ableadjectiveUS /ˈeɪbəl/
(usually followed by “to”) having the necessary means or skill or know-how or authority to do something
From this reading Frankie used to call for her as he came out of school and then they used to go home together, taking little Freddie Easton with them also, for his own mother was not able to look after him and Mary Linden had so much other work to do.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading On Wednesday evening, when the child was about five weeks old, as Mrs Owen was wishing her good night, Ruth took hold of her hand and after saying how grateful she was for all that she had done, she asked whether—supposing anything happened to herself—Nora would promise to take charge of Freddie for Easton.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading Mrs Owen came to look after her every day, not going back to her own home till the evening.
alladjectiveUS /ɔːl/
(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 On Wednesday evening, when the child was about five weeks old, as Mrs Owen was wishing her good night, Ruth took hold of her hand and after saying how grateful she was for all that she had done, she asked whether—supposing anything happened to herself—Nora would promise to take charge of Freddie for Easton.
alsoadverbUS /ˈɔːlsoʊ/
in addition
From this reading Frankie used to call for her as he came out of school and then they used to go home together, taking little Freddie Easton with them also, for his own mother was not able to look after him and Mary Linden had so much other work to do.
AlthoughconjunctionUS /ˌɔːlˈðoʊ/
in spite of the fact that
From this reading Although the delirium had left her and did not return, her manner was still very strange, and it was remarkable that she slept but little and at long intervals.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Although the delirium had left her and did not return, her manner was still very strange, and it was remarkable that she slept but little and at long intervals.
anythingpronounUS /ˈeniθɪŋ/
any thing at all
From this reading On Wednesday evening, when the child was about five weeks old, as Mrs Owen was wishing her good night, Ruth took hold of her hand and after saying how grateful she was for all that she had done, she asked whether—supposing anything happened to herself—Nora would promise to take charge of Freddie for Easton.
asconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Frankie used to call for her as he came out of school and then they used to go home together, taking little Freddie Easton with them also, for his own mother was not able to look after him and Mary Linden had so much other work to do.
askedverbUS /æskt/
past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading On Wednesday evening, when the child was about five weeks old, as Mrs Owen was wishing her good night, Ruth took hold of her hand and after saying how grateful she was for all that she had done, she asked whether—supposing anything happened to herself—Nora would promise to take charge of Freddie for Easton.
atprepositionUS /æt/
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Although the delirium had left her and did not return, her manner was still very strange, and it was remarkable that she slept but little and at long intervals.
backadverbUS /bæk/
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading Mrs Owen came to look after her every day, not going back to her own home till the evening.
butconjunctionUS /bʌt/
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Although the delirium had left her and did not return, her manner was still very strange, and it was remarkable that she slept but little and at long intervals.
callverbUS /kɔːl/
assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading Frankie used to call for her as he came out of school and then they used to go home together, taking little Freddie Easton with them also, for his own mother was not able to look after him and Mary Linden had so much other work to do.
cameverbUS /keɪm/
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading Mrs Owen came to look after her every day, not going back to her own home till the evening.
chargeverbUS /tʃɑːrdʒ/
to make a rush at or sudden attack upon, as in battle
From this reading On Wednesday evening, when the child was about five weeks old, as Mrs Owen was wishing her good night, Ruth took hold of her hand and after saying how grateful she was for all that she had done, she asked whether—supposing anything happened to herself—Nora would promise to take charge of Freddie for Easton.
childnounUS /tʃaɪld/
a young person of either sex
From this reading On Wednesday evening, when the child was about five weeks old, as Mrs Owen was wishing her good night, Ruth took hold of her hand and after saying how grateful she was for all that she had done, she asked whether—supposing anything happened to herself—Nora would promise to take charge of Freddie for Easton.
continuedadjectiveUS /kənˈtɪnjuːd/
without stop or interruption
From this reading Sundered During the next few weeks Ruth continued very ill.
daynounUS /deɪ/
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading Mrs Owen came to look after her every day, not going back to her own home till the evening.
deliriumnounUS /dɪˈlɪriəm/
state of violent mental agitation
From this reading Although the delirium had left her and did not return, her manner was still very strange, and it was remarkable that she slept but little and at long intervals.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading Although the delirium had left her and did not return, her manner was still very strange, and it was remarkable that she slept but little and at long intervals.
doauxiliary verbUS /duː/
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading Frankie used to call for her as he came out of school and then they used to go home together, taking little Freddie Easton with them also, for his own mother was not able to look after him and Mary Linden had so much other work to do.
doneadjectiveUS /dʌn/
having finished or arrived at completion
From this reading On Wednesday evening, when the child was about five weeks old, as Mrs Owen was wishing her good night, Ruth took hold of her hand and after saying how grateful she was for all that she had done, she asked whether—supposing anything happened to herself—Nora would promise to take charge of Freddie for Easton.
DuringprepositionUS /ˈdʊrɪŋ/
all through a period, or at some point within it
From this reading Sundered During the next few weeks Ruth continued very ill.
Easton
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From this reading Frankie used to call for her as he came out of school and then they used to go home together, taking little Freddie Easton with them also, for his own mother was not able to look after him and Mary Linden had so much other work to do.
eveningnounUS /ˈiːvnɪŋ/
the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)
From this reading Mrs Owen came to look after her every day, not going back to her own home till the evening.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading Mrs Owen came to look after her every day, not going back to her own home till the evening.
fewadjectiveUS /fjuː/
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading Sundered During the next few weeks Ruth continued very ill.
fivenounUS /faɪv/
the cardinal number that is the sum of four and one
From this reading On Wednesday evening, when the child was about five weeks old, as Mrs Owen was wishing her good night, Ruth took hold of her hand and after saying how grateful she was for all that she had done, she asked whether—supposing anything happened to herself—Nora would promise to take charge of Freddie for Easton.
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Frankie used to call for her as he came out of school and then they used to go home together, taking little Freddie Easton with them also, for his own mother was not able to look after him and Mary Linden had so much other work to do.
Frankie
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From this reading Frankie used to call for her as he came out of school and then they used to go home together, taking little Freddie Easton with them also, for his own mother was not able to look after him and Mary Linden had so much other work to do.
Freddie
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From this reading Frankie used to call for her as he came out of school and then they used to go home together, taking little Freddie Easton with them also, for his own mother was not able to look after him and Mary Linden had so much other work to do.
goverbUS /ɡoʊ/
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading Frankie used to call for her as he came out of school and then they used to go home together, taking little Freddie Easton with them also, for his own mother was not able to look after him and Mary Linden had so much other work to do.
goingnounUS /ˈɡoʊɪŋ/
the act of departing
From this reading Mrs Owen came to look after her every day, not going back to her own home till the evening.
goodadjectiveUS /ɡʊd/
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading On Wednesday evening, when the child was about five weeks old, as Mrs Owen was wishing her good night, Ruth took hold of her hand and after saying how grateful she was for all that she had done, she asked whether—supposing anything happened to herself—Nora would promise to take charge of Freddie for Easton.
gratefuladjectiveUS /ˈɡreɪtfəl/
feeling or showing gratitude
From this reading On Wednesday evening, when the child was about five weeks old, as Mrs Owen was wishing her good night, Ruth took hold of her hand and after saying how grateful she was for all that she had done, she asked whether—supposing anything happened to herself—Nora would promise to take charge of Freddie for Easton.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Although the delirium had left her and did not return, her manner was still very strange, and it was remarkable that she slept but little and at long intervals.
handnounUS /hænd/
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading On Wednesday evening, when the child was about five weeks old, as Mrs Owen was wishing her good night, Ruth took hold of her hand and after saying how grateful she was for all that she had done, she asked whether—supposing anything happened to herself—Nora would promise to take charge of Freddie for Easton.
happenedverbUS /ˈhæpənd/
past form of “happen” — come to pass
From this reading On Wednesday evening, when the child was about five weeks old, as Mrs Owen was wishing her good night, Ruth took hold of her hand and after saying how grateful she was for all that she had done, she asked whether—supposing anything happened to herself—Nora would promise to take charge of Freddie for Easton.
hepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Frankie used to call for her as he came out of school and then they used to go home together, taking little Freddie Easton with them also, for his own mother was not able to look after him and Mary Linden had so much other work to do.
herdeterminerUS /hɜːr/
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Although the delirium had left her and did not return, her manner was still very strange, and it was remarkable that she slept but little and at long intervals.
herselfpronounUS /hərˈself/
used when the woman or girl doing the action is also its object
From this reading On Wednesday evening, when the child was about five weeks old, as Mrs Owen was wishing her good night, Ruth took hold of her hand and after saying how grateful she was for all that she had done, she asked whether—supposing anything happened to herself—Nora would promise to take charge of Freddie for Easton.
himpronounUS /hɪm/
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Frankie used to call for her as he came out of school and then they used to go home together, taking little Freddie Easton with them also, for his own mother was not able to look after him and Mary Linden had so much other work to do.
hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Frankie used to call for her as he came out of school and then they used to go home together, taking little Freddie Easton with them also, for his own mother was not able to look after him and Mary Linden had so much other work to do.
holdverbUS /hoʊld/
cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”
From this reading On Wednesday evening, when the child was about five weeks old, as Mrs Owen was wishing her good night, Ruth took hold of her hand and after saying how grateful she was for all that she had done, she asked whether—supposing anything happened to herself—Nora would promise to take charge of Freddie for Easton.
homenounUS /hoʊm/
where you live at a particular time
From this reading Mrs Owen came to look after her every day, not going back to her own home till the evening.
how
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From this reading On Wednesday evening, when the child was about five weeks old, as Mrs Owen was wishing her good night, Ruth took hold of her hand and after saying how grateful she was for all that she had done, she asked whether—supposing anything happened to herself—Nora would promise to take charge of Freddie for Easton.
illadjectiveUS /ɪl/
affected by an impairment of normal physical or mental function
From this reading Sundered During the next few weeks Ruth continued very ill.
intervalsnounUS /ˈɪntərvəlz/
plural of “interval” — a definite length of time marked off by two instants
From this reading Although the delirium had left her and did not return, her manner was still very strange, and it was remarkable that she slept but little and at long intervals.
itpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Although the delirium had left her and did not return, her manner was still very strange, and it was remarkable that she slept but little and at long intervals.
leftnounUS /left/
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 Although the delirium had left her and did not return, her manner was still very strange, and it was remarkable that she slept but little and at long intervals.
LindennounUS /ˈlɪndən/
soft light-colored wood of any of various linden trees; used in making crates and boxes and in carving and millwork
From this reading Frankie used to call for her as he came out of school and then they used to go home together, taking little Freddie Easton with them also, for his own mother was not able to look after him and Mary Linden had so much other work to do.
littleadjectiveUS /ˈlɪtəl/
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Although the delirium had left her and did not return, her manner was still very strange, and it was remarkable that she slept but little and at long intervals.
longadjectiveUS /lɔːŋ/
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 Although the delirium had left her and did not return, her manner was still very strange, and it was remarkable that she slept but little and at long intervals.
lookverbUS /lʊk/
perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading Mrs Owen came to look after her every day, not going back to her own home till the evening.
mannernounUS /ˈmænər/
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading Although the delirium had left her and did not return, her manner was still very strange, and it was remarkable that she slept but little and at long intervals.
MarynounUS /ˈmeri/
the mother of Jesus; Christians refer to her as the Virgin Mary; she is especially honored by Roman Catholics
From this reading Frankie used to call for her as he came out of school and then they used to go home together, taking little Freddie Easton with them also, for his own mother was not able to look after him and Mary Linden had so much other work to do.
mothernounUS /ˈmʌðər/
a woman who has given birth to a child (also used as a term of address to your mother)
From this reading Frankie used to call for her as he came out of school and then they used to go home together, taking little Freddie Easton with them also, for his own mother was not able to look after him and Mary Linden had so much other work to do.
MrsnounUS /ˈmɪsɪz/
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading Mrs Owen came to look after her every day, not going back to her own home till the evening.
muchadverbUS /mʌtʃ/
to a great degree or extent
From this reading Frankie used to call for her as he came out of school and then they used to go home together, taking little Freddie Easton with them also, for his own mother was not able to look after him and Mary Linden had so much other work to do.
nextadjectiveUS /nekst/
immediately following in time or order
From this reading Sundered During the next few weeks Ruth continued very ill.
nightnounUS /naɪt/
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading On Wednesday evening, when the child was about five weeks old, as Mrs Owen was wishing her good night, Ruth took hold of her hand and after saying how grateful she was for all that she had done, she asked whether—supposing anything happened to herself—Nora would promise to take charge of Freddie for Easton.
Nora
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading On Wednesday evening, when the child was about five weeks old, as Mrs Owen was wishing her good night, Ruth took hold of her hand and after saying how grateful she was for all that she had done, she asked whether—supposing anything happened to herself—Nora would promise to take charge of Freddie for Easton.
notadverbUS /nɑːt/
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Although the delirium had left her and did not return, her manner was still very strange, and it was remarkable that she slept but little and at long intervals.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Frankie used to call for her as he came out of school and then they used to go home together, taking little Freddie Easton with them also, for his own mother was not able to look after him and Mary Linden had so much other work to do.
oldadjectiveUS /oʊld/
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading On Wednesday evening, when the child was about five weeks old, as Mrs Owen was wishing her good night, Ruth took hold of her hand and after saying how grateful she was for all that she had done, she asked whether—supposing anything happened to herself—Nora would promise to take charge of Freddie for Easton.
OnprepositionUS /ɑːn/
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading On Wednesday evening, when the child was about five weeks old, as Mrs Owen was wishing her good night, Ruth took hold of her hand and after saying how grateful she was for all that she had done, she asked whether—supposing anything happened to herself—Nora would promise to take charge of Freddie for Easton.
otheradjectiveUS /ˈʌðər/
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading Frankie used to call for her as he came out of school and then they used to go home together, taking little Freddie Easton with them also, for his own mother was not able to look after him and Mary Linden had so much other work to do.
outadjectiveUS /aʊt/
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading Frankie used to call for her as he came out of school and then they used to go home together, taking little Freddie Easton with them also, for his own mother was not able to look after him and Mary Linden had so much other work to do.
OwennounUS /ˈoʊən/
Welsh industrialist and social reformer who founded cooperative communities (1771-1858)
From this reading Mrs Owen came to look after her every day, not going back to her own home till the evening.
ownverbUS /oʊn/
have ownership or possession of
From this reading Mrs Owen came to look after her every day, not going back to her own home till the evening.
promiseverbUS /ˈprɑːməs/
make a promise or commitment
From this reading On Wednesday evening, when the child was about five weeks old, as Mrs Owen was wishing her good night, Ruth took hold of her hand and after saying how grateful she was for all that she had done, she asked whether—supposing anything happened to herself—Nora would promise to take charge of Freddie for Easton.
remarkableadjectiveUS /rɪˈmɑːrkəbəl/
unusual or striking
From this reading Although the delirium had left her and did not return, her manner was still very strange, and it was remarkable that she slept but little and at long intervals.
returnverbUS /rɪˈtɜːrn/
go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading Although the delirium had left her and did not return, her manner was still very strange, and it was remarkable that she slept but little and at long intervals.
RuthnounUS /ruːθ/
United States professional baseball player famous for hitting home runs (1895-1948)
From this reading Sundered During the next few weeks Ruth continued very ill.
sayingnounUS /ˈseɪɪŋ/
a word or phrase that particular people use in particular situations
From this reading On Wednesday evening, when the child was about five weeks old, as Mrs Owen was wishing her good night, Ruth took hold of her hand and after saying how grateful she was for all that she had done, she asked whether—supposing anything happened to herself—Nora would promise to take charge of Freddie for Easton.
schoolnounUS /skuːl/
an educational institution
From this reading Frankie used to call for her as he came out of school and then they used to go home together, taking little Freddie Easton with them also, for his own mother was not able to look after him and Mary Linden had so much other work to do.
shepronounUS /ʃiː/
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Although the delirium had left her and did not return, her manner was still very strange, and it was remarkable that she slept but little and at long intervals.
sleptverbUS /slept/
inflected form of “sleep” — be asleep
From this reading Although the delirium had left her and did not return, her manner was still very strange, and it was remarkable that she slept but little and at long intervals.
soconjunctionUS /soʊ/
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading Frankie used to call for her as he came out of school and then they used to go home together, taking little Freddie Easton with them also, for his own mother was not able to look after him and Mary Linden had so much other work to do.
stilladjectiveUS /stɪl/
not in physical motion
From this reading Although the delirium had left her and did not return, her manner was still very strange, and it was remarkable that she slept but little and at long intervals.
strangeadjectiveUS /streɪndʒ/
being definitely out of the ordinary and unexpected; slightly odd or even a bit weird
From this reading Although the delirium had left her and did not return, her manner was still very strange, and it was remarkable that she slept but little and at long intervals.
Sundered
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Sundered During the next few weeks Ruth continued very ill.
supposingverbUS /səˈpoʊzɪŋ/
-ing form of “suppose” — express a supposition
From this reading On Wednesday evening, when the child was about five weeks old, as Mrs Owen was wishing her good night, Ruth took hold of her hand and after saying how grateful she was for all that she had done, she asked whether—supposing anything happened to herself—Nora would promise to take charge of Freddie for Easton.
takeverbUS /teɪk/
carry out
From this reading On Wednesday evening, when the child was about five weeks old, as Mrs Owen was wishing her good night, Ruth took hold of her hand and after saying how grateful she was for all that she had done, she asked whether—supposing anything happened to herself—Nora would promise to take charge of Freddie for Easton.
takingnounUS /ˈteɪkɪŋ/
the act of someone who picks up or takes something
From this reading Frankie used to call for her as he came out of school and then they used to go home together, taking little Freddie Easton with them also, for his own mother was not able to look after him and Mary Linden had so much other work to do.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Although the delirium had left her and did not return, her manner was still very strange, and it was remarkable that she slept but little and at long intervals.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Sundered During the next few weeks Ruth continued very ill.
thempronounUS /ðem/
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading Frankie used to call for her as he came out of school and then they used to go home together, taking little Freddie Easton with them also, for his own mother was not able to look after him and Mary Linden had so much other work to do.
thenadverbUS /ðen/
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading Frankie used to call for her as he came out of school and then they used to go home together, taking little Freddie Easton with them also, for his own mother was not able to look after him and Mary Linden had so much other work to do.
theypronounUS /ðeɪ/
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Frankie used to call for her as he came out of school and then they used to go home together, taking little Freddie Easton with them also, for his own mother was not able to look after him and Mary Linden had so much other work to do.
tillprepositionUS /tɪl/
up to a particular time
From this reading Mrs Owen came to look after her every day, not going back to her own home till the evening.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Mrs Owen came to look after her every day, not going back to her own home till the evening.
togetheradverbUS /təˈɡeðər/
in contact with each other or in proximity
From this reading Frankie used to call for her as he came out of school and then they used to go home together, taking little Freddie Easton with them also, for his own mother was not able to look after him and Mary Linden had so much other work to do.
tookverbUS /tʊk/
inflected form of “take” — carry out
From this reading On Wednesday evening, when the child was about five weeks old, as Mrs Owen was wishing her good night, Ruth took hold of her hand and after saying how grateful she was for all that she had done, she asked whether—supposing anything happened to herself—Nora would promise to take charge of Freddie for Easton.
usedadjectiveUS /juːzd/
employed in accomplishing something
From this reading Frankie used to call for her as he came out of school and then they used to go home together, taking little Freddie Easton with them also, for his own mother was not able to look after him and Mary Linden had so much other work to do.
veryadjectiveUS /ˈveri/
precisely as stated
From this reading Sundered During the next few weeks Ruth continued very ill.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Although the delirium had left her and did not return, her manner was still very strange, and it was remarkable that she slept but little and at long intervals.
WednesdaynounUS /ˈwenzdi/
the fourth day of the week; the third working day
From this reading On Wednesday evening, when the child was about five weeks old, as Mrs Owen was wishing her good night, Ruth took hold of her hand and after saying how grateful she was for all that she had done, she asked whether—supposing anything happened to herself—Nora would promise to take charge of Freddie for Easton.
weeksnounUS /wiːks/
plural of “week” — any period of seven consecutive days
From this reading Sundered During the next few weeks Ruth continued very ill.
whenconjunctionUS /wen/
at the time that
From this reading On Wednesday evening, when the child was about five weeks old, as Mrs Owen was wishing her good night, Ruth took hold of her hand and after saying how grateful she was for all that she had done, she asked whether—supposing anything happened to herself—Nora would promise to take charge of Freddie for Easton.
whetherconjunctionUS /ˈweðər/
used to introduce two or more possibilities
From this reading On Wednesday evening, when the child was about five weeks old, as Mrs Owen was wishing her good night, Ruth took hold of her hand and after saying how grateful she was for all that she had done, she asked whether—supposing anything happened to herself—Nora would promise to take charge of Freddie for Easton.
wishingnounUS /ˈwɪʃɪŋ/
a specific feeling of desire
From this reading On Wednesday evening, when the child was about five weeks old, as Mrs Owen was wishing her good night, Ruth took hold of her hand and after saying how grateful she was for all that she had done, she asked whether—supposing anything happened to herself—Nora would promise to take charge of Freddie for Easton.
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading Frankie used to call for her as he came out of school and then they used to go home together, taking little Freddie Easton with them also, for his own mother was not able to look after him and Mary Linden had so much other work to do.
workverbUS /wɜːrk/
exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading Frankie used to call for her as he came out of school and then they used to go home together, taking little Freddie Easton with them also, for his own mother was not able to look after him and Mary Linden had so much other work to do.
wouldmodal verbUS /wʊd/
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading On Wednesday evening, when the child was about five weeks old, as Mrs Owen was wishing her good night, Ruth took hold of her hand and after saying how grateful she was for all that she had done, she asked whether—supposing anything happened to herself—Nora would promise to take charge of Freddie for Easton.
