used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading SALLIE’S STORY During the dark days when Marjory and Sallie were under a cloud of suspicion; when Henrietta was worried and unhappy about her much loved and missing father and when Maude was again in disgrace with Miss Woodruff, it was natural that this little group of warm friends should spend the leisure moments of the long afternoons together.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading SALLIE’S STORY During the dark days when Marjory and Sallie were under a cloud of suspicion; when Henrietta was worried and unhappy about her much loved and missing father and when Maude was again in disgrace with Miss Woodruff, it was natural that this little group of warm friends should spend the leisure moments of the long afternoons together.
afternoonsnounUS /ˌæftərˈnuːnz/
plural of “afternoon” — the part of the day between noon and evening
From this reading SALLIE’S STORY During the dark days when Marjory and Sallie were under a cloud of suspicion; when Henrietta was worried and unhappy about her much loved and missing father and when Maude was again in disgrace with Miss Woodruff, it was natural that this little group of warm friends should spend the leisure moments of the long afternoons together.
anew
From this reading SALLIE’S STORY During the dark days when Marjory and Sallie were under a cloud of suspicion; when Henrietta was worried and unhappy about her much loved and missing father and when Maude was again in disgrace with Miss Woodruff, it was natural that this little group of warm friends should spend the leisure moments of the long afternoons together.
at all times; all the time and on every occasion
From this reading And of course Cora, Jane Pool, Jean, Mabel and Bettie, always loyal, no matter what happened, stayed with them.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading SALLIE’S STORY During the dark days when Marjory and Sallie were under a cloud of suspicion; when Henrietta was worried and unhappy about her much loved and missing father and when Maude was again in disgrace with Miss Woodruff, it was natural that this little group of warm friends should spend the leisure moments of the long afternoons together.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading And Maude Wilder, you may be sure, managed to provide some of the brightest.
Bettie
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From this reading And of course Cora, Jane Pool, Jean, Mabel and Bettie, always loyal, no matter what happened, stayed with them.
brighteradjectiveUS /ˈbraɪtər/
comparative of “bright” — emitting or reflecting light readily or in large amounts
From this reading But, in spite of the fact that these were the unhappiest days that these particular girls had ever spent, they were not without some brighter moments.
brightestadjectiveUS /ˈbraɪtəst/
superlative of “bright” — emitting or reflecting light readily or in large amounts
From this reading And Maude Wilder, you may be sure, managed to provide some of the brightest.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But, in spite of the fact that these were the unhappiest days that these particular girls had ever spent, they were not without some brighter moments.
events that provide the generative force that is the origin of something
From this reading On one of these afternoons, Maude found it necessary to explain to Sallie (who slept on the upper floor and had therefore missed the fun) the cause of her present disgrace.
make overcast or cloudy
From this reading SALLIE’S STORY During the dark days when Marjory and Sallie were under a cloud of suspicion; when Henrietta was worried and unhappy about her much loved and missing father and when Maude was again in disgrace with Miss Woodruff, it was natural that this little group of warm friends should spend the leisure moments of the long afternoons together.
CoranounUS /ˈkɔːrə/
(Greek mythology) daughter of Zeus and Demeter; made queen of the underworld by Pluto in ancient mythology; identified with Roman Proserpina
From this reading And of course Cora, Jane Pool, Jean, Mabel and Bettie, always loyal, no matter what happened, stayed with them.
education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings
From this reading And of course Cora, Jane Pool, Jean, Mabel and Bettie, always loyal, no matter what happened, stayed with them.
absence of light or illumination
From this reading SALLIE’S STORY During the dark days when Marjory and Sallie were under a cloud of suspicion; when Henrietta was worried and unhappy about her much loved and missing father and when Maude was again in disgrace with Miss Woodruff, it was natural that this little group of warm friends should spend the leisure moments of the long afternoons together.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading SALLIE’S STORY During the dark days when Marjory and Sallie were under a cloud of suspicion; when Henrietta was worried and unhappy about her much loved and missing father and when Maude was again in disgrace with Miss Woodruff, it was natural that this little group of warm friends should spend the leisure moments of the long afternoons together.
disgraceverbUS /dɪsˈɡreɪs/
bring shame or dishonor upon
From this reading SALLIE’S STORY During the dark days when Marjory and Sallie were under a cloud of suspicion; when Henrietta was worried and unhappy about her much loved and missing father and when Maude was again in disgrace with Miss Woodruff, it was natural that this little group of warm friends should spend the leisure moments of the long afternoons together.
all through a period, or at some point within it
From this reading SALLIE’S STORY During the dark days when Marjory and Sallie were under a cloud of suspicion; when Henrietta was worried and unhappy about her much loved and missing father and when Maude was again in disgrace with Miss Woodruff, it was natural that this little group of warm friends should spend the leisure moments of the long afternoons together.
at any time
From this reading But, in spite of the fact that these were the unhappiest days that these particular girls had ever spent, they were not without some brighter moments.
make plain and comprehensible
From this reading On one of these afternoons, Maude found it necessary to explain to Sallie (who slept on the upper floor and had therefore missed the fun) the cause of her present disgrace.
a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred
From this reading But, in spite of the fact that these were the unhappiest days that these particular girls had ever spent, they were not without some brighter moments.
a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)
From this reading SALLIE’S STORY During the dark days when Marjory and Sallie were under a cloud of suspicion; when Henrietta was worried and unhappy about her much loved and missing father and when Maude was again in disgrace with Miss Woodruff, it was natural that this little group of warm friends should spend the leisure moments of the long afternoons together.
the inside lower horizontal surface (as of a room, hallway, tent, or other structure)
From this reading On one of these afternoons, Maude found it necessary to explain to Sallie (who slept on the upper floor and had therefore missed the fun) the cause of her present disgrace.
set up or found
From this reading On one of these afternoons, Maude found it necessary to explain to Sallie (who slept on the upper floor and had therefore missed the fun) the cause of her present disgrace.
plural of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading SALLIE’S STORY During the dark days when Marjory and Sallie were under a cloud of suspicion; when Henrietta was worried and unhappy about her much loved and missing father and when Maude was again in disgrace with Miss Woodruff, it was natural that this little group of warm friends should spend the leisure moments of the long afternoons together.
activities that are enjoyable or amusing
From this reading On one of these afternoons, Maude found it necessary to explain to Sallie (who slept on the upper floor and had therefore missed the fun) the cause of her present disgrace.
plural of “girl” — a young female
From this reading But, in spite of the fact that these were the unhappiest days that these particular girls had ever spent, they were not without some brighter moments.
any number of entities (members) considered as a unit
From this reading SALLIE’S STORY During the dark days when Marjory and Sallie were under a cloud of suspicion; when Henrietta was worried and unhappy about her much loved and missing father and when Maude was again in disgrace with Miss Woodruff, it was natural that this little group of warm friends should spend the leisure moments of the long afternoons together.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading But, in spite of the fact that these were the unhappiest days that these particular girls had ever spent, they were not without some brighter moments.
past form of “happen” — come to pass
From this reading And of course Cora, Jane Pool, Jean, Mabel and Bettie, always loyal, no matter what happened, stayed with them.
Henrietta
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From this reading SALLIE’S STORY During the dark days when Marjory and Sallie were under a cloud of suspicion; when Henrietta was worried and unhappy about her much loved and missing father and when Maude was again in disgrace with Miss Woodruff, it was natural that this little group of warm friends should spend the leisure moments of the long afternoons together.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading SALLIE’S STORY During the dark days when Marjory and Sallie were under a cloud of suspicion; when Henrietta was worried and unhappy about her much loved and missing father and when Maude was again in disgrace with Miss Woodruff, it was natural that this little group of warm friends should spend the leisure moments of the long afternoons together.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading SALLIE’S STORY During the dark days when Marjory and Sallie were under a cloud of suspicion; when Henrietta was worried and unhappy about her much loved and missing father and when Maude was again in disgrace with Miss Woodruff, it was natural that this little group of warm friends should spend the leisure moments of the long afternoons together.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading SALLIE’S STORY During the dark days when Marjory and Sallie were under a cloud of suspicion; when Henrietta was worried and unhappy about her much loved and missing father and when Maude was again in disgrace with Miss Woodruff, it was natural that this little group of warm friends should spend the leisure moments of the long afternoons together.
Jane
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From this reading And of course Cora, Jane Pool, Jean, Mabel and Bettie, always loyal, no matter what happened, stayed with them.
a coarse durable twill-weave cotton fabric
From this reading And of course Cora, Jane Pool, Jean, Mabel and Bettie, always loyal, no matter what happened, stayed with them.
leisurenounUS /ˈleʒər/
time available for ease and relaxation
From this reading SALLIE’S STORY During the dark days when Marjory and Sallie were under a cloud of suspicion; when Henrietta was worried and unhappy about her much loved and missing father and when Maude was again in disgrace with Miss Woodruff, it was natural that this little group of warm friends should spend the leisure moments of the long afternoons together.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading SALLIE’S STORY During the dark days when Marjory and Sallie were under a cloud of suspicion; when Henrietta was worried and unhappy about her much loved and missing father and when Maude was again in disgrace with Miss Woodruff, it was natural that this little group of warm friends should spend the leisure moments of the long afternoons together.
primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified
From this reading SALLIE’S STORY During the dark days when Marjory and Sallie were under a cloud of suspicion; when Henrietta was worried and unhappy about her much loved and missing father and when Maude was again in disgrace with Miss Woodruff, it was natural that this little group of warm friends should spend the leisure moments of the long afternoons together.
held dear
From this reading SALLIE’S STORY During the dark days when Marjory and Sallie were under a cloud of suspicion; when Henrietta was worried and unhappy about her much loved and missing father and when Maude was again in disgrace with Miss Woodruff, it was natural that this little group of warm friends should spend the leisure moments of the long afternoons together.
loyaladjectiveUS /ˈlɔɪəl/
steadfast in allegiance or duty
From this reading And of course Cora, Jane Pool, Jean, Mabel and Bettie, always loyal, no matter what happened, stayed with them.
Mabel
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From this reading And of course Cora, Jane Pool, Jean, Mabel and Bettie, always loyal, no matter what happened, stayed with them.
past form of “manage” — be successful; achieve a goal
From this reading And Maude Wilder, you may be sure, managed to provide some of the brightest.
Marjory
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From this reading SALLIE’S STORY During the dark days when Marjory and Sallie were under a cloud of suspicion; when Henrietta was worried and unhappy about her much loved and missing father and when Maude was again in disgrace with Miss Woodruff, it was natural that this little group of warm friends should spend the leisure moments of the long afternoons together.
a vaguely specified concern
From this reading And of course Cora, Jane Pool, Jean, Mabel and Bettie, always loyal, no matter what happened, stayed with them.
Maude
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From this reading SALLIE’S STORY During the dark days when Marjory and Sallie were under a cloud of suspicion; when Henrietta was worried and unhappy about her much loved and missing father and when Maude was again in disgrace with Miss Woodruff, it was natural that this little group of warm friends should spend the leisure moments of the long afternoons together.
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading And Maude Wilder, you may be sure, managed to provide some of the brightest.
fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind
From this reading SALLIE’S STORY During the dark days when Marjory and Sallie were under a cloud of suspicion; when Henrietta was worried and unhappy about her much loved and missing father and when Maude was again in disgrace with Miss Woodruff, it was natural that this little group of warm friends should spend the leisure moments of the long afternoons together.
not caught with the senses or the mind
From this reading On one of these afternoons, Maude found it necessary to explain to Sallie (who slept on the upper floor and had therefore missed the fun) the cause of her present disgrace.
not able to be found
From this reading SALLIE’S STORY During the dark days when Marjory and Sallie were under a cloud of suspicion; when Henrietta was worried and unhappy about her much loved and missing father and when Maude was again in disgrace with Miss Woodruff, it was natural that this little group of warm friends should spend the leisure moments of the long afternoons together.
plural of “moment” — a particular point in time
From this reading SALLIE’S STORY During the dark days when Marjory and Sallie were under a cloud of suspicion; when Henrietta was worried and unhappy about her much loved and missing father and when Maude was again in disgrace with Miss Woodruff, it was natural that this little group of warm friends should spend the leisure moments of the long afternoons together.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading SALLIE’S STORY During the dark days when Marjory and Sallie were under a cloud of suspicion; when Henrietta was worried and unhappy about her much loved and missing father and when Maude was again in disgrace with Miss Woodruff, it was natural that this little group of warm friends should spend the leisure moments of the long afternoons together.
in accordance with nature; relating to or concerning nature
From this reading SALLIE’S STORY During the dark days when Marjory and Sallie were under a cloud of suspicion; when Henrietta was worried and unhappy about her much loved and missing father and when Maude was again in disgrace with Miss Woodruff, it was natural that this little group of warm friends should spend the leisure moments of the long afternoons together.
absolutely essential
From this reading On one of these afternoons, Maude found it necessary to explain to Sallie (who slept on the upper floor and had therefore missed the fun) the cause of her present disgrace.
not any; not one
From this reading And of course Cora, Jane Pool, Jean, Mabel and Bettie, always loyal, no matter what happened, stayed with them.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading But, in spite of the fact that these were the unhappiest days that these particular girls had ever spent, they were not without some brighter moments.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading SALLIE’S STORY During the dark days when Marjory and Sallie were under a cloud of suspicion; when Henrietta was worried and unhappy about her much loved and missing father and when Maude was again in disgrace with Miss Woodruff, it was natural that this little group of warm friends should spend the leisure moments of the long afternoons together.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading On one of these afternoons, Maude found it necessary to explain to Sallie (who slept on the upper floor and had therefore missed the fun) the cause of her present disgrace.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading On one of these afternoons, Maude found it necessary to explain to Sallie (who slept on the upper floor and had therefore missed the fun) the cause of her present disgrace.
unique or specific to a person or thing or category
From this reading But, in spite of the fact that these were the unhappiest days that these particular girls had ever spent, they were not without some brighter moments.
PoolnounUS /puːl/
an excavation that is (usually) filled with water
From this reading And of course Cora, Jane Pool, Jean, Mabel and Bettie, always loyal, no matter what happened, stayed with them.
give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading On one of these afternoons, Maude found it necessary to explain to Sallie (who slept on the upper floor and had therefore missed the fun) the cause of her present disgrace.
provideverbUS /prəˈvaɪd/
give something useful or necessary to
From this reading And Maude Wilder, you may be sure, managed to provide some of the brightest.
Sallie
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From this reading SALLIE’S STORY During the dark days when Marjory and Sallie were under a cloud of suspicion; when Henrietta was worried and unhappy about her much loved and missing father and when Maude was again in disgrace with Miss Woodruff, it was natural that this little group of warm friends should spend the leisure moments of the long afternoons together.
SALLIE'S
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From this reading SALLIE’S STORY During the dark days when Marjory and Sallie were under a cloud of suspicion; when Henrietta was worried and unhappy about her much loved and missing father and when Maude was again in disgrace with Miss Woodruff, it was natural that this little group of warm friends should spend the leisure moments of the long afternoons together.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading SALLIE’S STORY During the dark days when Marjory and Sallie were under a cloud of suspicion; when Henrietta was worried and unhappy about her much loved and missing father and when Maude was again in disgrace with Miss Woodruff, it was natural that this little group of warm friends should spend the leisure moments of the long afternoons together.
inflected form of “sleep” — be asleep
From this reading On one of these afternoons, Maude found it necessary to explain to Sallie (who slept on the upper floor and had therefore missed the fun) the cause of her present disgrace.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading But, in spite of the fact that these were the unhappiest days that these particular girls had ever spent, they were not without some brighter moments.
use up a period of time in a specific way
From this reading SALLIE’S STORY During the dark days when Marjory and Sallie were under a cloud of suspicion; when Henrietta was worried and unhappy about her much loved and missing father and when Maude was again in disgrace with Miss Woodruff, it was natural that this little group of warm friends should spend the leisure moments of the long afternoons together.
depleted of energy, force, or strength
From this reading But, in spite of the fact that these were the unhappiest days that these particular girls had ever spent, they were not without some brighter moments.
feeling a need to see others suffer
From this reading But, in spite of the fact that these were the unhappiest days that these particular girls had ever spent, they were not without some brighter moments.
past form of “stay” — stay the same; remain in a certain state
From this reading And of course Cora, Jane Pool, Jean, Mabel and Bettie, always loyal, no matter what happened, stayed with them.
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 SALLIE’S STORY During the dark days when Marjory and Sallie were under a cloud of suspicion; when Henrietta was worried and unhappy about her much loved and missing father and when Maude was again in disgrace with Miss Woodruff, it was natural that this little group of warm friends should spend the leisure moments of the long afternoons together.
having or feeling no doubt or uncertainty; confident and assured
From this reading And Maude Wilder, you may be sure, managed to provide some of the brightest.
an impression that something might be the case
From this reading SALLIE’S STORY During the dark days when Marjory and Sallie were under a cloud of suspicion; when Henrietta was worried and unhappy about her much loved and missing father and when Maude was again in disgrace with Miss Woodruff, it was natural that this little group of warm friends should spend the leisure moments of the long afternoons together.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading SALLIE’S STORY During the dark days when Marjory and Sallie were under a cloud of suspicion; when Henrietta was worried and unhappy about her much loved and missing father and when Maude was again in disgrace with Miss Woodruff, it was natural that this little group of warm friends should spend the leisure moments of the long afternoons together.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading SALLIE’S STORY During the dark days when Marjory and Sallie were under a cloud of suspicion; when Henrietta was worried and unhappy about her much loved and missing father and when Maude was again in disgrace with Miss Woodruff, it was natural that this little group of warm friends should spend the leisure moments of the long afternoons together.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading And of course Cora, Jane Pool, Jean, Mabel and Bettie, always loyal, no matter what happened, stayed with them.
for that reason; as a result
From this reading On one of these afternoons, Maude found it necessary to explain to Sallie (who slept on the upper floor and had therefore missed the fun) the cause of her present disgrace.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading But, in spite of the fact that these were the unhappiest days that these particular girls had ever spent, they were not without some brighter moments.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading But, in spite of the fact that these were the unhappiest days that these particular girls had ever spent, they were not without some brighter moments.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading SALLIE’S STORY During the dark days when Marjory and Sallie were under a cloud of suspicion; when Henrietta was worried and unhappy about her much loved and missing father and when Maude was again in disgrace with Miss Woodruff, it was natural that this little group of warm friends should spend the leisure moments of the long afternoons together.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading And Maude Wilder, you may be sure, managed to provide some of the brightest.
in contact with each other or in proximity
From this reading SALLIE’S STORY During the dark days when Marjory and Sallie were under a cloud of suspicion; when Henrietta was worried and unhappy about her much loved and missing father and when Maude was again in disgrace with Miss Woodruff, it was natural that this little group of warm friends should spend the leisure moments of the long afternoons together.
underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading SALLIE’S STORY During the dark days when Marjory and Sallie were under a cloud of suspicion; when Henrietta was worried and unhappy about her much loved and missing father and when Maude was again in disgrace with Miss Woodruff, it was natural that this little group of warm friends should spend the leisure moments of the long afternoons together.
unhappiest
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From this reading But, in spite of the fact that these were the unhappiest days that these particular girls had ever spent, they were not without some brighter moments.
experiencing or marked by or causing sadness or sorrow or discontent
From this reading SALLIE’S STORY During the dark days when Marjory and Sallie were under a cloud of suspicion; when Henrietta was worried and unhappy about her much loved and missing father and when Maude was again in disgrace with Miss Woodruff, it was natural that this little group of warm friends should spend the leisure moments of the long afternoons together.
the topmost one of two
From this reading On one of these afternoons, Maude found it necessary to explain to Sallie (who slept on the upper floor and had therefore missed the fun) the cause of her present disgrace.
having or producing a comfortable and agreeable degree of heat or imparting or maintaining heat
From this reading SALLIE’S STORY During the dark days when Marjory and Sallie were under a cloud of suspicion; when Henrietta was worried and unhappy about her much loved and missing father and when Maude was again in disgrace with Miss Woodruff, it was natural that this little group of warm friends should spend the leisure moments of the long afternoons together.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading SALLIE’S STORY During the dark days when Marjory and Sallie were under a cloud of suspicion; when Henrietta was worried and unhappy about her much loved and missing father and when Maude was again in disgrace with Miss Woodruff, it was natural that this little group of warm friends should spend the leisure moments of the long afternoons together.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading SALLIE’S STORY During the dark days when Marjory and Sallie were under a cloud of suspicion; when Henrietta was worried and unhappy about her much loved and missing father and when Maude was again in disgrace with Miss Woodruff, it was natural that this little group of warm friends should spend the leisure moments of the long afternoons together.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading And of course Cora, Jane Pool, Jean, Mabel and Bettie, always loyal, no matter what happened, stayed with them.
at the time that
From this reading SALLIE’S STORY During the dark days when Marjory and Sallie were under a cloud of suspicion; when Henrietta was worried and unhappy about her much loved and missing father and when Maude was again in disgrace with Miss Woodruff, it was natural that this little group of warm friends should spend the leisure moments of the long afternoons together.
which person or people
From this reading On one of these afternoons, Maude found it necessary to explain to Sallie (who slept on the upper floor and had therefore missed the fun) the cause of her present disgrace.
WildernounUS /ˈwaɪldər/
United States writer and dramatist (1897-1975)
From this reading And Maude Wilder, you may be sure, managed to provide some of the brightest.
in the company of; together with
From this reading SALLIE’S STORY During the dark days when Marjory and Sallie were under a cloud of suspicion; when Henrietta was worried and unhappy about her much loved and missing father and when Maude was again in disgrace with Miss Woodruff, it was natural that this little group of warm friends should spend the leisure moments of the long afternoons together.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading But, in spite of the fact that these were the unhappiest days that these particular girls had ever spent, they were not without some brighter moments.
WoodruffnounUS /ˈwʊdrəf/
Old World fragrant stoloniferous perennial having small white flowers and narrow leaves used as flavoring and in sachets; widely cultivated as a ground cover; in some classifications placed in genus Asperula
From this reading SALLIE’S STORY During the dark days when Marjory and Sallie were under a cloud of suspicion; when Henrietta was worried and unhappy about her much loved and missing father and when Maude was again in disgrace with Miss Woodruff, it was natural that this little group of warm friends should spend the leisure moments of the long afternoons together.
worriedadjectiveUS /ˈwɜːrid/
afflicted with or marked by anxious uneasiness or trouble or grief
From this reading SALLIE’S STORY During the dark days when Marjory and Sallie were under a cloud of suspicion; when Henrietta was worried and unhappy about her much loved and missing father and when Maude was again in disgrace with Miss Woodruff, it was natural that this little group of warm friends should spend the leisure moments of the long afternoons together.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading And Maude Wilder, you may be sure, managed to provide some of the brightest.
