accustomedadjectiveUS /əˈkʌstəmd/
commonly used or practiced; usual
From this reading As she grew accustomed to the ways of the house, she learned to endure the noise patiently, and she found these five young Lowries really interesting and remarkably intelligent.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading An early walk with Jane restored her to her equilibrium, and she sat down to write in her own room with more rapidity than before; while Jane went out and made inquiries at registry offices, or anywhere else that was likely to lead to employment; but day after day passed without success.
alladjectiveUS /ɔːl/
(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
From this reading Peggy was astonished at the progress which they all made with such assistance, and particularly delighted with the great influence Jane had over Tom.
AndeterminerUS /æn/
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading An early walk with Jane restored her to her equilibrium, and she sat down to write in her own room with more rapidity than before; while Jane went out and made inquiries at registry offices, or anywhere else that was likely to lead to employment; but day after day passed without success.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Elsie's Literary Venture, and Its Success Elsie Melville found the second day in ---- Street better than the first.
anywhereadverbUS /ˈeniwer/
at or in or to any place
From this reading An early walk with Jane restored her to her equilibrium, and she sat down to write in her own room with more rapidity than before; while Jane went out and made inquiries at registry offices, or anywhere else that was likely to lead to employment; but day after day passed without success.
AsconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading As she grew accustomed to the ways of the house, she learned to endure the noise patiently, and she found these five young Lowries really interesting and remarkably intelligent.
assistancenounUS /əˈsɪstəns/
the activity of contributing to the fulfillment of a need or furtherance of an effort or purpose
From this reading Peggy was astonished at the progress which they all made with such assistance, and particularly delighted with the great influence Jane had over Tom.
assistedadjectiveUS /əˈsɪstɪd/
having help; often used as a combining form
From this reading Rather than do nothing, she assisted Peggy in the lighter parts of her work, made clothes for the children, and helped them with their lessons in the evening.
astonishedadjectiveUS /əˈstɑːnɪʃt/
filled with the emotional impact of overwhelming surprise or shock
From this reading Peggy was astonished at the progress which they all made with such assistance, and particularly delighted with the great influence Jane had over Tom.
atprepositionUS /æt/
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading An early walk with Jane restored her to her equilibrium, and she sat down to write in her own room with more rapidity than before; while Jane went out and made inquiries at registry offices, or anywhere else that was likely to lead to employment; but day after day passed without success.
beforeprepositionUS /bɪˈfɔːr/
earlier than; in front of
From this reading An early walk with Jane restored her to her equilibrium, and she sat down to write in her own room with more rapidity than before; while Jane went out and made inquiries at registry offices, or anywhere else that was likely to lead to employment; but day after day passed without success.
betteradjectiveUS /ˈbetər/
(comparative of “good”) superior to another (of the same class or set or kind) in excellence or quality or desirability or suitability; more highly skilled than another
From this reading Elsie's Literary Venture, and Its Success Elsie Melville found the second day in ---- Street better than the first.
butconjunctionUS /bʌt/
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading An early walk with Jane restored her to her equilibrium, and she sat down to write in her own room with more rapidity than before; while Jane went out and made inquiries at registry offices, or anywhere else that was likely to lead to employment; but day after day passed without success.
childrennounUS /ˈtʃɪldrən/
plural of “child” — a young person of either sex
From this reading Rather than do nothing, she assisted Peggy in the lighter parts of her work, made clothes for the children, and helped them with their lessons in the evening.
clothesnounUS /kloʊðz/
clothing in general
From this reading Rather than do nothing, she assisted Peggy in the lighter parts of her work, made clothes for the children, and helped them with their lessons in the evening.
daynounUS /deɪ/
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading Elsie's Literary Venture, and Its Success Elsie Melville found the second day in ---- Street better than the first.
delightedadjectiveUS /dɪˈlaɪtəd/
greatly pleased
From this reading Peggy was astonished at the progress which they all made with such assistance, and particularly delighted with the great influence Jane had over Tom.
doauxiliary verbUS /duː/
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading Rather than do nothing, she assisted Peggy in the lighter parts of her work, made clothes for the children, and helped them with their lessons in the evening.
downadjectiveUS /daʊn/
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading An early walk with Jane restored her to her equilibrium, and she sat down to write in her own room with more rapidity than before; while Jane went out and made inquiries at registry offices, or anywhere else that was likely to lead to employment; but day after day passed without success.
earlyadjectiveUS /ˈɜːrli/
at or near the beginning of a period of time or course of events or before the usual or expected time
From this reading An early walk with Jane restored her to her equilibrium, and she sat down to write in her own room with more rapidity than before; while Jane went out and made inquiries at registry offices, or anywhere else that was likely to lead to employment; but day after day passed without success.
else
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From this reading An early walk with Jane restored her to her equilibrium, and she sat down to write in her own room with more rapidity than before; while Jane went out and made inquiries at registry offices, or anywhere else that was likely to lead to employment; but day after day passed without success.
Elsie
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From this reading Elsie's Literary Venture, and Its Success Elsie Melville found the second day in ---- Street better than the first.
Elsie's
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From this reading Elsie's Literary Venture, and Its Success Elsie Melville found the second day in ---- Street better than the first.
employmentnounUS /emˈplɔɪmənt/
the state of being employed or having a job
From this reading An early walk with Jane restored her to her equilibrium, and she sat down to write in her own room with more rapidity than before; while Jane went out and made inquiries at registry offices, or anywhere else that was likely to lead to employment; but day after day passed without success.
endureverbUS /enˈdjʊr/
put up with something or somebody unpleasant
From this reading As she grew accustomed to the ways of the house, she learned to endure the noise patiently, and she found these five young Lowries really interesting and remarkably intelligent.
equilibriumnounUS /ˌiːkwəˈlɪbriəm/
a stable situation in which forces cancel one another
From this reading An early walk with Jane restored her to her equilibrium, and she sat down to write in her own room with more rapidity than before; while Jane went out and made inquiries at registry offices, or anywhere else that was likely to lead to employment; but day after day passed without success.
eveningnounUS /ˈiːvnɪŋ/
the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)
From this reading Rather than do nothing, she assisted Peggy in the lighter parts of her work, made clothes for the children, and helped them with their lessons in the evening.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading Elsie's Literary Venture, and Its Success Elsie Melville found the second day in ---- Street better than the first.
fivenounUS /faɪv/
the cardinal number that is the sum of four and one
From this reading As she grew accustomed to the ways of the house, she learned to endure the noise patiently, and she found these five young Lowries really interesting and remarkably intelligent.
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Rather than do nothing, she assisted Peggy in the lighter parts of her work, made clothes for the children, and helped them with their lessons in the evening.
foundverbUS /faʊnd/
set up or found
From this reading Elsie's Literary Venture, and Its Success Elsie Melville found the second day in ---- Street better than the first.
greatadjectiveUS /ɡreɪt/
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading Peggy was astonished at the progress which they all made with such assistance, and particularly delighted with the great influence Jane had over Tom.
grewverbUS /ɡruː/
inflected form of “grow” — pass into a condition gradually, take on a specific property or attribute; become
From this reading As she grew accustomed to the ways of the house, she learned to endure the noise patiently, and she found these five young Lowries really interesting and remarkably intelligent.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Peggy was astonished at the progress which they all made with such assistance, and particularly delighted with the great influence Jane had over Tom.
helpedverbUS /helpt/
past form of “help” — give help or assistance; be of service
From this reading Rather than do nothing, she assisted Peggy in the lighter parts of her work, made clothes for the children, and helped them with their lessons in the evening.
herdeterminerUS /hɜːr/
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading An early walk with Jane restored her to her equilibrium, and she sat down to write in her own room with more rapidity than before; while Jane went out and made inquiries at registry offices, or anywhere else that was likely to lead to employment; but day after day passed without success.
housenounUS /haʊs/
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading As she grew accustomed to the ways of the house, she learned to endure the noise patiently, and she found these five young Lowries really interesting and remarkably intelligent.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Elsie's Literary Venture, and Its Success Elsie Melville found the second day in ---- Street better than the first.
influencenounUS /ˈɪnfluːəns/
a power to affect persons or events especially power based on prestige etc
From this reading Peggy was astonished at the progress which they all made with such assistance, and particularly delighted with the great influence Jane had over Tom.
inquiriesnounUS /ˌɪnˈkwaɪəriz/
plural of “inquiry” — a search for knowledge
From this reading An early walk with Jane restored her to her equilibrium, and she sat down to write in her own room with more rapidity than before; while Jane went out and made inquiries at registry offices, or anywhere else that was likely to lead to employment; but day after day passed without success.
intelligentadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈtelədʒənt/
having the capacity for thought and reason especially to a high degree
From this reading As she grew accustomed to the ways of the house, she learned to endure the noise patiently, and she found these five young Lowries really interesting and remarkably intelligent.
interestingadjectiveUS /ˈɪntrəstɪŋ/
arousing or holding the attention
From this reading As she grew accustomed to the ways of the house, she learned to endure the noise patiently, and she found these five young Lowries really interesting and remarkably intelligent.
ItsdeterminerUS /ɪts/
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading Elsie's Literary Venture, and Its Success Elsie Melville found the second day in ---- Street better than the first.
Jane
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From this reading An early walk with Jane restored her to her equilibrium, and she sat down to write in her own room with more rapidity than before; while Jane went out and made inquiries at registry offices, or anywhere else that was likely to lead to employment; but day after day passed without success.
leadverbUS /led/
take somebody somewhere
From this reading An early walk with Jane restored her to her equilibrium, and she sat down to write in her own room with more rapidity than before; while Jane went out and made inquiries at registry offices, or anywhere else that was likely to lead to employment; but day after day passed without success.
learnedadjectiveUS /lɜːrnd/
having or showing profound knowledge
From this reading As she grew accustomed to the ways of the house, she learned to endure the noise patiently, and she found these five young Lowries really interesting and remarkably intelligent.
lessonsnounUS /ˈlesənz/
plural of “lesson” — a unit of instruction
From this reading Rather than do nothing, she assisted Peggy in the lighter parts of her work, made clothes for the children, and helped them with their lessons in the evening.
lighternounUS /ˈlaɪtər/
a substance used to ignite or kindle a fire
From this reading Rather than do nothing, she assisted Peggy in the lighter parts of her work, made clothes for the children, and helped them with their lessons in the evening.
likelyadjectiveUS /ˈlaɪkli/
has a good chance of being the case or of coming about
From this reading An early walk with Jane restored her to her equilibrium, and she sat down to write in her own room with more rapidity than before; while Jane went out and made inquiries at registry offices, or anywhere else that was likely to lead to employment; but day after day passed without success.
LiteraryadjectiveUS /ˈlɪtəreri/
of or relating to or characteristic of literature
From this reading Elsie's Literary Venture, and Its Success Elsie Melville found the second day in ---- Street better than the first.
Lowries
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From this reading As she grew accustomed to the ways of the house, she learned to endure the noise patiently, and she found these five young Lowries really interesting and remarkably intelligent.
madeadjectiveUS /meɪd/
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading An early walk with Jane restored her to her equilibrium, and she sat down to write in her own room with more rapidity than before; while Jane went out and made inquiries at registry offices, or anywhere else that was likely to lead to employment; but day after day passed without success.
MelvillenounUS /ˈmelvɪl/
United States writer of novels and short stories (1819-1891)
From this reading Elsie's Literary Venture, and Its Success Elsie Melville found the second day in ---- Street better than the first.
moreadjectiveUS /mɔːr/
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading An early walk with Jane restored her to her equilibrium, and she sat down to write in her own room with more rapidity than before; while Jane went out and made inquiries at registry offices, or anywhere else that was likely to lead to employment; but day after day passed without success.
noisenounUS /nɔɪz/
sound of any kind (especially unintelligible or dissonant sound)
From this reading As she grew accustomed to the ways of the house, she learned to endure the noise patiently, and she found these five young Lowries really interesting and remarkably intelligent.
nothingpronounUS /ˈnʌθɪŋ/
not one thing; not anything
From this reading Rather than do nothing, she assisted Peggy in the lighter parts of her work, made clothes for the children, and helped them with their lessons in the evening.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Rather than do nothing, she assisted Peggy in the lighter parts of her work, made clothes for the children, and helped them with their lessons in the evening.
officesnounUS /ˈɔːfəsəz/
plural of “office” — place of business where professional or clerical duties are performed
From this reading An early walk with Jane restored her to her equilibrium, and she sat down to write in her own room with more rapidity than before; while Jane went out and made inquiries at registry offices, or anywhere else that was likely to lead to employment; but day after day passed without success.
orconjunctionUS /ɔːr/
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading An early walk with Jane restored her to her equilibrium, and she sat down to write in her own room with more rapidity than before; while Jane went out and made inquiries at registry offices, or anywhere else that was likely to lead to employment; but day after day passed without success.
outadjectiveUS /aʊt/
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading An early walk with Jane restored her to her equilibrium, and she sat down to write in her own room with more rapidity than before; while Jane went out and made inquiries at registry offices, or anywhere else that was likely to lead to employment; but day after day passed without success.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading Peggy was astonished at the progress which they all made with such assistance, and particularly delighted with the great influence Jane had over Tom.
ownverbUS /oʊn/
have ownership or possession of
From this reading An early walk with Jane restored her to her equilibrium, and she sat down to write in her own room with more rapidity than before; while Jane went out and made inquiries at registry offices, or anywhere else that was likely to lead to employment; but day after day passed without success.
particularlyadverbUS /ˌpɑːrˈtɪkjələrli/
to a distinctly greater extent or degree than is common
From this reading Peggy was astonished at the progress which they all made with such assistance, and particularly delighted with the great influence Jane had over Tom.
partsnounUS /pɑːrts/
the local environment
From this reading Rather than do nothing, she assisted Peggy in the lighter parts of her work, made clothes for the children, and helped them with their lessons in the evening.
passedverbUS /pæst/
past form of “pass” — go across or through
From this reading An early walk with Jane restored her to her equilibrium, and she sat down to write in her own room with more rapidity than before; while Jane went out and made inquiries at registry offices, or anywhere else that was likely to lead to employment; but day after day passed without success.
patientlyadverbUS /ˈpeɪʃəntli/
with patience; in a patient manner
From this reading As she grew accustomed to the ways of the house, she learned to endure the noise patiently, and she found these five young Lowries really interesting and remarkably intelligent.
Peggy
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From this reading Rather than do nothing, she assisted Peggy in the lighter parts of her work, made clothes for the children, and helped them with their lessons in the evening.
progressnounUS /ˈprɑːɡres/
gradual improvement or growth or development
From this reading Peggy was astonished at the progress which they all made with such assistance, and particularly delighted with the great influence Jane had over Tom.
rapiditynounUS /rəˈpɪdəti/
a rate that is rapid
From this reading An early walk with Jane restored her to her equilibrium, and she sat down to write in her own room with more rapidity than before; while Jane went out and made inquiries at registry offices, or anywhere else that was likely to lead to employment; but day after day passed without success.
RatheradverbUS /ˈræðər/
on the contrary
From this reading Rather than do nothing, she assisted Peggy in the lighter parts of her work, made clothes for the children, and helped them with their lessons in the evening.
reallyadverbUS /ˈrɪli/
in accordance with truth or fact or reality
From this reading As she grew accustomed to the ways of the house, she learned to endure the noise patiently, and she found these five young Lowries really interesting and remarkably intelligent.
registrynounUS /ˈredʒɪstri/
an official written record of names or events or transactions
From this reading An early walk with Jane restored her to her equilibrium, and she sat down to write in her own room with more rapidity than before; while Jane went out and made inquiries at registry offices, or anywhere else that was likely to lead to employment; but day after day passed without success.
remarkablyadverbUS /rɪˈmɑːrkəbli/
to a remarkable degree or extent
From this reading As she grew accustomed to the ways of the house, she learned to endure the noise patiently, and she found these five young Lowries really interesting and remarkably intelligent.
restoredverbUS /rɪˈstɔːrd/
past form of “restore” — return to its original or usable and functioning condition
From this reading An early walk with Jane restored her to her equilibrium, and she sat down to write in her own room with more rapidity than before; while Jane went out and made inquiries at registry offices, or anywhere else that was likely to lead to employment; but day after day passed without success.
roomnounUS /ruːm/
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading An early walk with Jane restored her to her equilibrium, and she sat down to write in her own room with more rapidity than before; while Jane went out and made inquiries at registry offices, or anywhere else that was likely to lead to employment; but day after day passed without success.
satnounUS /sæt/
the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians
From this reading An early walk with Jane restored her to her equilibrium, and she sat down to write in her own room with more rapidity than before; while Jane went out and made inquiries at registry offices, or anywhere else that was likely to lead to employment; but day after day passed without success.
secondnounUS /ˈsekənd/
1/60 of a minute; the basic unit of time adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites
From this reading Elsie's Literary Venture, and Its Success Elsie Melville found the second day in ---- Street better than the first.
shepronounUS /ʃiː/
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading An early walk with Jane restored her to her equilibrium, and she sat down to write in her own room with more rapidity than before; while Jane went out and made inquiries at registry offices, or anywhere else that was likely to lead to employment; but day after day passed without success.
StreetnounUS /striːt/
a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings
From this reading Elsie's Literary Venture, and Its Success Elsie Melville found the second day in ---- Street better than the first.
SuccessnounUS /səkˈses/
an event that accomplishes its intended purpose
From this reading Elsie's Literary Venture, and Its Success Elsie Melville found the second day in ---- Street better than the first.
suchdeterminerUS /sʌtʃ/
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading Peggy was astonished at the progress which they all made with such assistance, and particularly delighted with the great influence Jane had over Tom.
thanconjunctionUS /ðæn/
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading Elsie's Literary Venture, and Its Success Elsie Melville found the second day in ---- Street better than the first.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading An early walk with Jane restored her to her equilibrium, and she sat down to write in her own room with more rapidity than before; while Jane went out and made inquiries at registry offices, or anywhere else that was likely to lead to employment; but day after day passed without success.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Elsie's Literary Venture, and Its Success Elsie Melville found the second day in ---- Street better than the first.
theirdeterminerUS /ðer/
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Rather than do nothing, she assisted Peggy in the lighter parts of her work, made clothes for the children, and helped them with their lessons in the evening.
thempronounUS /ðem/
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading Rather than do nothing, she assisted Peggy in the lighter parts of her work, made clothes for the children, and helped them with their lessons in the evening.
thesedeterminerUS /ðiːz/
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading As she grew accustomed to the ways of the house, she learned to endure the noise patiently, and she found these five young Lowries really interesting and remarkably intelligent.
theypronounUS /ðeɪ/
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Peggy was astonished at the progress which they all made with such assistance, and particularly delighted with the great influence Jane had over Tom.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading An early walk with Jane restored her to her equilibrium, and she sat down to write in her own room with more rapidity than before; while Jane went out and made inquiries at registry offices, or anywhere else that was likely to lead to employment; but day after day passed without success.
TomnounUS /tɑːm/
male cat
From this reading Peggy was astonished at the progress which they all made with such assistance, and particularly delighted with the great influence Jane had over Tom.
VenturenounUS /ˈventʃər/
any venturesome undertaking especially one with an uncertain outcome
From this reading Elsie's Literary Venture, and Its Success Elsie Melville found the second day in ---- Street better than the first.
walknounUS /wɔːk/
the act of traveling by foot
From this reading An early walk with Jane restored her to her equilibrium, and she sat down to write in her own room with more rapidity than before; while Jane went out and made inquiries at registry offices, or anywhere else that was likely to lead to employment; but day after day passed without success.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading An early walk with Jane restored her to her equilibrium, and she sat down to write in her own room with more rapidity than before; while Jane went out and made inquiries at registry offices, or anywhere else that was likely to lead to employment; but day after day passed without success.
waysnounUS /weɪz/
structure consisting of a sloping way down to the water from the place where ships are built or repaired
From this reading As she grew accustomed to the ways of the house, she learned to endure the noise patiently, and she found these five young Lowries really interesting and remarkably intelligent.
wentverbUS /went/
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading An early walk with Jane restored her to her equilibrium, and she sat down to write in her own room with more rapidity than before; while Jane went out and made inquiries at registry offices, or anywhere else that was likely to lead to employment; but day after day passed without success.
whichpronounUS /wɪtʃ/
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Peggy was astonished at the progress which they all made with such assistance, and particularly delighted with the great influence Jane had over Tom.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading An early walk with Jane restored her to her equilibrium, and she sat down to write in her own room with more rapidity than before; while Jane went out and made inquiries at registry offices, or anywhere else that was likely to lead to employment; but day after day passed without success.
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading An early walk with Jane restored her to her equilibrium, and she sat down to write in her own room with more rapidity than before; while Jane went out and made inquiries at registry offices, or anywhere else that was likely to lead to employment; but day after day passed without success.
withoutprepositionUS /wɪˈθaʊt/
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading An early walk with Jane restored her to her equilibrium, and she sat down to write in her own room with more rapidity than before; while Jane went out and made inquiries at registry offices, or anywhere else that was likely to lead to employment; but day after day passed without success.
workverbUS /wɜːrk/
exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading Rather than do nothing, she assisted Peggy in the lighter parts of her work, made clothes for the children, and helped them with their lessons in the evening.
writeverbUS /raɪt/
produce a literary work
From this reading An early walk with Jane restored her to her equilibrium, and she sat down to write in her own room with more rapidity than before; while Jane went out and made inquiries at registry offices, or anywhere else that was likely to lead to employment; but day after day passed without success.
youngadjectiveUS /jʌŋ/
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading As she grew accustomed to the ways of the house, she learned to endure the noise patiently, and she found these five young Lowries really interesting and remarkably intelligent.
