Chapter XXV · Chapter 25

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

From this reading THE "HOUSEHOLD ALBUM"--SKETCHING UNDER DIFFICULTIES--A NEW SPECIES?--JACK'S BARGAIN--THEORIES.

consider or hold as true

From this reading He resented his exclusion, and made many efforts to induce his mother to accept his hasty productions; but it was not till the summer to which I alluded that Jack took his place in the "Household Album."

a record or narrative description of past events

From this reading Out of motherly affection, and also because their early attempts at drawing were very clever, Mrs. Arkwright had, years before, begun a scrapbook, or "Household Album," as it was called, into which she pasted such of her children's original drawings as were held good enough for the honour; the age of the artist being taken into account.

a positive feeling of liking

From this reading Out of motherly affection, and also because their early attempts at drawing were very clever, Mrs. Arkwright had, years before, begun a scrapbook, or "Household Album," as it was called, into which she pasted such of her children's original drawings as were held good enough for the honour; the age of the artist being taken into account.

how long something has existed

From this reading Out of motherly affection, and also because their early attempts at drawing were very clever, Mrs. Arkwright had, years before, begun a scrapbook, or "Household Album," as it was called, into which she pasted such of her children's original drawings as were held good enough for the honour; the age of the artist being taken into account.

one or more recordings issued together; originally released on 12-inch phonograph records (usually with attractive record covers) and later on cassette audiotape and compact disc

From this reading THE "HOUSEHOLD ALBUM"--SKETCHING UNDER DIFFICULTIES--A NEW SPECIES?--JACK'S BARGAIN--THEORIES.

past form of “allude” — make a more or less disguised reference to

From this reading He resented his exclusion, and made many efforts to induce his mother to accept his hasty productions; but it was not till the summer to which I alluded that Jack took his place in the "Household Album."

in addition

From this reading Out of motherly affection, and also because their early attempts at drawing were very clever, Mrs. Arkwright had, years before, begun a scrapbook, or "Household Album," as it was called, into which she pasted such of her children's original drawings as were held good enough for the honour; the age of the artist being taken into account.

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

From this reading Out of motherly affection, and also because their early attempts at drawing were very clever, Mrs. Arkwright had, years before, begun a scrapbook, or "Household Album," as it was called, into which she pasted such of her children's original drawings as were held good enough for the honour; the age of the artist being taken into account.

past form of “appear” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect

From this reading Jack's gift in this line was not as great as that of Clement or Eleanor, but this was not the only reason why no drawing of his appeared in the scrapbook.

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From this reading Out of motherly affection, and also because their early attempts at drawing were very clever, Mrs. Arkwright had, years before, begun a scrapbook, or "Household Album," as it was called, into which she pasted such of her children's original drawings as were held good enough for the honour; the age of the artist being taken into account.

a person whose creative work shows sensitivity and imagination

From this reading Out of motherly affection, and also because their early attempts at drawing were very clever, Mrs. Arkwright had, years before, begun a scrapbook, or "Household Album," as it was called, into which she pasted such of her children's original drawings as were held good enough for the honour; the age of the artist being taken into account.

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

From this reading Out of motherly affection, and also because their early attempts at drawing were very clever, Mrs. Arkwright had, years before, begun a scrapbook, or "Household Album," as it was called, into which she pasted such of her children's original drawings as were held good enough for the honour; the age of the artist being taken into account.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading Out of motherly affection, and also because their early attempts at drawing were very clever, Mrs. Arkwright had, years before, begun a scrapbook, or "Household Album," as it was called, into which she pasted such of her children's original drawings as were held good enough for the honour; the age of the artist being taken into account.

plural of “attempt” — earnest and conscientious activity intended to do or accomplish something

From this reading Out of motherly affection, and also because their early attempts at drawing were very clever, Mrs. Arkwright had, years before, begun a scrapbook, or "Household Album," as it was called, into which she pasted such of her children's original drawings as were held good enough for the honour; the age of the artist being taken into account.

an agreement between parties (usually arrived at after discussion) fixing obligations of each

From this reading THE "HOUSEHOLD ALBUM"--SKETCHING UNDER DIFFICULTIES--A NEW SPECIES?--JACK'S BARGAIN--THEORIES.

for the reason that

From this reading Out of motherly affection, and also because their early attempts at drawing were very clever, Mrs. Arkwright had, years before, begun a scrapbook, or "Household Album," as it was called, into which she pasted such of her children's original drawings as were held good enough for the honour; the age of the artist being taken into account.

earlier than; in front of

From this reading Out of motherly affection, and also because their early attempts at drawing were very clever, Mrs. Arkwright had, years before, begun a scrapbook, or "Household Album," as it was called, into which she pasted such of her children's original drawings as were held good enough for the honour; the age of the artist being taken into account.

inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action

From this reading Out of motherly affection, and also because their early attempts at drawing were very clever, Mrs. Arkwright had, years before, begun a scrapbook, or "Household Album," as it was called, into which she pasted such of her children's original drawings as were held good enough for the honour; the age of the artist being taken into account.

the -ing form of “be”

From this reading Out of motherly affection, and also because their early attempts at drawing were very clever, Mrs. Arkwright had, years before, begun a scrapbook, or "Household Album," as it was called, into which she pasted such of her children's original drawings as were held good enough for the honour; the age of the artist being taken into account.

present

From this reading Mrs. Arkwright demanded more evidence of pains and industry than Jack was wont to bestow on his sketches or designs.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading Jack's gift in this line was not as great as that of Clement or Eleanor, but this was not the only reason why no drawing of his appeared in the scrapbook.

past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to

From this reading Out of motherly affection, and also because their early attempts at drawing were very clever, Mrs. Arkwright had, years before, begun a scrapbook, or "Household Album," as it was called, into which she pasted such of her children's original drawings as were held good enough for the honour; the age of the artist being taken into account.

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From this reading Out of motherly affection, and also because their early attempts at drawing were very clever, Mrs. Arkwright had, years before, begun a scrapbook, or "Household Album," as it was called, into which she pasted such of her children's original drawings as were held good enough for the honour; the age of the artist being taken into account.

(of weather or climate) physically mild

From this reading Jack's gift in this line was not as great as that of Clement or Eleanor, but this was not the only reason why no drawing of his appeared in the scrapbook.

showing self-interest and shrewdness in dealing with others

From this reading Out of motherly affection, and also because their early attempts at drawing were very clever, Mrs. Arkwright had, years before, begun a scrapbook, or "Household Album," as it was called, into which she pasted such of her children's original drawings as were held good enough for the honour; the age of the artist being taken into account.

past form of “demand” — request urgently and forcefully

From this reading Mrs. Arkwright demanded more evidence of pains and industry than Jack was wont to bestow on his sketches or designs.

plural of “design” — the act of working out the form of something (as by making a sketch or outline or plan)

From this reading Mrs. Arkwright demanded more evidence of pains and industry than Jack was wont to bestow on his sketches or designs.

plural of “difficulty” — an effort that is inconvenient

From this reading THE "HOUSEHOLD ALBUM"--SKETCHING UNDER DIFFICULTIES--A NEW SPECIES?--JACK'S BARGAIN--THEORIES.

an illustration that is drawn by hand and published in a book, magazine, or newspaper

From this reading Out of motherly affection, and also because their early attempts at drawing were very clever, Mrs. Arkwright had, years before, begun a scrapbook, or "Household Album," as it was called, into which she pasted such of her children's original drawings as were held good enough for the honour; the age of the artist being taken into account.

plural of “drawing” — an illustration that is drawn by hand and published in a book, magazine, or newspaper

From this reading Out of motherly affection, and also because their early attempts at drawing were very clever, Mrs. Arkwright had, years before, begun a scrapbook, or "Household Album," as it was called, into which she pasted such of her children's original drawings as were held good enough for the honour; the age of the artist being taken into account.

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

From this reading Out of motherly affection, and also because their early attempts at drawing were very clever, Mrs. Arkwright had, years before, begun a scrapbook, or "Household Album," as it was called, into which she pasted such of her children's original drawings as were held good enough for the honour; the age of the artist being taken into account.

plural of “effort” — earnest and conscientious activity intended to do or accomplish something

From this reading He resented his exclusion, and made many efforts to induce his mother to accept his hasty productions; but it was not till the summer to which I alluded that Jack took his place in the "Household Album."

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From this reading Jack's gift in this line was not as great as that of Clement or Eleanor, but this was not the only reason why no drawing of his appeared in the scrapbook.

an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose

From this reading Out of motherly affection, and also because their early attempts at drawing were very clever, Mrs. Arkwright had, years before, begun a scrapbook, or "Household Album," as it was called, into which she pasted such of her children's original drawings as were held good enough for the honour; the age of the artist being taken into account.

your basis for belief or disbelief; knowledge on which to base belief

From this reading Mrs. Arkwright demanded more evidence of pains and industry than Jack was wont to bestow on his sketches or designs.

the state of being excluded

From this reading He resented his exclusion, and made many efforts to induce his mother to accept his hasty productions; but it was not till the summer to which I alluded that Jack took his place in the "Household Album."

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading Out of motherly affection, and also because their early attempts at drawing were very clever, Mrs. Arkwright had, years before, begun a scrapbook, or "Household Album," as it was called, into which she pasted such of her children's original drawings as were held good enough for the honour; the age of the artist being taken into account.

something acquired without compensation

From this reading Jack's gift in this line was not as great as that of Clement or Eleanor, but this was not the only reason why no drawing of his appeared in the scrapbook.

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

From this reading Out of motherly affection, and also because their early attempts at drawing were very clever, Mrs. Arkwright had, years before, begun a scrapbook, or "Household Album," as it was called, into which she pasted such of her children's original drawings as were held good enough for the honour; the age of the artist being taken into account.

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

From this reading Jack's gift in this line was not as great as that of Clement or Eleanor, but this was not the only reason why no drawing of his appeared in the scrapbook.

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

From this reading Out of motherly affection, and also because their early attempts at drawing were very clever, Mrs. Arkwright had, years before, begun a scrapbook, or "Household Album," as it was called, into which she pasted such of her children's original drawings as were held good enough for the honour; the age of the artist being taken into account.

excessively quick

From this reading He resented his exclusion, and made many efforts to induce his mother to accept his hasty productions; but it was not till the summer to which I alluded that Jack took his place in the "Household Album."

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

From this reading He resented his exclusion, and made many efforts to induce his mother to accept his hasty productions; but it was not till the summer to which I alluded that Jack took his place in the "Household Album."

occupied or in the control of; often used in combination

From this reading Out of motherly affection, and also because their early attempts at drawing were very clever, Mrs. Arkwright had, years before, begun a scrapbook, or "Household Album," as it was called, into which she pasted such of her children's original drawings as were held good enough for the honour; the age of the artist being taken into account.

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

From this reading Out of motherly affection, and also because their early attempts at drawing were very clever, Mrs. Arkwright had, years before, begun a scrapbook, or "Household Album," as it was called, into which she pasted such of her children's original drawings as were held good enough for the honour; the age of the artist being taken into account.

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

From this reading Jack's gift in this line was not as great as that of Clement or Eleanor, but this was not the only reason why no drawing of his appeared in the scrapbook.

the state of being honored

From this reading Out of motherly affection, and also because their early attempts at drawing were very clever, Mrs. Arkwright had, years before, begun a scrapbook, or "Household Album," as it was called, into which she pasted such of her children's original drawings as were held good enough for the honour; the age of the artist being taken into account.

a social unit living together

From this reading THE "HOUSEHOLD ALBUM"--SKETCHING UNDER DIFFICULTIES--A NEW SPECIES?--JACK'S BARGAIN--THEORIES.

the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb

From this reading He resented his exclusion, and made many efforts to induce his mother to accept his hasty productions; but it was not till the summer to which I alluded that Jack took his place in the "Household Album."

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

From this reading Jack's gift in this line was not as great as that of Clement or Eleanor, but this was not the only reason why no drawing of his appeared in the scrapbook.

cause to arise

From this reading He resented his exclusion, and made many efforts to induce his mother to accept his hasty productions; but it was not till the summer to which I alluded that Jack took his place in the "Household Album."

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

From this reading Mrs. Arkwright demanded more evidence of pains and industry than Jack was wont to bestow on his sketches or designs.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading Out of motherly affection, and also because their early attempts at drawing were very clever, Mrs. Arkwright had, years before, begun a scrapbook, or "Household Album," as it was called, into which she pasted such of her children's original drawings as were held good enough for the honour; the age of the artist being taken into account.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading Out of motherly affection, and also because their early attempts at drawing were very clever, Mrs. Arkwright had, years before, begun a scrapbook, or "Household Album," as it was called, into which she pasted such of her children's original drawings as were held good enough for the honour; the age of the artist being taken into account.

a small worthless amount

From this reading Mrs. Arkwright demanded more evidence of pains and industry than Jack was wont to bestow on his sketches or designs.

possessive form of “jack” — a small worthless amount

From this reading THE "HOUSEHOLD ALBUM"--SKETCHING UNDER DIFFICULTIES--A NEW SPECIES?--JACK'S BARGAIN--THEORIES.

a formation of people or things one beside another

From this reading Jack's gift in this line was not as great as that of Clement or Eleanor, but this was not the only reason why no drawing of his appeared in the scrapbook.

produced by a manufacturing process

From this reading He resented his exclusion, and made many efforts to induce his mother to accept his hasty productions; but it was not till the summer to which I alluded that Jack took his place in the "Household Album."

a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number

From this reading He resented his exclusion, and made many efforts to induce his mother to accept his hasty productions; but it was not till the summer to which I alluded that Jack took his place in the "Household Album."

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

From this reading Mrs. Arkwright demanded more evidence of pains and industry than Jack was wont to bestow on his sketches or designs.

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

From this reading He resented his exclusion, and made many efforts to induce his mother to accept his hasty productions; but it was not till the summer to which I alluded that Jack took his place in the "Household Album."

befitting a mother; warm and nurturing

From this reading Out of motherly affection, and also because their early attempts at drawing were very clever, Mrs. Arkwright had, years before, begun a scrapbook, or "Household Album," as it was called, into which she pasted such of her children's original drawings as were held good enough for the honour; the age of the artist being taken into account.

a form of address for a married woman

From this reading Out of motherly affection, and also because their early attempts at drawing were very clever, Mrs. Arkwright had, years before, begun a scrapbook, or "Household Album," as it was called, into which she pasted such of her children's original drawings as were held good enough for the honour; the age of the artist being taken into account.

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

From this reading THE "HOUSEHOLD ALBUM"--SKETCHING UNDER DIFFICULTIES--A NEW SPECIES?--JACK'S BARGAIN--THEORIES.

not any; not one

From this reading Jack's gift in this line was not as great as that of Clement or Eleanor, but this was not the only reason why no drawing of his appeared in the scrapbook.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading Jack's gift in this line was not as great as that of Clement or Eleanor, but this was not the only reason why no drawing of his appeared in the scrapbook.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Out of motherly affection, and also because their early attempts at drawing were very clever, Mrs. Arkwright had, years before, begun a scrapbook, or "Household Album," as it was called, into which she pasted such of her children's original drawings as were held good enough for the honour; the age of the artist being taken into account.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading Mrs. Arkwright demanded more evidence of pains and industry than Jack was wont to bestow on his sketches or designs.

and nothing more

From this reading Jack's gift in this line was not as great as that of Clement or Eleanor, but this was not the only reason why no drawing of his appeared in the scrapbook.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading Out of motherly affection, and also because their early attempts at drawing were very clever, Mrs. Arkwright had, years before, begun a scrapbook, or "Household Album," as it was called, into which she pasted such of her children's original drawings as were held good enough for the honour; the age of the artist being taken into account.

preceding all others in time or being as first made or performed

From this reading Out of motherly affection, and also because their early attempts at drawing were very clever, Mrs. Arkwright had, years before, begun a scrapbook, or "Household Album," as it was called, into which she pasted such of her children's original drawings as were held good enough for the honour; the age of the artist being taken into account.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading Out of motherly affection, and also because their early attempts at drawing were very clever, Mrs. Arkwright had, years before, begun a scrapbook, or "Household Album," as it was called, into which she pasted such of her children's original drawings as were held good enough for the honour; the age of the artist being taken into account.

an effortful attempt to attain a goal

From this reading Mrs. Arkwright demanded more evidence of pains and industry than Jack was wont to bestow on his sketches or designs.

affixed or as if affixed with glue or paste

From this reading Out of motherly affection, and also because their early attempts at drawing were very clever, Mrs. Arkwright had, years before, begun a scrapbook, or "Household Album," as it was called, into which she pasted such of her children's original drawings as were held good enough for the honour; the age of the artist being taken into account.

a point located with respect to surface features of some region

From this reading He resented his exclusion, and made many efforts to induce his mother to accept his hasty productions; but it was not till the summer to which I alluded that Jack took his place in the "Household Album."

plural of “production” — the act or process of producing something

From this reading He resented his exclusion, and made many efforts to induce his mother to accept his hasty productions; but it was not till the summer to which I alluded that Jack took his place in the "Household Album."

a rational motive for a belief or action

From this reading Jack's gift in this line was not as great as that of Clement or Eleanor, but this was not the only reason why no drawing of his appeared in the scrapbook.

past form of “resent” — feel bitter or indignant about

From this reading He resented his exclusion, and made many efforts to induce his mother to accept his hasty productions; but it was not till the summer to which I alluded that Jack took his place in the "Household Album."

an album into which clippings or notes or pictures can be pasted

From this reading Out of motherly affection, and also because their early attempts at drawing were very clever, Mrs. Arkwright had, years before, begun a scrapbook, or "Household Album," as it was called, into which she pasted such of her children's original drawings as were held good enough for the honour; the age of the artist being taken into account.

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

From this reading Out of motherly affection, and also because their early attempts at drawing were very clever, Mrs. Arkwright had, years before, begun a scrapbook, or "Household Album," as it was called, into which she pasted such of her children's original drawings as were held good enough for the honour; the age of the artist being taken into account.

plural of “sketch” — preliminary drawing for later elaboration

From this reading Mrs. Arkwright demanded more evidence of pains and industry than Jack was wont to bestow on his sketches or designs.

-ing form of “sketch” — make a sketch of

From this reading THE "HOUSEHOLD ALBUM"--SKETCHING UNDER DIFFICULTIES--A NEW SPECIES?--JACK'S BARGAIN--THEORIES.

(biology) taxonomic group whose members can interbreed

From this reading THE "HOUSEHOLD ALBUM"--SKETCHING UNDER DIFFICULTIES--A NEW SPECIES?--JACK'S BARGAIN--THEORIES.

of the kind already mentioned

From this reading Out of motherly affection, and also because their early attempts at drawing were very clever, Mrs. Arkwright had, years before, begun a scrapbook, or "Household Album," as it was called, into which she pasted such of her children's original drawings as were held good enough for the honour; the age of the artist being taken into account.

the warmest season of the year; in the northern hemisphere it extends from the summer solstice to the autumnal equinox

From this reading He resented his exclusion, and made many efforts to induce his mother to accept his hasty productions; but it was not till the summer to which I alluded that Jack took his place in the "Household Album."

understood in a certain way; made sense of

From this reading Out of motherly affection, and also because their early attempts at drawing were very clever, Mrs. Arkwright had, years before, begun a scrapbook, or "Household Album," as it was called, into which she pasted such of her children's original drawings as were held good enough for the honour; the age of the artist being taken into account.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading Mrs. Arkwright demanded more evidence of pains and industry than Jack was wont to bestow on his sketches or designs.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Jack's gift in this line was not as great as that of Clement or Eleanor, but this was not the only reason why no drawing of his appeared in the scrapbook.

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

From this reading THE "HOUSEHOLD ALBUM"--SKETCHING UNDER DIFFICULTIES--A NEW SPECIES?--JACK'S BARGAIN--THEORIES.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading Out of motherly affection, and also because their early attempts at drawing were very clever, Mrs. Arkwright had, years before, begun a scrapbook, or "Household Album," as it was called, into which she pasted such of her children's original drawings as were held good enough for the honour; the age of the artist being taken into account.

plural of “theory” — a well-substantiated explanation of some aspect of the natural world; an organized system of accepted knowledge that applies in a variety of circumstances to explain a specific set of phenomena

From this reading THE "HOUSEHOLD ALBUM"--SKETCHING UNDER DIFFICULTIES--A NEW SPECIES?--JACK'S BARGAIN--THEORIES.

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

From this reading Jack's gift in this line was not as great as that of Clement or Eleanor, but this was not the only reason why no drawing of his appeared in the scrapbook.

up to a particular time

From this reading He resented his exclusion, and made many efforts to induce his mother to accept his hasty productions; but it was not till the summer to which I alluded that Jack took his place in the "Household Album."

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

From this reading Mrs. Arkwright demanded more evidence of pains and industry than Jack was wont to bestow on his sketches or designs.

inflected form of “take” — carry out

From this reading He resented his exclusion, and made many efforts to induce his mother to accept his hasty productions; but it was not till the summer to which I alluded that Jack took his place in the "Household Album."

below or beneath something; less than

From this reading THE "HOUSEHOLD ALBUM"--SKETCHING UNDER DIFFICULTIES--A NEW SPECIES?--JACK'S BARGAIN--THEORIES.

precisely as stated

From this reading Out of motherly affection, and also because their early attempts at drawing were very clever, Mrs. Arkwright had, years before, begun a scrapbook, or "Household Album," as it was called, into which she pasted such of her children's original drawings as were held good enough for the honour; the age of the artist being taken into account.

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

From this reading Out of motherly affection, and also because their early attempts at drawing were very clever, Mrs. Arkwright had, years before, begun a scrapbook, or "Household Album," as it was called, into which she pasted such of her children's original drawings as were held good enough for the honour; the age of the artist being taken into account.

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

From this reading Out of motherly affection, and also because their early attempts at drawing were very clever, Mrs. Arkwright had, years before, begun a scrapbook, or "Household Album," as it was called, into which she pasted such of her children's original drawings as were held good enough for the honour; the age of the artist being taken into account.

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

From this reading Out of motherly affection, and also because their early attempts at drawing were very clever, Mrs. Arkwright had, years before, begun a scrapbook, or "Household Album," as it was called, into which she pasted such of her children's original drawings as were held good enough for the honour; the age of the artist being taken into account.

the cause or intention underlying an action or situation, especially in the phrase “the whys and wherefores”

From this reading Jack's gift in this line was not as great as that of Clement or Eleanor, but this was not the only reason why no drawing of his appeared in the scrapbook.

an established custom

From this reading Mrs. Arkwright demanded more evidence of pains and industry than Jack was wont to bestow on his sketches or designs.

a late time of life

From this reading Out of motherly affection, and also because their early attempts at drawing were very clever, Mrs. Arkwright had, years before, begun a scrapbook, or "Household Album," as it was called, into which she pasted such of her children's original drawings as were held good enough for the honour; the age of the artist being taken into account.