Chapter XL

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

From this reading A FORTUNATE DISCOVERY The ease with which Margie and Sallie adapted themselves to the hard and often rough tasks of homestead life surprised their neighbours who had beheld their stylish clothes and hands that very evidently were unaccustomed to labour, with many a shaking of the head.

changed in order to improve or made more fit for a particular purpose

From this reading A FORTUNATE DISCOVERY The ease with which Margie and Sallie adapted themselves to the hard and often rough tasks of homestead life surprised their neighbours who had beheld their stylish clothes and hands that very evidently were unaccustomed to labour, with many a shaking of the head.

farther along in physical or mental development

From this reading As the season advanced, the young homesteaders irrigated their fields every week, with the result that their crops grew splendidly.

(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 In spare moments the young people practised with their firearms until they all became good shots, even the little mother overcoming her aversion enough to learn to fire both a rifle and a revolver with fair marksmanship.

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

From this reading A FORTUNATE DISCOVERY The ease with which Margie and Sallie adapted themselves to the hard and often rough tasks of homestead life surprised their neighbours who had beheld their stylish clothes and hands that very evidently were unaccustomed to labour, with many a shaking of the head.

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

From this reading As the season advanced, the young homesteaders irrigated their fields every week, with the result that their crops grew splendidly.

a feeling of intense dislike

From this reading In spare moments the young people practised with their firearms until they all became good shots, even the little mother overcoming her aversion enough to learn to fire both a rifle and a revolver with fair marksmanship.

inflected form of “become” — enter or assume a certain state or condition

From this reading In spare moments the young people practised with their firearms until they all became good shots, even the little mother overcoming her aversion enough to learn to fire both a rifle and a revolver with fair marksmanship.

inflected form of “behold” — see with attention

From this reading A FORTUNATE DISCOVERY The ease with which Margie and Sallie adapted themselves to the hard and often rough tasks of homestead life surprised their neighbours who had beheld their stylish clothes and hands that very evidently were unaccustomed to labour, with many a shaking of the head.

the two together, not just one

From this reading In spare moments the young people practised with their firearms until they all became good shots, even the little mother overcoming her aversion enough to learn to fire both a rifle and a revolver with fair marksmanship.

plural of “boy” — a youthful male person

From this reading Rare was the day that some of the neighbours were not calling upon or receiving visits from Mrs. Porter and her daughters, for the boys had insisted upon their learning to ride the ponies that Mr. Hopkins had loaned.

the particular occupation for which you are trained

From this reading Rare was the day that some of the neighbours were not calling upon or receiving visits from Mrs. Porter and her daughters, for the boys had insisted upon their learning to ride the ponies that Mr. Hopkins had loaned.

clothing in general

From this reading A FORTUNATE DISCOVERY The ease with which Margie and Sallie adapted themselves to the hard and often rough tasks of homestead life surprised their neighbours who had beheld their stylish clothes and hands that very evidently were unaccustomed to labour, with many a shaking of the head.

plural of “crop” — the yield from plants in a single growing season

From this reading As the season advanced, the young homesteaders irrigated their fields every week, with the result that their crops grew splendidly.

plural of “daughter” — a female human offspring

From this reading Rare was the day that some of the neighbours were not calling upon or receiving visits from Mrs. Porter and her daughters, for the boys had insisted upon their learning to ride the ponies that Mr. Hopkins had loaned.

time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis

From this reading Rare was the day that some of the neighbours were not calling upon or receiving visits from Mrs. Porter and her daughters, for the boys had insisted upon their learning to ride the ponies that Mr. Hopkins had loaned.

the act of discovering something

From this reading A FORTUNATE DISCOVERY The ease with which Margie and Sallie adapted themselves to the hard and often rough tasks of homestead life surprised their neighbours who had beheld their stylish clothes and hands that very evidently were unaccustomed to labour, with many a shaking of the head.

move gently or carefully

From this reading A FORTUNATE DISCOVERY The ease with which Margie and Sallie adapted themselves to the hard and often rough tasks of homestead life surprised their neighbours who had beheld their stylish clothes and hands that very evidently were unaccustomed to labour, with many a shaking of the head.

an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose

From this reading In spare moments the young people practised with their firearms until they all became good shots, even the little mother overcoming her aversion enough to learn to fire both a rifle and a revolver with fair marksmanship.

divisible by two

From this reading In spare moments the young people practised with their firearms until they all became good shots, even the little mother overcoming her aversion enough to learn to fire both a rifle and a revolver with fair marksmanship.

all the members of a group, with none left out

From this reading As the season advanced, the young homesteaders irrigated their fields every week, with the result that their crops grew splendidly.

unmistakably (“plain” is often used informally for “plainly”)

From this reading A FORTUNATE DISCOVERY The ease with which Margie and Sallie adapted themselves to the hard and often rough tasks of homestead life surprised their neighbours who had beheld their stylish clothes and hands that very evidently were unaccustomed to labour, with many a shaking of the head.

free from favoritism or self-interest or bias or deception; conforming with established standards or rules

From this reading In spare moments the young people practised with their firearms until they all became good shots, even the little mother overcoming her aversion enough to learn to fire both a rifle and a revolver with fair marksmanship.

United States comedian and film actor (1880-1946)

From this reading As the season advanced, the young homesteaders irrigated their fields every week, with the result that their crops grew splendidly.

start firing a weapon

From this reading In spare moments the young people practised with their firearms until they all became good shots, even the little mother overcoming her aversion enough to learn to fire both a rifle and a revolver with fair marksmanship.

plural of “firearm” — a portable gun

From this reading In spare moments the young people practised with their firearms until they all became good shots, even the little mother overcoming her aversion enough to learn to fire both a rifle and a revolver with fair marksmanship.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading Rare was the day that some of the neighbours were not calling upon or receiving visits from Mrs. Porter and her daughters, for the boys had insisted upon their learning to ride the ponies that Mr. Hopkins had loaned.

having unexpected good fortune

From this reading A FORTUNATE DISCOVERY The ease with which Margie and Sallie adapted themselves to the hard and often rough tasks of homestead life surprised their neighbours who had beheld their stylish clothes and hands that very evidently were unaccustomed to labour, with many a shaking of the head.

set up or found

From this reading And when they found that the girls were really natural and unaffected, the sturdy settlers took them to their hearts.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading Rare was the day that some of the neighbours were not calling upon or receiving visits from Mrs. Porter and her daughters, for the boys had insisted upon their learning to ride the ponies that Mr. Hopkins had loaned.

plural of “girl” — a young female

From this reading And when they found that the girls were really natural and unaffected, the sturdy settlers took them to their hearts.

having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified

From this reading In spare moments the young people practised with their firearms until they all became good shots, even the little mother overcoming her aversion enough to learn to fire both a rifle and a revolver with fair marksmanship.

inflected form of “grow” — pass into a condition gradually, take on a specific property or attribute; become

From this reading As the season advanced, the young homesteaders irrigated their fields every week, with the result that their crops grew splendidly.

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

From this reading A FORTUNATE DISCOVERY The ease with which Margie and Sallie adapted themselves to the hard and often rough tasks of homestead life surprised their neighbours who had beheld their stylish clothes and hands that very evidently were unaccustomed to labour, with many a shaking of the head.

(with “in”) guardianship over; in divorce cases it is the right to house and care for and discipline a child

From this reading A FORTUNATE DISCOVERY The ease with which Margie and Sallie adapted themselves to the hard and often rough tasks of homestead life surprised their neighbours who had beheld their stylish clothes and hands that very evidently were unaccustomed to labour, with many a shaking of the head.

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

From this reading A FORTUNATE DISCOVERY The ease with which Margie and Sallie adapted themselves to the hard and often rough tasks of homestead life surprised their neighbours who had beheld their stylish clothes and hands that very evidently were unaccustomed to labour, with many a shaking of the head.

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

From this reading A FORTUNATE DISCOVERY The ease with which Margie and Sallie adapted themselves to the hard and often rough tasks of homestead life surprised their neighbours who had beheld their stylish clothes and hands that very evidently were unaccustomed to labour, with many a shaking of the head.

a form of whist in which players avoid winning tricks containing hearts or the queen of spades

From this reading And when they found that the girls were really natural and unaffected, the sturdy settlers took them to their hearts.

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

From this reading Rare was the day that some of the neighbours were not calling upon or receiving visits from Mrs. Porter and her daughters, for the boys had insisted upon their learning to ride the ponies that Mr. Hopkins had loaned.

the home and adjacent grounds occupied by a family

From this reading A FORTUNATE DISCOVERY The ease with which Margie and Sallie adapted themselves to the hard and often rough tasks of homestead life surprised their neighbours who had beheld their stylish clothes and hands that very evidently were unaccustomed to labour, with many a shaking of the head.

plural of “homesteader” — someone who settles lawfully on government land with the intent to acquire title to it

From this reading As the season advanced, the young homesteaders irrigated their fields every week, with the result that their crops grew splendidly.

United States educator and theologian (1802-1887)

From this reading Rare was the day that some of the neighbours were not calling upon or receiving visits from Mrs. Porter and her daughters, for the boys had insisted upon their learning to ride the ponies that Mr. Hopkins had loaned.

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

From this reading In spare moments the young people practised with their firearms until they all became good shots, even the little mother overcoming her aversion enough to learn to fire both a rifle and a revolver with fair marksmanship.

past form of “insist” — be emphatic or resolute and refuse to budge

From this reading Rare was the day that some of the neighbours were not calling upon or receiving visits from Mrs. Porter and her daughters, for the boys had insisted upon their learning to ride the ponies that Mr. Hopkins had loaned.

past form of “irrigate” — supply with water, as with channels or ditches or streams

From this reading As the season advanced, the young homesteaders irrigated their fields every week, with the result that their crops grew splendidly.

a social class comprising those who do manual labor or work for wages

From this reading A FORTUNATE DISCOVERY The ease with which Margie and Sallie adapted themselves to the hard and often rough tasks of homestead life surprised their neighbours who had beheld their stylish clothes and hands that very evidently were unaccustomed to labour, with many a shaking of the head.

gain knowledge or skills

From this reading In spare moments the young people practised with their firearms until they all became good shots, even the little mother overcoming her aversion enough to learn to fire both a rifle and a revolver with fair marksmanship.

the cognitive process of acquiring skill or knowledge

From this reading Rare was the day that some of the neighbours were not calling upon or receiving visits from Mrs. Porter and her daughters, for the boys had insisted upon their learning to ride the ponies that Mr. Hopkins had loaned.

a characteristic state or mode of living

From this reading A FORTUNATE DISCOVERY The ease with which Margie and Sallie adapted themselves to the hard and often rough tasks of homestead life surprised their neighbours who had beheld their stylish clothes and hands that very evidently were unaccustomed to labour, with many a shaking of the head.

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

From this reading In spare moments the young people practised with their firearms until they all became good shots, even the little mother overcoming her aversion enough to learn to fire both a rifle and a revolver with fair marksmanship.

past form of “loan” — give temporarily; let have for a limited time

From this reading Rare was the day that some of the neighbours were not calling upon or receiving visits from Mrs. Porter and her daughters, for the boys had insisted upon their learning to ride the ponies that Mr. Hopkins had loaned.

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 A FORTUNATE DISCOVERY The ease with which Margie and Sallie adapted themselves to the hard and often rough tasks of homestead life surprised their neighbours who had beheld their stylish clothes and hands that very evidently were unaccustomed to labour, with many a shaking of the head.

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

From this reading A FORTUNATE DISCOVERY The ease with which Margie and Sallie adapted themselves to the hard and often rough tasks of homestead life surprised their neighbours who had beheld their stylish clothes and hands that very evidently were unaccustomed to labour, with many a shaking of the head.

skill in shooting

From this reading In spare moments the young people practised with their firearms until they all became good shots, even the little mother overcoming her aversion enough to learn to fire both a rifle and a revolver with fair marksmanship.

plural of “moment” — a particular point in time

From this reading In spare moments the young people practised with their firearms until they all became good shots, even the little mother overcoming her aversion enough to learn to fire both a rifle and a revolver with fair marksmanship.

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

From this reading In spare moments the young people practised with their firearms until they all became good shots, even the little mother overcoming her aversion enough to learn to fire both a rifle and a revolver with fair marksmanship.

a form of address for a man

From this reading Rare was the day that some of the neighbours were not calling upon or receiving visits from Mrs. Porter and her daughters, for the boys had insisted upon their learning to ride the ponies that Mr. Hopkins had loaned.

a form of address for a married woman

From this reading Rare was the day that some of the neighbours were not calling upon or receiving visits from Mrs. Porter and her daughters, for the boys had insisted upon their learning to ride the ponies that Mr. Hopkins had loaned.

in accordance with nature; relating to or concerning nature

From this reading And when they found that the girls were really natural and unaffected, the sturdy settlers took them to their hearts.

plural of “neighbour” — a person who lives (or is located) near another

From this reading A FORTUNATE DISCOVERY The ease with which Margie and Sallie adapted themselves to the hard and often rough tasks of homestead life surprised their neighbours who had beheld their stylish clothes and hands that very evidently were unaccustomed to labour, with many a shaking of the head.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading Rare was the day that some of the neighbours were not calling upon or receiving visits from Mrs. Porter and her daughters, for the boys had insisted upon their learning to ride the ponies that Mr. Hopkins had loaned.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading A FORTUNATE DISCOVERY The ease with which Margie and Sallie adapted themselves to the hard and often rough tasks of homestead life surprised their neighbours who had beheld their stylish clothes and hands that very evidently were unaccustomed to labour, with many a shaking of the head.

many times at short intervals

From this reading A FORTUNATE DISCOVERY The ease with which Margie and Sallie adapted themselves to the hard and often rough tasks of homestead life surprised their neighbours who had beheld their stylish clothes and hands that very evidently were unaccustomed to labour, with many a shaking of the head.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading Rare was the day that some of the neighbours were not calling upon or receiving visits from Mrs. Porter and her daughters, for the boys had insisted upon their learning to ride the ponies that Mr. Hopkins had loaned.

-ing form of “overcome” — win a victory over

From this reading In spare moments the young people practised with their firearms until they all became good shots, even the little mother overcoming her aversion enough to learn to fire both a rifle and a revolver with fair marksmanship.

(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively

From this reading In spare moments the young people practised with their firearms until they all became good shots, even the little mother overcoming her aversion enough to learn to fire both a rifle and a revolver with fair marksmanship.

plural of “pony” — a range horse of the western United States

From this reading Rare was the day that some of the neighbours were not calling upon or receiving visits from Mrs. Porter and her daughters, for the boys had insisted upon their learning to ride the ponies that Mr. Hopkins had loaned.

a person employed to carry luggage and supplies

From this reading Rare was the day that some of the neighbours were not calling upon or receiving visits from Mrs. Porter and her daughters, for the boys had insisted upon their learning to ride the ponies that Mr. Hopkins had loaned.

skillful after much practice

From this reading In spare moments the young people practised with their firearms until they all became good shots, even the little mother overcoming her aversion enough to learn to fire both a rifle and a revolver with fair marksmanship.

not widely known; especially valued for its uncommonness

From this reading Rare was the day that some of the neighbours were not calling upon or receiving visits from Mrs. Porter and her daughters, for the boys had insisted upon their learning to ride the ponies that Mr. Hopkins had loaned.

in accordance with truth or fact or reality

From this reading And when they found that the girls were really natural and unaffected, the sturdy settlers took them to their hearts.

-ing form of “receive” — get something; come into possession of

From this reading Rare was the day that some of the neighbours were not calling upon or receiving visits from Mrs. Porter and her daughters, for the boys had insisted upon their learning to ride the ponies that Mr. Hopkins had loaned.

a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon

From this reading As the season advanced, the young homesteaders irrigated their fields every week, with the result that their crops grew splendidly.

a pistol with a revolving cylinder (usually having six chambers for bullets)

From this reading In spare moments the young people practised with their firearms until they all became good shots, even the little mother overcoming her aversion enough to learn to fire both a rifle and a revolver with fair marksmanship.

sit and travel on the back of animal, usually while controlling its motions

From this reading Rare was the day that some of the neighbours were not calling upon or receiving visits from Mrs. Porter and her daughters, for the boys had insisted upon their learning to ride the ponies that Mr. Hopkins had loaned.

steal goods; take as spoils

From this reading In spare moments the young people practised with their firearms until they all became good shots, even the little mother overcoming her aversion enough to learn to fire both a rifle and a revolver with fair marksmanship.

having or caused by an irregular surface

From this reading A FORTUNATE DISCOVERY The ease with which Margie and Sallie adapted themselves to the hard and often rough tasks of homestead life surprised their neighbours who had beheld their stylish clothes and hands that very evidently were unaccustomed to labour, with many a shaking of the head.

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

From this reading A FORTUNATE DISCOVERY The ease with which Margie and Sallie adapted themselves to the hard and often rough tasks of homestead life surprised their neighbours who had beheld their stylish clothes and hands that very evidently were unaccustomed to labour, with many a shaking of the head.

a period of the year marked by special events or activities in some field

From this reading As the season advanced, the young homesteaders irrigated their fields every week, with the result that their crops grew splendidly.

plural of “settler” — a person who settles in a new colony or moves into new country

From this reading And when they found that the girls were really natural and unaffected, the sturdy settlers took them to their hearts.

the act of causing something to move up and down (or back and forth) with quick movements

From this reading A FORTUNATE DISCOVERY The ease with which Margie and Sallie adapted themselves to the hard and often rough tasks of homestead life surprised their neighbours who had beheld their stylish clothes and hands that very evidently were unaccustomed to labour, with many a shaking of the head.

plural of “shot” — the act of firing a projectile

From this reading In spare moments the young people practised with their firearms until they all became good shots, even the little mother overcoming her aversion enough to learn to fire both a rifle and a revolver with fair marksmanship.

(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity

From this reading Rare was the day that some of the neighbours were not calling upon or receiving visits from Mrs. Porter and her daughters, for the boys had insisted upon their learning to ride the ponies that Mr. Hopkins had loaned.

refrain from harming

From this reading In spare moments the young people practised with their firearms until they all became good shots, even the little mother overcoming her aversion enough to learn to fire both a rifle and a revolver with fair marksmanship.

extremely well

From this reading As the season advanced, the young homesteaders irrigated their fields every week, with the result that their crops grew splendidly.

having rugged physical strength; inured to fatigue or hardships

From this reading And when they found that the girls were really natural and unaffected, the sturdy settlers took them to their hearts.

having elegance or taste or refinement in manners or dress

From this reading A FORTUNATE DISCOVERY The ease with which Margie and Sallie adapted themselves to the hard and often rough tasks of homestead life surprised their neighbours who had beheld their stylish clothes and hands that very evidently were unaccustomed to labour, with many a shaking of the head.

taken unawares or suddenly and feeling wonder or astonishment

From this reading A FORTUNATE DISCOVERY The ease with which Margie and Sallie adapted themselves to the hard and often rough tasks of homestead life surprised their neighbours who had beheld their stylish clothes and hands that very evidently were unaccustomed to labour, with many a shaking of the head.

plural of “task” — any piece of work that is undertaken or attempted

From this reading A FORTUNATE DISCOVERY The ease with which Margie and Sallie adapted themselves to the hard and often rough tasks of homestead life surprised their neighbours who had beheld their stylish clothes and hands that very evidently were unaccustomed to labour, with many a shaking of the head.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading A FORTUNATE DISCOVERY The ease with which Margie and Sallie adapted themselves to the hard and often rough tasks of homestead life surprised their neighbours who had beheld their stylish clothes and hands that very evidently were unaccustomed to labour, with many a shaking of the head.

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

From this reading A FORTUNATE DISCOVERY The ease with which Margie and Sallie adapted themselves to the hard and often rough tasks of homestead life surprised their neighbours who had beheld their stylish clothes and hands that very evidently were unaccustomed to labour, with many a shaking of the head.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading A FORTUNATE DISCOVERY The ease with which Margie and Sallie adapted themselves to the hard and often rough tasks of homestead life surprised their neighbours who had beheld their stylish clothes and hands that very evidently were unaccustomed to labour, with many a shaking of the head.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading And when they found that the girls were really natural and unaffected, the sturdy settlers took them to their hearts.

used when the people doing the action are also its object

From this reading A FORTUNATE DISCOVERY The ease with which Margie and Sallie adapted themselves to the hard and often rough tasks of homestead life surprised their neighbours who had beheld their stylish clothes and hands that very evidently were unaccustomed to labour, with many a shaking of the head.

the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading And when they found that the girls were really natural and unaffected, the sturdy settlers took them to their hearts.

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

From this reading A FORTUNATE DISCOVERY The ease with which Margie and Sallie adapted themselves to the hard and often rough tasks of homestead life surprised their neighbours who had beheld their stylish clothes and hands that very evidently were unaccustomed to labour, with many a shaking of the head.

inflected form of “take” — carry out

From this reading And when they found that the girls were really natural and unaffected, the sturdy settlers took them to their hearts.

unusual or unfamiliar

From this reading A FORTUNATE DISCOVERY The ease with which Margie and Sallie adapted themselves to the hard and often rough tasks of homestead life surprised their neighbours who had beheld their stylish clothes and hands that very evidently were unaccustomed to labour, with many a shaking of the head.

undergoing no change when acted upon

From this reading And when they found that the girls were really natural and unaffected, the sturdy settlers took them to their hearts.

up to a particular time

From this reading In spare moments the young people practised with their firearms until they all became good shots, even the little mother overcoming her aversion enough to learn to fire both a rifle and a revolver with fair marksmanship.

a formal word for “on”

From this reading Rare was the day that some of the neighbours were not calling upon or receiving visits from Mrs. Porter and her daughters, for the boys had insisted upon their learning to ride the ponies that Mr. Hopkins had loaned.

precisely as stated

From this reading A FORTUNATE DISCOVERY The ease with which Margie and Sallie adapted themselves to the hard and often rough tasks of homestead life surprised their neighbours who had beheld their stylish clothes and hands that very evidently were unaccustomed to labour, with many a shaking of the head.

plural of “visit” — the act of going to see some person or place or thing for a short time

From this reading Rare was the day that some of the neighbours were not calling upon or receiving visits from Mrs. Porter and her daughters, for the boys had insisted upon their learning to ride the ponies that Mr. Hopkins had loaned.

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

From this reading Rare was the day that some of the neighbours were not calling upon or receiving visits from Mrs. Porter and her daughters, for the boys had insisted upon their learning to ride the ponies that Mr. Hopkins had loaned.

any period of seven consecutive days

From this reading As the season advanced, the young homesteaders irrigated their fields every week, with the result that their crops grew splendidly.

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

From this reading A FORTUNATE DISCOVERY The ease with which Margie and Sallie adapted themselves to the hard and often rough tasks of homestead life surprised their neighbours who had beheld their stylish clothes and hands that very evidently were unaccustomed to labour, with many a shaking of the head.

at the time that

From this reading And when they found that the girls were really natural and unaffected, the sturdy settlers took them to their hearts.

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

From this reading A FORTUNATE DISCOVERY The ease with which Margie and Sallie adapted themselves to the hard and often rough tasks of homestead life surprised their neighbours who had beheld their stylish clothes and hands that very evidently were unaccustomed to labour, with many a shaking of the head.

which person or people

From this reading A FORTUNATE DISCOVERY The ease with which Margie and Sallie adapted themselves to the hard and often rough tasks of homestead life surprised their neighbours who had beheld their stylish clothes and hands that very evidently were unaccustomed to labour, with many a shaking of the head.

in the company of; together with

From this reading A FORTUNATE DISCOVERY The ease with which Margie and Sallie adapted themselves to the hard and often rough tasks of homestead life surprised their neighbours who had beheld their stylish clothes and hands that very evidently were unaccustomed to labour, with many a shaking of the head.

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

From this reading In spare moments the young people practised with their firearms until they all became good shots, even the little mother overcoming her aversion enough to learn to fire both a rifle and a revolver with fair marksmanship.