Chapter VI · Chapter 6

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

From this reading A FISHY EPISODE Rilla Blythe walked proudly, and perhaps a little primly, through the main “street” of the Glen and up the manse hill, carefully carrying a small basketful of early strawberries, which Susan had coaxed into lusciousness in one of the sunny nooks of Ingleside.

a vaguely specified concern

From this reading It was a somewhat elaborate affair, wherein Susan’s taste had had more to say than Anne’s, and Rilla’s small soul gloried in its splendours of silk and lace and flowers.

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

From this reading Susan had charged Rilla to give the basket to nobody except Aunt Martha or Mr. Meredith, and Rilla, very proud of being entrusted with such an errand, was resolved to carry out her instructions to the letter.

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

From this reading A FISHY EPISODE Rilla Blythe walked proudly, and perhaps a little primly, through the main “street” of the Glen and up the manse hill, carefully carrying a small basketful of early strawberries, which Susan had coaxed into lusciousness in one of the sunny nooks of Ingleside.

possessive form of “anne” — Queen of England and Scotland and Ireland; daughter if James II and the last of the Stuart monarchs; in 1707 she was the last English ruler to exercise the royal veto over parliament (1665-1714)

From this reading It was a somewhat elaborate affair, wherein Susan’s taste had had more to say than Anne’s, and Rilla’s small soul gloried in its splendours of silk and lace and flowers.

the sister of your father or mother; the wife of your uncle

From this reading Susan had charged Rilla to give the basket to nobody except Aunt Martha or Mr. Meredith, and Rilla, very proud of being entrusted with such an errand, was resolved to carry out her instructions to the letter.

a container that is usually woven and has handles

From this reading Susan had charged Rilla to give the basket to nobody except Aunt Martha or Mr. Meredith, and Rilla, very proud of being entrusted with such an errand, was resolved to carry out her instructions to the letter.

the quantity contained in a basket

From this reading A FISHY EPISODE Rilla Blythe walked proudly, and perhaps a little primly, through the main “street” of the Glen and up the manse hill, carefully carrying a small basketful of early strawberries, which Susan had coaxed into lusciousness in one of the sunny nooks of Ingleside.

covered with beads of liquid

From this reading Susan had dressed her daintily in a white, starched, and embroidered dress, with sash of blue and beaded slippers.

the -ing form of “be”

From this reading Susan had charged Rilla to give the basket to nobody except Aunt Martha or Mr. Meredith, and Rilla, very proud of being entrusted with such an errand, was resolved to carry out her instructions to the letter.

the supreme effort one can make

From this reading Her long ruddy curls were sleek and round, and Susan had let her put on her best hat, out of compliment to the manse.

of the color intermediate between green and violet; having a color similar to that of a clear unclouded sky

From this reading Susan had dressed her daintily in a white, starched, and embroidered dress, with sash of blue and beaded slippers.

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From this reading A FISHY EPISODE Rilla Blythe walked proudly, and perhaps a little primly, through the main “street” of the Glen and up the manse hill, carefully carrying a small basketful of early strawberries, which Susan had coaxed into lusciousness in one of the sunny nooks of Ingleside.

taking care or paying attention

From this reading A FISHY EPISODE Rilla Blythe walked proudly, and perhaps a little primly, through the main “street” of the Glen and up the manse hill, carefully carrying a small basketful of early strawberries, which Susan had coaxed into lusciousness in one of the sunny nooks of Ingleside.

move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body

From this reading Susan had charged Rilla to give the basket to nobody except Aunt Martha or Mr. Meredith, and Rilla, very proud of being entrusted with such an errand, was resolved to carry out her instructions to the letter.

-ing form of “carry” — move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body

From this reading A FISHY EPISODE Rilla Blythe walked proudly, and perhaps a little primly, through the main “street” of the Glen and up the manse hill, carefully carrying a small basketful of early strawberries, which Susan had coaxed into lusciousness in one of the sunny nooks of Ingleside.

of a particle or body or system; having a net amount of positive or negative electric charge

From this reading Susan had charged Rilla to give the basket to nobody except Aunt Martha or Mr. Meredith, and Rilla, very proud of being entrusted with such an errand, was resolved to carry out her instructions to the letter.

past form of “coax” — influence or urge by gentle urging, caressing, or flattering

From this reading A FISHY EPISODE Rilla Blythe walked proudly, and perhaps a little primly, through the main “street” of the Glen and up the manse hill, carefully carrying a small basketful of early strawberries, which Susan had coaxed into lusciousness in one of the sunny nooks of Ingleside.

say something to someone that expresses praise

From this reading Her long ruddy curls were sleek and round, and Susan had let her put on her best hat, out of compliment to the manse.

plural of “curl” — a round shape formed by a series of concentric circles (as formed by leaves or flower petals)

From this reading Her long ruddy curls were sleek and round, and Susan had let her put on her best hat, out of compliment to the manse.

in a dainty and fastidious manner

From this reading Susan had dressed her daintily in a white, starched, and embroidered dress, with sash of blue and beaded slippers.

put on clothes

From this reading Susan had dressed her daintily in a white, starched, and embroidered dress, with sash of blue and beaded slippers.

dressed or clothed especially in fine attire; often used in combination

From this reading Susan had dressed her daintily in a white, starched, and embroidered dress, with sash of blue and beaded slippers.

at or near the beginning of a period of time or course of events or before the usual or expected time

From this reading A FISHY EPISODE Rilla Blythe walked proudly, and perhaps a little primly, through the main “street” of the Glen and up the manse hill, carefully carrying a small basketful of early strawberries, which Susan had coaxed into lusciousness in one of the sunny nooks of Ingleside.

marked by complexity and richness of detail

From this reading It was a somewhat elaborate affair, wherein Susan’s taste had had more to say than Anne’s, and Rilla’s small soul gloried in its splendours of silk and lace and flowers.

past form of “embroider” — decorate with needlework

From this reading Susan had dressed her daintily in a white, starched, and embroidered dress, with sash of blue and beaded slippers.

past form of “entrust” — confer a trust upon

From this reading Susan had charged Rilla to give the basket to nobody except Aunt Martha or Mr. Meredith, and Rilla, very proud of being entrusted with such an errand, was resolved to carry out her instructions to the letter.

a happening that is distinctive in a series of related events

From this reading A FISHY EPISODE Rilla Blythe walked proudly, and perhaps a little primly, through the main “street” of the Glen and up the manse hill, carefully carrying a small basketful of early strawberries, which Susan had coaxed into lusciousness in one of the sunny nooks of Ingleside.

a short trip that is taken in the performance of a necessary task or mission

From this reading Susan had charged Rilla to give the basket to nobody except Aunt Martha or Mr. Meredith, and Rilla, very proud of being entrusted with such an errand, was resolved to carry out her instructions to the letter.

apart from; not including

From this reading Susan had charged Rilla to give the basket to nobody except Aunt Martha or Mr. Meredith, and Rilla, very proud of being entrusted with such an errand, was resolved to carry out her instructions to the letter.

of or relating to or resembling fish

From this reading A FISHY EPISODE Rilla Blythe walked proudly, and perhaps a little primly, through the main “street” of the Glen and up the manse hill, carefully carrying a small basketful of early strawberries, which Susan had coaxed into lusciousness in one of the sunny nooks of Ingleside.

plural of “flower” — a plant cultivated for its blooms or blossoms

From this reading It was a somewhat elaborate affair, wherein Susan’s taste had had more to say than Anne’s, and Rilla’s small soul gloried in its splendours of silk and lace and flowers.

cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense

From this reading Susan had charged Rilla to give the basket to nobody except Aunt Martha or Mr. Meredith, and Rilla, very proud of being entrusted with such an errand, was resolved to carry out her instructions to the letter.

a narrow secluded valley (in the mountains)

From this reading A FISHY EPISODE Rilla Blythe walked proudly, and perhaps a little primly, through the main “street” of the Glen and up the manse hill, carefully carrying a small basketful of early strawberries, which Susan had coaxed into lusciousness in one of the sunny nooks of Ingleside.

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

From this reading It was a somewhat elaborate affair, wherein Susan’s taste had had more to say than Anne’s, and Rilla’s small soul gloried in its splendours of silk and lace and flowers.

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

From this reading A FISHY EPISODE Rilla Blythe walked proudly, and perhaps a little primly, through the main “street” of the Glen and up the manse hill, carefully carrying a small basketful of early strawberries, which Susan had coaxed into lusciousness in one of the sunny nooks of Ingleside.

headdress that protects the head from bad weather; has shaped crown and usually a brim

From this reading Her long ruddy curls were sleek and round, and Susan had let her put on her best hat, out of compliment to the manse.

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

From this reading Susan had charged Rilla to give the basket to nobody except Aunt Martha or Mr. Meredith, and Rilla, very proud of being entrusted with such an errand, was resolved to carry out her instructions to the letter.

a local and well-defined elevation of the land

From this reading A FISHY EPISODE Rilla Blythe walked proudly, and perhaps a little primly, through the main “street” of the Glen and up the manse hill, carefully carrying a small basketful of early strawberries, which Susan had coaxed into lusciousness in one of the sunny nooks of Ingleside.

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

From this reading A FISHY EPISODE Rilla Blythe walked proudly, and perhaps a little primly, through the main “street” of the Glen and up the manse hill, carefully carrying a small basketful of early strawberries, which Susan had coaxed into lusciousness in one of the sunny nooks of Ingleside.

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

From this reading A FISHY EPISODE Rilla Blythe walked proudly, and perhaps a little primly, through the main “street” of the Glen and up the manse hill, carefully carrying a small basketful of early strawberries, which Susan had coaxed into lusciousness in one of the sunny nooks of Ingleside.

a manual usually accompanying a technical device and explaining how to install or operate it

From this reading Susan had charged Rilla to give the basket to nobody except Aunt Martha or Mr. Meredith, and Rilla, very proud of being entrusted with such an errand, was resolved to carry out her instructions to the letter.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading A FISHY EPISODE Rilla Blythe walked proudly, and perhaps a little primly, through the main “street” of the Glen and up the manse hill, carefully carrying a small basketful of early strawberries, which Susan had coaxed into lusciousness in one of the sunny nooks of Ingleside.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading It was a somewhat elaborate affair, wherein Susan’s taste had had more to say than Anne’s, and Rilla’s small soul gloried in its splendours of silk and lace and flowers.

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading It was a somewhat elaborate affair, wherein Susan’s taste had had more to say than Anne’s, and Rilla’s small soul gloried in its splendours of silk and lace and flowers.

spin, wind, or twist together

From this reading It was a somewhat elaborate affair, wherein Susan’s taste had had more to say than Anne’s, and Rilla’s small soul gloried in its splendours of silk and lace and flowers.

used to make a suggestion or a command including the speaker

From this reading Her long ruddy curls were sleek and round, and Susan had let her put on her best hat, out of compliment to the manse.

a written message addressed to a person or organization

From this reading Susan had charged Rilla to give the basket to nobody except Aunt Martha or Mr. Meredith, and Rilla, very proud of being entrusted with such an errand, was resolved to carry out her instructions to the letter.

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

From this reading A FISHY EPISODE Rilla Blythe walked proudly, and perhaps a little primly, through the main “street” of the Glen and up the manse hill, carefully carrying a small basketful of early strawberries, which Susan had coaxed into lusciousness in one of the sunny nooks of Ingleside.

primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified

From this reading Her long ruddy curls were sleek and round, and Susan had let her put on her best hat, out of compliment to the manse.

extreme appetizingness

From this reading A FISHY EPISODE Rilla Blythe walked proudly, and perhaps a little primly, through the main “street” of the Glen and up the manse hill, carefully carrying a small basketful of early strawberries, which Susan had coaxed into lusciousness in one of the sunny nooks of Ingleside.

most important element

From this reading A FISHY EPISODE Rilla Blythe walked proudly, and perhaps a little primly, through the main “street” of the Glen and up the manse hill, carefully carrying a small basketful of early strawberries, which Susan had coaxed into lusciousness in one of the sunny nooks of Ingleside.

a large and imposing house

From this reading A FISHY EPISODE Rilla Blythe walked proudly, and perhaps a little primly, through the main “street” of the Glen and up the manse hill, carefully carrying a small basketful of early strawberries, which Susan had coaxed into lusciousness in one of the sunny nooks of Ingleside.

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

From this reading Susan had charged Rilla to give the basket to nobody except Aunt Martha or Mr. Meredith, and Rilla, very proud of being entrusted with such an errand, was resolved to carry out her instructions to the letter.

United States civil rights leader whose college registration caused riots in traditionally segregated Mississippi (born in 1933)

From this reading Susan had charged Rilla to give the basket to nobody except Aunt Martha or Mr. Meredith, and Rilla, very proud of being entrusted with such an errand, was resolved to carry out her instructions to the letter.

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

From this reading It was a somewhat elaborate affair, wherein Susan’s taste had had more to say than Anne’s, and Rilla’s small soul gloried in its splendours of silk and lace and flowers.

a form of address for a man

From this reading Susan had charged Rilla to give the basket to nobody except Aunt Martha or Mr. Meredith, and Rilla, very proud of being entrusted with such an errand, was resolved to carry out her instructions to the letter.

no person; not anyone

From this reading Susan had charged Rilla to give the basket to nobody except Aunt Martha or Mr. Meredith, and Rilla, very proud of being entrusted with such an errand, was resolved to carry out her instructions to the letter.

plural of “nook” — a sheltered and secluded place

From this reading A FISHY EPISODE Rilla Blythe walked proudly, and perhaps a little primly, through the main “street” of the Glen and up the manse hill, carefully carrying a small basketful of early strawberries, which Susan had coaxed into lusciousness in one of the sunny nooks of Ingleside.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading A FISHY EPISODE Rilla Blythe walked proudly, and perhaps a little primly, through the main “street” of the Glen and up the manse hill, carefully carrying a small basketful of early strawberries, which Susan had coaxed into lusciousness in one of the sunny nooks of Ingleside.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading Her long ruddy curls were sleek and round, and Susan had let her put on her best hat, out of compliment to the manse.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading A FISHY EPISODE Rilla Blythe walked proudly, and perhaps a little primly, through the main “street” of the Glen and up the manse hill, carefully carrying a small basketful of early strawberries, which Susan had coaxed into lusciousness in one of the sunny nooks of Ingleside.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading Susan had charged Rilla to give the basket to nobody except Aunt Martha or Mr. Meredith, and Rilla, very proud of being entrusted with such an errand, was resolved to carry out her instructions to the letter.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading Susan had charged Rilla to give the basket to nobody except Aunt Martha or Mr. Meredith, and Rilla, very proud of being entrusted with such an errand, was resolved to carry out her instructions to the letter.

by chance

From this reading A FISHY EPISODE Rilla Blythe walked proudly, and perhaps a little primly, through the main “street” of the Glen and up the manse hill, carefully carrying a small basketful of early strawberries, which Susan had coaxed into lusciousness in one of the sunny nooks of Ingleside.

in a prissy manner

From this reading A FISHY EPISODE Rilla Blythe walked proudly, and perhaps a little primly, through the main “street” of the Glen and up the manse hill, carefully carrying a small basketful of early strawberries, which Susan had coaxed into lusciousness in one of the sunny nooks of Ingleside.

feeling self-respect or pleasure in something by which you measure your self-worth; or being a reason for pride

From this reading Susan had charged Rilla to give the basket to nobody except Aunt Martha or Mr. Meredith, and Rilla, very proud of being entrusted with such an errand, was resolved to carry out her instructions to the letter.

with pride; in a proud manner

From this reading A FISHY EPISODE Rilla Blythe walked proudly, and perhaps a little primly, through the main “street” of the Glen and up the manse hill, carefully carrying a small basketful of early strawberries, which Susan had coaxed into lusciousness in one of the sunny nooks of Ingleside.

put into a certain place or abstract location

From this reading Her long ruddy curls were sleek and round, and Susan had let her put on her best hat, out of compliment to the manse.

determined

From this reading Susan had charged Rilla to give the basket to nobody except Aunt Martha or Mr. Meredith, and Rilla, very proud of being entrusted with such an errand, was resolved to carry out her instructions to the letter.

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From this reading A FISHY EPISODE Rilla Blythe walked proudly, and perhaps a little primly, through the main “street” of the Glen and up the manse hill, carefully carrying a small basketful of early strawberries, which Susan had coaxed into lusciousness in one of the sunny nooks of Ingleside.

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

From this reading It was a somewhat elaborate affair, wherein Susan’s taste had had more to say than Anne’s, and Rilla’s small soul gloried in its splendours of silk and lace and flowers.

a charge of ammunition for a single shot

From this reading Her long ruddy curls were sleek and round, and Susan had let her put on her best hat, out of compliment to the manse.

inclined to a healthy reddish color often associated with outdoor life

From this reading Her long ruddy curls were sleek and round, and Susan had let her put on her best hat, out of compliment to the manse.

a framework that holds the panes of a window in the window frame

From this reading Susan had dressed her daintily in a white, starched, and embroidered dress, with sash of blue and beaded slippers.

express in words

From this reading It was a somewhat elaborate affair, wherein Susan’s taste had had more to say than Anne’s, and Rilla’s small soul gloried in its splendours of silk and lace and flowers.

a fabric made from the fine threads produced by certain insect larvae

From this reading It was a somewhat elaborate affair, wherein Susan’s taste had had more to say than Anne’s, and Rilla’s small soul gloried in its splendours of silk and lace and flowers.

well-groomed and neatly tailored; especially too well-groomed

From this reading Her long ruddy curls were sleek and round, and Susan had let her put on her best hat, out of compliment to the manse.

plural of “slipper” — low footwear that can be slipped on and off easily; usually worn indoors

From this reading Susan had dressed her daintily in a white, starched, and embroidered dress, with sash of blue and beaded slippers.

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

From this reading A FISHY EPISODE Rilla Blythe walked proudly, and perhaps a little primly, through the main “street” of the Glen and up the manse hill, carefully carrying a small basketful of early strawberries, which Susan had coaxed into lusciousness in one of the sunny nooks of Ingleside.

to a small degree or extent

From this reading It was a somewhat elaborate affair, wherein Susan’s taste had had more to say than Anne’s, and Rilla’s small soul gloried in its splendours of silk and lace and flowers.

the immaterial part of a person; the actuating cause of an individual life

From this reading It was a somewhat elaborate affair, wherein Susan’s taste had had more to say than Anne’s, and Rilla’s small soul gloried in its splendours of silk and lace and flowers.

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From this reading It was a somewhat elaborate affair, wherein Susan’s taste had had more to say than Anne’s, and Rilla’s small soul gloried in its splendours of silk and lace and flowers.

past form of “starch” — stiffen with starch

From this reading Susan had dressed her daintily in a white, starched, and embroidered dress, with sash of blue and beaded slippers.

plural of “strawberry” — sweet fleshy red fruit

From this reading A FISHY EPISODE Rilla Blythe walked proudly, and perhaps a little primly, through the main “street” of the Glen and up the manse hill, carefully carrying a small basketful of early strawberries, which Susan had coaxed into lusciousness in one of the sunny nooks of Ingleside.

a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings

From this reading A FISHY EPISODE Rilla Blythe walked proudly, and perhaps a little primly, through the main “street” of the Glen and up the manse hill, carefully carrying a small basketful of early strawberries, which Susan had coaxed into lusciousness in one of the sunny nooks of Ingleside.

of the kind already mentioned

From this reading Susan had charged Rilla to give the basket to nobody except Aunt Martha or Mr. Meredith, and Rilla, very proud of being entrusted with such an errand, was resolved to carry out her instructions to the letter.

bright and pleasant; promoting a feeling of cheer

From this reading A FISHY EPISODE Rilla Blythe walked proudly, and perhaps a little primly, through the main “street” of the Glen and up the manse hill, carefully carrying a small basketful of early strawberries, which Susan had coaxed into lusciousness in one of the sunny nooks of Ingleside.

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

From this reading A FISHY EPISODE Rilla Blythe walked proudly, and perhaps a little primly, through the main “street” of the Glen and up the manse hill, carefully carrying a small basketful of early strawberries, which Susan had coaxed into lusciousness in one of the sunny nooks of Ingleside.

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

From this reading It was a somewhat elaborate affair, wherein Susan’s taste had had more to say than Anne’s, and Rilla’s small soul gloried in its splendours of silk and lace and flowers.

To perceive flavor through the mouth.

From this reading It was a somewhat elaborate affair, wherein Susan’s taste had had more to say than Anne’s, and Rilla’s small soul gloried in its splendours of silk and lace and flowers.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading It was a somewhat elaborate affair, wherein Susan’s taste had had more to say than Anne’s, and Rilla’s small soul gloried in its splendours of silk and lace and flowers.

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

From this reading A FISHY EPISODE Rilla Blythe walked proudly, and perhaps a little primly, through the main “street” of the Glen and up the manse hill, carefully carrying a small basketful of early strawberries, which Susan had coaxed into lusciousness in one of the sunny nooks of Ingleside.

from one end or side of something to the other

From this reading A FISHY EPISODE Rilla Blythe walked proudly, and perhaps a little primly, through the main “street” of the Glen and up the manse hill, carefully carrying a small basketful of early strawberries, which Susan had coaxed into lusciousness in one of the sunny nooks of Ingleside.

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

From this reading Susan had charged Rilla to give the basket to nobody except Aunt Martha or Mr. Meredith, and Rilla, very proud of being entrusted with such an errand, was resolved to carry out her instructions to the letter.

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

From this reading A FISHY EPISODE Rilla Blythe walked proudly, and perhaps a little primly, through the main “street” of the Glen and up the manse hill, carefully carrying a small basketful of early strawberries, which Susan had coaxed into lusciousness in one of the sunny nooks of Ingleside.

precisely as stated

From this reading Susan had charged Rilla to give the basket to nobody except Aunt Martha or Mr. Meredith, and Rilla, very proud of being entrusted with such an errand, was resolved to carry out her instructions to the letter.

past form of “walk” — use one's feet to advance; advance by steps

From this reading A FISHY EPISODE Rilla Blythe walked proudly, and perhaps a little primly, through the main “street” of the Glen and up the manse hill, carefully carrying a small basketful of early strawberries, which Susan had coaxed into lusciousness in one of the sunny nooks of Ingleside.

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

From this reading Susan had charged Rilla to give the basket to nobody except Aunt Martha or Mr. Meredith, and Rilla, very proud of being entrusted with such an errand, was resolved to carry out her instructions to the letter.

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

From this reading Her long ruddy curls were sleek and round, and Susan had let her put on her best hat, out of compliment to the manse.

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From this reading It was a somewhat elaborate affair, wherein Susan’s taste had had more to say than Anne’s, and Rilla’s small soul gloried in its splendours of silk and lace and flowers.

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

From this reading A FISHY EPISODE Rilla Blythe walked proudly, and perhaps a little primly, through the main “street” of the Glen and up the manse hill, carefully carrying a small basketful of early strawberries, which Susan had coaxed into lusciousness in one of the sunny nooks of Ingleside.

a Caucasian

From this reading Susan had dressed her daintily in a white, starched, and embroidered dress, with sash of blue and beaded slippers.

in the company of; together with

From this reading Susan had charged Rilla to give the basket to nobody except Aunt Martha or Mr. Meredith, and Rilla, very proud of being entrusted with such an errand, was resolved to carry out her instructions to the letter.