural of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust

From this reading It was not by request of the author's _personal_ friends, that either this or any one of the previous volumes was written, but in acquiescence with the demands of the Public--the friends and admirers of Elsie herself; and we know that as child, as young girl, as wife and mother, she has had many friends who have been loath to part with her.

a young female

From this reading It was not by request of the author's _personal_ friends, that either this or any one of the previous volumes was written, but in acquiescence with the demands of the Public--the friends and admirers of Elsie herself; and we know that as child, as young girl, as wife and mother, she has had many friends who have been loath to part with her.

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

From this reading It was not by request of the author's _personal_ friends, that either this or any one of the previous volumes was written, but in acquiescence with the demands of the Public--the friends and admirers of Elsie herself; and we know that as child, as young girl, as wife and mother, she has had many friends who have been loath to part with her.

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

From this reading It was not by request of the author's _personal_ friends, that either this or any one of the previous volumes was written, but in acquiescence with the demands of the Public--the friends and admirers of Elsie herself; and we know that as child, as young girl, as wife and mother, she has had many friends who have been loath to part with her.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading It was not by request of the author's _personal_ friends, that either this or any one of the previous volumes was written, but in acquiescence with the demands of the Public--the friends and admirers of Elsie herself; and we know that as child, as young girl, as wife and mother, she has had many friends who have been loath to part with her.

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

From this reading With this volume, bringing the Story of Elsie and her Children down to the present time, the series closes.

used when the woman or girl doing the action is also its object

From this reading It was not by request of the author's _personal_ friends, that either this or any one of the previous volumes was written, but in acquiescence with the demands of the Public--the friends and admirers of Elsie herself; and we know that as child, as young girl, as wife and mother, she has had many friends who have been loath to part with her.

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

From this reading It was not by request of the author's _personal_ friends, that either this or any one of the previous volumes was written, but in acquiescence with the demands of the Public--the friends and admirers of Elsie herself; and we know that as child, as young girl, as wife and mother, she has had many friends who have been loath to part with her.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading It was not by request of the author's _personal_ friends, that either this or any one of the previous volumes was written, but in acquiescence with the demands of the Public--the friends and admirers of Elsie herself; and we know that as child, as young girl, as wife and mother, she has had many friends who have been loath to part with her.

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

From this reading It was not by request of the author's _personal_ friends, that either this or any one of the previous volumes was written, but in acquiescence with the demands of the Public--the friends and admirers of Elsie herself; and we know that as child, as young girl, as wife and mother, she has had many friends who have been loath to part with her.

unwillingness to do something contrary to your custom

From this reading It was not by request of the author's _personal_ friends, that either this or any one of the previous volumes was written, but in acquiescence with the demands of the Public--the friends and admirers of Elsie herself; and we know that as child, as young girl, as wife and mother, she has had many friends who have been loath to part with her.

a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number

From this reading It was not by request of the author's _personal_ friends, that either this or any one of the previous volumes was written, but in acquiescence with the demands of the Public--the friends and admirers of Elsie herself; and we know that as child, as young girl, as wife and mother, she has had many friends who have been loath to part with her.

United States anthropologist noted for her claims about adolescence and sexual behavior in Polynesian cultures (1901-1978)

From this reading DODD, MEAD & COMPANY.

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

From this reading It was not by request of the author's _personal_ friends, that either this or any one of the previous volumes was written, but in acquiescence with the demands of the Public--the friends and admirers of Elsie herself; and we know that as child, as young girl, as wife and mother, she has had many friends who have been loath to part with her.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading It was not by request of the author's _personal_ friends, that either this or any one of the previous volumes was written, but in acquiescence with the demands of the Public--the friends and admirers of Elsie herself; and we know that as child, as young girl, as wife and mother, she has had many friends who have been loath to part with her.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading With this volume, bringing the Story of Elsie and her Children down to the present time, the series closes.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading It was not by request of the author's _personal_ friends, that either this or any one of the previous volumes was written, but in acquiescence with the demands of the Public--the friends and admirers of Elsie herself; and we know that as child, as young girl, as wife and mother, she has had many friends who have been loath to part with her.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading It was not by request of the author's _personal_ friends, that either this or any one of the previous volumes was written, but in acquiescence with the demands of the Public--the friends and admirers of Elsie herself; and we know that as child, as young girl, as wife and mother, she has had many friends who have been loath to part with her.

something determined in relation to something that includes it

From this reading It was not by request of the author's _personal_ friends, that either this or any one of the previous volumes was written, but in acquiescence with the demands of the Public--the friends and admirers of Elsie herself; and we know that as child, as young girl, as wife and mother, she has had many friends who have been loath to part with her.

concerning or affecting a particular person or his or her private life and personality

From this reading It was not by request of the author's _personal_ friends, that either this or any one of the previous volumes was written, but in acquiescence with the demands of the Public--the friends and admirers of Elsie herself; and we know that as child, as young girl, as wife and mother, she has had many friends who have been loath to part with her.

a short introductory essay preceding the text of a book

From this reading Preface.

give an exhibition of to an interested audience

From this reading With this volume, bringing the Story of Elsie and her Children down to the present time, the series closes.

just preceding something else in time or order

From this reading It was not by request of the author's _personal_ friends, that either this or any one of the previous volumes was written, but in acquiescence with the demands of the Public--the friends and admirers of Elsie herself; and we know that as child, as young girl, as wife and mother, she has had many friends who have been loath to part with her.

people in general considered as a whole

From this reading It was not by request of the author's _personal_ friends, that either this or any one of the previous volumes was written, but in acquiescence with the demands of the Public--the friends and admirers of Elsie herself; and we know that as child, as young girl, as wife and mother, she has had many friends who have been loath to part with her.

express the need or desire for

From this reading It was not by request of the author's _personal_ friends, that either this or any one of the previous volumes was written, but in acquiescence with the demands of the Public--the friends and admirers of Elsie herself; and we know that as child, as young girl, as wife and mother, she has had many friends who have been loath to part with her.

similar things placed in order or happening one after another

From this reading With this volume, bringing the Story of Elsie and her Children down to the present time, the series closes.

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

From this reading It was not by request of the author's _personal_ friends, that either this or any one of the previous volumes was written, but in acquiescence with the demands of the Public--the friends and admirers of Elsie herself; and we know that as child, as young girl, as wife and mother, she has had many friends who have been loath to part with her.

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 With this volume, bringing the Story of Elsie and her Children down to the present time, the series closes.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading It was not by request of the author's _personal_ friends, that either this or any one of the previous volumes was written, but in acquiescence with the demands of the Public--the friends and admirers of Elsie herself; and we know that as child, as young girl, as wife and mother, she has had many friends who have been loath to part with her.

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

From this reading With this volume, bringing the Story of Elsie and her Children down to the present time, the series closes.

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

From this reading With this volume, bringing the Story of Elsie and her Children down to the present time, the series closes.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading With this volume, bringing the Story of Elsie and her Children down to the present time, the series closes.

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

From this reading With this volume, bringing the Story of Elsie and her Children down to the present time, the series closes.

the amount of 3-dimensional space occupied by an object

From this reading With this volume, bringing the Story of Elsie and her Children down to the present time, the series closes.

plural of “volume” — the amount of 3-dimensional space occupied by an object

From this reading It was not by request of the author's _personal_ friends, that either this or any one of the previous volumes was written, but in acquiescence with the demands of the Public--the friends and admirers of Elsie herself; and we know that as child, as young girl, as wife and mother, she has had many friends who have been loath to part with her.

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

From this reading It was not by request of the author's _personal_ friends, that either this or any one of the previous volumes was written, but in acquiescence with the demands of the Public--the friends and admirers of Elsie herself; and we know that as child, as young girl, as wife and mother, she has had many friends who have been loath to part with her.

the speaker together with one or more other people

From this reading It was not by request of the author's _personal_ friends, that either this or any one of the previous volumes was written, but in acquiescence with the demands of the Public--the friends and admirers of Elsie herself; and we know that as child, as young girl, as wife and mother, she has had many friends who have been loath to part with her.

which person or people

From this reading It was not by request of the author's _personal_ friends, that either this or any one of the previous volumes was written, but in acquiescence with the demands of the Public--the friends and admirers of Elsie herself; and we know that as child, as young girl, as wife and mother, she has had many friends who have been loath to part with her.

a married woman; a man's partner in marriage

From this reading It was not by request of the author's _personal_ friends, that either this or any one of the previous volumes was written, but in acquiescence with the demands of the Public--the friends and admirers of Elsie herself; and we know that as child, as young girl, as wife and mother, she has had many friends who have been loath to part with her.

in the company of; together with

From this reading With this volume, bringing the Story of Elsie and her Children down to the present time, the series closes.

set down in writing in any of various ways

From this reading It was not by request of the author's _personal_ friends, that either this or any one of the previous volumes was written, but in acquiescence with the demands of the Public--the friends and admirers of Elsie herself; and we know that as child, as young girl, as wife and mother, she has had many friends who have been loath to part with her.

(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth

From this reading It was not by request of the author's _personal_ friends, that either this or any one of the previous volumes was written, but in acquiescence with the demands of the Public--the friends and admirers of Elsie herself; and we know that as child, as young girl, as wife and mother, she has had many friends who have been loath to part with her.