Chapter I

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

From this reading “I thought you might like some chocolates” They giggled at everything the clown said Under a large tree in the garden “Don’t you worry, little girl” “Now look up at me” Those who have read “Letty of the Circus” will remember that Letty Grey was a little city girl whose brother was a member of a troupe of acrobats.

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading Something more about her will be found in “Letty’s New Home,” “Letty’s Sister,” “Letty’s Treasure,” “Letty’s Good Luck,” “Letty at the Conservatory,” “Letty’s Springtime” and “Letty and Miss Grey.”

plural of “acrobat” — an athlete who performs acts requiring skill and agility and coordination

From this reading “I thought you might like some chocolates” They giggled at everything the clown said Under a large tree in the garden “Don’t you worry, little girl” “Now look up at me” Those who have read “Letty of the Circus” will remember that Letty Grey was a little city girl whose brother was a member of a troupe of acrobats.

the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound

From this reading One day she bravely saved the lives of two little children, Jane and Christopher, who were threatened by an angry bear.

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

From this reading When it became necessary to help her mother who was ill Letty herself became a member of the troupe and joined them in their performances at a summer resort.

feeling or showing anger

From this reading One day she bravely saved the lives of two little children, Jane and Christopher, who were threatened by an angry bear.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading “I thought you might like some chocolates” They giggled at everything the clown said Under a large tree in the garden “Don’t you worry, little girl” “Now look up at me” Those who have read “Letty of the Circus” will remember that Letty Grey was a little city girl whose brother was a member of a troupe of acrobats.

used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses

From this reading Something more about her will be found in “Letty’s New Home,” “Letty’s Sister,” “Letty’s Treasure,” “Letty’s Good Luck,” “Letty at the Conservatory,” “Letty’s Springtime” and “Letty and Miss Grey.”

have

From this reading One day she bravely saved the lives of two little children, Jane and Christopher, who were threatened by an angry bear.

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

From this reading When it became necessary to help her mother who was ill Letty herself became a member of the troupe and joined them in their performances at a summer resort.

the event consisting of the start of something

From this reading This was the beginning of a warm friendship which is seen ripening in the present book.

a written work or composition that has been published (printed on pages bound together)

From this reading This was the beginning of a warm friendship which is seen ripening in the present book.

in a courageous manner

From this reading One day she bravely saved the lives of two little children, Jane and Christopher, who were threatened by an angry bear.

a male with the same parents as someone else

From this reading “I thought you might like some chocolates” They giggled at everything the clown said Under a large tree in the garden “Don’t you worry, little girl” “Now look up at me” Those who have read “Letty of the Circus” will remember that Letty Grey was a little city girl whose brother was a member of a troupe of acrobats.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading One day she bravely saved the lives of two little children, Jane and Christopher, who were threatened by an angry bear.

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

From this reading One day she bravely saved the lives of two little children, Jane and Christopher, who were threatened by an angry bear.

plural of “chocolate” — a beverage made from cocoa powder and milk and sugar; usually drunk hot

From this reading “I thought you might like some chocolates” They giggled at everything the clown said Under a large tree in the garden “Don’t you worry, little girl” “Now look up at me” Those who have read “Letty of the Circus” will remember that Letty Grey was a little city girl whose brother was a member of a troupe of acrobats.

Christian martyr and patron saint of travellers (3rd century)

From this reading One day she bravely saved the lives of two little children, Jane and Christopher, who were threatened by an angry bear.

a travelling company of entertainers; including trained animals

From this reading “I thought you might like some chocolates” They giggled at everything the clown said Under a large tree in the garden “Don’t you worry, little girl” “Now look up at me” Those who have read “Letty of the Circus” will remember that Letty Grey was a little city girl whose brother was a member of a troupe of acrobats.

a large and densely populated urban area; may include several independent administrative districts

From this reading “I thought you might like some chocolates” They giggled at everything the clown said Under a large tree in the garden “Don’t you worry, little girl” “Now look up at me” Those who have read “Letty of the Circus” will remember that Letty Grey was a little city girl whose brother was a member of a troupe of acrobats.

a rude or vulgar fool

From this reading “I thought you might like some chocolates” They giggled at everything the clown said Under a large tree in the garden “Don’t you worry, little girl” “Now look up at me” Those who have read “Letty of the Circus” will remember that Letty Grey was a little city girl whose brother was a member of a troupe of acrobats.

the faculty and students of a school specializing in one of the fine arts

From this reading Something more about her will be found in “Letty’s New Home,” “Letty’s Sister,” “Letty’s Treasure,” “Letty’s Good Luck,” “Letty at the Conservatory,” “Letty’s Springtime” and “Letty and Miss Grey.”

time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis

From this reading One day she bravely saved the lives of two little children, Jane and Christopher, who were threatened by an angry bear.

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

From this reading “I thought you might like some chocolates” They giggled at everything the clown said Under a large tree in the garden “Don’t you worry, little girl” “Now look up at me” Those who have read “Letty of the Circus” will remember that Letty Grey was a little city girl whose brother was a member of a troupe of acrobats.

all things; all of a situation

From this reading “I thought you might like some chocolates” They giggled at everything the clown said Under a large tree in the garden “Don’t you worry, little girl” “Now look up at me” Those who have read “Letty of the Circus” will remember that Letty Grey was a little city girl whose brother was a member of a troupe of acrobats.

plural of “find” — a productive insight

From this reading Letty leaves the circus and finds a new mother, and her sunny nature wins for her many friends.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading Letty leaves the circus and finds a new mother, and her sunny nature wins for her many friends.

set up or found

From this reading Something more about her will be found in “Letty’s New Home,” “Letty’s Sister,” “Letty’s Treasure,” “Letty’s Good Luck,” “Letty at the Conservatory,” “Letty’s Springtime” and “Letty and Miss Grey.”

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

From this reading Letty leaves the circus and finds a new mother, and her sunny nature wins for her many friends.

the state of being friends (or friendly)

From this reading This was the beginning of a warm friendship which is seen ripening in the present book.

a plot of ground where plants are cultivated

From this reading “I thought you might like some chocolates” They giggled at everything the clown said Under a large tree in the garden “Don’t you worry, little girl” “Now look up at me” Those who have read “Letty of the Circus” will remember that Letty Grey was a little city girl whose brother was a member of a troupe of acrobats.

past form of “giggle” — laugh nervously

From this reading “I thought you might like some chocolates” They giggled at everything the clown said Under a large tree in the garden “Don’t you worry, little girl” “Now look up at me” Those who have read “Letty of the Circus” will remember that Letty Grey was a little city girl whose brother was a member of a troupe of acrobats.

a young female

From this reading “I thought you might like some chocolates” They giggled at everything the clown said Under a large tree in the garden “Don’t you worry, little girl” “Now look up at me” Those who have read “Letty of the Circus” will remember that Letty Grey was a little city girl whose brother was a member of a troupe of acrobats.

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

From this reading Something more about her will be found in “Letty’s New Home,” “Letty’s Sister,” “Letty’s Treasure,” “Letty’s Good Luck,” “Letty at the Conservatory,” “Letty’s Springtime” and “Letty and Miss Grey.”

of an achromatic color of any lightness intermediate between the extremes of white and black

From this reading “I thought you might like some chocolates” They giggled at everything the clown said Under a large tree in the garden “Don’t you worry, little girl” “Now look up at me” Those who have read “Letty of the Circus” will remember that Letty Grey was a little city girl whose brother was a member of a troupe of acrobats.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading “I thought you might like some chocolates” They giggled at everything the clown said Under a large tree in the garden “Don’t you worry, little girl” “Now look up at me” Those who have read “Letty of the Circus” will remember that Letty Grey was a little city girl whose brother was a member of a troupe of acrobats.

give help or assistance; be of service

From this reading When it became necessary to help her mother who was ill Letty herself became a member of the troupe and joined them in their performances at a summer resort.

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

From this reading When it became necessary to help her mother who was ill Letty herself became a member of the troupe and joined them in their performances at a summer resort.

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

From this reading When it became necessary to help her mother who was ill Letty herself became a member of the troupe and joined them in their performances at a summer resort.

where you live at a particular time

From this reading Something more about her will be found in “Letty’s New Home,” “Letty’s Sister,” “Letty’s Treasure,” “Letty’s Good Luck,” “Letty at the Conservatory,” “Letty’s Springtime” and “Letty and Miss Grey.”

the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb

From this reading “I thought you might like some chocolates” They giggled at everything the clown said Under a large tree in the garden “Don’t you worry, little girl” “Now look up at me” Those who have read “Letty of the Circus” will remember that Letty Grey was a little city girl whose brother was a member of a troupe of acrobats.

affected by an impairment of normal physical or mental function

From this reading When it became necessary to help her mother who was ill Letty herself became a member of the troupe and joined them in their performances at a summer resort.

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

From this reading “I thought you might like some chocolates” They giggled at everything the clown said Under a large tree in the garden “Don’t you worry, little girl” “Now look up at me” Those who have read “Letty of the Circus” will remember that Letty Grey was a little city girl whose brother was a member of a troupe of acrobats.

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

From this reading This was the beginning of a warm friendship which is seen ripening in the present book.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading When it became necessary to help her mother who was ill Letty herself became a member of the troupe and joined them in their performances at a summer resort.

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

From this reading One day she bravely saved the lives of two little children, Jane and Christopher, who were threatened by an angry bear.

of or relating to two people who are married to each other

From this reading When it became necessary to help her mother who was ill Letty herself became a member of the troupe and joined them in their performances at a summer resort.

above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading “I thought you might like some chocolates” They giggled at everything the clown said Under a large tree in the garden “Don’t you worry, little girl” “Now look up at me” Those who have read “Letty of the Circus” will remember that Letty Grey was a little city girl whose brother was a member of a troupe of acrobats.

plural of “leaf” — the main organ of photosynthesis and transpiration in higher plants

From this reading Letty leaves the circus and finds a new mother, and her sunny nature wins for her many friends.

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

From this reading “I thought you might like some chocolates” They giggled at everything the clown said Under a large tree in the garden “Don’t you worry, little girl” “Now look up at me” Those who have read “Letty of the Circus” will remember that Letty Grey was a little city girl whose brother was a member of a troupe of acrobats.

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

From this reading Something more about her will be found in “Letty’s New Home,” “Letty’s Sister,” “Letty’s Treasure,” “Letty’s Good Luck,” “Letty at the Conservatory,” “Letty’s Springtime” and “Letty and Miss Grey.”

prefer or wish to do something

From this reading “I thought you might like some chocolates” They giggled at everything the clown said Under a large tree in the garden “Don’t you worry, little girl” “Now look up at me” Those who have read “Letty of the Circus” will remember that Letty Grey was a little city girl whose brother was a member of a troupe of acrobats.

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

From this reading “I thought you might like some chocolates” They giggled at everything the clown said Under a large tree in the garden “Don’t you worry, little girl” “Now look up at me” Those who have read “Letty of the Circus” will remember that Letty Grey was a little city girl whose brother was a member of a troupe of acrobats.

plural of “life” — a characteristic state or mode of living

From this reading One day she bravely saved the lives of two little children, Jane and Christopher, who were threatened by an angry bear.

perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards

From this reading “I thought you might like some chocolates” They giggled at everything the clown said Under a large tree in the garden “Don’t you worry, little girl” “Now look up at me” Those who have read “Letty of the Circus” will remember that Letty Grey was a little city girl whose brother was a member of a troupe of acrobats.

your overall circumstances or condition in life (including everything that happens to you)

From this reading Something more about her will be found in “Letty’s New Home,” “Letty’s Sister,” “Letty’s Treasure,” “Letty’s Good Luck,” “Letty at the Conservatory,” “Letty’s Springtime” and “Letty and Miss Grey.”

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 Letty leaves the circus and finds a new mother, and her sunny nature wins for her many friends.

the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading “I thought you might like some chocolates” They giggled at everything the clown said Under a large tree in the garden “Don’t you worry, little girl” “Now look up at me” Those who have read “Letty of the Circus” will remember that Letty Grey was a little city girl whose brother was a member of a troupe of acrobats.

one of the persons who compose a social group (especially individuals who have joined and participate in a group organization)

From this reading “I thought you might like some chocolates” They giggled at everything the clown said Under a large tree in the garden “Don’t you worry, little girl” “Now look up at me” Those who have read “Letty of the Circus” will remember that Letty Grey was a little city girl whose brother was a member of a troupe of acrobats.

used to say something is possible but not certain

From this reading “I thought you might like some chocolates” They giggled at everything the clown said Under a large tree in the garden “Don’t you worry, little girl” “Now look up at me” Those who have read “Letty of the Circus” will remember that Letty Grey was a little city girl whose brother was a member of a troupe of acrobats.

fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind

From this reading Something more about her will be found in “Letty’s New Home,” “Letty’s Sister,” “Letty’s Treasure,” “Letty’s Good Luck,” “Letty at the Conservatory,” “Letty’s Springtime” and “Letty and Miss Grey.”

(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree

From this reading Something more about her will be found in “Letty’s New Home,” “Letty’s Sister,” “Letty’s Treasure,” “Letty’s Good Luck,” “Letty at the Conservatory,” “Letty’s Springtime” and “Letty and Miss Grey.”

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

From this reading When it became necessary to help her mother who was ill Letty herself became a member of the troupe and joined them in their performances at a summer resort.

the essential qualities or characteristics by which something is recognized

From this reading Letty leaves the circus and finds a new mother, and her sunny nature wins for her many friends.

absolutely essential

From this reading When it became necessary to help her mother who was ill Letty herself became a member of the troupe and joined them in their performances at a summer resort.

not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered

From this reading Letty leaves the circus and finds a new mother, and her sunny nature wins for her many friends.

in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events

From this reading “I thought you might like some chocolates” They giggled at everything the clown said Under a large tree in the garden “Don’t you worry, little girl” “Now look up at me” Those who have read “Letty of the Circus” will remember that Letty Grey was a little city girl whose brother was a member of a troupe of acrobats.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading “I thought you might like some chocolates” They giggled at everything the clown said Under a large tree in the garden “Don’t you worry, little girl” “Now look up at me” Those who have read “Letty of the Circus” will remember that Letty Grey was a little city girl whose brother was a member of a troupe of acrobats.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading One day she bravely saved the lives of two little children, Jane and Christopher, who were threatened by an angry bear.

plural of “performance” — a dramatic or musical entertainment

From this reading When it became necessary to help her mother who was ill Letty herself became a member of the troupe and joined them in their performances at a summer resort.

give an exhibition of to an interested audience

From this reading This was the beginning of a warm friendship which is seen ripening in the present book.

interpret something that is written or printed

From this reading “I thought you might like some chocolates” They giggled at everything the clown said Under a large tree in the garden “Don’t you worry, little girl” “Now look up at me” Those who have read “Letty of the Circus” will remember that Letty Grey was a little city girl whose brother was a member of a troupe of acrobats.

To recall to mind.

From this reading “I thought you might like some chocolates” They giggled at everything the clown said Under a large tree in the garden “Don’t you worry, little girl” “Now look up at me” Those who have read “Letty of the Circus” will remember that Letty Grey was a little city girl whose brother was a member of a troupe of acrobats.

a hotel located in a resort area

From this reading When it became necessary to help her mother who was ill Letty herself became a member of the troupe and joined them in their performances at a summer resort.

coming to full development; becoming mature

From this reading This was the beginning of a warm friendship which is seen ripening in the present book.

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading “I thought you might like some chocolates” They giggled at everything the clown said Under a large tree in the garden “Don’t you worry, little girl” “Now look up at me” Those who have read “Letty of the Circus” will remember that Letty Grey was a little city girl whose brother was a member of a troupe of acrobats.

rescued; especially from the power and consequences of sin

From this reading One day she bravely saved the lives of two little children, Jane and Christopher, who were threatened by an angry bear.

inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading This was the beginning of a warm friendship which is seen ripening in the present book.

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

From this reading One day she bravely saved the lives of two little children, Jane and Christopher, who were threatened by an angry bear.

a female person who has the same parents as another person

From this reading Something more about her will be found in “Letty’s New Home,” “Letty’s Sister,” “Letty’s Treasure,” “Letty’s Good Luck,” “Letty at the Conservatory,” “Letty’s Springtime” and “Letty and Miss Grey.”

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

From this reading “I thought you might like some chocolates” They giggled at everything the clown said Under a large tree in the garden “Don’t you worry, little girl” “Now look up at me” Those who have read “Letty of the Circus” will remember that Letty Grey was a little city girl whose brother was a member of a troupe of acrobats.

a thing, without saying which

From this reading Something more about her will be found in “Letty’s New Home,” “Letty’s Sister,” “Letty’s Treasure,” “Letty’s Good Luck,” “Letty at the Conservatory,” “Letty’s Springtime” and “Letty and Miss Grey.”

the season of growth

From this reading Something more about her will be found in “Letty’s New Home,” “Letty’s Sister,” “Letty’s Treasure,” “Letty’s Good Luck,” “Letty at the Conservatory,” “Letty’s Springtime” and “Letty and Miss Grey.”

the warmest season of the year; in the northern hemisphere it extends from the summer solstice to the autumnal equinox

From this reading When it became necessary to help her mother who was ill Letty herself became a member of the troupe and joined them in their performances at a summer resort.

bright and pleasant; promoting a feeling of cheer

From this reading Letty leaves the circus and finds a new mother, and her sunny nature wins for her many friends.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading “I thought you might like some chocolates” They giggled at everything the clown said Under a large tree in the garden “Don’t you worry, little girl” “Now look up at me” Those who have read “Letty of the Circus” will remember that Letty Grey was a little city girl whose brother was a member of a troupe of acrobats.

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

From this reading “I thought you might like some chocolates” They giggled at everything the clown said Under a large tree in the garden “Don’t you worry, little girl” “Now look up at me” Those who have read “Letty of the Circus” will remember that Letty Grey was a little city girl whose brother was a member of a troupe of acrobats.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading When it became necessary to help her mother who was ill Letty herself became a member of the troupe and joined them in their performances at a summer resort.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading When it became necessary to help her mother who was ill Letty herself became a member of the troupe and joined them in their performances at a summer resort.

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

From this reading “I thought you might like some chocolates” They giggled at everything the clown said Under a large tree in the garden “Don’t you worry, little girl” “Now look up at me” Those who have read “Letty of the Circus” will remember that Letty Grey was a little city girl whose brother was a member of a troupe of acrobats.

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

From this reading This was the beginning of a warm friendship which is seen ripening in the present book.

the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known

From this reading “I thought you might like some chocolates” They giggled at everything the clown said Under a large tree in the garden “Don’t you worry, little girl” “Now look up at me” Those who have read “Letty of the Circus” will remember that Letty Grey was a little city girl whose brother was a member of a troupe of acrobats.

the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about

From this reading “I thought you might like some chocolates” They giggled at everything the clown said Under a large tree in the garden “Don’t you worry, little girl” “Now look up at me” Those who have read “Letty of the Circus” will remember that Letty Grey was a little city girl whose brother was a member of a troupe of acrobats.

(of flora or fauna) likely in the near future to become endangered

From this reading One day she bravely saved the lives of two little children, Jane and Christopher, who were threatened by an angry bear.

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

From this reading When it became necessary to help her mother who was ill Letty herself became a member of the troupe and joined them in their performances at a summer resort.

accumulated wealth in the form of money or jewels etc.

From this reading Something more about her will be found in “Letty’s New Home,” “Letty’s Sister,” “Letty’s Treasure,” “Letty’s Good Luck,” “Letty at the Conservatory,” “Letty’s Springtime” and “Letty and Miss Grey.”

a tall perennial woody plant having a main trunk and branches forming a distinct elevated crown; includes both gymnosperms and angiosperms

From this reading “I thought you might like some chocolates” They giggled at everything the clown said Under a large tree in the garden “Don’t you worry, little girl” “Now look up at me” Those who have read “Letty of the Circus” will remember that Letty Grey was a little city girl whose brother was a member of a troupe of acrobats.

organization of performers and associated personnel (especially theatrical)

From this reading “I thought you might like some chocolates” They giggled at everything the clown said Under a large tree in the garden “Don’t you worry, little girl” “Now look up at me” Those who have read “Letty of the Circus” will remember that Letty Grey was a little city girl whose brother was a member of a troupe of acrobats.

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number

From this reading One day she bravely saved the lives of two little children, Jane and Christopher, who were threatened by an angry bear.

below or beneath something; less than

From this reading “I thought you might like some chocolates” They giggled at everything the clown said Under a large tree in the garden “Don’t you worry, little girl” “Now look up at me” Those who have read “Letty of the Circus” will remember that Letty Grey was a little city girl whose brother was a member of a troupe of acrobats.

being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level

From this reading “I thought you might like some chocolates” They giggled at everything the clown said Under a large tree in the garden “Don’t you worry, little girl” “Now look up at me” Those who have read “Letty of the Circus” will remember that Letty Grey was a little city girl whose brother was a member of a troupe of acrobats.

having or producing a comfortable and agreeable degree of heat or imparting or maintaining heat

From this reading This was the beginning of a warm friendship which is seen ripening in the present book.

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

From this reading “I thought you might like some chocolates” They giggled at everything the clown said Under a large tree in the garden “Don’t you worry, little girl” “Now look up at me” Those who have read “Letty of the Circus” will remember that Letty Grey was a little city girl whose brother was a member of a troupe of acrobats.

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

From this reading One day she bravely saved the lives of two little children, Jane and Christopher, who were threatened by an angry bear.

at the time that

From this reading When it became necessary to help her mother who was ill Letty herself became a member of the troupe and joined them in their performances at a summer resort.

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

From this reading This was the beginning of a warm friendship which is seen ripening in the present book.

which person or people

From this reading “I thought you might like some chocolates” They giggled at everything the clown said Under a large tree in the garden “Don’t you worry, little girl” “Now look up at me” Those who have read “Letty of the Circus” will remember that Letty Grey was a little city girl whose brother was a member of a troupe of acrobats.

belonging to which person

From this reading “I thought you might like some chocolates” They giggled at everything the clown said Under a large tree in the garden “Don’t you worry, little girl” “Now look up at me” Those who have read “Letty of the Circus” will remember that Letty Grey was a little city girl whose brother was a member of a troupe of acrobats.

used to talk about the future, or about willingness

From this reading “I thought you might like some chocolates” They giggled at everything the clown said Under a large tree in the garden “Don’t you worry, little girl” “Now look up at me” Those who have read “Letty of the Circus” will remember that Letty Grey was a little city girl whose brother was a member of a troupe of acrobats.

plural of “win” — a victory (as in a race or other competition)

From this reading Letty leaves the circus and finds a new mother, and her sunny nature wins for her many friends.

be worried, concerned, anxious, troubled, or uneasy

From this reading “I thought you might like some chocolates” They giggled at everything the clown said Under a large tree in the garden “Don’t you worry, little girl” “Now look up at me” Those who have read “Letty of the Circus” will remember that Letty Grey was a little city girl whose brother was a member of a troupe of acrobats.

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading “I thought you might like some chocolates” They giggled at everything the clown said Under a large tree in the garden “Don’t you worry, little girl” “Now look up at me” Those who have read “Letty of the Circus” will remember that Letty Grey was a little city girl whose brother was a member of a troupe of acrobats.