Chapter XVI · Chapter 16

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

From this reading I wish I could have as much money to spend as even Mercedes has, and that isn't a great deal, either.

a proposal for an appropriate course of action

From this reading MADAME'S ADVICE One bright, warm, November day--for such days are the usual order in sunny California--Tabitha stood at the little window in one end of the long corridor, looking disconsolately down into the garden, shimmering in its rain-washed greenness, and thinking of the approaching holidays and her own slender purse.

(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 "Oh, dear," she sighed, "it's hard to be pinched _all_ the time!

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

From this reading MADAME'S ADVICE One bright, warm, November day--for such days are the usual order in sunny California--Tabitha stood at the little window in one end of the long corridor, looking disconsolately down into the garden, shimmering in its rain-washed greenness, and thinking of the approaching holidays and her own slender purse.

the event of one object coming closer to another

From this reading MADAME'S ADVICE One bright, warm, November day--for such days are the usual order in sunny California--Tabitha stood at the little window in one end of the long corridor, looking disconsolately down into the garden, shimmering in its rain-washed greenness, and thinking of the approaching holidays and her own slender purse.

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

From this reading MADAME'S ADVICE One bright, warm, November day--for such days are the usual order in sunny California--Tabitha stood at the little window in one end of the long corridor, looking disconsolately down into the garden, shimmering in its rain-washed greenness, and thinking of the approaching holidays and her own slender purse.

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

From this reading To be sure, there were few to remember outside the school circle of girls and teachers, but she longed as never before to do as the others did and have what they had.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading MADAME'S ADVICE One bright, warm, November day--for such days are the usual order in sunny California--Tabitha stood at the little window in one end of the long corridor, looking disconsolately down into the garden, shimmering in its rain-washed greenness, and thinking of the approaching holidays and her own slender purse.

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

From this reading To be sure, there were few to remember outside the school circle of girls and teachers, but she longed as never before to do as the others did and have what they had.

delighting the senses or exciting intellectual or emotional admiration

From this reading The other girls were making such elaborate gifts for each other, to say nothing of the beautiful things laid by for the home folks and friends, and she felt keenly the fact that she would have so little to offer.

earlier than; in front of

From this reading To be sure, there were few to remember outside the school circle of girls and teachers, but she longed as never before to do as the others did and have what they had.

emitting or reflecting light readily or in large amounts

From this reading MADAME'S ADVICE One bright, warm, November day--for such days are the usual order in sunny California--Tabitha stood at the little window in one end of the long corridor, looking disconsolately down into the garden, shimmering in its rain-washed greenness, and thinking of the approaching holidays and her own slender purse.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading To be sure, there were few to remember outside the school circle of girls and teachers, but she longed as never before to do as the others did and have what they had.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading The other girls were making such elaborate gifts for each other, to say nothing of the beautiful things laid by for the home folks and friends, and she felt keenly the fact that she would have so little to offer.

a state in the western United States on the Pacific; the 3rd largest state; known for earthquakes

From this reading MADAME'S ADVICE One bright, warm, November day--for such days are the usual order in sunny California--Tabitha stood at the little window in one end of the long corridor, looking disconsolately down into the garden, shimmering in its rain-washed greenness, and thinking of the approaching holidays and her own slender purse.

ellipse in which the two axes are of equal length; a plane curve generated by one point moving at a constant distance from a fixed point

From this reading To be sure, there were few to remember outside the school circle of girls and teachers, but she longed as never before to do as the others did and have what they had.

an enclosed passageway; rooms usually open onto it

From this reading MADAME'S ADVICE One bright, warm, November day--for such days are the usual order in sunny California--Tabitha stood at the little window in one end of the long corridor, looking disconsolately down into the garden, shimmering in its rain-washed greenness, and thinking of the approaching holidays and her own slender purse.

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

From this reading I wish I could have as much money to spend as even Mercedes has, and that isn't a great deal, either.

time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis

From this reading MADAME'S ADVICE One bright, warm, November day--for such days are the usual order in sunny California--Tabitha stood at the little window in one end of the long corridor, looking disconsolately down into the garden, shimmering in its rain-washed greenness, and thinking of the approaching holidays and her own slender purse.

the time during which someone's life continues

From this reading MADAME'S ADVICE One bright, warm, November day--for such days are the usual order in sunny California--Tabitha stood at the little window in one end of the long corridor, looking disconsolately down into the garden, shimmering in its rain-washed greenness, and thinking of the approaching holidays and her own slender purse.

act on verbally or in some form of artistic expression

From this reading I wish I could have as much money to spend as even Mercedes has, and that isn't a great deal, either.

dearly loved

From this reading "Oh, dear," she sighed, "it's hard to be pinched _all_ the time!

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

From this reading To be sure, there were few to remember outside the school circle of girls and teachers, but she longed as never before to do as the others did and have what they had.

in grief-stricken loneliness; without comforting circumstances or prospects

From this reading MADAME'S ADVICE One bright, warm, November day--for such days are the usual order in sunny California--Tabitha stood at the little window in one end of the long corridor, looking disconsolately down into the garden, shimmering in its rain-washed greenness, and thinking of the approaching holidays and her own slender purse.

used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis

From this reading To be sure, there were few to remember outside the school circle of girls and teachers, but she longed as never before to do as the others did and have what they had.

being or moving lower in position or less in some value

From this reading MADAME'S ADVICE One bright, warm, November day--for such days are the usual order in sunny California--Tabitha stood at the little window in one end of the long corridor, looking disconsolately down into the garden, shimmering in its rain-washed greenness, and thinking of the approaching holidays and her own slender purse.

every one of two or more people or things, taken separately

From this reading The other girls were making such elaborate gifts for each other, to say nothing of the beautiful things laid by for the home folks and friends, and she felt keenly the fact that she would have so little to offer.

one or the other of two

From this reading I wish I could have as much money to spend as even Mercedes has, and that isn't a great deal, either.

marked by complexity and richness of detail

From this reading The other girls were making such elaborate gifts for each other, to say nothing of the beautiful things laid by for the home folks and friends, and she felt keenly the fact that she would have so little to offer.

either extremity of something that has length

From this reading MADAME'S ADVICE One bright, warm, November day--for such days are the usual order in sunny California--Tabitha stood at the little window in one end of the long corridor, looking disconsolately down into the garden, shimmering in its rain-washed greenness, and thinking of the approaching holidays and her own slender purse.

divisible by two

From this reading I wish I could have as much money to spend as even Mercedes has, and that isn't a great deal, either.

a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred

From this reading The other girls were making such elaborate gifts for each other, to say nothing of the beautiful things laid by for the home folks and friends, and she felt keenly the fact that she would have so little to offer.

mat together and make felt-like

From this reading The other girls were making such elaborate gifts for each other, to say nothing of the beautiful things laid by for the home folks and friends, and she felt keenly the fact that she would have so little to offer.

a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number

From this reading To be sure, there were few to remember outside the school circle of girls and teachers, but she longed as never before to do as the others did and have what they had.

your parents

From this reading The other girls were making such elaborate gifts for each other, to say nothing of the beautiful things laid by for the home folks and friends, and she felt keenly the fact that she would have so little to offer.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading MADAME'S ADVICE One bright, warm, November day--for such days are the usual order in sunny California--Tabitha stood at the little window in one end of the long corridor, looking disconsolately down into the garden, shimmering in its rain-washed greenness, and thinking of the approaching holidays and her own slender purse.

plural of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust

From this reading The other girls were making such elaborate gifts for each other, to say nothing of the beautiful things laid by for the home folks and friends, and she felt keenly the fact that she would have so little to offer.

a plot of ground where plants are cultivated

From this reading MADAME'S ADVICE One bright, warm, November day--for such days are the usual order in sunny California--Tabitha stood at the little window in one end of the long corridor, looking disconsolately down into the garden, shimmering in its rain-washed greenness, and thinking of the approaching holidays and her own slender purse.

plural of “gift” — something acquired without compensation

From this reading The other girls were making such elaborate gifts for each other, to say nothing of the beautiful things laid by for the home folks and friends, and she felt keenly the fact that she would have so little to offer.

plural of “girl” — a young female

From this reading The other girls were making such elaborate gifts for each other, to say nothing of the beautiful things laid by for the home folks and friends, and she felt keenly the fact that she would have so little to offer.

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

From this reading I wish I could have as much money to spend as even Mercedes has, and that isn't a great deal, either.

the lush appearance of flourishing vegetation

From this reading MADAME'S ADVICE One bright, warm, November day--for such days are the usual order in sunny California--Tabitha stood at the little window in one end of the long corridor, looking disconsolately down into the garden, shimmering in its rain-washed greenness, and thinking of the approaching holidays and her own slender purse.

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

From this reading To be sure, there were few to remember outside the school circle of girls and teachers, but she longed as never before to do as the others did and have what they had.

not easy; requiring great physical or mental effort to accomplish or comprehend or endure

From this reading "Oh, dear," she sighed, "it's hard to be pinched _all_ the time!

the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading I wish I could have as much money to spend as even Mercedes has, and that isn't a great deal, either.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading The other girls were making such elaborate gifts for each other, to say nothing of the beautiful things laid by for the home folks and friends, and she felt keenly the fact that she would have so little to offer.

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

From this reading MADAME'S ADVICE One bright, warm, November day--for such days are the usual order in sunny California--Tabitha stood at the little window in one end of the long corridor, looking disconsolately down into the garden, shimmering in its rain-washed greenness, and thinking of the approaching holidays and her own slender purse.

plural of “holiday” — leisure time away from work devoted to rest or pleasure

From this reading MADAME'S ADVICE One bright, warm, November day--for such days are the usual order in sunny California--Tabitha stood at the little window in one end of the long corridor, looking disconsolately down into the garden, shimmering in its rain-washed greenness, and thinking of the approaching holidays and her own slender purse.

where you live at a particular time

From this reading The other girls were making such elaborate gifts for each other, to say nothing of the beautiful things laid by for the home folks and friends, and she felt keenly the fact that she would have so little to offer.

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

From this reading I wish I could have as much money to spend as even Mercedes has, and that isn't a great deal, either.

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

From this reading MADAME'S ADVICE One bright, warm, November day--for such days are the usual order in sunny California--Tabitha stood at the little window in one end of the long corridor, looking disconsolately down into the garden, shimmering in its rain-washed greenness, and thinking of the approaching holidays and her own slender purse.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading MADAME'S ADVICE One bright, warm, November day--for such days are the usual order in sunny California--Tabitha stood at the little window in one end of the long corridor, looking disconsolately down into the garden, shimmering in its rain-washed greenness, and thinking of the approaching holidays and her own slender purse.

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From this reading I wish I could have as much money to spend as even Mercedes has, and that isn't a great deal, either.

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

From this reading "Oh, dear," she sighed, "it's hard to be pinched _all_ the time!

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading MADAME'S ADVICE One bright, warm, November day--for such days are the usual order in sunny California--Tabitha stood at the little window in one end of the long corridor, looking disconsolately down into the garden, shimmering in its rain-washed greenness, and thinking of the approaching holidays and her own slender purse.

in a keen or penetrating way

From this reading The other girls were making such elaborate gifts for each other, to say nothing of the beautiful things laid by for the home folks and friends, and she felt keenly the fact that she would have so little to offer.

set down according to a plan

From this reading The other girls were making such elaborate gifts for each other, to say nothing of the beautiful things laid by for the home folks and friends, and she felt keenly the fact that she would have so little to offer.

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

From this reading MADAME'S ADVICE One bright, warm, November day--for such days are the usual order in sunny California--Tabitha stood at the little window in one end of the long corridor, looking disconsolately down into the garden, shimmering in its rain-washed greenness, and thinking of the approaching holidays and her own slender purse.

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 MADAME'S ADVICE One bright, warm, November day--for such days are the usual order in sunny California--Tabitha stood at the little window in one end of the long corridor, looking disconsolately down into the garden, shimmering in its rain-washed greenness, and thinking of the approaching holidays and her own slender purse.

past form of “long” — desire strongly or persistently

From this reading To be sure, there were few to remember outside the school circle of girls and teachers, but she longed as never before to do as the others did and have what they had.

the act of directing the eyes toward something and perceiving it visually

From this reading MADAME'S ADVICE One bright, warm, November day--for such days are the usual order in sunny California--Tabitha stood at the little window in one end of the long corridor, looking disconsolately down into the garden, shimmering in its rain-washed greenness, and thinking of the approaching holidays and her own slender purse.

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

From this reading MADAME'S ADVICE One bright, warm, November day--for such days are the usual order in sunny California--Tabitha stood at the little window in one end of the long corridor, looking disconsolately down into the garden, shimmering in its rain-washed greenness, and thinking of the approaching holidays and her own slender purse.

the act that results in something coming to be

From this reading The other girls were making such elaborate gifts for each other, to say nothing of the beautiful things laid by for the home folks and friends, and she felt keenly the fact that she would have so little to offer.

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

From this reading I wish I could have as much money to spend as even Mercedes has, and that isn't a great deal, either.

the most common medium of exchange; functions as legal tender

From this reading I wish I could have as much money to spend as even Mercedes has, and that isn't a great deal, either.

to a great degree or extent

From this reading I wish I could have as much money to spend as even Mercedes has, and that isn't a great deal, either.

not ever; at no time in the past or future

From this reading To be sure, there were few to remember outside the school circle of girls and teachers, but she longed as never before to do as the others did and have what they had.

not one thing; not anything

From this reading The other girls were making such elaborate gifts for each other, to say nothing of the beautiful things laid by for the home folks and friends, and she felt keenly the fact that she would have so little to offer.

the month following October and preceding December

From this reading MADAME'S ADVICE One bright, warm, November day--for such days are the usual order in sunny California--Tabitha stood at the little window in one end of the long corridor, looking disconsolately down into the garden, shimmering in its rain-washed greenness, and thinking of the approaching holidays and her own slender purse.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading MADAME'S ADVICE One bright, warm, November day--for such days are the usual order in sunny California--Tabitha stood at the little window in one end of the long corridor, looking disconsolately down into the garden, shimmering in its rain-washed greenness, and thinking of the approaching holidays and her own slender purse.

make available or accessible, provide or furnish

From this reading The other girls were making such elaborate gifts for each other, to say nothing of the beautiful things laid by for the home folks and friends, and she felt keenly the fact that she would have so little to offer.

a midwestern state in north central United States in the Great Lakes region

From this reading "Oh, dear," she sighed, "it's hard to be pinched _all_ the time!

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading MADAME'S ADVICE One bright, warm, November day--for such days are the usual order in sunny California--Tabitha stood at the little window in one end of the long corridor, looking disconsolately down into the garden, shimmering in its rain-washed greenness, and thinking of the approaching holidays and her own slender purse.

(often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed

From this reading MADAME'S ADVICE One bright, warm, November day--for such days are the usual order in sunny California--Tabitha stood at the little window in one end of the long corridor, looking disconsolately down into the garden, shimmering in its rain-washed greenness, and thinking of the approaching holidays and her own slender purse.

not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied

From this reading The other girls were making such elaborate gifts for each other, to say nothing of the beautiful things laid by for the home folks and friends, and she felt keenly the fact that she would have so little to offer.

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From this reading To be sure, there were few to remember outside the school circle of girls and teachers, but she longed as never before to do as the others did and have what they had.

relating to or being on or near the outer side or limit

From this reading To be sure, there were few to remember outside the school circle of girls and teachers, but she longed as never before to do as the others did and have what they had.

have ownership or possession of

From this reading MADAME'S ADVICE One bright, warm, November day--for such days are the usual order in sunny California--Tabitha stood at the little window in one end of the long corridor, looking disconsolately down into the garden, shimmering in its rain-washed greenness, and thinking of the approaching holidays and her own slender purse.

sounding as if the nose were pinched

From this reading "Oh, dear," she sighed, "it's hard to be pinched _all_ the time!

a container used for carrying money and small personal items or accessories (especially by women)

From this reading MADAME'S ADVICE One bright, warm, November day--for such days are the usual order in sunny California--Tabitha stood at the little window in one end of the long corridor, looking disconsolately down into the garden, shimmering in its rain-washed greenness, and thinking of the approaching holidays and her own slender purse.

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

From this reading MADAME'S ADVICE One bright, warm, November day--for such days are the usual order in sunny California--Tabitha stood at the little window in one end of the long corridor, looking disconsolately down into the garden, shimmering in its rain-washed greenness, and thinking of the approaching holidays and her own slender purse.

To recall to mind.

From this reading To be sure, there were few to remember outside the school circle of girls and teachers, but she longed as never before to do as the others did and have what they had.

express in words

From this reading The other girls were making such elaborate gifts for each other, to say nothing of the beautiful things laid by for the home folks and friends, and she felt keenly the fact that she would have so little to offer.

an educational institution

From this reading To be sure, there were few to remember outside the school circle of girls and teachers, but she longed as never before to do as the others did and have what they had.

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

From this reading The other girls were making such elaborate gifts for each other, to say nothing of the beautiful things laid by for the home folks and friends, and she felt keenly the fact that she would have so little to offer.

-ing form of “shimmer” — shine with a weak or fitful light

From this reading MADAME'S ADVICE One bright, warm, November day--for such days are the usual order in sunny California--Tabitha stood at the little window in one end of the long corridor, looking disconsolately down into the garden, shimmering in its rain-washed greenness, and thinking of the approaching holidays and her own slender purse.

past form of “sigh” — heave or utter a sigh; breathe deeply and heavily

From this reading "Oh, dear," she sighed, "it's hard to be pinched _all_ the time!

being of delicate or slender build

From this reading MADAME'S ADVICE One bright, warm, November day--for such days are the usual order in sunny California--Tabitha stood at the little window in one end of the long corridor, looking disconsolately down into the garden, shimmering in its rain-washed greenness, and thinking of the approaching holidays and her own slender purse.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading The other girls were making such elaborate gifts for each other, to say nothing of the beautiful things laid by for the home folks and friends, and she felt keenly the fact that she would have so little to offer.

use up a period of time in a specific way

From this reading I wish I could have as much money to spend as even Mercedes has, and that isn't a great deal, either.

Maintained an upright posture.

From this reading MADAME'S ADVICE One bright, warm, November day--for such days are the usual order in sunny California--Tabitha stood at the little window in one end of the long corridor, looking disconsolately down into the garden, shimmering in its rain-washed greenness, and thinking of the approaching holidays and her own slender purse.

of the kind already mentioned

From this reading MADAME'S ADVICE One bright, warm, November day--for such days are the usual order in sunny California--Tabitha stood at the little window in one end of the long corridor, looking disconsolately down into the garden, shimmering in its rain-washed greenness, and thinking of the approaching holidays and her own slender purse.

bright and pleasant; promoting a feeling of cheer

From this reading MADAME'S ADVICE One bright, warm, November day--for such days are the usual order in sunny California--Tabitha stood at the little window in one end of the long corridor, looking disconsolately down into the garden, shimmering in its rain-washed greenness, and thinking of the approaching holidays and her own slender purse.

having or feeling no doubt or uncertainty; confident and assured

From this reading To be sure, there were few to remember outside the school circle of girls and teachers, but she longed as never before to do as the others did and have what they had.

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From this reading MADAME'S ADVICE One bright, warm, November day--for such days are the usual order in sunny California--Tabitha stood at the little window in one end of the long corridor, looking disconsolately down into the garden, shimmering in its rain-washed greenness, and thinking of the approaching holidays and her own slender purse.

plural of “teacher” — a person whose occupation is teaching

From this reading To be sure, there were few to remember outside the school circle of girls and teachers, but she longed as never before to do as the others did and have what they had.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading The other girls were making such elaborate gifts for each other, to say nothing of the beautiful things laid by for the home folks and friends, and she felt keenly the fact that she would have so little to offer.

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

From this reading MADAME'S ADVICE One bright, warm, November day--for such days are the usual order in sunny California--Tabitha stood at the little window in one end of the long corridor, looking disconsolately down into the garden, shimmering in its rain-washed greenness, and thinking of the approaching holidays and her own slender purse.

in or at that place or location

From this reading To be sure, there were few to remember outside the school circle of girls and teachers, but she longed as never before to do as the others did and have what they had.

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

From this reading To be sure, there were few to remember outside the school circle of girls and teachers, but she longed as never before to do as the others did and have what they had.

any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)

From this reading The other girls were making such elaborate gifts for each other, to say nothing of the beautiful things laid by for the home folks and friends, and she felt keenly the fact that she would have so little to offer.

the process of using your mind to consider something carefully

From this reading MADAME'S ADVICE One bright, warm, November day--for such days are the usual order in sunny California--Tabitha stood at the little window in one end of the long corridor, looking disconsolately down into the garden, shimmering in its rain-washed greenness, and thinking of the approaching holidays and her own slender purse.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading "Oh, dear," she sighed, "it's hard to be pinched _all_ the time!

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

From this reading The other girls were making such elaborate gifts for each other, to say nothing of the beautiful things laid by for the home folks and friends, and she felt keenly the fact that she would have so little to offer.

occurring or encountered or experienced or observed frequently or in accordance with regular practice or procedure

From this reading MADAME'S ADVICE One bright, warm, November day--for such days are the usual order in sunny California--Tabitha stood at the little window in one end of the long corridor, looking disconsolately down into the garden, shimmering in its rain-washed greenness, and thinking of the approaching holidays and her own slender purse.

having or producing a comfortable and agreeable degree of heat or imparting or maintaining heat

From this reading MADAME'S ADVICE One bright, warm, November day--for such days are the usual order in sunny California--Tabitha stood at the little window in one end of the long corridor, looking disconsolately down into the garden, shimmering in its rain-washed greenness, and thinking of the approaching holidays and her own slender purse.

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

From this reading The other girls were making such elaborate gifts for each other, to say nothing of the beautiful things laid by for the home folks and friends, and she felt keenly the fact that she would have so little to offer.

used to ask for information about something

From this reading To be sure, there were few to remember outside the school circle of girls and teachers, but she longed as never before to do as the others did and have what they had.

a framework of wood or metal that contains a glass windowpane and is built into a wall or roof to admit light or air

From this reading MADAME'S ADVICE One bright, warm, November day--for such days are the usual order in sunny California--Tabitha stood at the little window in one end of the long corridor, looking disconsolately down into the garden, shimmering in its rain-washed greenness, and thinking of the approaching holidays and her own slender purse.

hope for; have a wish

From this reading I wish I could have as much money to spend as even Mercedes has, and that isn't a great deal, either.

used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past

From this reading The other girls were making such elaborate gifts for each other, to say nothing of the beautiful things laid by for the home folks and friends, and she felt keenly the fact that she would have so little to offer.