Chapter II

filled with fear or apprehension

From this reading “I’m not sure, Ruth, but I did think I heard something in the kitchen, still——” “I shouldn’t have left Dot and Tess there alone to finish making their cakes, I’m afraid,” went on the oldest of the Corner House girls.

touching and pressing; in opposition to

From this reading “But they begged and teased so to be allowed to bake something by themselves, that I gave in against my better judgment.

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From this reading “Agnes, did you hear anything?”

past form of “allow” — make it possible through a specific action or lack of action for something to happen

From this reading “But they begged and teased so to be allowed to bake something by themselves, that I gave in against my better judgment.

Having no one else present.

From this reading “I’m not sure, Ruth, but I did think I heard something in the kitchen, still——” “I shouldn’t have left Dot and Tess there alone to finish making their cakes, I’m afraid,” went on the oldest of the Corner House girls.

at all times; all the time and on every occasion

From this reading I’m always doing that!”

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

From this reading “I’m not sure, Ruth, but I did think I heard something in the kitchen, still——” “I shouldn’t have left Dot and Tess there alone to finish making their cakes, I’m afraid,” went on the oldest of the Corner House girls.

any thing at all

From this reading “Agnes, did you hear anything?”

cook and make edible by putting in a hot oven

From this reading “But they begged and teased so to be allowed to bake something by themselves, that I gave in against my better judgment.

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

From this reading “But they begged and teased so to be allowed to bake something by themselves, that I gave in against my better judgment.

inflected form of “beg” — call upon in supplication; entreat

From this reading “But they begged and teased so to be allowed to bake something by themselves, that I gave in against my better judgment.

(comparative of “good”) superior to another (of the same class or set or kind) in excellence or quality or desirability or suitability; more highly skilled than another

From this reading “But they begged and teased so to be allowed to bake something by themselves, that I gave in against my better judgment.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading “I’m not sure, Ruth, but I did think I heard something in the kitchen, still——” “I shouldn’t have left Dot and Tess there alone to finish making their cakes, I’m afraid,” went on the oldest of the Corner House girls.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading “But they begged and teased so to be allowed to bake something by themselves, that I gave in against my better judgment.

plural of “cake” — a block of solid substance (such as soap or wax)

From this reading “I’m not sure, Ruth, but I did think I heard something in the kitchen, still——” “I shouldn’t have left Dot and Tess there alone to finish making their cakes, I’m afraid,” went on the oldest of the Corner House girls.

a place off to the side of an area

From this reading “I’m not sure, Ruth, but I did think I heard something in the kitchen, still——” “I shouldn’t have left Dot and Tess there alone to finish making their cakes, I’m afraid,” went on the oldest of the Corner House girls.

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

From this reading “Agnes, did you hear anything?”

-ing form of “do” — engage in

From this reading I’m always doing that!”

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From this reading “Don’t reproach yourself,” murmured Agnes.

a very small circular shape

From this reading “I’m not sure, Ruth, but I did think I heard something in the kitchen, still——” “I shouldn’t have left Dot and Tess there alone to finish making their cakes, I’m afraid,” went on the oldest of the Corner House girls.

come or bring to a finish or an end

From this reading “I’m not sure, Ruth, but I did think I heard something in the kitchen, still——” “I shouldn’t have left Dot and Tess there alone to finish making their cakes, I’m afraid,” went on the oldest of the Corner House girls.

inflected form of “give” — cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense

From this reading “But they begged and teased so to be allowed to bake something by themselves, that I gave in against my better judgment.

plural of “girl” — a young female

From this reading “I’m not sure, Ruth, but I did think I heard something in the kitchen, still——” “I shouldn’t have left Dot and Tess there alone to finish making their cakes, I’m afraid,” went on the oldest of the Corner House girls.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading “I’m not sure, Ruth, but I did think I heard something in the kitchen, still——” “I shouldn’t have left Dot and Tess there alone to finish making their cakes, I’m afraid,” went on the oldest of the Corner House girls.

perceive (sound) via the auditory sense

From this reading “Agnes, did you hear anything?”

detected or perceived by the sense of hearing

From this reading “I’m not sure, Ruth, but I did think I heard something in the kitchen, still——” “I shouldn’t have left Dot and Tess there alone to finish making their cakes, I’m afraid,” went on the oldest of the Corner House girls.

a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families

From this reading “I’m not sure, Ruth, but I did think I heard something in the kitchen, still——” “I shouldn’t have left Dot and Tess there alone to finish making their cakes, I’m afraid,” went on the oldest of the Corner House girls.

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

From this reading “I’m not sure, Ruth, but I did think I heard something in the kitchen, still——” “I shouldn’t have left Dot and Tess there alone to finish making their cakes, I’m afraid,” went on the oldest of the Corner House girls.

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From this reading “I’m not sure, Ruth, but I did think I heard something in the kitchen, still——” “I shouldn’t have left Dot and Tess there alone to finish making their cakes, I’m afraid,” went on the oldest of the Corner House girls.

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

From this reading “I’m not sure, Ruth, but I did think I heard something in the kitchen, still——” “I shouldn’t have left Dot and Tess there alone to finish making their cakes, I’m afraid,” went on the oldest of the Corner House girls.

an opinion formed by judging something

From this reading “But they begged and teased so to be allowed to bake something by themselves, that I gave in against my better judgment.

a room equipped for preparing meals

From this reading “I’m not sure, Ruth, but I did think I heard something in the kitchen, still——” “I shouldn’t have left Dot and Tess there alone to finish making their cakes, I’m afraid,” went on the oldest of the Corner House girls.

location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east

From this reading “I’m not sure, Ruth, but I did think I heard something in the kitchen, still——” “I shouldn’t have left Dot and Tess there alone to finish making their cakes, I’m afraid,” went on the oldest of the Corner House girls.

the act that results in something coming to be

From this reading “I’m not sure, Ruth, but I did think I heard something in the kitchen, still——” “I shouldn’t have left Dot and Tess there alone to finish making their cakes, I’m afraid,” went on the oldest of the Corner House girls.

past form of “murmur” — speak softly or indistinctly

From this reading “Don’t reproach yourself,” murmured Agnes.

belonging to the person speaking

From this reading “But they begged and teased so to be allowed to bake something by themselves, that I gave in against my better judgment.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading “I’m not sure, Ruth, but I did think I heard something in the kitchen, still——” “I shouldn’t have left Dot and Tess there alone to finish making their cakes, I’m afraid,” went on the oldest of the Corner House girls.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading “I’m not sure, Ruth, but I did think I heard something in the kitchen, still——” “I shouldn’t have left Dot and Tess there alone to finish making their cakes, I’m afraid,” went on the oldest of the Corner House girls.

superlative of “old” — (used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age

From this reading “I’m not sure, Ruth, but I did think I heard something in the kitchen, still——” “I shouldn’t have left Dot and Tess there alone to finish making their cakes, I’m afraid,” went on the oldest of the Corner House girls.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading “I’m not sure, Ruth, but I did think I heard something in the kitchen, still——” “I shouldn’t have left Dot and Tess there alone to finish making their cakes, I’m afraid,” went on the oldest of the Corner House girls.

a mild rebuke or criticism

From this reading “Don’t reproach yourself,” murmured Agnes.

United States professional baseball player famous for hitting home runs (1895-1948)

From this reading “I’m not sure, Ruth, but I did think I heard something in the kitchen, still——” “I shouldn’t have left Dot and Tess there alone to finish making their cakes, I’m afraid,” went on the oldest of the Corner House girls.

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

From this reading “I’m not sure, Ruth, but I did think I heard something in the kitchen, still——” “I shouldn’t have left Dot and Tess there alone to finish making their cakes, I’m afraid,” went on the oldest of the Corner House girls.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading “But they begged and teased so to be allowed to bake something by themselves, that I gave in against my better judgment.

a thing, without saying which

From this reading “I’m not sure, Ruth, but I did think I heard something in the kitchen, still——” “I shouldn’t have left Dot and Tess there alone to finish making their cakes, I’m afraid,” went on the oldest of the Corner House girls.

not in physical motion

From this reading “I’m not sure, Ruth, but I did think I heard something in the kitchen, still——” “I shouldn’t have left Dot and Tess there alone to finish making their cakes, I’m afraid,” went on the oldest of the Corner House girls.

having or feeling no doubt or uncertainty; confident and assured

From this reading “I’m not sure, Ruth, but I did think I heard something in the kitchen, still——” “I shouldn’t have left Dot and Tess there alone to finish making their cakes, I’m afraid,” went on the oldest of the Corner House girls.

feeling mild pleasurable excitement

From this reading “But they begged and teased so to be allowed to bake something by themselves, that I gave in against my better judgment.

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

From this reading “I’m not sure, Ruth, but I did think I heard something in the kitchen, still——” “I shouldn’t have left Dot and Tess there alone to finish making their cakes, I’m afraid,” went on the oldest of the Corner House girls.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading “But they begged and teased so to be allowed to bake something by themselves, that I gave in against my better judgment.

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

From this reading “I’m not sure, Ruth, but I did think I heard something in the kitchen, still——” “I shouldn’t have left Dot and Tess there alone to finish making their cakes, I’m afraid,” went on the oldest of the Corner House girls.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading “I’m not sure, Ruth, but I did think I heard something in the kitchen, still——” “I shouldn’t have left Dot and Tess there alone to finish making their cakes, I’m afraid,” went on the oldest of the Corner House girls.

used when the people doing the action are also its object

From this reading “But they begged and teased so to be allowed to bake something by themselves, that I gave in against my better judgment.

in or at that place or location

From this reading “I’m not sure, Ruth, but I did think I heard something in the kitchen, still——” “I shouldn’t have left Dot and Tess there alone to finish making their cakes, I’m afraid,” went on the oldest of the Corner House girls.

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

From this reading “But they begged and teased so to be allowed to bake something by themselves, that I gave in against my better judgment.

judge or regard; look upon; judge

From this reading “I’m not sure, Ruth, but I did think I heard something in the kitchen, still——” “I shouldn’t have left Dot and Tess there alone to finish making their cakes, I’m afraid,” went on the oldest of the Corner House girls.

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

From this reading “I’m not sure, Ruth, but I did think I heard something in the kitchen, still——” “I shouldn’t have left Dot and Tess there alone to finish making their cakes, I’m afraid,” went on the oldest of the Corner House girls.

inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically

From this reading “I’m not sure, Ruth, but I did think I heard something in the kitchen, still——” “I shouldn’t have left Dot and Tess there alone to finish making their cakes, I’m afraid,” went on the oldest of the Corner House girls.

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading “Agnes, did you hear anything?”

used when the person spoken to is also the object of the action

From this reading “Don’t reproach yourself,” murmured Agnes.