361
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365
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From this reading Boston De Wolfe, Fiske and Company 361 and 365 Washington Street SOPHIE'S ROSES.
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Fraeulein Hoffman always gave the girls at her school a holiday on the tenth of June.
a feeling of delighted approval and liking
From this reading "There," said Marie Schmidt, with a satisfied smile, as she held up a large wreath for general admiration.
make it possible through a specific action or lack of action for something to happen
From this reading It was her birthday; and though the old lady would not allow her pupils to make her any presents, saying, in her firm manner, "Such things speedily become a tax, my dears," yet she was always pleased that they should decorate the schoolrooms in her honor, and hang a handsome wreath round her father's picture.
at all times; all the time and on every occasion
From this reading Fraeulein Hoffman always gave the girls at her school a holiday on the tenth of June.
amidprepositionUS /əˈmɪd/
in the middle of; surrounded by
From this reading So on the evening before the birthday the day-girls would bring baskets of flowers, and the big schoolroom table was brought out into the garden, and there the wreaths and garlands were made amid much chattering and laughing by the happy children.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Boston De Wolfe, Fiske and Company 361 and 365 Washington Street SOPHIE'S ROSES.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading It was her birthday; and though the old lady would not allow her pupils to make her any presents, saying, in her firm manner, "Such things speedily become a tax, my dears," yet she was always pleased that they should decorate the schoolrooms in her honor, and hang a handsome wreath round her father's picture.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading "There," said Marie Schmidt, with a satisfied smile, as she held up a large wreath for general admiration.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Fraeulein Hoffman always gave the girls at her school a holiday on the tenth of June.
basketsnounUS /ˈbæskəts/
plural of “basket” — a container that is usually woven and has handles
From this reading So on the evening before the birthday the day-girls would bring baskets of flowers, and the big schoolroom table was brought out into the garden, and there the wreaths and garlands were made amid much chattering and laughing by the happy children.
enter or assume a certain state or condition
From this reading It was her birthday; and though the old lady would not allow her pupils to make her any presents, saying, in her firm manner, "Such things speedily become a tax, my dears," yet she was always pleased that they should decorate the schoolrooms in her honor, and hang a handsome wreath round her father's picture.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading So on the evening before the birthday the day-girls would bring baskets of flowers, and the big schoolroom table was brought out into the garden, and there the wreaths and garlands were made amid much chattering and laughing by the happy children.
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading So on the evening before the birthday the day-girls would bring baskets of flowers, and the big schoolroom table was brought out into the garden, and there the wreaths and garlands were made amid much chattering and laughing by the happy children.
birthdaynounUS /ˈbɜːrθdeɪ/
an anniversary of the day on which a person was born (or the celebration of it)
From this reading It was her birthday; and though the old lady would not allow her pupils to make her any presents, saying, in her firm manner, "Such things speedily become a tax, my dears," yet she was always pleased that they should decorate the schoolrooms in her honor, and hang a handsome wreath round her father's picture.
state capital and largest city of Massachusetts; a major center for banking and financial services
From this reading Boston De Wolfe, Fiske and Company 361 and 365 Washington Street SOPHIE'S ROSES.
take something or somebody with oneself somewhere
From this reading So on the evening before the birthday the day-girls would bring baskets of flowers, and the big schoolroom table was brought out into the garden, and there the wreaths and garlands were made amid much chattering and laughing by the happy children.
inflected form of “bring” — take something or somebody with oneself somewhere
From this reading So on the evening before the birthday the day-girls would bring baskets of flowers, and the big schoolroom table was brought out into the garden, and there the wreaths and garlands were made amid much chattering and laughing by the happy children.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading So on the evening before the birthday the day-girls would bring baskets of flowers, and the big schoolroom table was brought out into the garden, and there the wreaths and garlands were made amid much chattering and laughing by the happy children.
chatteringnounUS /ˈtʃætərɪŋ/
the rapid series of noises made by the parts of a machine
From this reading So on the evening before the birthday the day-girls would bring baskets of flowers, and the big schoolroom table was brought out into the garden, and there the wreaths and garlands were made amid much chattering and laughing by the happy children.
plural of “child” — a young person of either sex
From this reading So on the evening before the birthday the day-girls would bring baskets of flowers, and the big schoolroom table was brought out into the garden, and there the wreaths and garlands were made amid much chattering and laughing by the happy children.
an institution created to conduct business
From this reading Boston De Wolfe, Fiske and Company 361 and 365 Washington Street SOPHIE'S ROSES.
day-girls
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From this reading So on the evening before the birthday the day-girls would bring baskets of flowers, and the big schoolroom table was brought out into the garden, and there the wreaths and garlands were made amid much chattering and laughing by the happy children.
a Mid-Atlantic state; one of the original 13 colonies
From this reading Boston De Wolfe, Fiske and Company 361 and 365 Washington Street SOPHIE'S ROSES.
dears
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From this reading It was her birthday; and though the old lady would not allow her pupils to make her any presents, saying, in her firm manner, "Such things speedily become a tax, my dears," yet she was always pleased that they should decorate the schoolrooms in her honor, and hang a handsome wreath round her father's picture.
decorateverbUS /ˈdekəreɪt/
make more attractive by adding ornament, colour, etc.
From this reading It was her birthday; and though the old lady would not allow her pupils to make her any presents, saying, in her firm manner, "Such things speedily become a tax, my dears," yet she was always pleased that they should decorate the schoolrooms in her honor, and hang a handsome wreath round her father's picture.
the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)
From this reading So on the evening before the birthday the day-girls would bring baskets of flowers, and the big schoolroom table was brought out into the garden, and there the wreaths and garlands were made amid much chattering and laughing by the happy children.
father'snounUS /ˈfɑːðərz/
possessive form of “father” — a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)
From this reading It was her birthday; and though the old lady would not allow her pupils to make her any presents, saying, in her firm manner, "Such things speedily become a tax, my dears," yet she was always pleased that they should decorate the schoolrooms in her honor, and hang a handsome wreath round her father's picture.
marked by firm determination or resolution; not shakable
From this reading It was her birthday; and though the old lady would not allow her pupils to make her any presents, saying, in her firm manner, "Such things speedily become a tax, my dears," yet she was always pleased that they should decorate the schoolrooms in her honor, and hang a handsome wreath round her father's picture.
Fiske
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From this reading Boston De Wolfe, Fiske and Company 361 and 365 Washington Street SOPHIE'S ROSES.
plural of “flower” — a plant cultivated for its blooms or blossoms
From this reading So on the evening before the birthday the day-girls would bring baskets of flowers, and the big schoolroom table was brought out into the garden, and there the wreaths and garlands were made amid much chattering and laughing by the happy children.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading "There," said Marie Schmidt, with a satisfied smile, as she held up a large wreath for general admiration.
Fraeulein
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From this reading Fraeulein Hoffman always gave the girls at her school a holiday on the tenth of June.
a plot of ground where plants are cultivated
From this reading So on the evening before the birthday the day-girls would bring baskets of flowers, and the big schoolroom table was brought out into the garden, and there the wreaths and garlands were made amid much chattering and laughing by the happy children.
garlands
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From this reading So on the evening before the birthday the day-girls would bring baskets of flowers, and the big schoolroom table was brought out into the garden, and there the wreaths and garlands were made amid much chattering and laughing by the happy children.
inflected form of “give” — cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading Fraeulein Hoffman always gave the girls at her school a holiday on the tenth of June.
applying to all or most members of a category or group
From this reading "There," said Marie Schmidt, with a satisfied smile, as she held up a large wreath for general admiration.
plural of “girl” — a young female
From this reading Fraeulein Hoffman always gave the girls at her school a holiday on the tenth of June.
pleasing in appearance especially by reason of conformity to ideals of form and proportion
From this reading It was her birthday; and though the old lady would not allow her pupils to make her any presents, saying, in her firm manner, "Such things speedily become a tax, my dears," yet she was always pleased that they should decorate the schoolrooms in her honor, and hang a handsome wreath round her father's picture.
be suspended or hanging
From this reading It was her birthday; and though the old lady would not allow her pupils to make her any presents, saying, in her firm manner, "Such things speedily become a tax, my dears," yet she was always pleased that they should decorate the schoolrooms in her honor, and hang a handsome wreath round her father's picture.
enjoying or showing or marked by joy or pleasure
From this reading So on the evening before the birthday the day-girls would bring baskets of flowers, and the big schoolroom table was brought out into the garden, and there the wreaths and garlands were made amid much chattering and laughing by the happy children.
occupied or in the control of; often used in combination
From this reading "There," said Marie Schmidt, with a satisfied smile, as she held up a large wreath for general admiration.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Fraeulein Hoffman always gave the girls at her school a holiday on the tenth of June.
HoffmannounUS /ˈhɔːfmən/
United States sculptor (1887-1966)
From this reading Fraeulein Hoffman always gave the girls at her school a holiday on the tenth of June.
holidaynounUS /ˈhɑːlədeɪ/
leisure time away from work devoted to rest or pleasure
From this reading Fraeulein Hoffman always gave the girls at her school a holiday on the tenth of June.
a tangible symbol signifying approval or distinction
From this reading It was her birthday; and though the old lady would not allow her pupils to make her any presents, saying, in her firm manner, "Such things speedily become a tax, my dears," yet she was always pleased that they should decorate the schoolrooms in her honor, and hang a handsome wreath round her father's picture.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading It was her birthday; and though the old lady would not allow her pupils to make her any presents, saying, in her firm manner, "Such things speedily become a tax, my dears," yet she was always pleased that they should decorate the schoolrooms in her honor, and hang a handsome wreath round her father's picture.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading So on the evening before the birthday the day-girls would bring baskets of flowers, and the big schoolroom table was brought out into the garden, and there the wreaths and garlands were made amid much chattering and laughing by the happy children.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was her birthday; and though the old lady would not allow her pupils to make her any presents, saying, in her firm manner, "Such things speedily become a tax, my dears," yet she was always pleased that they should decorate the schoolrooms in her honor, and hang a handsome wreath round her father's picture.
the month following May and preceding July
From this reading Fraeulein Hoffman always gave the girls at her school a holiday on the tenth of June.
a polite name for any woman
From this reading It was her birthday; and though the old lady would not allow her pupils to make her any presents, saying, in her firm manner, "Such things speedily become a tax, my dears," yet she was always pleased that they should decorate the schoolrooms in her honor, and hang a handsome wreath round her father's picture.
largeadjectiveUS /lɑːrdʒ/
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading "There," said Marie Schmidt, with a satisfied smile, as she held up a large wreath for general admiration.
showing or feeling mirth or pleasure or happiness
From this reading So on the evening before the birthday the day-girls would bring baskets of flowers, and the big schoolroom table was brought out into the garden, and there the wreaths and garlands were made amid much chattering and laughing by the happy children.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading So on the evening before the birthday the day-girls would bring baskets of flowers, and the big schoolroom table was brought out into the garden, and there the wreaths and garlands were made amid much chattering and laughing by the happy children.
engage in
From this reading It was her birthday; and though the old lady would not allow her pupils to make her any presents, saying, in her firm manner, "Such things speedily become a tax, my dears," yet she was always pleased that they should decorate the schoolrooms in her honor, and hang a handsome wreath round her father's picture.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading It was her birthday; and though the old lady would not allow her pupils to make her any presents, saying, in her firm manner, "Such things speedily become a tax, my dears," yet she was always pleased that they should decorate the schoolrooms in her honor, and hang a handsome wreath round her father's picture.
Marie
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From this reading "There," said Marie Schmidt, with a satisfied smile, as she held up a large wreath for general admiration.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading So on the evening before the birthday the day-girls would bring baskets of flowers, and the big schoolroom table was brought out into the garden, and there the wreaths and garlands were made amid much chattering and laughing by the happy children.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading It was her birthday; and though the old lady would not allow her pupils to make her any presents, saying, in her firm manner, "Such things speedily become a tax, my dears," yet she was always pleased that they should decorate the schoolrooms in her honor, and hang a handsome wreath round her father's picture.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading It was her birthday; and though the old lady would not allow her pupils to make her any presents, saying, in her firm manner, "Such things speedily become a tax, my dears," yet she was always pleased that they should decorate the schoolrooms in her honor, and hang a handsome wreath round her father's picture.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Fraeulein Hoffman always gave the girls at her school a holiday on the tenth of June.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading It was her birthday; and though the old lady would not allow her pupils to make her any presents, saying, in her firm manner, "Such things speedily become a tax, my dears," yet she was always pleased that they should decorate the schoolrooms in her honor, and hang a handsome wreath round her father's picture.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Fraeulein Hoffman always gave the girls at her school a holiday on the tenth of June.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading So on the evening before the birthday the day-girls would bring baskets of flowers, and the big schoolroom table was brought out into the garden, and there the wreaths and garlands were made amid much chattering and laughing by the happy children.
a visual representation (of an object or scene or person or abstraction) produced on a surface
From this reading It was her birthday; and though the old lady would not allow her pupils to make her any presents, saying, in her firm manner, "Such things speedily become a tax, my dears," yet she was always pleased that they should decorate the schoolrooms in her honor, and hang a handsome wreath round her father's picture.
experiencing or manifesting pleasure
From this reading It was her birthday; and though the old lady would not allow her pupils to make her any presents, saying, in her firm manner, "Such things speedily become a tax, my dears," yet she was always pleased that they should decorate the schoolrooms in her honor, and hang a handsome wreath round her father's picture.
presentsnounUS /ˈprezənts/
plural of “present” — the period of time that is happening now; any continuous stretch of time including the moment of speech
From this reading It was her birthday; and though the old lady would not allow her pupils to make her any presents, saying, in her firm manner, "Such things speedily become a tax, my dears," yet she was always pleased that they should decorate the schoolrooms in her honor, and hang a handsome wreath round her father's picture.
pupilsnounUS /ˈpjuːpəlz/
plural of “pupil” — a learner who is enrolled in an educational institution
From this reading It was her birthday; and though the old lady would not allow her pupils to make her any presents, saying, in her firm manner, "Such things speedily become a tax, my dears," yet she was always pleased that they should decorate the schoolrooms in her honor, and hang a handsome wreath round her father's picture.
plural of “rose” — any of many shrubs of the genus Rosa that bear roses
From this reading Boston De Wolfe, Fiske and Company 361 and 365 Washington Street SOPHIE'S ROSES.
a charge of ammunition for a single shot
From this reading It was her birthday; and though the old lady would not allow her pupils to make her any presents, saying, in her firm manner, "Such things speedily become a tax, my dears," yet she was always pleased that they should decorate the schoolrooms in her honor, and hang a handsome wreath round her father's picture.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "There," said Marie Schmidt, with a satisfied smile, as she held up a large wreath for general admiration.
filled with satisfaction
From this reading "There," said Marie Schmidt, with a satisfied smile, as she held up a large wreath for general admiration.
a word or phrase that particular people use in particular situations
From this reading It was her birthday; and though the old lady would not allow her pupils to make her any presents, saying, in her firm manner, "Such things speedily become a tax, my dears," yet she was always pleased that they should decorate the schoolrooms in her honor, and hang a handsome wreath round her father's picture.
SchmidtnounUS /ʃmɪt/
German statesman who served as chancellor of Germany (born in 1918)
From this reading "There," said Marie Schmidt, with a satisfied smile, as she held up a large wreath for general admiration.
an educational institution
From this reading Fraeulein Hoffman always gave the girls at her school a holiday on the tenth of June.
schoolroomnounUS /ˈskuːlruːm/
a room in a school where lessons take place
From this reading So on the evening before the birthday the day-girls would bring baskets of flowers, and the big schoolroom table was brought out into the garden, and there the wreaths and garlands were made amid much chattering and laughing by the happy children.
schoolrooms
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From this reading It was her birthday; and though the old lady would not allow her pupils to make her any presents, saying, in her firm manner, "Such things speedily become a tax, my dears," yet she was always pleased that they should decorate the schoolrooms in her honor, and hang a handsome wreath round her father's picture.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading It was her birthday; and though the old lady would not allow her pupils to make her any presents, saying, in her firm manner, "Such things speedily become a tax, my dears," yet she was always pleased that they should decorate the schoolrooms in her honor, and hang a handsome wreath round her father's picture.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading It was her birthday; and though the old lady would not allow her pupils to make her any presents, saying, in her firm manner, "Such things speedily become a tax, my dears," yet she was always pleased that they should decorate the schoolrooms in her honor, and hang a handsome wreath round her father's picture.
change one's facial expression by spreading the lips, often to signal pleasure
From this reading "There," said Marie Schmidt, with a satisfied smile, as she held up a large wreath for general admiration.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading So on the evening before the birthday the day-girls would bring baskets of flowers, and the big schoolroom table was brought out into the garden, and there the wreaths and garlands were made amid much chattering and laughing by the happy children.
SOPHIE'S
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From this reading Boston De Wolfe, Fiske and Company 361 and 365 Washington Street SOPHIE'S ROSES.
speedilyadverbUS /ˈspiːdəli/
with speed
From this reading It was her birthday; and though the old lady would not allow her pupils to make her any presents, saying, in her firm manner, "Such things speedily become a tax, my dears," yet she was always pleased that they should decorate the schoolrooms in her honor, and hang a handsome wreath round her father's picture.
a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings
From this reading Boston De Wolfe, Fiske and Company 361 and 365 Washington Street SOPHIE'S ROSES.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading It was her birthday; and though the old lady would not allow her pupils to make her any presents, saying, in her firm manner, "Such things speedily become a tax, my dears," yet she was always pleased that they should decorate the schoolrooms in her honor, and hang a handsome wreath round her father's picture.
a set of data arranged in rows and columns
From this reading So on the evening before the birthday the day-girls would bring baskets of flowers, and the big schoolroom table was brought out into the garden, and there the wreaths and garlands were made amid much chattering and laughing by the happy children.
taxverbUS /tæks/
levy a tax on
From this reading It was her birthday; and though the old lady would not allow her pupils to make her any presents, saying, in her firm manner, "Such things speedily become a tax, my dears," yet she was always pleased that they should decorate the schoolrooms in her honor, and hang a handsome wreath round her father's picture.
tenthnounUS /tenθ/
a tenth part; one part in ten equal parts
From this reading Fraeulein Hoffman always gave the girls at her school a holiday on the tenth of June.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading It was her birthday; and though the old lady would not allow her pupils to make her any presents, saying, in her firm manner, "Such things speedily become a tax, my dears," yet she was always pleased that they should decorate the schoolrooms in her honor, and hang a handsome wreath round her father's picture.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Fraeulein Hoffman always gave the girls at her school a holiday on the tenth of June.
in or at that place or location
From this reading So on the evening before the birthday the day-girls would bring baskets of flowers, and the big schoolroom table was brought out into the garden, and there the wreaths and garlands were made amid much chattering and laughing by the happy children.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading It was her birthday; and though the old lady would not allow her pupils to make her any presents, saying, in her firm manner, "Such things speedily become a tax, my dears," yet she was always pleased that they should decorate the schoolrooms in her honor, and hang a handsome wreath round her father's picture.
any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)
From this reading It was her birthday; and though the old lady would not allow her pupils to make her any presents, saying, in her firm manner, "Such things speedily become a tax, my dears," yet she was always pleased that they should decorate the schoolrooms in her honor, and hang a handsome wreath round her father's picture.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading It was her birthday; and though the old lady would not allow her pupils to make her any presents, saying, in her firm manner, "Such things speedily become a tax, my dears," yet she was always pleased that they should decorate the schoolrooms in her honor, and hang a handsome wreath round her father's picture.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading It was her birthday; and though the old lady would not allow her pupils to make her any presents, saying, in her firm manner, "Such things speedily become a tax, my dears," yet she was always pleased that they should decorate the schoolrooms in her honor, and hang a handsome wreath round her father's picture.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading "There," said Marie Schmidt, with a satisfied smile, as she held up a large wreath for general admiration.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It was her birthday; and though the old lady would not allow her pupils to make her any presents, saying, in her firm manner, "Such things speedily become a tax, my dears," yet she was always pleased that they should decorate the schoolrooms in her honor, and hang a handsome wreath round her father's picture.
the capital of the United States in the District of Columbia and a tourist mecca; George Washington commissioned Charles L'Enfant to lay out the city in 1791
From this reading Boston De Wolfe, Fiske and Company 361 and 365 Washington Street SOPHIE'S ROSES.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading So on the evening before the birthday the day-girls would bring baskets of flowers, and the big schoolroom table was brought out into the garden, and there the wreaths and garlands were made amid much chattering and laughing by the happy children.
in the company of; together with
From this reading "There," said Marie Schmidt, with a satisfied smile, as she held up a large wreath for general admiration.
WolfenounUS /wʊlf/
United States writer who has written extensively on American culture (born in 1931)
From this reading Boston De Wolfe, Fiske and Company 361 and 365 Washington Street SOPHIE'S ROSES.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading It was her birthday; and though the old lady would not allow her pupils to make her any presents, saying, in her firm manner, "Such things speedily become a tax, my dears," yet she was always pleased that they should decorate the schoolrooms in her honor, and hang a handsome wreath round her father's picture.
wreathnounUS /riːθ/
flower arrangement consisting of a circular band of foliage or flowers for ornamental purposes
From this reading It was her birthday; and though the old lady would not allow her pupils to make her any presents, saying, in her firm manner, "Such things speedily become a tax, my dears," yet she was always pleased that they should decorate the schoolrooms in her honor, and hang a handsome wreath round her father's picture.
wreathsnounUS /riːθs/
plural of “wreath” — flower arrangement consisting of a circular band of foliage or flowers for ornamental purposes
From this reading So on the evening before the birthday the day-girls would bring baskets of flowers, and the big schoolroom table was brought out into the garden, and there the wreaths and garlands were made amid much chattering and laughing by the happy children.
but in spite of that
From this reading It was her birthday; and though the old lady would not allow her pupils to make her any presents, saying, in her firm manner, "Such things speedily become a tax, my dears," yet she was always pleased that they should decorate the schoolrooms in her honor, and hang a handsome wreath round her father's picture.
