049
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From this reading Of course Courage had to explain how it was she had come way down there to Virginia with the little Bennett children in {049}charge.
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading No sooner were our little New Yorkers settled in their pretty summer home than they naturally desired that it should have a name, and after much discussion, according to the Bennett custom, they all agreed that “Little Homespun,” one of the names that Courage had suggested, seemed to fit the cosy, unpretentious little home better than anything else that had been thought of.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading It needed but very little time to bring that about, because everything was--to use a big word because no smaller one will do--propitious.
(followed by “to”) in agreement with or accordant with
From this reading No sooner were our little New Yorkers settled in their pretty summer home than they naturally desired that it should have a name, and after much discussion, according to the Bennett custom, they all agreed that “Little Homespun,” one of the names that Courage had suggested, seemed to fit the cosy, unpretentious little home better than anything else that had been thought of.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading No sooner were our little New Yorkers settled in their pretty summer home than they naturally desired that it should have a name, and after much discussion, according to the Bennett custom, they all agreed that “Little Homespun,” one of the names that Courage had suggested, seemed to fit the cosy, unpretentious little home better than anything else that had been thought of.
united by being of the same opinion
From this reading No sooner were our little New Yorkers settled in their pretty summer home than they naturally desired that it should have a name, and after much discussion, according to the Bennett custom, they all agreed that “Little Homespun,” one of the names that Courage had suggested, seemed to fit the cosy, unpretentious little home better than anything else that had been thought of.
(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 No sooner were our little New Yorkers settled in their pretty summer home than they naturally desired that it should have a name, and after much discussion, according to the Bennett custom, they all agreed that “Little Homespun,” one of the names that Courage had suggested, seemed to fit the cosy, unpretentious little home better than anything else that had been thought of.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading No sooner were our little New Yorkers settled in their pretty summer home than they naturally desired that it should have a name, and after much discussion, according to the Bennett custom, they all agreed that “Little Homespun,” one of the names that Courage had suggested, seemed to fit the cosy, unpretentious little home better than anything else that had been thought of.
any thing at all
From this reading No sooner were our little New Yorkers settled in their pretty summer home than they naturally desired that it should have a name, and after much discussion, according to the Bennett custom, they all agreed that “Little Homespun,” one of the names that Courage had suggested, seemed to fit the cosy, unpretentious little home better than anything else that had been thought of.
accomplishment of an objective
From this reading You can imagine what it meant to Courage--taking up her home in a new land, and with cares wholly new to her--to have a dear old lady like Grandma Ellis call upon her, as she did the very first morning after her arrival.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading You can imagine what it meant to Courage--taking up her home in a new land, and with cares wholly new to her--to have a dear old lady like Grandma Ellis call upon her, as she did the very first morning after her arrival.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading No sooner were they settled either before they became friends firm and fast of the household up at Ellismere.
inflected form of “become” — enter or assume a certain state or condition
From this reading No sooner were they settled either before they became friends firm and fast of the household up at Ellismere.
for the reason that
From this reading It needed but very little time to bring that about, because everything was--to use a big word because no smaller one will do--propitious.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading No sooner were our little New Yorkers settled in their pretty summer home than they naturally desired that it should have a name, and after much discussion, according to the Bennett custom, they all agreed that “Little Homespun,” one of the names that Courage had suggested, seemed to fit the cosy, unpretentious little home better than anything else that had been thought of.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading No sooner were they settled either before they became friends firm and fast of the household up at Ellismere.
BennettnounUS /ˈbenət/
United States aviator who (with Richard E. Byrd) piloted the first flight over the North Pole (1890-1928)
From this reading No sooner were our little New Yorkers settled in their pretty summer home than they naturally desired that it should have a name, and after much discussion, according to the Bennett custom, they all agreed that “Little Homespun,” one of the names that Courage had suggested, seemed to fit the cosy, unpretentious little home better than anything else that had been thought of.
(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 No sooner were our little New Yorkers settled in their pretty summer home than they naturally desired that it should have a name, and after much discussion, according to the Bennett custom, they all agreed that “Little Homespun,” one of the names that Courage had suggested, seemed to fit the cosy, unpretentious little home better than anything else that had been thought of.
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading It needed but very little time to bring that about, because everything was--to use a big word because no smaller one will do--propitious.
take something or somebody with oneself somewhere
From this reading It needed but very little time to bring that about, because everything was--to use a big word because no smaller one will do--propitious.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading It needed but very little time to bring that about, because everything was--to use a big word because no smaller one will do--propitious.
assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading You can imagine what it meant to Courage--taking up her home in a new land, and with cares wholly new to her--to have a dear old lady like Grandma Ellis call upon her, as she did the very first morning after her arrival.
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading You can imagine what it meant to Courage--taking up her home in a new land, and with cares wholly new to her--to have a dear old lady like Grandma Ellis call upon her, as she did the very first morning after her arrival.
caresnounUS /kerz/
plural of “care” — the work of providing treatment for or attending to someone or something
From this reading You can imagine what it meant to Courage--taking up her home in a new land, and with cares wholly new to her--to have a dear old lady like Grandma Ellis call upon her, as she did the very first morning after her arrival.
to make a rush at or sudden attack upon, as in battle
From this reading Of course Courage had to explain how it was she had come way down there to Virginia with the little Bennett children in {049}charge.
plural of “child” — a young person of either sex
From this reading Of course Courage had to explain how it was she had come way down there to Virginia with the little Bennett children in {049}charge.
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading Of course Courage had to explain how it was she had come way down there to Virginia with the little Bennett children in {049}charge.
cosynounUS /ˈkoʊzi/
a padded cloth covering to keep a teapot warm
From this reading No sooner were our little New Yorkers settled in their pretty summer home than they naturally desired that it should have a name, and after much discussion, according to the Bennett custom, they all agreed that “Little Homespun,” one of the names that Courage had suggested, seemed to fit the cosy, unpretentious little home better than anything else that had been thought of.
a quality of spirit that enables you to face danger or pain without showing fear
From this reading No sooner were our little New Yorkers settled in their pretty summer home than they naturally desired that it should have a name, and after much discussion, according to the Bennett custom, they all agreed that “Little Homespun,” one of the names that Courage had suggested, seemed to fit the cosy, unpretentious little home better than anything else that had been thought of.
education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings
From this reading Of course Courage had to explain how it was she had come way down there to Virginia with the little Bennett children in {049}charge.
accepted or habitual practice
From this reading No sooner were our little New Yorkers settled in their pretty summer home than they naturally desired that it should have a name, and after much discussion, according to the Bennett custom, they all agreed that “Little Homespun,” one of the names that Courage had suggested, seemed to fit the cosy, unpretentious little home better than anything else that had been thought of.
dearly loved
From this reading You can imagine what it meant to Courage--taking up her home in a new land, and with cares wholly new to her--to have a dear old lady like Grandma Ellis call upon her, as she did the very first morning after her arrival.
wanted intensely
From this reading No sooner were our little New Yorkers settled in their pretty summer home than they naturally desired that it should have a name, and after much discussion, according to the Bennett custom, they all agreed that “Little Homespun,” one of the names that Courage had suggested, seemed to fit the cosy, unpretentious little home better than anything else that had been thought of.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading You can imagine what it meant to Courage--taking up her home in a new land, and with cares wholly new to her--to have a dear old lady like Grandma Ellis call upon her, as she did the very first morning after her arrival.
discussionnounUS /dɪˈskʌʃən/
an extended communication (often interactive) dealing with some particular topic
From this reading No sooner were our little New Yorkers settled in their pretty summer home than they naturally desired that it should have a name, and after much discussion, according to the Bennett custom, they all agreed that “Little Homespun,” one of the names that Courage had suggested, seemed to fit the cosy, unpretentious little home better than anything else that had been thought of.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading It needed but very little time to bring that about, because everything was--to use a big word because no smaller one will do--propitious.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading Of course Courage had to explain how it was she had come way down there to Virginia with the little Bennett children in {049}charge.
one or the other of two
From this reading No sooner were they settled either before they became friends firm and fast of the household up at Ellismere.
EllisnounUS /ˈelɪs/
plural of “elli” — (Norse mythology) goddess of old age who defeated Thor in a wrestling match
From this reading You can imagine what it meant to Courage--taking up her home in a new land, and with cares wholly new to her--to have a dear old lady like Grandma Ellis call upon her, as she did the very first morning after her arrival.
Ellismere
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From this reading No sooner were they settled either before they became friends firm and fast of the household up at Ellismere.
else
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From this reading No sooner were our little New Yorkers settled in their pretty summer home than they naturally desired that it should have a name, and after much discussion, according to the Bennett custom, they all agreed that “Little Homespun,” one of the names that Courage had suggested, seemed to fit the cosy, unpretentious little home better than anything else that had been thought of.
all things; all of a situation
From this reading It needed but very little time to bring that about, because everything was--to use a big word because no smaller one will do--propitious.
make plain and comprehensible
From this reading Of course Courage had to explain how it was she had come way down there to Virginia with the little Bennett children in {049}charge.
quickly or rapidly (often used as a combining form)
From this reading No sooner were they settled either before they became friends firm and fast of the household up at Ellismere.
marked by firm determination or resolution; not shakable
From this reading No sooner were they settled either before they became friends firm and fast of the household up at Ellismere.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading You can imagine what it meant to Courage--taking up her home in a new land, and with cares wholly new to her--to have a dear old lady like Grandma Ellis call upon her, as she did the very first morning after her arrival.
be agreeable or acceptable to
From this reading No sooner were our little New Yorkers settled in their pretty summer home than they naturally desired that it should have a name, and after much discussion, according to the Bennett custom, they all agreed that “Little Homespun,” one of the names that Courage had suggested, seemed to fit the cosy, unpretentious little home better than anything else that had been thought of.
plural of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading No sooner were they settled either before they became friends firm and fast of the household up at Ellismere.
GrandmanounUS /ˈɡrændmɑː/
the mother of your father or mother
From this reading You can imagine what it meant to Courage--taking up her home in a new land, and with cares wholly new to her--to have a dear old lady like Grandma Ellis call upon her, as she did the very first morning after her arrival.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading No sooner were our little New Yorkers settled in their pretty summer home than they naturally desired that it should have a name, and after much discussion, according to the Bennett custom, they all agreed that “Little Homespun,” one of the names that Courage had suggested, seemed to fit the cosy, unpretentious little home better than anything else that had been thought of.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading No sooner were our little New Yorkers settled in their pretty summer home than they naturally desired that it should have a name, and after much discussion, according to the Bennett custom, they all agreed that “Little Homespun,” one of the names that Courage had suggested, seemed to fit the cosy, unpretentious little home better than anything else that had been thought of.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading You can imagine what it meant to Courage--taking up her home in a new land, and with cares wholly new to her--to have a dear old lady like Grandma Ellis call upon her, as she did the very first morning after her arrival.
where you live at a particular time
From this reading No sooner were our little New Yorkers settled in their pretty summer home than they naturally desired that it should have a name, and after much discussion, according to the Bennett custom, they all agreed that “Little Homespun,” one of the names that Courage had suggested, seemed to fit the cosy, unpretentious little home better than anything else that had been thought of.
HomespunadjectiveUS /ˈhoʊmspʌn/
of textiles; having a rough surface
From this reading No sooner were our little New Yorkers settled in their pretty summer home than they naturally desired that it should have a name, and after much discussion, according to the Bennett custom, they all agreed that “Little Homespun,” one of the names that Courage had suggested, seemed to fit the cosy, unpretentious little home better than anything else that had been thought of.
a social unit living together
From this reading No sooner were they settled either before they became friends firm and fast of the household up at Ellismere.
how
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From this reading Of course Courage had to explain how it was she had come way down there to Virginia with the little Bennett children in {049}charge.
form a mental image of something that is not present or that is not the case
From this reading You can imagine what it meant to Courage--taking up her home in a new land, and with cares wholly new to her--to have a dear old lady like Grandma Ellis call upon her, as she did the very first morning after her arrival.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading No sooner were our little New Yorkers settled in their pretty summer home than they naturally desired that it should have a name, and after much discussion, according to the Bennett custom, they all agreed that “Little Homespun,” one of the names that Courage had suggested, seemed to fit the cosy, unpretentious little home better than anything else that had been thought of.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading No sooner were our little New Yorkers settled in their pretty summer home than they naturally desired that it should have a name, and after much discussion, according to the Bennett custom, they all agreed that “Little Homespun,” one of the names that Courage had suggested, seemed to fit the cosy, unpretentious little home better than anything else that had been thought of.
a polite name for any woman
From this reading You can imagine what it meant to Courage--taking up her home in a new land, and with cares wholly new to her--to have a dear old lady like Grandma Ellis call upon her, as she did the very first morning after her arrival.
the land on which real estate is located
From this reading You can imagine what it meant to Courage--taking up her home in a new land, and with cares wholly new to her--to have a dear old lady like Grandma Ellis call upon her, as she did the very first morning after her arrival.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading You can imagine what it meant to Courage--taking up her home in a new land, and with cares wholly new to her--to have a dear old lady like Grandma Ellis call upon her, as she did the very first morning after her arrival.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading No sooner were our little New Yorkers settled in their pretty summer home than they naturally desired that it should have a name, and after much discussion, according to the Bennett custom, they all agreed that “Little Homespun,” one of the names that Courage had suggested, seemed to fit the cosy, unpretentious little home better than anything else that had been thought of.
inflected form of “mean” — mean or intend to express or convey
From this reading You can imagine what it meant to Courage--taking up her home in a new land, and with cares wholly new to her--to have a dear old lady like Grandma Ellis call upon her, as she did the very first morning after her arrival.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading You can imagine what it meant to Courage--taking up her home in a new land, and with cares wholly new to her--to have a dear old lady like Grandma Ellis call upon her, as she did the very first morning after her arrival.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading No sooner were our little New Yorkers settled in their pretty summer home than they naturally desired that it should have a name, and after much discussion, according to the Bennett custom, they all agreed that “Little Homespun,” one of the names that Courage had suggested, seemed to fit the cosy, unpretentious little home better than anything else that had been thought of.
assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading No sooner were our little New Yorkers settled in their pretty summer home than they naturally desired that it should have a name, and after much discussion, according to the Bennett custom, they all agreed that “Little Homespun,” one of the names that Courage had suggested, seemed to fit the cosy, unpretentious little home better than anything else that had been thought of.
verbal abuse; a crude substitute for argument
From this reading No sooner were our little New Yorkers settled in their pretty summer home than they naturally desired that it should have a name, and after much discussion, according to the Bennett custom, they all agreed that “Little Homespun,” one of the names that Courage had suggested, seemed to fit the cosy, unpretentious little home better than anything else that had been thought of.
as might be expected
From this reading No sooner were our little New Yorkers settled in their pretty summer home than they naturally desired that it should have a name, and after much discussion, according to the Bennett custom, they all agreed that “Little Homespun,” one of the names that Courage had suggested, seemed to fit the cosy, unpretentious little home better than anything else that had been thought of.
necessary for relief or supply
From this reading It needed but very little time to bring that about, because everything was--to use a big word because no smaller one will do--propitious.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading No sooner were our little New Yorkers settled in their pretty summer home than they naturally desired that it should have a name, and after much discussion, according to the Bennett custom, they all agreed that “Little Homespun,” one of the names that Courage had suggested, seemed to fit the cosy, unpretentious little home better than anything else that had been thought of.
not any; not one
From this reading No sooner were our little New Yorkers settled in their pretty summer home than they naturally desired that it should have a name, and after much discussion, according to the Bennett custom, they all agreed that “Little Homespun,” one of the names that Courage had suggested, seemed to fit the cosy, unpretentious little home better than anything else that had been thought of.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading No sooner were our little New Yorkers settled in their pretty summer home than they naturally desired that it should have a name, and after much discussion, according to the Bennett custom, they all agreed that “Little Homespun,” one of the names that Courage had suggested, seemed to fit the cosy, unpretentious little home better than anything else that had been thought of.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading You can imagine what it meant to Courage--taking up her home in a new land, and with cares wholly new to her--to have a dear old lady like Grandma Ellis call upon her, as she did the very first morning after her arrival.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading No sooner were our little New Yorkers settled in their pretty summer home than they naturally desired that it should have a name, and after much discussion, according to the Bennett custom, they all agreed that “Little Homespun,” one of the names that Courage had suggested, seemed to fit the cosy, unpretentious little home better than anything else that had been thought of.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading No sooner were our little New Yorkers settled in their pretty summer home than they naturally desired that it should have a name, and after much discussion, according to the Bennett custom, they all agreed that “Little Homespun,” one of the names that Courage had suggested, seemed to fit the cosy, unpretentious little home better than anything else that had been thought of.
pleasing by delicacy or grace; not imposing
From this reading No sooner were our little New Yorkers settled in their pretty summer home than they naturally desired that it should have a name, and after much discussion, according to the Bennett custom, they all agreed that “Little Homespun,” one of the names that Courage had suggested, seemed to fit the cosy, unpretentious little home better than anything else that had been thought of.
propitiousadjectiveUS /prəˈpɪʃəs/
presenting favorable circumstances; likely to result in or show signs of success
From this reading It needed but very little time to bring that about, because everything was--to use a big word because no smaller one will do--propitious.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading No sooner were our little New Yorkers settled in their pretty summer home than they naturally desired that it should have a name, and after much discussion, according to the Bennett custom, they all agreed that “Little Homespun,” one of the names that Courage had suggested, seemed to fit the cosy, unpretentious little home better than anything else that had been thought of.
established or decided beyond dispute or doubt
From this reading No sooner were our little New Yorkers settled in their pretty summer home than they naturally desired that it should have a name, and after much discussion, according to the Bennett custom, they all agreed that “Little Homespun,” one of the names that Courage had suggested, seemed to fit the cosy, unpretentious little home better than anything else that had been thought of.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading You can imagine what it meant to Courage--taking up her home in a new land, and with cares wholly new to her--to have a dear old lady like Grandma Ellis call upon her, as she did the very first morning after her arrival.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading No sooner were our little New Yorkers settled in their pretty summer home than they naturally desired that it should have a name, and after much discussion, according to the Bennett custom, they all agreed that “Little Homespun,” one of the names that Courage had suggested, seemed to fit the cosy, unpretentious little home better than anything else that had been thought of.
small or little relative to something else
From this reading It needed but very little time to bring that about, because everything was--to use a big word because no smaller one will do--propitious.
comparatives of “soon” or “early”
From this reading No sooner were our little New Yorkers settled in their pretty summer home than they naturally desired that it should have a name, and after much discussion, according to the Bennett custom, they all agreed that “Little Homespun,” one of the names that Courage had suggested, seemed to fit the cosy, unpretentious little home better than anything else that had been thought of.
past form of “suggest” — make a proposal, declare a plan for something
From this reading No sooner were our little New Yorkers settled in their pretty summer home than they naturally desired that it should have a name, and after much discussion, according to the Bennett custom, they all agreed that “Little Homespun,” one of the names that Courage had suggested, seemed to fit the cosy, unpretentious little home better than anything else that had been thought of.
the warmest season of the year; in the northern hemisphere it extends from the summer solstice to the autumnal equinox
From this reading No sooner were our little New Yorkers settled in their pretty summer home than they naturally desired that it should have a name, and after much discussion, according to the Bennett custom, they all agreed that “Little Homespun,” one of the names that Courage had suggested, seemed to fit the cosy, unpretentious little home better than anything else that had been thought of.
the act of someone who picks up or takes something
From this reading You can imagine what it meant to Courage--taking up her home in a new land, and with cares wholly new to her--to have a dear old lady like Grandma Ellis call upon her, as she did the very first morning after her arrival.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading No sooner were our little New Yorkers settled in their pretty summer home than they naturally desired that it should have a name, and after much discussion, according to the Bennett custom, they all agreed that “Little Homespun,” one of the names that Courage had suggested, seemed to fit the cosy, unpretentious little home better than anything else that had been thought of.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading No sooner were our little New Yorkers settled in their pretty summer home than they naturally desired that it should have a name, and after much discussion, according to the Bennett custom, they all agreed that “Little Homespun,” one of the names that Courage had suggested, seemed to fit the cosy, unpretentious little home better than anything else that had been thought of.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading No sooner were our little New Yorkers settled in their pretty summer home than they naturally desired that it should have a name, and after much discussion, according to the Bennett custom, they all agreed that “Little Homespun,” one of the names that Courage had suggested, seemed to fit the cosy, unpretentious little home better than anything else that had been thought of.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading No sooner were our little New Yorkers settled in their pretty summer home than they naturally desired that it should have a name, and after much discussion, according to the Bennett custom, they all agreed that “Little Homespun,” one of the names that Courage had suggested, seemed to fit the cosy, unpretentious little home better than anything else that had been thought of.
in or at that place or location
From this reading Of course Courage had to explain how it was she had come way down there to Virginia with the little Bennett children in {049}charge.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading No sooner were our little New Yorkers settled in their pretty summer home than they naturally desired that it should have a name, and after much discussion, according to the Bennett custom, they all agreed that “Little Homespun,” one of the names that Courage had suggested, seemed to fit the cosy, unpretentious little home better than anything else that had been thought of.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading No sooner were our little New Yorkers settled in their pretty summer home than they naturally desired that it should have a name, and after much discussion, according to the Bennett custom, they all agreed that “Little Homespun,” one of the names that Courage had suggested, seemed to fit the cosy, unpretentious little home better than anything else that had been thought of.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading It needed but very little time to bring that about, because everything was--to use a big word because no smaller one will do--propitious.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading No sooner were our little New Yorkers settled in their pretty summer home than they naturally desired that it should have a name, and after much discussion, according to the Bennett custom, they all agreed that “Little Homespun,” one of the names that Courage had suggested, seemed to fit the cosy, unpretentious little home better than anything else that had been thought of.
unpretentiousadjectiveUS /ˌʌnpriˈtenʃəs/
lacking pretension or affectation
From this reading No sooner were our little New Yorkers settled in their pretty summer home than they naturally desired that it should have a name, and after much discussion, according to the Bennett custom, they all agreed that “Little Homespun,” one of the names that Courage had suggested, seemed to fit the cosy, unpretentious little home better than anything else that had been thought of.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading No sooner were they settled either before they became friends firm and fast of the household up at Ellismere.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading You can imagine what it meant to Courage--taking up her home in a new land, and with cares wholly new to her--to have a dear old lady like Grandma Ellis call upon her, as she did the very first morning after her arrival.
the act of using
From this reading It needed but very little time to bring that about, because everything was--to use a big word because no smaller one will do--propitious.
precisely as stated
From this reading It needed but very little time to bring that about, because everything was--to use a big word because no smaller one will do--propitious.
VirginianounUS /vərˈdʒɪnjə/
a state in the eastern United States; one of the original 13 colonies; one of the Confederate States in the American Civil War
From this reading Of course Courage had to explain how it was she had come way down there to Virginia with the little Bennett children in {049}charge.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It needed but very little time to bring that about, because everything was--to use a big word because no smaller one will do--propitious.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading Of course Courage had to explain how it was she had come way down there to Virginia with the little Bennett children in {049}charge.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading No sooner were our little New Yorkers settled in their pretty summer home than they naturally desired that it should have a name, and after much discussion, according to the Bennett custom, they all agreed that “Little Homespun,” one of the names that Courage had suggested, seemed to fit the cosy, unpretentious little home better than anything else that had been thought of.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading You can imagine what it meant to Courage--taking up her home in a new land, and with cares wholly new to her--to have a dear old lady like Grandma Ellis call upon her, as she did the very first morning after her arrival.
to a complete degree or to the full or entire extent (“whole” is often used informally for “wholly”)
From this reading You can imagine what it meant to Courage--taking up her home in a new land, and with cares wholly new to her--to have a dear old lady like Grandma Ellis call upon her, as she did the very first morning after her arrival.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading It needed but very little time to bring that about, because everything was--to use a big word because no smaller one will do--propitious.
in the company of; together with
From this reading You can imagine what it meant to Courage--taking up her home in a new land, and with cares wholly new to her--to have a dear old lady like Grandma Ellis call upon her, as she did the very first morning after her arrival.
a unit of language that native speakers can identify
From this reading It needed but very little time to bring that about, because everything was--to use a big word because no smaller one will do--propitious.
Yorkers
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From this reading No sooner were our little New Yorkers settled in their pretty summer home than they naturally desired that it should have a name, and after much discussion, according to the Bennett custom, they all agreed that “Little Homespun,” one of the names that Courage had suggested, seemed to fit the cosy, unpretentious little home better than anything else that had been thought of.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading You can imagine what it meant to Courage--taking up her home in a new land, and with cares wholly new to her--to have a dear old lady like Grandma Ellis call upon her, as she did the very first morning after her arrival.
