Chapter I

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From this reading In this country and in Great Britain over 250,000 copies have been sold of “Helen’s Babies,” and it is safe to say that more than _half a million_ of readers are eagerly waiting for the narrative of the further haps and mishaps of those irresistible youths, “Budge” and “Toddie.”

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

From this reading A CHARMING BOOK.

(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but

From this reading “A new book from the pen of Mr. Habberton, while not an unlooked for event, for the reason that he has published so much within the past few years that his wealth of resource is proverbial and his industry almost as remarkable as was that of either Budge or Toddie, is nevertheless a very welcome one.

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

From this reading “A new book from the pen of Mr. Habberton, while not an unlooked for event, for the reason that he has published so much within the past few years that his wealth of resource is proverbial and his industry almost as remarkable as was that of either Budge or Toddie, is nevertheless a very welcome one.

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

From this reading In this country and in Great Britain over 250,000 copies have been sold of “Helen’s Babies,” and it is safe to say that more than _half a million_ of readers are eagerly waiting for the narrative of the further haps and mishaps of those irresistible youths, “Budge” and “Toddie.”

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

From this reading In this country and in Great Britain over 250,000 copies have been sold of “Helen’s Babies,” and it is safe to say that more than _half a million_ of readers are eagerly waiting for the narrative of the further haps and mishaps of those irresistible youths, “Budge” and “Toddie.”

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

From this reading “A new book from the pen of Mr. Habberton, while not an unlooked for event, for the reason that he has published so much within the past few years that his wealth of resource is proverbial and his industry almost as remarkable as was that of either Budge or Toddie, is nevertheless a very welcome one.

plural of “baby” — a very young child (birth to 1 year) who has not yet begun to walk or talk

From this reading _JUST PUBLISHED._ “HELEN’S BABIES.”

the past participle of “be”

From this reading In this country and in Great Britain over 250,000 copies have been sold of “Helen’s Babies,” and it is safe to say that more than _half a million_ of readers are eagerly waiting for the narrative of the further haps and mishaps of those irresistible youths, “Budge” and “Toddie.”

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

From this reading A CHARMING BOOK.

a monarchy in northwestern Europe occupying most of the British Isles; divided into England and Scotland and Wales and Northern Ireland; “Great Britain” is often used loosely to refer to the United Kingdom

From this reading In this country and in Great Britain over 250,000 copies have been sold of “Helen’s Babies,” and it is safe to say that more than _half a million_ of readers are eagerly waiting for the narrative of the further haps and mishaps of those irresistible youths, “Budge” and “Toddie.”

move very slightly

From this reading In this country and in Great Britain over 250,000 copies have been sold of “Helen’s Babies,” and it is safe to say that more than _half a million_ of readers are eagerly waiting for the narrative of the further haps and mishaps of those irresistible youths, “Budge” and “Toddie.”

pleasing or delighting

From this reading A CHARMING BOOK.

plural of “copy” — a reproduction of a written record (e.g. of a legal or school record)

From this reading In this country and in Great Britain over 250,000 copies have been sold of “Helen’s Babies,” and it is safe to say that more than _half a million_ of readers are eagerly waiting for the narrative of the further haps and mishaps of those irresistible youths, “Budge” and “Toddie.”

a politically organized body of people under a single government

From this reading In this country and in Great Britain over 250,000 copies have been sold of “Helen’s Babies,” and it is safe to say that more than _half a million_ of readers are eagerly waiting for the narrative of the further haps and mishaps of those irresistible youths, “Budge” and “Toddie.”

every one of two or more people or things, taken separately

From this reading Mr. Habberton has written himself into the good graces of the public, and with each new venture he finds a still warmer welcome than the last received.

with eagerness; in an eager manner

From this reading In this country and in Great Britain over 250,000 copies have been sold of “Helen’s Babies,” and it is safe to say that more than _half a million_ of readers are eagerly waiting for the narrative of the further haps and mishaps of those irresistible youths, “Budge” and “Toddie.”

one or the other of two

From this reading “A new book from the pen of Mr. Habberton, while not an unlooked for event, for the reason that he has published so much within the past few years that his wealth of resource is proverbial and his industry almost as remarkable as was that of either Budge or Toddie, is nevertheless a very welcome one.

something that happens at a given place and time

From this reading “A new book from the pen of Mr. Habberton, while not an unlooked for event, for the reason that he has published so much within the past few years that his wealth of resource is proverbial and his industry almost as remarkable as was that of either Budge or Toddie, is nevertheless a very welcome one.

a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number

From this reading “A new book from the pen of Mr. Habberton, while not an unlooked for event, for the reason that he has published so much within the past few years that his wealth of resource is proverbial and his industry almost as remarkable as was that of either Budge or Toddie, is nevertheless a very welcome one.

plural of “find” — a productive insight

From this reading Mr. Habberton has written himself into the good graces of the public, and with each new venture he finds a still warmer welcome than the last received.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading In this country and in Great Britain over 250,000 copies have been sold of “Helen’s Babies,” and it is safe to say that more than _half a million_ of readers are eagerly waiting for the narrative of the further haps and mishaps of those irresistible youths, “Budge” and “Toddie.”

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading “A new book from the pen of Mr. Habberton, while not an unlooked for event, for the reason that he has published so much within the past few years that his wealth of resource is proverbial and his industry almost as remarkable as was that of either Budge or Toddie, is nevertheless a very welcome one.

to or at a greater extent or degree or a more advanced stage (“further” is used more often than “farther” in this abstract sense)

From this reading In this country and in Great Britain over 250,000 copies have been sold of “Helen’s Babies,” and it is safe to say that more than _half a million_ of readers are eagerly waiting for the narrative of the further haps and mishaps of those irresistible youths, “Budge” and “Toddie.”

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

From this reading Mr. Habberton has written himself into the good graces of the public, and with each new venture he finds a still warmer welcome than the last received.

plural of “grace” — (Christian theology) a state of sanctification by God; the state of one who is under such divine influence

From this reading Mr. Habberton has written himself into the good graces of the public, and with each new venture he finds a still warmer welcome than the last received.

relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind

From this reading In this country and in Great Britain over 250,000 copies have been sold of “Helen’s Babies,” and it is safe to say that more than _half a million_ of readers are eagerly waiting for the narrative of the further haps and mishaps of those irresistible youths, “Budge” and “Toddie.”

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

From this reading “A new book from the pen of Mr. Habberton, while not an unlooked for event, for the reason that he has published so much within the past few years that his wealth of resource is proverbial and his industry almost as remarkable as was that of either Budge or Toddie, is nevertheless a very welcome one.

consisting of one of two equivalent parts in value or quantity

From this reading In this country and in Great Britain over 250,000 copies have been sold of “Helen’s Babies,” and it is safe to say that more than _half a million_ of readers are eagerly waiting for the narrative of the further haps and mishaps of those irresistible youths, “Budge” and “Toddie.”

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

From this reading In this country and in Great Britain over 250,000 copies have been sold of “Helen’s Babies,” and it is safe to say that more than _half a million_ of readers are eagerly waiting for the narrative of the further haps and mishaps of those irresistible youths, “Budge” and “Toddie.”

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

From this reading “A new book from the pen of Mr. Habberton, while not an unlooked for event, for the reason that he has published so much within the past few years that his wealth of resource is proverbial and his industry almost as remarkable as was that of either Budge or Toddie, is nevertheless a very welcome one.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading In this country and in Great Britain over 250,000 copies have been sold of “Helen’s Babies,” and it is safe to say that more than _half a million_ of readers are eagerly waiting for the narrative of the further haps and mishaps of those irresistible youths, “Budge” and “Toddie.”

a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading “A new book from the pen of Mr. Habberton, while not an unlooked for event, for the reason that he has published so much within the past few years that his wealth of resource is proverbial and his industry almost as remarkable as was that of either Budge or Toddie, is nevertheless a very welcome one.

possessive form of “helen” — (Greek mythology) the beautiful daughter of Zeus and Leda who was abducted by Paris; the Greek army sailed to Troy to get her back which resulted in the Trojan War

From this reading _JUST PUBLISHED._ “HELEN’S BABIES.”

used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object

From this reading Mr. Habberton has written himself into the good graces of the public, and with each new venture he finds a still warmer welcome than the last received.

belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned

From this reading “A new book from the pen of Mr. Habberton, while not an unlooked for event, for the reason that he has published so much within the past few years that his wealth of resource is proverbial and his industry almost as remarkable as was that of either Budge or Toddie, is nevertheless a very welcome one.

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

From this reading In this country and in Great Britain over 250,000 copies have been sold of “Helen’s Babies,” and it is safe to say that more than _half a million_ of readers are eagerly waiting for the narrative of the further haps and mishaps of those irresistible youths, “Budge” and “Toddie.”

the people or companies engaged in a particular kind of commercial enterprise

From this reading “A new book from the pen of Mr. Habberton, while not an unlooked for event, for the reason that he has published so much within the past few years that his wealth of resource is proverbial and his industry almost as remarkable as was that of either Budge or Toddie, is nevertheless a very welcome one.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading Mr. Habberton has written himself into the good graces of the public, and with each new venture he finds a still warmer welcome than the last received.

impossible to resist; overpowering

From this reading In this country and in Great Britain over 250,000 copies have been sold of “Helen’s Babies,” and it is safe to say that more than _half a million_ of readers are eagerly waiting for the narrative of the further haps and mishaps of those irresistible youths, “Budge” and “Toddie.”

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

From this reading In this country and in Great Britain over 250,000 copies have been sold of “Helen’s Babies,” and it is safe to say that more than _half a million_ of readers are eagerly waiting for the narrative of the further haps and mishaps of those irresistible youths, “Budge” and “Toddie.”

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading In this country and in Great Britain over 250,000 copies have been sold of “Helen’s Babies,” and it is safe to say that more than _half a million_ of readers are eagerly waiting for the narrative of the further haps and mishaps of those irresistible youths, “Budge” and “Toddie.”

and nothing more

From this reading _JUST PUBLISHED._ “HELEN’S BABIES.”

immediately past

From this reading Mr. Habberton has written himself into the good graces of the public, and with each new venture he finds a still warmer welcome than the last received.

the number that is represented as a one followed by 6 zeros

From this reading In this country and in Great Britain over 250,000 copies have been sold of “Helen’s Babies,” and it is safe to say that more than _half a million_ of readers are eagerly waiting for the narrative of the further haps and mishaps of those irresistible youths, “Budge” and “Toddie.”

plural of “mishap” — an unpredictable outcome that is unfortunate

From this reading In this country and in Great Britain over 250,000 copies have been sold of “Helen’s Babies,” and it is safe to say that more than _half a million_ of readers are eagerly waiting for the narrative of the further haps and mishaps of those irresistible youths, “Budge” and “Toddie.”

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

From this reading In this country and in Great Britain over 250,000 copies have been sold of “Helen’s Babies,” and it is safe to say that more than _half a million_ of readers are eagerly waiting for the narrative of the further haps and mishaps of those irresistible youths, “Budge” and “Toddie.”

a form of address for a man

From this reading “A new book from the pen of Mr. Habberton, while not an unlooked for event, for the reason that he has published so much within the past few years that his wealth of resource is proverbial and his industry almost as remarkable as was that of either Budge or Toddie, is nevertheless a very welcome one.

to a great degree or extent

From this reading “A new book from the pen of Mr. Habberton, while not an unlooked for event, for the reason that he has published so much within the past few years that his wealth of resource is proverbial and his industry almost as remarkable as was that of either Budge or Toddie, is nevertheless a very welcome one.

a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program

From this reading In this country and in Great Britain over 250,000 copies have been sold of “Helen’s Babies,” and it is safe to say that more than _half a million_ of readers are eagerly waiting for the narrative of the further haps and mishaps of those irresistible youths, “Budge” and “Toddie.”

in spite of what has just been said

From this reading “A new book from the pen of Mr. Habberton, while not an unlooked for event, for the reason that he has published so much within the past few years that his wealth of resource is proverbial and his industry almost as remarkable as was that of either Budge or Toddie, is nevertheless a very welcome one.

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

From this reading “A new book from the pen of Mr. Habberton, while not an unlooked for event, for the reason that he has published so much within the past few years that his wealth of resource is proverbial and his industry almost as remarkable as was that of either Budge or Toddie, is nevertheless a very welcome one.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading “A new book from the pen of Mr. Habberton, while not an unlooked for event, for the reason that he has published so much within the past few years that his wealth of resource is proverbial and his industry almost as remarkable as was that of either Budge or Toddie, is nevertheless a very welcome one.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading In this country and in Great Britain over 250,000 copies have been sold of “Helen’s Babies,” and it is safe to say that more than _half a million_ of readers are eagerly waiting for the narrative of the further haps and mishaps of those irresistible youths, “Budge” and “Toddie.”

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading “A new book from the pen of Mr. Habberton, while not an unlooked for event, for the reason that he has published so much within the past few years that his wealth of resource is proverbial and his industry almost as remarkable as was that of either Budge or Toddie, is nevertheless a very welcome one.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading “A new book from the pen of Mr. Habberton, while not an unlooked for event, for the reason that he has published so much within the past few years that his wealth of resource is proverbial and his industry almost as remarkable as was that of either Budge or Toddie, is nevertheless a very welcome one.

above and across; more than

From this reading In this country and in Great Britain over 250,000 copies have been sold of “Helen’s Babies,” and it is safe to say that more than _half a million_ of readers are eagerly waiting for the narrative of the further haps and mishaps of those irresistible youths, “Budge” and “Toddie.”

the time that has elapsed

From this reading “A new book from the pen of Mr. Habberton, while not an unlooked for event, for the reason that he has published so much within the past few years that his wealth of resource is proverbial and his industry almost as remarkable as was that of either Budge or Toddie, is nevertheless a very welcome one.

a writing implement with a point from which ink flows

From this reading “A new book from the pen of Mr. Habberton, while not an unlooked for event, for the reason that he has published so much within the past few years that his wealth of resource is proverbial and his industry almost as remarkable as was that of either Budge or Toddie, is nevertheless a very welcome one.

of or relating to or resembling or expressed in a proverb

From this reading “A new book from the pen of Mr. Habberton, while not an unlooked for event, for the reason that he has published so much within the past few years that his wealth of resource is proverbial and his industry almost as remarkable as was that of either Budge or Toddie, is nevertheless a very welcome one.

people in general considered as a whole

From this reading Mr. Habberton has written himself into the good graces of the public, and with each new venture he finds a still warmer welcome than the last received.

prepared and printed for distribution and sale

From this reading _JUST PUBLISHED._ “HELEN’S BABIES.”

plural of “reader” — a person who enjoys reading

From this reading In this country and in Great Britain over 250,000 copies have been sold of “Helen’s Babies,” and it is safe to say that more than _half a million_ of readers are eagerly waiting for the narrative of the further haps and mishaps of those irresistible youths, “Budge” and “Toddie.”

a rational motive for a belief or action

From this reading “A new book from the pen of Mr. Habberton, while not an unlooked for event, for the reason that he has published so much within the past few years that his wealth of resource is proverbial and his industry almost as remarkable as was that of either Budge or Toddie, is nevertheless a very welcome one.

conforming to the established language usage of educated native speakers

From this reading Mr. Habberton has written himself into the good graces of the public, and with each new venture he finds a still warmer welcome than the last received.

unusual or striking

From this reading “A new book from the pen of Mr. Habberton, while not an unlooked for event, for the reason that he has published so much within the past few years that his wealth of resource is proverbial and his industry almost as remarkable as was that of either Budge or Toddie, is nevertheless a very welcome one.

available source of wealth; a new or reserve supply that can be drawn upon when needed

From this reading “A new book from the pen of Mr. Habberton, while not an unlooked for event, for the reason that he has published so much within the past few years that his wealth of resource is proverbial and his industry almost as remarkable as was that of either Budge or Toddie, is nevertheless a very welcome one.

free from danger or the risk of harm

From this reading In this country and in Great Britain over 250,000 copies have been sold of “Helen’s Babies,” and it is safe to say that more than _half a million_ of readers are eagerly waiting for the narrative of the further haps and mishaps of those irresistible youths, “Budge” and “Toddie.”

express in words

From this reading In this country and in Great Britain over 250,000 copies have been sold of “Helen’s Babies,” and it is safe to say that more than _half a million_ of readers are eagerly waiting for the narrative of the further haps and mishaps of those irresistible youths, “Budge” and “Toddie.”

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading “A new book from the pen of Mr. Habberton, while not an unlooked for event, for the reason that he has published so much within the past few years that his wealth of resource is proverbial and his industry almost as remarkable as was that of either Budge or Toddie, is nevertheless a very welcome one.

disposed of to a purchaser

From this reading In this country and in Great Britain over 250,000 copies have been sold of “Helen’s Babies,” and it is safe to say that more than _half a million_ of readers are eagerly waiting for the narrative of the further haps and mishaps of those irresistible youths, “Budge” and “Toddie.”

not in physical motion

From this reading Mr. Habberton has written himself into the good graces of the public, and with each new venture he finds a still warmer welcome than the last received.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading In this country and in Great Britain over 250,000 copies have been sold of “Helen’s Babies,” and it is safe to say that more than _half a million_ of readers are eagerly waiting for the narrative of the further haps and mishaps of those irresistible youths, “Budge” and “Toddie.”

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading In this country and in Great Britain over 250,000 copies have been sold of “Helen’s Babies,” and it is safe to say that more than _half a million_ of readers are eagerly waiting for the narrative of the further haps and mishaps of those irresistible youths, “Budge” and “Toddie.”

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

From this reading In this country and in Great Britain over 250,000 copies have been sold of “Helen’s Babies,” and it is safe to say that more than _half a million_ of readers are eagerly waiting for the narrative of the further haps and mishaps of those irresistible youths, “Budge” and “Toddie.”

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

From this reading In this country and in Great Britain over 250,000 copies have been sold of “Helen’s Babies,” and it is safe to say that more than _half a million_ of readers are eagerly waiting for the narrative of the further haps and mishaps of those irresistible youths, “Budge” and “Toddie.”

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

From this reading In this country and in Great Britain over 250,000 copies have been sold of “Helen’s Babies,” and it is safe to say that more than _half a million_ of readers are eagerly waiting for the narrative of the further haps and mishaps of those irresistible youths, “Budge” and “Toddie.”

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

From this reading In this country and in Great Britain over 250,000 copies have been sold of “Helen’s Babies,” and it is safe to say that more than _half a million_ of readers are eagerly waiting for the narrative of the further haps and mishaps of those irresistible youths, “Budge” and “Toddie.”

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From this reading In this country and in Great Britain over 250,000 copies have been sold of “Helen’s Babies,” and it is safe to say that more than _half a million_ of readers are eagerly waiting for the narrative of the further haps and mishaps of those irresistible youths, “Budge” and “Toddie.”

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

From this reading “A new book from the pen of Mr. Habberton, while not an unlooked for event, for the reason that he has published so much within the past few years that his wealth of resource is proverbial and his industry almost as remarkable as was that of either Budge or Toddie, is nevertheless a very welcome one.

any venturesome undertaking especially one with an uncertain outcome

From this reading Mr. Habberton has written himself into the good graces of the public, and with each new venture he finds a still warmer welcome than the last received.

precisely as stated

From this reading “A new book from the pen of Mr. Habberton, while not an unlooked for event, for the reason that he has published so much within the past few years that his wealth of resource is proverbial and his industry almost as remarkable as was that of either Budge or Toddie, is nevertheless a very welcome one.

the act of waiting (remaining inactive in one place while expecting something)

From this reading In this country and in Great Britain over 250,000 copies have been sold of “Helen’s Babies,” and it is safe to say that more than _half a million_ of readers are eagerly waiting for the narrative of the further haps and mishaps of those irresistible youths, “Budge” and “Toddie.”

device that heats water or supplies warmth to a room

From this reading Mr. Habberton has written himself into the good graces of the public, and with each new venture he finds a still warmer welcome than the last received.

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

From this reading “A new book from the pen of Mr. Habberton, while not an unlooked for event, for the reason that he has published so much within the past few years that his wealth of resource is proverbial and his industry almost as remarkable as was that of either Budge or Toddie, is nevertheless a very welcome one.

the state of being rich and affluent; having a plentiful supply of material goods and money

From this reading “A new book from the pen of Mr. Habberton, while not an unlooked for event, for the reason that he has published so much within the past few years that his wealth of resource is proverbial and his industry almost as remarkable as was that of either Budge or Toddie, is nevertheless a very welcome one.

accept gladly

From this reading “A new book from the pen of Mr. Habberton, while not an unlooked for event, for the reason that he has published so much within the past few years that his wealth of resource is proverbial and his industry almost as remarkable as was that of either Budge or Toddie, is nevertheless a very welcome one.

during the time that

From this reading “A new book from the pen of Mr. Habberton, while not an unlooked for event, for the reason that he has published so much within the past few years that his wealth of resource is proverbial and his industry almost as remarkable as was that of either Budge or Toddie, is nevertheless a very welcome one.

in the company of; together with

From this reading Mr. Habberton has written himself into the good graces of the public, and with each new venture he finds a still warmer welcome than the last received.

inside; before a period of time has passed

From this reading “A new book from the pen of Mr. Habberton, while not an unlooked for event, for the reason that he has published so much within the past few years that his wealth of resource is proverbial and his industry almost as remarkable as was that of either Budge or Toddie, is nevertheless a very welcome one.

set down in writing in any of various ways

From this reading Mr. Habberton has written himself into the good graces of the public, and with each new venture he finds a still warmer welcome than the last received.

a late time of life

From this reading “A new book from the pen of Mr. Habberton, while not an unlooked for event, for the reason that he has published so much within the past few years that his wealth of resource is proverbial and his industry almost as remarkable as was that of either Budge or Toddie, is nevertheless a very welcome one.

plural of “youth” — a young person (especially a young man or boy)

From this reading In this country and in Great Britain over 250,000 copies have been sold of “Helen’s Babies,” and it is safe to say that more than _half a million_ of readers are eagerly waiting for the narrative of the further haps and mishaps of those irresistible youths, “Budge” and “Toddie.”