aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading She would rather stay and listen to what the women in the house were talking about, but if grandma did not want her, she certainly should not bother them with her presence.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading She was tired of playing games in the barn, she had read the latest St. Nicholas from cover to cover, and the postman had not yet brought the Youth's Companion, although this was the regular day for it.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading PEACE GIVES THE LILAC LADY AN IDEA The Home Missionary Society of the South Avenue Church was holding its monthly meeting in the Campbell parlors, and Peace, feeling very forlorn and left out, because grandma had suggested that she better join the sisters in the barn playhouse, wandered down to the gate and stood looking up the street in search of something to occupy her attention.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading PEACE GIVES THE LILAC LADY AN IDEA The Home Missionary Society of the South Avenue Church was holding its monthly meeting in the Campbell parlors, and Peace, feeling very forlorn and left out, because grandma had suggested that she better join the sisters in the barn playhouse, wandered down to the gate and stood looking up the street in search of something to occupy her attention.
used to indicate that a statement explains or supports a previous statement
From this reading Anyway, she didn't care to read.
outward or visible aspect of a person or thing
From this reading Likely the meeting would be very dry; it usually was when Mrs. Roberts stayed away, and she had not put in appearance yet.
the process whereby a person concentrates on some features of the environment to the (relative) exclusion of others
From this reading PEACE GIVES THE LILAC LADY AN IDEA The Home Missionary Society of the South Avenue Church was holding its monthly meeting in the Campbell parlors, and Peace, feeling very forlorn and left out, because grandma had suggested that she better join the sisters in the barn playhouse, wandered down to the gate and stood looking up the street in search of something to occupy her attention.
a line of approach
From this reading PEACE GIVES THE LILAC LADY AN IDEA The Home Missionary Society of the South Avenue Church was holding its monthly meeting in the Campbell parlors, and Peace, feeling very forlorn and left out, because grandma had suggested that she better join the sisters in the barn playhouse, wandered down to the gate and stood looking up the street in search of something to occupy her attention.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading Likely the meeting would be very dry; it usually was when Mrs. Roberts stayed away, and she had not put in appearance yet.
barnnounUS /bɑːrn/
an outlying farm building for storing grain or animal feed and housing farm animals
From this reading PEACE GIVES THE LILAC LADY AN IDEA The Home Missionary Society of the South Avenue Church was holding its monthly meeting in the Campbell parlors, and Peace, feeling very forlorn and left out, because grandma had suggested that she better join the sisters in the barn playhouse, wandered down to the gate and stood looking up the street in search of something to occupy her attention.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Likely the meeting would be very dry; it usually was when Mrs. Roberts stayed away, and she had not put in appearance yet.
for the reason that
From this reading PEACE GIVES THE LILAC LADY AN IDEA The Home Missionary Society of the South Avenue Church was holding its monthly meeting in the Campbell parlors, and Peace, feeling very forlorn and left out, because grandma had suggested that she better join the sisters in the barn playhouse, wandered down to the gate and stood looking up the street in search of something to occupy her attention.
(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 PEACE GIVES THE LILAC LADY AN IDEA The Home Missionary Society of the South Avenue Church was holding its monthly meeting in the Campbell parlors, and Peace, feeling very forlorn and left out, because grandma had suggested that she better join the sisters in the barn playhouse, wandered down to the gate and stood looking up the street in search of something to occupy her attention.
botherverbUS /ˈbɑːðər/
take the trouble to do something; concern oneself
From this reading She would rather stay and listen to what the women in the house were talking about, but if grandma did not want her, she certainly should not bother them with her presence.
inflected form of “bring” — take something or somebody with oneself somewhere
From this reading She was tired of playing games in the barn, she had read the latest St. Nicholas from cover to cover, and the postman had not yet brought the Youth's Companion, although this was the regular day for it.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading She would rather stay and listen to what the women in the house were talking about, but if grandma did not want her, she certainly should not bother them with her presence.
CampbellnounUS /ˈkæmbəl/
United States mythologist (1904-1987)
From this reading PEACE GIVES THE LILAC LADY AN IDEA The Home Missionary Society of the South Avenue Church was holding its monthly meeting in the Campbell parlors, and Peace, feeling very forlorn and left out, because grandma had suggested that she better join the sisters in the barn playhouse, wandered down to the gate and stood looking up the street in search of something to occupy her attention.
the work of providing treatment for or attending to someone or something
From this reading Anyway, she didn't care to read.
definitely or positively (“sure” is sometimes used informally for “surely”)
From this reading She would rather stay and listen to what the women in the house were talking about, but if grandma did not want her, she certainly should not bother them with her presence.
one of the groups of Christians who have their own beliefs and forms of worship
From this reading PEACE GIVES THE LILAC LADY AN IDEA The Home Missionary Society of the South Avenue Church was holding its monthly meeting in the Campbell parlors, and Peace, feeling very forlorn and left out, because grandma had suggested that she better join the sisters in the barn playhouse, wandered down to the gate and stood looking up the street in search of something to occupy her attention.
a friend who is frequently in the company of another
From this reading She was tired of playing games in the barn, she had read the latest St. Nicholas from cover to cover, and the postman had not yet brought the Youth's Companion, although this was the regular day for it.
provide with a covering or cause to be covered
From this reading She was tired of playing games in the barn, she had read the latest St. Nicholas from cover to cover, and the postman had not yet brought the Youth's Companion, although this was the regular day for it.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading She was tired of playing games in the barn, she had read the latest St. Nicholas from cover to cover, and the postman had not yet brought the Youth's Companion, although this was the regular day for it.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading She would rather stay and listen to what the women in the house were talking about, but if grandma did not want her, she certainly should not bother them with her presence.
didn't
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From this reading Anyway, she didn't care to read.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading PEACE GIVES THE LILAC LADY AN IDEA The Home Missionary Society of the South Avenue Church was holding its monthly meeting in the Campbell parlors, and Peace, feeling very forlorn and left out, because grandma had suggested that she better join the sisters in the barn playhouse, wandered down to the gate and stood looking up the street in search of something to occupy her attention.
free from liquid or moisture; lacking natural or normal moisture or depleted of water; or no longer wet
From this reading Likely the meeting would be very dry; it usually was when Mrs. Roberts stayed away, and she had not put in appearance yet.
the experiencing of affective and emotional states
From this reading PEACE GIVES THE LILAC LADY AN IDEA The Home Missionary Society of the South Avenue Church was holding its monthly meeting in the Campbell parlors, and Peace, feeling very forlorn and left out, because grandma had suggested that she better join the sisters in the barn playhouse, wandered down to the gate and stood looking up the street in search of something to occupy her attention.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading She was tired of playing games in the barn, she had read the latest St. Nicholas from cover to cover, and the postman had not yet brought the Youth's Companion, although this was the regular day for it.
forlornadjectiveUS /fərˈlɔːrn/
marked by or showing hopelessness
From this reading PEACE GIVES THE LILAC LADY AN IDEA The Home Missionary Society of the South Avenue Church was holding its monthly meeting in the Campbell parlors, and Peace, feeling very forlorn and left out, because grandma had suggested that she better join the sisters in the barn playhouse, wandered down to the gate and stood looking up the street in search of something to occupy her attention.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading She was tired of playing games in the barn, she had read the latest St. Nicholas from cover to cover, and the postman had not yet brought the Youth's Companion, although this was the regular day for it.
gamesnounUS /ɡeɪmz/
plural of “game” — a contest with rules to determine a winner
From this reading She was tired of playing games in the barn, she had read the latest St. Nicholas from cover to cover, and the postman had not yet brought the Youth's Companion, although this was the regular day for it.
a movable barrier in a fence or wall
From this reading PEACE GIVES THE LILAC LADY AN IDEA The Home Missionary Society of the South Avenue Church was holding its monthly meeting in the Campbell parlors, and Peace, feeling very forlorn and left out, because grandma had suggested that she better join the sisters in the barn playhouse, wandered down to the gate and stood looking up the street in search of something to occupy her attention.
plural of “give” — the elasticity of something that can be stretched and returns to its original length
From this reading PEACE GIVES THE LILAC LADY AN IDEA The Home Missionary Society of the South Avenue Church was holding its monthly meeting in the Campbell parlors, and Peace, feeling very forlorn and left out, because grandma had suggested that she better join the sisters in the barn playhouse, wandered down to the gate and stood looking up the street in search of something to occupy her attention.
grandmanounUS /ˈɡrændmɑː/
the mother of your father or mother
From this reading PEACE GIVES THE LILAC LADY AN IDEA The Home Missionary Society of the South Avenue Church was holding its monthly meeting in the Campbell parlors, and Peace, feeling very forlorn and left out, because grandma had suggested that she better join the sisters in the barn playhouse, wandered down to the gate and stood looking up the street in search of something to occupy her attention.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading PEACE GIVES THE LILAC LADY AN IDEA The Home Missionary Society of the South Avenue Church was holding its monthly meeting in the Campbell parlors, and Peace, feeling very forlorn and left out, because grandma had suggested that she better join the sisters in the barn playhouse, wandered down to the gate and stood looking up the street in search of something to occupy her attention.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading PEACE GIVES THE LILAC LADY AN IDEA The Home Missionary Society of the South Avenue Church was holding its monthly meeting in the Campbell parlors, and Peace, feeling very forlorn and left out, because grandma had suggested that she better join the sisters in the barn playhouse, wandered down to the gate and stood looking up the street in search of something to occupy her attention.
the act of retaining something
From this reading PEACE GIVES THE LILAC LADY AN IDEA The Home Missionary Society of the South Avenue Church was holding its monthly meeting in the Campbell parlors, and Peace, feeling very forlorn and left out, because grandma had suggested that she better join the sisters in the barn playhouse, wandered down to the gate and stood looking up the street in search of something to occupy her attention.
where you live at a particular time
From this reading PEACE GIVES THE LILAC LADY AN IDEA The Home Missionary Society of the South Avenue Church was holding its monthly meeting in the Campbell parlors, and Peace, feeling very forlorn and left out, because grandma had suggested that she better join the sisters in the barn playhouse, wandered down to the gate and stood looking up the street in search of something to occupy her attention.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading She would rather stay and listen to what the women in the house were talking about, but if grandma did not want her, she certainly should not bother them with her presence.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading PEACE GIVES THE LILAC LADY AN IDEA The Home Missionary Society of the South Avenue Church was holding its monthly meeting in the Campbell parlors, and Peace, feeling very forlorn and left out, because grandma had suggested that she better join the sisters in the barn playhouse, wandered down to the gate and stood looking up the street in search of something to occupy her attention.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading She would rather stay and listen to what the women in the house were talking about, but if grandma did not want her, she certainly should not bother them with her presence.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading PEACE GIVES THE LILAC LADY AN IDEA The Home Missionary Society of the South Avenue Church was holding its monthly meeting in the Campbell parlors, and Peace, feeling very forlorn and left out, because grandma had suggested that she better join the sisters in the barn playhouse, wandered down to the gate and stood looking up the street in search of something to occupy her attention.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading She was tired of playing games in the barn, she had read the latest St. Nicholas from cover to cover, and the postman had not yet brought the Youth's Companion, although this was the regular day for it.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading PEACE GIVES THE LILAC LADY AN IDEA The Home Missionary Society of the South Avenue Church was holding its monthly meeting in the Campbell parlors, and Peace, feeling very forlorn and left out, because grandma had suggested that she better join the sisters in the barn playhouse, wandered down to the gate and stood looking up the street in search of something to occupy her attention.
become part of; become a member of a group or organization
From this reading PEACE GIVES THE LILAC LADY AN IDEA The Home Missionary Society of the South Avenue Church was holding its monthly meeting in the Campbell parlors, and Peace, feeling very forlorn and left out, because grandma had suggested that she better join the sisters in the barn playhouse, wandered down to the gate and stood looking up the street in search of something to occupy her attention.
a polite name for any woman
From this reading PEACE GIVES THE LILAC LADY AN IDEA The Home Missionary Society of the South Avenue Church was holding its monthly meeting in the Campbell parlors, and Peace, feeling very forlorn and left out, because grandma had suggested that she better join the sisters in the barn playhouse, wandered down to the gate and stood looking up the street in search of something to occupy her attention.
latestadjectiveUS /ˈleɪtəst/
up to the immediate present; most recent or most up-to-date
From this reading She was tired of playing games in the barn, she had read the latest St. Nicholas from cover to cover, and the postman had not yet brought the Youth's Companion, although this was the regular day for it.
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 PEACE GIVES THE LILAC LADY AN IDEA The Home Missionary Society of the South Avenue Church was holding its monthly meeting in the Campbell parlors, and Peace, feeling very forlorn and left out, because grandma had suggested that she better join the sisters in the barn playhouse, wandered down to the gate and stood looking up the street in search of something to occupy her attention.
has a good chance of being the case or of coming about
From this reading Likely the meeting would be very dry; it usually was when Mrs. Roberts stayed away, and she had not put in appearance yet.
LILACnounUS /ˈlaɪlæk/
any of various plants of the genus Syringa having large panicles of usually fragrant flowers
From this reading PEACE GIVES THE LILAC LADY AN IDEA The Home Missionary Society of the South Avenue Church was holding its monthly meeting in the Campbell parlors, and Peace, feeling very forlorn and left out, because grandma had suggested that she better join the sisters in the barn playhouse, wandered down to the gate and stood looking up the street in search of something to occupy her attention.
hear with intention
From this reading She would rather stay and listen to what the women in the house were talking about, but if grandma did not want her, she certainly should not bother them with her presence.
the act of directing the eyes toward something and perceiving it visually
From this reading PEACE GIVES THE LILAC LADY AN IDEA The Home Missionary Society of the South Avenue Church was holding its monthly meeting in the Campbell parlors, and Peace, feeling very forlorn and left out, because grandma had suggested that she better join the sisters in the barn playhouse, wandered down to the gate and stood looking up the street in search of something to occupy her attention.
a formally arranged gathering
From this reading PEACE GIVES THE LILAC LADY AN IDEA The Home Missionary Society of the South Avenue Church was holding its monthly meeting in the Campbell parlors, and Peace, feeling very forlorn and left out, because grandma had suggested that she better join the sisters in the barn playhouse, wandered down to the gate and stood looking up the street in search of something to occupy her attention.
MissionarynounUS /ˈmɪʃəneri/
someone who attempts to convert others to a particular doctrine or program
From this reading PEACE GIVES THE LILAC LADY AN IDEA The Home Missionary Society of the South Avenue Church was holding its monthly meeting in the Campbell parlors, and Peace, feeling very forlorn and left out, because grandma had suggested that she better join the sisters in the barn playhouse, wandered down to the gate and stood looking up the street in search of something to occupy her attention.
monthlynounUS /ˈmʌnθli/
a periodical that is published every month (or 12 issues per year)
From this reading PEACE GIVES THE LILAC LADY AN IDEA The Home Missionary Society of the South Avenue Church was holding its monthly meeting in the Campbell parlors, and Peace, feeling very forlorn and left out, because grandma had suggested that she better join the sisters in the barn playhouse, wandered down to the gate and stood looking up the street in search of something to occupy her attention.
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading Likely the meeting would be very dry; it usually was when Mrs. Roberts stayed away, and she had not put in appearance yet.
NicholasnounUS /ˈnɪkələs/
a bishop in Asia Minor who is associated with Santa Claus (4th century)
From this reading She was tired of playing games in the barn, she had read the latest St. Nicholas from cover to cover, and the postman had not yet brought the Youth's Companion, although this was the regular day for it.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading She was tired of playing games in the barn, she had read the latest St. Nicholas from cover to cover, and the postman had not yet brought the Youth's Companion, although this was the regular day for it.
occupyverbUS /ˈɑːkjəpaɪ/
keep busy with
From this reading PEACE GIVES THE LILAC LADY AN IDEA The Home Missionary Society of the South Avenue Church was holding its monthly meeting in the Campbell parlors, and Peace, feeling very forlorn and left out, because grandma had suggested that she better join the sisters in the barn playhouse, wandered down to the gate and stood looking up the street in search of something to occupy her attention.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading PEACE GIVES THE LILAC LADY AN IDEA The Home Missionary Society of the South Avenue Church was holding its monthly meeting in the Campbell parlors, and Peace, feeling very forlorn and left out, because grandma had suggested that she better join the sisters in the barn playhouse, wandered down to the gate and stood looking up the street in search of something to occupy her attention.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading PEACE GIVES THE LILAC LADY AN IDEA The Home Missionary Society of the South Avenue Church was holding its monthly meeting in the Campbell parlors, and Peace, feeling very forlorn and left out, because grandma had suggested that she better join the sisters in the barn playhouse, wandered down to the gate and stood looking up the street in search of something to occupy her attention.
parlorsnounUS /ˈpɑːrlərz/
plural of “parlor” — reception room in an inn or club where visitors can be received
From this reading PEACE GIVES THE LILAC LADY AN IDEA The Home Missionary Society of the South Avenue Church was holding its monthly meeting in the Campbell parlors, and Peace, feeling very forlorn and left out, because grandma had suggested that she better join the sisters in the barn playhouse, wandered down to the gate and stood looking up the street in search of something to occupy her attention.
the state prevailing during the absence of war
From this reading PEACE GIVES THE LILAC LADY AN IDEA The Home Missionary Society of the South Avenue Church was holding its monthly meeting in the Campbell parlors, and Peace, feeling very forlorn and left out, because grandma had suggested that she better join the sisters in the barn playhouse, wandered down to the gate and stood looking up the street in search of something to occupy her attention.
playhousenounUS /ˈpleɪhaʊs/
plaything consisting of a small model of a house that children can play inside of
From this reading PEACE GIVES THE LILAC LADY AN IDEA The Home Missionary Society of the South Avenue Church was holding its monthly meeting in the Campbell parlors, and Peace, feeling very forlorn and left out, because grandma had suggested that she better join the sisters in the barn playhouse, wandered down to the gate and stood looking up the street in search of something to occupy her attention.
the act of playing a musical instrument
From this reading She was tired of playing games in the barn, she had read the latest St. Nicholas from cover to cover, and the postman had not yet brought the Youth's Companion, although this was the regular day for it.
postmannounUS /ˈpoʊstmən/
a man who delivers the mail
From this reading She was tired of playing games in the barn, she had read the latest St. Nicholas from cover to cover, and the postman had not yet brought the Youth's Companion, although this was the regular day for it.
the state of being present; current existence
From this reading She would rather stay and listen to what the women in the house were talking about, but if grandma did not want her, she certainly should not bother them with her presence.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading Likely the meeting would be very dry; it usually was when Mrs. Roberts stayed away, and she had not put in appearance yet.
on the contrary
From this reading She would rather stay and listen to what the women in the house were talking about, but if grandma did not want her, she certainly should not bother them with her presence.
interpret something that is written or printed
From this reading She was tired of playing games in the barn, she had read the latest St. Nicholas from cover to cover, and the postman had not yet brought the Youth's Companion, although this was the regular day for it.
in accordance with fixed order or procedure or principle
From this reading She was tired of playing games in the barn, she had read the latest St. Nicholas from cover to cover, and the postman had not yet brought the Youth's Companion, although this was the regular day for it.
RobertsnounUS /ˈrɑːbərts/
United States biochemist (born in England) honored for his discovery that some genes contain introns (born in 1943)
From this reading Likely the meeting would be very dry; it usually was when Mrs. Roberts stayed away, and she had not put in appearance yet.
try to locate or discover, or try to establish the existence of
From this reading PEACE GIVES THE LILAC LADY AN IDEA The Home Missionary Society of the South Avenue Church was holding its monthly meeting in the Campbell parlors, and Peace, feeling very forlorn and left out, because grandma had suggested that she better join the sisters in the barn playhouse, wandered down to the gate and stood looking up the street in search of something to occupy her attention.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading PEACE GIVES THE LILAC LADY AN IDEA The Home Missionary Society of the South Avenue Church was holding its monthly meeting in the Campbell parlors, and Peace, feeling very forlorn and left out, because grandma had suggested that she better join the sisters in the barn playhouse, wandered down to the gate and stood looking up the street in search of something to occupy her attention.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading She would rather stay and listen to what the women in the house were talking about, but if grandma did not want her, she certainly should not bother them with her presence.
plural of “sister” — a female person who has the same parents as another person
From this reading PEACE GIVES THE LILAC LADY AN IDEA The Home Missionary Society of the South Avenue Church was holding its monthly meeting in the Campbell parlors, and Peace, feeling very forlorn and left out, because grandma had suggested that she better join the sisters in the barn playhouse, wandered down to the gate and stood looking up the street in search of something to occupy her attention.
an extended social group having a distinctive cultural and economic organization
From this reading PEACE GIVES THE LILAC LADY AN IDEA The Home Missionary Society of the South Avenue Church was holding its monthly meeting in the Campbell parlors, and Peace, feeling very forlorn and left out, because grandma had suggested that she better join the sisters in the barn playhouse, wandered down to the gate and stood looking up the street in search of something to occupy her attention.
a thing, without saying which
From this reading PEACE GIVES THE LILAC LADY AN IDEA The Home Missionary Society of the South Avenue Church was holding its monthly meeting in the Campbell parlors, and Peace, feeling very forlorn and left out, because grandma had suggested that she better join the sisters in the barn playhouse, wandered down to the gate and stood looking up the street in search of something to occupy her attention.
the region of the United States lying to the south of the Mason-Dixon line
From this reading PEACE GIVES THE LILAC LADY AN IDEA The Home Missionary Society of the South Avenue Church was holding its monthly meeting in the Campbell parlors, and Peace, feeling very forlorn and left out, because grandma had suggested that she better join the sisters in the barn playhouse, wandered down to the gate and stood looking up the street in search of something to occupy her attention.
St
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading She was tired of playing games in the barn, she had read the latest St. Nicholas from cover to cover, and the postman had not yet brought the Youth's Companion, although this was the regular day for it.
stay the same; remain in a certain state
From this reading She would rather stay and listen to what the women in the house were talking about, but if grandma did not want her, she certainly should not bother them with her presence.
past form of “stay” — stay the same; remain in a certain state
From this reading Likely the meeting would be very dry; it usually was when Mrs. Roberts stayed away, and she had not put in appearance yet.
Maintained an upright posture.
From this reading PEACE GIVES THE LILAC LADY AN IDEA The Home Missionary Society of the South Avenue Church was holding its monthly meeting in the Campbell parlors, and Peace, feeling very forlorn and left out, because grandma had suggested that she better join the sisters in the barn playhouse, wandered down to the gate and stood looking up the street in search of something to occupy her attention.
a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings
From this reading PEACE GIVES THE LILAC LADY AN IDEA The Home Missionary Society of the South Avenue Church was holding its monthly meeting in the Campbell parlors, and Peace, feeling very forlorn and left out, because grandma had suggested that she better join the sisters in the barn playhouse, wandered down to the gate and stood looking up the street in search of something to occupy her attention.
past form of “suggest” — make a proposal, declare a plan for something
From this reading PEACE GIVES THE LILAC LADY AN IDEA The Home Missionary Society of the South Avenue Church was holding its monthly meeting in the Campbell parlors, and Peace, feeling very forlorn and left out, because grandma had suggested that she better join the sisters in the barn playhouse, wandered down to the gate and stood looking up the street in search of something to occupy her attention.
an exchange of ideas via conversation
From this reading She would rather stay and listen to what the women in the house were talking about, but if grandma did not want her, she certainly should not bother them with her presence.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading PEACE GIVES THE LILAC LADY AN IDEA The Home Missionary Society of the South Avenue Church was holding its monthly meeting in the Campbell parlors, and Peace, feeling very forlorn and left out, because grandma had suggested that she better join the sisters in the barn playhouse, wandered down to the gate and stood looking up the street in search of something to occupy her attention.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading PEACE GIVES THE LILAC LADY AN IDEA The Home Missionary Society of the South Avenue Church was holding its monthly meeting in the Campbell parlors, and Peace, feeling very forlorn and left out, because grandma had suggested that she better join the sisters in the barn playhouse, wandered down to the gate and stood looking up the street in search of something to occupy her attention.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading She would rather stay and listen to what the women in the house were talking about, but if grandma did not want her, she certainly should not bother them with her presence.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading She was tired of playing games in the barn, she had read the latest St. Nicholas from cover to cover, and the postman had not yet brought the Youth's Companion, although this was the regular day for it.
tiredadjectiveUS /ˈtaɪərd/
depleted of strength or energy
From this reading She was tired of playing games in the barn, she had read the latest St. Nicholas from cover to cover, and the postman had not yet brought the Youth's Companion, although this was the regular day for it.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading PEACE GIVES THE LILAC LADY AN IDEA The Home Missionary Society of the South Avenue Church was holding its monthly meeting in the Campbell parlors, and Peace, feeling very forlorn and left out, because grandma had suggested that she better join the sisters in the barn playhouse, wandered down to the gate and stood looking up the street in search of something to occupy her attention.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading PEACE GIVES THE LILAC LADY AN IDEA The Home Missionary Society of the South Avenue Church was holding its monthly meeting in the Campbell parlors, and Peace, feeling very forlorn and left out, because grandma had suggested that she better join the sisters in the barn playhouse, wandered down to the gate and stood looking up the street in search of something to occupy her attention.
under normal conditions
From this reading Likely the meeting would be very dry; it usually was when Mrs. Roberts stayed away, and she had not put in appearance yet.
precisely as stated
From this reading PEACE GIVES THE LILAC LADY AN IDEA The Home Missionary Society of the South Avenue Church was holding its monthly meeting in the Campbell parlors, and Peace, feeling very forlorn and left out, because grandma had suggested that she better join the sisters in the barn playhouse, wandered down to the gate and stood looking up the street in search of something to occupy her attention.
past form of “wander” — move about aimlessly or without any destination, often in search of food or employment
From this reading PEACE GIVES THE LILAC LADY AN IDEA The Home Missionary Society of the South Avenue Church was holding its monthly meeting in the Campbell parlors, and Peace, feeling very forlorn and left out, because grandma had suggested that she better join the sisters in the barn playhouse, wandered down to the gate and stood looking up the street in search of something to occupy her attention.
feel or have a desire for; want strongly
From this reading She would rather stay and listen to what the women in the house were talking about, but if grandma did not want her, she certainly should not bother them with her presence.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading PEACE GIVES THE LILAC LADY AN IDEA The Home Missionary Society of the South Avenue Church was holding its monthly meeting in the Campbell parlors, and Peace, feeling very forlorn and left out, because grandma had suggested that she better join the sisters in the barn playhouse, wandered down to the gate and stood looking up the street in search of something to occupy her attention.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading She would rather stay and listen to what the women in the house were talking about, but if grandma did not want her, she certainly should not bother them with her presence.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading She would rather stay and listen to what the women in the house were talking about, but if grandma did not want her, she certainly should not bother them with her presence.
at the time that
From this reading Likely the meeting would be very dry; it usually was when Mrs. Roberts stayed away, and she had not put in appearance yet.
in the company of; together with
From this reading She would rather stay and listen to what the women in the house were talking about, but if grandma did not want her, she certainly should not bother them with her presence.
plural of “woman” — an adult female person (as opposed to a man)
From this reading She would rather stay and listen to what the women in the house were talking about, but if grandma did not want her, she certainly should not bother them with her presence.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading She would rather stay and listen to what the women in the house were talking about, but if grandma did not want her, she certainly should not bother them with her presence.
but in spite of that
From this reading She was tired of playing games in the barn, she had read the latest St. Nicholas from cover to cover, and the postman had not yet brought the Youth's Companion, although this was the regular day for it.
Youth'snounUS /juːθs/
possessive form of “youth” — a young person (especially a young man or boy)
From this reading She was tired of playing games in the barn, she had read the latest St. Nicholas from cover to cover, and the postman had not yet brought the Youth's Companion, although this was the regular day for it.
