Chapter IV

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

From this reading This “Little Mother” was Cousin Judith Eliot, scarcely more than a girl herself, who had come to live with the orphaned Darings and endeavor to train her wild and rather wayward charges in the ways they should go.

to or in a foreign country

From this reading Judith was an artist and had been studying miniature painting abroad when summoned to Riverdale by the sudden death of Mr. Daring.

regarded with deep or rapturous love (especially as if for a god)

From this reading The youngsters all adored Cousin Judith, yet she had no easy task, being a conscientious young woman and feeling deeply her grave responsibilities.

(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 HOW THE DARINGS PLANNED Phoebe Daring, who was fond of Toby Clark--as were, indeed, all of the Darings--did not forget her promise to ask the Little Mother what could be done for the boy.

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

From this reading Judith was an artist and had been studying miniature painting abroad when summoned to Riverdale by the sudden death of Mr. Daring.

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

From this reading This “Little Mother” was Cousin Judith Eliot, scarcely more than a girl herself, who had come to live with the orphaned Darings and endeavor to train her wild and rather wayward charges in the ways they should go.

a person whose creative work shows sensitivity and imagination

From this reading Judith was an artist and had been studying miniature painting abroad when summoned to Riverdale by the sudden death of Mr. Daring.

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

From this reading HOW THE DARINGS PLANNED Phoebe Daring, who was fond of Toby Clark--as were, indeed, all of the Darings--did not forget her promise to ask the Little Mother what could be done for the boy.

make a request or demand for something to somebody

From this reading HOW THE DARINGS PLANNED Phoebe Daring, who was fond of Toby Clark--as were, indeed, all of the Darings--did not forget her promise to ask the Little Mother what could be done for the boy.

be present at (meetings, church services, university), etc.

From this reading She painted some, still, in the seclusion of her pretty room, but was never too busy to attend to the children or to listen when they wished to consult her or to bewail their woes and tribulations.

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

From this reading HOW THE DARINGS PLANNED Phoebe Daring, who was fond of Toby Clark--as were, indeed, all of the Darings--did not forget her promise to ask the Little Mother what could be done for the boy.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading Judith was an artist and had been studying miniature painting abroad when summoned to Riverdale by the sudden death of Mr. Daring.

the -ing form of “be”

From this reading The youngsters all adored Cousin Judith, yet she had no easy task, being a conscientious young woman and feeling deeply her grave responsibilities.

regret strongly

From this reading She painted some, still, in the seclusion of her pretty room, but was never too busy to attend to the children or to listen when they wished to consult her or to bewail their woes and tribulations.

a youthful male person

From this reading HOW THE DARINGS PLANNED Phoebe Daring, who was fond of Toby Clark--as were, indeed, all of the Darings--did not forget her promise to ask the Little Mother what could be done for the boy.

actively or fully engaged or occupied

From this reading She painted some, still, in the seclusion of her pretty room, but was never too busy to attend to the children or to listen when they wished to consult her or to bewail their woes and tribulations.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading She painted some, still, in the seclusion of her pretty room, but was never too busy to attend to the children or to listen when they wished to consult her or to bewail their woes and tribulations.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading Judith was an artist and had been studying miniature painting abroad when summoned to Riverdale by the sudden death of Mr. Daring.

plural of “charge” — an impetuous rush toward someone or something

From this reading This “Little Mother” was Cousin Judith Eliot, scarcely more than a girl herself, who had come to live with the orphaned Darings and endeavor to train her wild and rather wayward charges in the ways they should go.

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

From this reading She painted some, still, in the seclusion of her pretty room, but was never too busy to attend to the children or to listen when they wished to consult her or to bewail their woes and tribulations.

United States explorer who (with Meriwether Lewis) led an expedition from St. Louis to the mouth of the Columbia River; Clark was responsible for making maps of the area (1770-1838)

From this reading HOW THE DARINGS PLANNED Phoebe Daring, who was fond of Toby Clark--as were, indeed, all of the Darings--did not forget her promise to ask the Little Mother what could be done for the boy.

move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody

From this reading This “Little Mother” was Cousin Judith Eliot, scarcely more than a girl herself, who had come to live with the orphaned Darings and endeavor to train her wild and rather wayward charges in the ways they should go.

characterized by extreme care and great effort

From this reading The youngsters all adored Cousin Judith, yet she had no easy task, being a conscientious young woman and feeling deeply her grave responsibilities.

get or ask advice from

From this reading She painted some, still, in the seclusion of her pretty room, but was never too busy to attend to the children or to listen when they wished to consult her or to bewail their woes and tribulations.

the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests

From this reading HOW THE DARINGS PLANNED Phoebe Daring, who was fond of Toby Clark--as were, indeed, all of the Darings--did not forget her promise to ask the Little Mother what could be done for the boy.

the child of your aunt or uncle

From this reading This “Little Mother” was Cousin Judith Eliot, scarcely more than a girl herself, who had come to live with the orphaned Darings and endeavor to train her wild and rather wayward charges in the ways they should go.

a challenge to do something dangerous or foolhardy

From this reading HOW THE DARINGS PLANNED Phoebe Daring, who was fond of Toby Clark--as were, indeed, all of the Darings--did not forget her promise to ask the Little Mother what could be done for the boy.

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

From this reading HOW THE DARINGS PLANNED Phoebe Daring, who was fond of Toby Clark--as were, indeed, all of the Darings--did not forget her promise to ask the Little Mother what could be done for the boy.

the event of dying or departure from life

From this reading Judith was an artist and had been studying miniature painting abroad when summoned to Riverdale by the sudden death of Mr. Daring.

to a great depth psychologically or emotionally

From this reading The youngsters all adored Cousin Judith, yet she had no easy task, being a conscientious young woman and feeling deeply her grave responsibilities.

the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives

From this reading HOW THE DARINGS PLANNED Phoebe Daring, who was fond of Toby Clark--as were, indeed, all of the Darings--did not forget her promise to ask the Little Mother what could be done for the boy.

having finished or arrived at completion

From this reading HOW THE DARINGS PLANNED Phoebe Daring, who was fond of Toby Clark--as were, indeed, all of the Darings--did not forget her promise to ask the Little Mother what could be done for the boy.

posing no difficulty; requiring little effort

From this reading The youngsters all adored Cousin Judith, yet she had no easy task, being a conscientious young woman and feeling deeply her grave responsibilities.

British poet (born in the United States) who won the Nobel prize for literature; his plays are outstanding examples of modern verse drama (1888-1965)

From this reading This “Little Mother” was Cousin Judith Eliot, scarcely more than a girl herself, who had come to live with the orphaned Darings and endeavor to train her wild and rather wayward charges in the ways they should go.

a purposeful or industrious undertaking (especially one that requires effort or boldness)

From this reading This “Little Mother” was Cousin Judith Eliot, scarcely more than a girl herself, who had come to live with the orphaned Darings and endeavor to train her wild and rather wayward charges in the ways they should go.

the experiencing of affective and emotional states

From this reading The youngsters all adored Cousin Judith, yet she had no easy task, being a conscientious young woman and feeling deeply her grave responsibilities.

having or displaying warmth or affection

From this reading HOW THE DARINGS PLANNED Phoebe Daring, who was fond of Toby Clark--as were, indeed, all of the Darings--did not forget her promise to ask the Little Mother what could be done for the boy.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading HOW THE DARINGS PLANNED Phoebe Daring, who was fond of Toby Clark--as were, indeed, all of the Darings--did not forget her promise to ask the Little Mother what could be done for the boy.

dismiss from the mind; stop remembering

From this reading HOW THE DARINGS PLANNED Phoebe Daring, who was fond of Toby Clark--as were, indeed, all of the Darings--did not forget her promise to ask the Little Mother what could be done for the boy.

a young female

From this reading This “Little Mother” was Cousin Judith Eliot, scarcely more than a girl herself, who had come to live with the orphaned Darings and endeavor to train her wild and rather wayward charges in the ways they should go.

change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically

From this reading This “Little Mother” was Cousin Judith Eliot, scarcely more than a girl herself, who had come to live with the orphaned Darings and endeavor to train her wild and rather wayward charges in the ways they should go.

death of a person

From this reading The youngsters all adored Cousin Judith, yet she had no easy task, being a conscientious young woman and feeling deeply her grave responsibilities.

the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect

From this reading This “Little Mother” was Cousin Judith Eliot, scarcely more than a girl herself, who had come to live with the orphaned Darings and endeavor to train her wild and rather wayward charges in the ways they should go.

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

From this reading HOW THE DARINGS PLANNED Phoebe Daring, who was fond of Toby Clark--as were, indeed, all of the Darings--did not forget her promise to ask the Little Mother what could be done for the boy.

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

From this reading This “Little Mother” was Cousin Judith Eliot, scarcely more than a girl herself, who had come to live with the orphaned Darings and endeavor to train her wild and rather wayward charges in the ways they should go.

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

From this reading HOW THE DARINGS PLANNED Phoebe Daring, who was fond of Toby Clark--as were, indeed, all of the Darings--did not forget her promise to ask the Little Mother what could be done for the boy.

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

From this reading This “Little Mother” was Cousin Judith Eliot, scarcely more than a girl herself, who had come to live with the orphaned Darings and endeavor to train her wild and rather wayward charges in the ways they should go.

in truth (often tends to intensify)

From this reading HOW THE DARINGS PLANNED Phoebe Daring, who was fond of Toby Clark--as were, indeed, all of the Darings--did not forget her promise to ask the Little Mother what could be done for the boy.

Jewish heroine in one of the books of the Apocrypha; she saved her people by decapitating the Assyrian general Holofernes

From this reading This “Little Mother” was Cousin Judith Eliot, scarcely more than a girl herself, who had come to live with the orphaned Darings and endeavor to train her wild and rather wayward charges in the ways they should go.

hear with intention

From this reading She painted some, still, in the seclusion of her pretty room, but was never too busy to attend to the children or to listen when they wished to consult her or to bewail their woes and tribulations.

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

From this reading HOW THE DARINGS PLANNED Phoebe Daring, who was fond of Toby Clark--as were, indeed, all of the Darings--did not forget her promise to ask the Little Mother what could be done for the boy.

be an inhabitant of or reside in

From this reading This “Little Mother” was Cousin Judith Eliot, scarcely more than a girl herself, who had come to live with the orphaned Darings and endeavor to train her wild and rather wayward charges in the ways they should go.

painting or drawing included in a book (especially in illuminated medieval manuscripts)

From this reading Judith was an artist and had been studying miniature painting abroad when summoned to Riverdale by the sudden death of Mr. Daring.

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

From this reading This “Little Mother” was Cousin Judith Eliot, scarcely more than a girl herself, who had come to live with the orphaned Darings and endeavor to train her wild and rather wayward charges in the ways they should go.

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

From this reading HOW THE DARINGS PLANNED Phoebe Daring, who was fond of Toby Clark--as were, indeed, all of the Darings--did not forget her promise to ask the Little Mother what could be done for the boy.

a form of address for a man

From this reading Judith was an artist and had been studying miniature painting abroad when summoned to Riverdale by the sudden death of Mr. Daring.

not ever; at no time in the past or future

From this reading She painted some, still, in the seclusion of her pretty room, but was never too busy to attend to the children or to listen when they wished to consult her or to bewail their woes and tribulations.

not any; not one

From this reading The youngsters all adored Cousin Judith, yet she had no easy task, being a conscientious young woman and feeling deeply her grave responsibilities.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading HOW THE DARINGS PLANNED Phoebe Daring, who was fond of Toby Clark--as were, indeed, all of the Darings--did not forget her promise to ask the Little Mother what could be done for the boy.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading HOW THE DARINGS PLANNED Phoebe Daring, who was fond of Toby Clark--as were, indeed, all of the Darings--did not forget her promise to ask the Little Mother what could be done for the boy.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading She painted some, still, in the seclusion of her pretty room, but was never too busy to attend to the children or to listen when they wished to consult her or to bewail their woes and tribulations.

deprived of parents by death or desertion

From this reading This “Little Mother” was Cousin Judith Eliot, scarcely more than a girl herself, who had come to live with the orphaned Darings and endeavor to train her wild and rather wayward charges in the ways they should go.

coated with paint

From this reading She painted some, still, in the seclusion of her pretty room, but was never too busy to attend to the children or to listen when they wished to consult her or to bewail their woes and tribulations.

graphic art consisting of an artistic composition made by applying paints to a surface

From this reading Judith was an artist and had been studying miniature painting abroad when summoned to Riverdale by the sudden death of Mr. Daring.

the cardinal number that is the sum of four and one

From this reading HOW THE DARINGS PLANNED Phoebe Daring, who was fond of Toby Clark--as were, indeed, all of the Darings--did not forget her promise to ask the Little Mother what could be done for the boy.

designed or carried out according to a plan

From this reading HOW THE DARINGS PLANNED Phoebe Daring, who was fond of Toby Clark--as were, indeed, all of the Darings--did not forget her promise to ask the Little Mother what could be done for the boy.

pleasing by delicacy or grace; not imposing

From this reading She painted some, still, in the seclusion of her pretty room, but was never too busy to attend to the children or to listen when they wished to consult her or to bewail their woes and tribulations.

make a promise or commitment

From this reading HOW THE DARINGS PLANNED Phoebe Daring, who was fond of Toby Clark--as were, indeed, all of the Darings--did not forget her promise to ask the Little Mother what could be done for the boy.

on the contrary

From this reading This “Little Mother” was Cousin Judith Eliot, scarcely more than a girl herself, who had come to live with the orphaned Darings and endeavor to train her wild and rather wayward charges in the ways they should go.

plural of “responsibility” — the social force that binds you to the courses of action demanded by that force

From this reading The youngsters all adored Cousin Judith, yet she had no easy task, being a conscientious young woman and feeling deeply her grave responsibilities.

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

From this reading Judith was an artist and had been studying miniature painting abroad when summoned to Riverdale by the sudden death of Mr. Daring.

an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling

From this reading She painted some, still, in the seclusion of her pretty room, but was never too busy to attend to the children or to listen when they wished to consult her or to bewail their woes and tribulations.

only a very short time before

From this reading This “Little Mother” was Cousin Judith Eliot, scarcely more than a girl herself, who had come to live with the orphaned Darings and endeavor to train her wild and rather wayward charges in the ways they should go.

the quality of being secluded from the presence or view of others

From this reading She painted some, still, in the seclusion of her pretty room, but was never too busy to attend to the children or to listen when they wished to consult her or to bewail their woes and tribulations.

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

From this reading The youngsters all adored Cousin Judith, yet she had no easy task, being a conscientious young woman and feeling deeply her grave responsibilities.

used to say what is right, expected, or advisable

From this reading This “Little Mother” was Cousin Judith Eliot, scarcely more than a girl herself, who had come to live with the orphaned Darings and endeavor to train her wild and rather wayward charges in the ways they should go.

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

From this reading She painted some, still, in the seclusion of her pretty room, but was never too busy to attend to the children or to listen when they wished to consult her or to bewail their woes and tribulations.

not in physical motion

From this reading She painted some, still, in the seclusion of her pretty room, but was never too busy to attend to the children or to listen when they wished to consult her or to bewail their woes and tribulations.

reading carefully with intent to remember

From this reading Judith was an artist and had been studying miniature painting abroad when summoned to Riverdale by the sudden death of Mr. Daring.

happening without warning or in a short space of time

From this reading Judith was an artist and had been studying miniature painting abroad when summoned to Riverdale by the sudden death of Mr. Daring.

past form of “summon” — call in an official matter, such as to attend court

From this reading Judith was an artist and had been studying miniature painting abroad when summoned to Riverdale by the sudden death of Mr. Daring.

any piece of work that is undertaken or attempted

From this reading The youngsters all adored Cousin Judith, yet she had no easy task, being a conscientious young woman and feeling deeply her grave responsibilities.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading This “Little Mother” was Cousin Judith Eliot, scarcely more than a girl herself, who had come to live with the orphaned Darings and endeavor to train her wild and rather wayward charges in the ways they should go.

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

From this reading HOW THE DARINGS PLANNED Phoebe Daring, who was fond of Toby Clark--as were, indeed, all of the Darings--did not forget her promise to ask the Little Mother what could be done for the boy.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading She painted some, still, in the seclusion of her pretty room, but was never too busy to attend to the children or to listen when they wished to consult her or to bewail their woes and tribulations.

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

From this reading This “Little Mother” was Cousin Judith Eliot, scarcely more than a girl herself, who had come to live with the orphaned Darings and endeavor to train her wild and rather wayward charges in the ways they should go.

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

From this reading This “Little Mother” was Cousin Judith Eliot, scarcely more than a girl herself, who had come to live with the orphaned Darings and endeavor to train her wild and rather wayward charges in the ways they should go.

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

From this reading HOW THE DARINGS PLANNED Phoebe Daring, who was fond of Toby Clark--as were, indeed, all of the Darings--did not forget her promise to ask the Little Mother what could be done for the boy.

a drinking mug in the shape of a stout man wearing a three-cornered hat

From this reading HOW THE DARINGS PLANNED Phoebe Daring, who was fond of Toby Clark--as were, indeed, all of the Darings--did not forget her promise to ask the Little Mother what could be done for the boy.

to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits

From this reading She painted some, still, in the seclusion of her pretty room, but was never too busy to attend to the children or to listen when they wished to consult her or to bewail their woes and tribulations.

create by training and teaching

From this reading This “Little Mother” was Cousin Judith Eliot, scarcely more than a girl herself, who had come to live with the orphaned Darings and endeavor to train her wild and rather wayward charges in the ways they should go.

plural of “tribulation” — an annoying or frustrating or catastrophic event

From this reading She painted some, still, in the seclusion of her pretty room, but was never too busy to attend to the children or to listen when they wished to consult her or to bewail their woes and tribulations.

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

From this reading HOW THE DARINGS PLANNED Phoebe Daring, who was fond of Toby Clark--as were, indeed, all of the Darings--did not forget her promise to ask the Little Mother what could be done for the boy.

structure consisting of a sloping way down to the water from the place where ships are built or repaired

From this reading This “Little Mother” was Cousin Judith Eliot, scarcely more than a girl herself, who had come to live with the orphaned Darings and endeavor to train her wild and rather wayward charges in the ways they should go.

resistant to guidance or discipline

From this reading This “Little Mother” was Cousin Judith Eliot, scarcely more than a girl herself, who had come to live with the orphaned Darings and endeavor to train her wild and rather wayward charges in the ways they should go.

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

From this reading HOW THE DARINGS PLANNED Phoebe Daring, who was fond of Toby Clark--as were, indeed, all of the Darings--did not forget her promise to ask the Little Mother what could be done for the boy.

used to ask for information about something

From this reading HOW THE DARINGS PLANNED Phoebe Daring, who was fond of Toby Clark--as were, indeed, all of the Darings--did not forget her promise to ask the Little Mother what could be done for the boy.

at the time that

From this reading Judith was an artist and had been studying miniature painting abroad when summoned to Riverdale by the sudden death of Mr. Daring.

which person or people

From this reading HOW THE DARINGS PLANNED Phoebe Daring, who was fond of Toby Clark--as were, indeed, all of the Darings--did not forget her promise to ask the Little Mother what could be done for the boy.

marked by extreme lack of restraint or control

From this reading This “Little Mother” was Cousin Judith Eliot, scarcely more than a girl herself, who had come to live with the orphaned Darings and endeavor to train her wild and rather wayward charges in the ways they should go.

past form of “wish” — hope for; have a wish

From this reading She painted some, still, in the seclusion of her pretty room, but was never too busy to attend to the children or to listen when they wished to consult her or to bewail their woes and tribulations.

in the company of; together with

From this reading This “Little Mother” was Cousin Judith Eliot, scarcely more than a girl herself, who had come to live with the orphaned Darings and endeavor to train her wild and rather wayward charges in the ways they should go.

plural of “woe” — misery resulting from affliction

From this reading She painted some, still, in the seclusion of her pretty room, but was never too busy to attend to the children or to listen when they wished to consult her or to bewail their woes and tribulations.

an adult female person (as opposed to a man)

From this reading The youngsters all adored Cousin Judith, yet she had no easy task, being a conscientious young woman and feeling deeply her grave responsibilities.

but in spite of that

From this reading The youngsters all adored Cousin Judith, yet she had no easy task, being a conscientious young woman and feeling deeply her grave responsibilities.

(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth

From this reading The youngsters all adored Cousin Judith, yet she had no easy task, being a conscientious young woman and feeling deeply her grave responsibilities.

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

From this reading The youngsters all adored Cousin Judith, yet she had no easy task, being a conscientious young woman and feeling deeply her grave responsibilities.