adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading But, dear me, how was it possible to settle down to lessons in the delightful Bird Room, with not only its own charms to distract one, but all the new gifts to enjoy, and a dozen calls a day to occupy one's time?
alladjectiveUS /ɔːl/
(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 But, dear me, how was it possible to settle down to lessons in the delightful Bird Room, with not only its own charms to distract one, but all the new gifts to enjoy, and a dozen calls a day to occupy one's time?
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The good times began immediately, and very little studying was done that week in spite of the virtuous resolutions made by certain young persons on Christmas Day.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading “I guess we'd better wait till the others are at school, and just go in for fun this week,” said Jack, who was in great spirits at the prospect of getting up, for the splints were off, and he hoped to be promoted to crutches very soon.
atprepositionUS /æt/
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading “I guess we'd better wait till the others are at school, and just go in for fun this week,” said Jack, who was in great spirits at the prospect of getting up, for the splints were off, and he hoped to be promoted to crutches very soon.
backwardadverbUS /ˈbækwərd/
at or to or toward the back or rear
From this reading “_I_ shall keep my Speller by me and take a look at it every day, for that is what I'm most backward in.
beauxiliary verbUS /biː/
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading “I guess we'd better wait till the others are at school, and just go in for fun this week,” said Jack, who was in great spirits at the prospect of getting up, for the splints were off, and he hoped to be promoted to crutches very soon.
beganverbUS /bɪˈɡæn/
inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading The good times began immediately, and very little studying was done that week in spite of the virtuous resolutions made by certain young persons on Christmas Day.
betteradjectiveUS /ˈbetər/
(comparative of “good”) superior to another (of the same class or set or kind) in excellence or quality or desirability or suitability; more highly skilled than another
From this reading “I guess we'd better wait till the others are at school, and just go in for fun this week,” said Jack, who was in great spirits at the prospect of getting up, for the splints were off, and he hoped to be promoted to crutches very soon.
BirdnounUS /bɜːrd/
warm-blooded egg-laying vertebrates characterized by feathers and forelimbs modified as wings
From this reading But, dear me, how was it possible to settle down to lessons in the delightful Bird Room, with not only its own charms to distract one, but all the new gifts to enjoy, and a dozen calls a day to occupy one's time?
ButconjunctionUS /bʌt/
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But, dear me, how was it possible to settle down to lessons in the delightful Bird Room, with not only its own charms to distract one, but all the new gifts to enjoy, and a dozen calls a day to occupy one's time?
byprepositionUS /baɪ/
showing who or what does the action
From this reading The good times began immediately, and very little studying was done that week in spite of the virtuous resolutions made by certain young persons on Christmas Day.
callsnounUS /kɔːlz/
plural of “call” — a telephone connection
From this reading But, dear me, how was it possible to settle down to lessons in the delightful Bird Room, with not only its own charms to distract one, but all the new gifts to enjoy, and a dozen calls a day to occupy one's time?
certainadjectiveUS /ˈsɜːrtən/
definite but not specified or identified
From this reading The good times began immediately, and very little studying was done that week in spite of the virtuous resolutions made by certain young persons on Christmas Day.
charmsnounUS /tʃɑːrmz/
plural of “charm” — attractiveness that interests or pleases or stimulates
From this reading But, dear me, how was it possible to settle down to lessons in the delightful Bird Room, with not only its own charms to distract one, but all the new gifts to enjoy, and a dozen calls a day to occupy one's time?
ChristmasnounUS /ˈkrɪsməs/
period extending from Dec. 24 to Jan. 6
From this reading The good times began immediately, and very little studying was done that week in spite of the virtuous resolutions made by certain young persons on Christmas Day.
crutchesnounUS /ˈkrʌtʃɪz/
plural of “crutch” — a wooden or metal staff that fits under the armpit and reaches to the ground; used by disabled person while walking
From this reading “I guess we'd better wait till the others are at school, and just go in for fun this week,” said Jack, who was in great spirits at the prospect of getting up, for the splints were off, and he hoped to be promoted to crutches very soon.
DaynounUS /deɪ/
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading The good times began immediately, and very little studying was done that week in spite of the virtuous resolutions made by certain young persons on Christmas Day.
dearadjectiveUS /dɪr/
dearly loved
From this reading But, dear me, how was it possible to settle down to lessons in the delightful Bird Room, with not only its own charms to distract one, but all the new gifts to enjoy, and a dozen calls a day to occupy one's time?
delightfuladjectiveUS /dɪˈlaɪtfəl/
greatly pleasing or entertaining
From this reading But, dear me, how was it possible to settle down to lessons in the delightful Bird Room, with not only its own charms to distract one, but all the new gifts to enjoy, and a dozen calls a day to occupy one's time?
devoteverbUS /dɪˈvoʊt/
give entirely to a specific person, activity, or cause
From this reading But I intend to devote myself to you, Jack, and be real kind and useful.
distractverbUS /dɪˈstrækt/
draw someone's attention away from something
From this reading But, dear me, how was it possible to settle down to lessons in the delightful Bird Room, with not only its own charms to distract one, but all the new gifts to enjoy, and a dozen calls a day to occupy one's time?
doneadjectiveUS /dʌn/
having finished or arrived at completion
From this reading The good times began immediately, and very little studying was done that week in spite of the virtuous resolutions made by certain young persons on Christmas Day.
downadjectiveUS /daʊn/
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading But, dear me, how was it possible to settle down to lessons in the delightful Bird Room, with not only its own charms to distract one, but all the new gifts to enjoy, and a dozen calls a day to occupy one's time?
dozennounUS /ˈdʌzən/
the cardinal number that is the sum of eleven and one
From this reading But, dear me, how was it possible to settle down to lessons in the delightful Bird Room, with not only its own charms to distract one, but all the new gifts to enjoy, and a dozen calls a day to occupy one's time?
enjoyverbUS /ˌenˈdʒɔɪ/
derive or receive pleasure from; get enjoyment from; take pleasure in
From this reading But, dear me, how was it possible to settle down to lessons in the delightful Bird Room, with not only its own charms to distract one, but all the new gifts to enjoy, and a dozen calls a day to occupy one's time?
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading “_I_ shall keep my Speller by me and take a look at it every day, for that is what I'm most backward in.
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading “I guess we'd better wait till the others are at school, and just go in for fun this week,” said Jack, who was in great spirits at the prospect of getting up, for the splints were off, and he hoped to be promoted to crutches very soon.
funnounUS /fʌn/
activities that are enjoyable or amusing
From this reading “I guess we'd better wait till the others are at school, and just go in for fun this week,” said Jack, who was in great spirits at the prospect of getting up, for the splints were off, and he hoped to be promoted to crutches very soon.
gettingnounUS /ˈɡetɪŋ/
the act of acquiring something
From this reading “I guess we'd better wait till the others are at school, and just go in for fun this week,” said Jack, who was in great spirits at the prospect of getting up, for the splints were off, and he hoped to be promoted to crutches very soon.
giftsnounUS /ɡɪfts/
plural of “gift” — something acquired without compensation
From this reading But, dear me, how was it possible to settle down to lessons in the delightful Bird Room, with not only its own charms to distract one, but all the new gifts to enjoy, and a dozen calls a day to occupy one's time?
goverbUS /ɡoʊ/
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading “I guess we'd better wait till the others are at school, and just go in for fun this week,” said Jack, who was in great spirits at the prospect of getting up, for the splints were off, and he hoped to be promoted to crutches very soon.
goodadjectiveUS /ɡʊd/
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading The good times began immediately, and very little studying was done that week in spite of the virtuous resolutions made by certain young persons on Christmas Day.
greatadjectiveUS /ɡreɪt/
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading “I guess we'd better wait till the others are at school, and just go in for fun this week,” said Jack, who was in great spirits at the prospect of getting up, for the splints were off, and he hoped to be promoted to crutches very soon.
guessverbUS /ɡes/
expect, believe, or suppose
From this reading “I guess we'd better wait till the others are at school, and just go in for fun this week,” said Jack, who was in great spirits at the prospect of getting up, for the splints were off, and he hoped to be promoted to crutches very soon.
hepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading “I guess we'd better wait till the others are at school, and just go in for fun this week,” said Jack, who was in great spirits at the prospect of getting up, for the splints were off, and he hoped to be promoted to crutches very soon.
hopedverbUS /hoʊpt/
past form of “hope” — expect and wish
From this reading “I guess we'd better wait till the others are at school, and just go in for fun this week,” said Jack, who was in great spirits at the prospect of getting up, for the splints were off, and he hoped to be promoted to crutches very soon.
how
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From this reading But, dear me, how was it possible to settle down to lessons in the delightful Bird Room, with not only its own charms to distract one, but all the new gifts to enjoy, and a dozen calls a day to occupy one's time?
IpronounUS /aɪ/
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading “I guess we'd better wait till the others are at school, and just go in for fun this week,” said Jack, who was in great spirits at the prospect of getting up, for the splints were off, and he hoped to be promoted to crutches very soon.
I'm
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From this reading “_I_ shall keep my Speller by me and take a look at it every day, for that is what I'm most backward in.
immediatelyadverbUS /ˌɪˈmiːdiːətli/
without delay or hesitation; with no time intervening
From this reading The good times began immediately, and very little studying was done that week in spite of the virtuous resolutions made by certain young persons on Christmas Day.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The good times began immediately, and very little studying was done that week in spite of the virtuous resolutions made by certain young persons on Christmas Day.
intendverbUS /ˌɪnˈtend/
have in mind as a purpose
From this reading But I intend to devote myself to you, Jack, and be real kind and useful.
isauxiliary verbUS /ɪz/
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading “_I_ shall keep my Speller by me and take a look at it every day, for that is what I'm most backward in.
itpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading But, dear me, how was it possible to settle down to lessons in the delightful Bird Room, with not only its own charms to distract one, but all the new gifts to enjoy, and a dozen calls a day to occupy one's time?
itsdeterminerUS /ɪts/
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading But, dear me, how was it possible to settle down to lessons in the delightful Bird Room, with not only its own charms to distract one, but all the new gifts to enjoy, and a dozen calls a day to occupy one's time?
JacknounUS /dʒæk/
a small worthless amount
From this reading “I guess we'd better wait till the others are at school, and just go in for fun this week,” said Jack, who was in great spirits at the prospect of getting up, for the splints were off, and he hoped to be promoted to crutches very soon.
justadverbUS /dʒʌst/
and nothing more
From this reading “I guess we'd better wait till the others are at school, and just go in for fun this week,” said Jack, who was in great spirits at the prospect of getting up, for the splints were off, and he hoped to be promoted to crutches very soon.
keepverbUS /kiːp/
cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”
From this reading “_I_ shall keep my Speller by me and take a look at it every day, for that is what I'm most backward in.
kindadjectiveUS /kaɪnd/
having or showing a tender and considerate and helpful nature; used especially of persons and their behavior
From this reading But I intend to devote myself to you, Jack, and be real kind and useful.
lessonsnounUS /ˈlesənz/
plural of “lesson” — a unit of instruction
From this reading But, dear me, how was it possible to settle down to lessons in the delightful Bird Room, with not only its own charms to distract one, but all the new gifts to enjoy, and a dozen calls a day to occupy one's time?
littleadjectiveUS /ˈlɪtəl/
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading The good times began immediately, and very little studying was done that week in spite of the virtuous resolutions made by certain young persons on Christmas Day.
lookverbUS /lʊk/
perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading “_I_ shall keep my Speller by me and take a look at it every day, for that is what I'm most backward in.
madeadjectiveUS /meɪd/
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading The good times began immediately, and very little studying was done that week in spite of the virtuous resolutions made by certain young persons on Christmas Day.
mepronounUS /miː/
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading But, dear me, how was it possible to settle down to lessons in the delightful Bird Room, with not only its own charms to distract one, but all the new gifts to enjoy, and a dozen calls a day to occupy one's time?
mostadverbUS /moʊst/
used to form the superlative
From this reading “_I_ shall keep my Speller by me and take a look at it every day, for that is what I'm most backward in.
mydeterminerUS /maɪ/
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading “_I_ shall keep my Speller by me and take a look at it every day, for that is what I'm most backward in.
myselfpronounUS /ˌmaɪˈself/
used when the speaker is also the object of the action
From this reading But I intend to devote myself to you, Jack, and be real kind and useful.
newadjectiveUS /nuː/
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading But, dear me, how was it possible to settle down to lessons in the delightful Bird Room, with not only its own charms to distract one, but all the new gifts to enjoy, and a dozen calls a day to occupy one's time?
notadverbUS /nɑːt/
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading But, dear me, how was it possible to settle down to lessons in the delightful Bird Room, with not only its own charms to distract one, but all the new gifts to enjoy, and a dozen calls a day to occupy one's time?
occupyverbUS /ˈɑːkjəpaɪ/
keep busy with
From this reading But, dear me, how was it possible to settle down to lessons in the delightful Bird Room, with not only its own charms to distract one, but all the new gifts to enjoy, and a dozen calls a day to occupy one's time?
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The good times began immediately, and very little studying was done that week in spite of the virtuous resolutions made by certain young persons on Christmas Day.
offadverbUS /ɔːf/
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading “I guess we'd better wait till the others are at school, and just go in for fun this week,” said Jack, who was in great spirits at the prospect of getting up, for the splints were off, and he hoped to be promoted to crutches very soon.
onprepositionUS /ɑːn/
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading The good times began immediately, and very little studying was done that week in spite of the virtuous resolutions made by certain young persons on Christmas Day.
onepronounUS /wʌn/
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading But, dear me, how was it possible to settle down to lessons in the delightful Bird Room, with not only its own charms to distract one, but all the new gifts to enjoy, and a dozen calls a day to occupy one's time?
one's
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From this reading But, dear me, how was it possible to settle down to lessons in the delightful Bird Room, with not only its own charms to distract one, but all the new gifts to enjoy, and a dozen calls a day to occupy one's time?
onlyadverbUS /ˈoʊnli/
and nothing more
From this reading But, dear me, how was it possible to settle down to lessons in the delightful Bird Room, with not only its own charms to distract one, but all the new gifts to enjoy, and a dozen calls a day to occupy one's time?
others
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From this reading “I guess we'd better wait till the others are at school, and just go in for fun this week,” said Jack, who was in great spirits at the prospect of getting up, for the splints were off, and he hoped to be promoted to crutches very soon.
ownverbUS /oʊn/
have ownership or possession of
From this reading But, dear me, how was it possible to settle down to lessons in the delightful Bird Room, with not only its own charms to distract one, but all the new gifts to enjoy, and a dozen calls a day to occupy one's time?
personsnounUS /ˈpɜːrsənz/
plural of “person” — a human being
From this reading The good times began immediately, and very little studying was done that week in spite of the virtuous resolutions made by certain young persons on Christmas Day.
possibleadjectiveUS /ˈpɑːsəbəl/
capable of happening or existing
From this reading But, dear me, how was it possible to settle down to lessons in the delightful Bird Room, with not only its own charms to distract one, but all the new gifts to enjoy, and a dozen calls a day to occupy one's time?
promotedverbUS /prəˈmoʊtɪd/
past form of “promote” — contribute to the progress or growth of
From this reading “I guess we'd better wait till the others are at school, and just go in for fun this week,” said Jack, who was in great spirits at the prospect of getting up, for the splints were off, and he hoped to be promoted to crutches very soon.
prospectnounUS /ˈprɑːspekt/
the possibility of future success
From this reading “I guess we'd better wait till the others are at school, and just go in for fun this week,” said Jack, who was in great spirits at the prospect of getting up, for the splints were off, and he hoped to be promoted to crutches very soon.
realadjectiveUS /riːl/
being or occurring in fact or actuality; having verified existence; not illusory
From this reading But I intend to devote myself to you, Jack, and be real kind and useful.
resolutionsnounUS /ˌrezəˈluːʃənz/
plural of “resolution” — a formal expression by a meeting; agreed to by a vote
From this reading The good times began immediately, and very little studying was done that week in spite of the virtuous resolutions made by certain young persons on Christmas Day.
RoomnounUS /ruːm/
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading But, dear me, how was it possible to settle down to lessons in the delightful Bird Room, with not only its own charms to distract one, but all the new gifts to enjoy, and a dozen calls a day to occupy one's time?
saidadjectiveUS /sed/
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading “I guess we'd better wait till the others are at school, and just go in for fun this week,” said Jack, who was in great spirits at the prospect of getting up, for the splints were off, and he hoped to be promoted to crutches very soon.
schoolnounUS /skuːl/
an educational institution
From this reading “I guess we'd better wait till the others are at school, and just go in for fun this week,” said Jack, who was in great spirits at the prospect of getting up, for the splints were off, and he hoped to be promoted to crutches very soon.
settleverbUS /ˈsetəl/
settle into a position, usually on a surface or ground
From this reading But, dear me, how was it possible to settle down to lessons in the delightful Bird Room, with not only its own charms to distract one, but all the new gifts to enjoy, and a dozen calls a day to occupy one's time?
shallmodal verbUS /ʃæl/
used with I and we for the future, or to offer and suggest
From this reading “_I_ shall keep my Speller by me and take a look at it every day, for that is what I'm most backward in.
soonadverbUS /suːn/
in the near future
From this reading “I guess we'd better wait till the others are at school, and just go in for fun this week,” said Jack, who was in great spirits at the prospect of getting up, for the splints were off, and he hoped to be promoted to crutches very soon.
SpellernounUS /ˈspelər/
someone who spells words
From this reading “_I_ shall keep my Speller by me and take a look at it every day, for that is what I'm most backward in.
spiritsnounUS /ˈspɪrɪts/
an alcoholic beverage that is distilled rather than fermented
From this reading “I guess we'd better wait till the others are at school, and just go in for fun this week,” said Jack, who was in great spirits at the prospect of getting up, for the splints were off, and he hoped to be promoted to crutches very soon.
spitenounUS /spaɪt/
feeling a need to see others suffer
From this reading The good times began immediately, and very little studying was done that week in spite of the virtuous resolutions made by certain young persons on Christmas Day.
splintsnounUS /splɪnts/
plural of “splint” — a thin sliver of wood
From this reading “I guess we'd better wait till the others are at school, and just go in for fun this week,” said Jack, who was in great spirits at the prospect of getting up, for the splints were off, and he hoped to be promoted to crutches very soon.
studyingnounUS /ˈstʌdiɪŋ/
reading carefully with intent to remember
From this reading The good times began immediately, and very little studying was done that week in spite of the virtuous resolutions made by certain young persons on Christmas Day.
takeverbUS /teɪk/
carry out
From this reading “_I_ shall keep my Speller by me and take a look at it every day, for that is what I'm most backward in.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading The good times began immediately, and very little studying was done that week in spite of the virtuous resolutions made by certain young persons on Christmas Day.
ThedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The good times began immediately, and very little studying was done that week in spite of the virtuous resolutions made by certain young persons on Christmas Day.
thisdeterminerUS /ðɪs/
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading “I guess we'd better wait till the others are at school, and just go in for fun this week,” said Jack, who was in great spirits at the prospect of getting up, for the splints were off, and he hoped to be promoted to crutches very soon.
tillprepositionUS /tɪl/
up to a particular time
From this reading “I guess we'd better wait till the others are at school, and just go in for fun this week,” said Jack, who was in great spirits at the prospect of getting up, for the splints were off, and he hoped to be promoted to crutches very soon.
timenounUS /taɪm/
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading But, dear me, how was it possible to settle down to lessons in the delightful Bird Room, with not only its own charms to distract one, but all the new gifts to enjoy, and a dozen calls a day to occupy one's time?
timesnounUS /taɪmz/
a more or less definite period of time now or previously present
From this reading The good times began immediately, and very little studying was done that week in spite of the virtuous resolutions made by certain young persons on Christmas Day.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading But, dear me, how was it possible to settle down to lessons in the delightful Bird Room, with not only its own charms to distract one, but all the new gifts to enjoy, and a dozen calls a day to occupy one's time?
upadjectiveUS /ʌp/
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading “I guess we'd better wait till the others are at school, and just go in for fun this week,” said Jack, who was in great spirits at the prospect of getting up, for the splints were off, and he hoped to be promoted to crutches very soon.
usefuladjectiveUS /ˈjuːsfəl/
being of use or service
From this reading But I intend to devote myself to you, Jack, and be real kind and useful.
veryadjectiveUS /ˈveri/
precisely as stated
From this reading The good times began immediately, and very little studying was done that week in spite of the virtuous resolutions made by certain young persons on Christmas Day.
virtuousadjectiveUS /ˈvɜːrtʃuːəs/
morally excellent
From this reading The good times began immediately, and very little studying was done that week in spite of the virtuous resolutions made by certain young persons on Christmas Day.
waitverbUS /weɪt/
stay in one place and anticipate or expect something
From this reading “I guess we'd better wait till the others are at school, and just go in for fun this week,” said Jack, who was in great spirits at the prospect of getting up, for the splints were off, and he hoped to be promoted to crutches very soon.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The good times began immediately, and very little studying was done that week in spite of the virtuous resolutions made by certain young persons on Christmas Day.
we'd
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From this reading “I guess we'd better wait till the others are at school, and just go in for fun this week,” said Jack, who was in great spirits at the prospect of getting up, for the splints were off, and he hoped to be promoted to crutches very soon.
weeknounUS /wiːk/
any period of seven consecutive days
From this reading The good times began immediately, and very little studying was done that week in spite of the virtuous resolutions made by certain young persons on Christmas Day.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading “I guess we'd better wait till the others are at school, and just go in for fun this week,” said Jack, who was in great spirits at the prospect of getting up, for the splints were off, and he hoped to be promoted to crutches very soon.
whatpronounUS /wʌt/
used to ask for information about something
From this reading “_I_ shall keep my Speller by me and take a look at it every day, for that is what I'm most backward in.
whopronounUS /huː/
which person or people
From this reading “I guess we'd better wait till the others are at school, and just go in for fun this week,” said Jack, who was in great spirits at the prospect of getting up, for the splints were off, and he hoped to be promoted to crutches very soon.
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading But, dear me, how was it possible to settle down to lessons in the delightful Bird Room, with not only its own charms to distract one, but all the new gifts to enjoy, and a dozen calls a day to occupy one's time?
youpronounUS /juː/
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading But I intend to devote myself to you, Jack, and be real kind and useful.
youngadjectiveUS /jʌŋ/
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading The good times began immediately, and very little studying was done that week in spite of the virtuous resolutions made by certain young persons on Christmas Day.
