used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading He ran errands up and down stairs for Kate Gorman, and soon learned to toss “Jerusha Maria” in the air with an adroitness that threw her into an ecstasy of crowing, and set her long clothes to fluttering through and through, like the plumage of a bird.
adroitnessnoun
skillful performance or ability without difficulty
From this reading He ran errands up and down stairs for Kate Gorman, and soon learned to toss “Jerusha Maria” in the air with an adroitness that threw her into an ecstasy of crowing, and set her long clothes to fluttering through and through, like the plumage of a bird.
a mixture of gases (especially oxygen) required for breathing; the stuff that the wind consists of
From this reading He ran errands up and down stairs for Kate Gorman, and soon learned to toss “Jerusha Maria” in the air with an adroitness that threw her into an ecstasy of crowing, and set her long clothes to fluttering through and through, like the plumage of a bird.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading He ran errands up and down stairs for Kate Gorman, and soon learned to toss “Jerusha Maria” in the air with an adroitness that threw her into an ecstasy of crowing, and set her long clothes to fluttering through and through, like the plumage of a bird.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading He carried home packages of tea, pounds of sausages, and paper bags stuffed with crackers, quicker than any boy of his size was ever known to do before.
with anxiety or apprehension
From this reading He learned to put on her tiny socks when she shook them from her plump, little feet; and never touched the top of her head without trembling for the delicate spot there, which Mrs. Smith had anxiously warned him of.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading He carried home packages of tea, pounds of sausages, and paper bags stuffed with crackers, quicker than any boy of his size was ever known to do before.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading He kept the child’s cradle in a soft, monotonous jog while she slept, without complaint, though the day was ever so bright, and the cheery sound of boys playing marbles, on the side-walk, tempted him sorely at times.
bagsnounUS /bæɡz/
plural of “bag” — a flexible container with a single opening
From this reading He carried home packages of tea, pounds of sausages, and paper bags stuffed with crackers, quicker than any boy of his size was ever known to do before.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading He carried home packages of tea, pounds of sausages, and paper bags stuffed with crackers, quicker than any boy of his size was ever known to do before.
warm-blooded egg-laying vertebrates characterized by feathers and forelimbs modified as wings
From this reading He ran errands up and down stairs for Kate Gorman, and soon learned to toss “Jerusha Maria” in the air with an adroitness that threw her into an ecstasy of crowing, and set her long clothes to fluttering through and through, like the plumage of a bird.
a youthful male person
From this reading He carried home packages of tea, pounds of sausages, and paper bags stuffed with crackers, quicker than any boy of his size was ever known to do before.
plural of “boy” — a youthful male person
From this reading He kept the child’s cradle in a soft, monotonous jog while she slept, without complaint, though the day was ever so bright, and the cheery sound of boys playing marbles, on the side-walk, tempted him sorely at times.
emitting or reflecting light readily or in large amounts
From this reading He kept the child’s cradle in a soft, monotonous jog while she slept, without complaint, though the day was ever so bright, and the cheery sound of boys playing marbles, on the side-walk, tempted him sorely at times.
inflected form of “carry” — move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body
From this reading He carried home packages of tea, pounds of sausages, and paper bags stuffed with crackers, quicker than any boy of his size was ever known to do before.
cheeryadjectiveUS /ˈtʃɪri/
bright and pleasant; promoting a feeling of cheer
From this reading He kept the child’s cradle in a soft, monotonous jog while she slept, without complaint, though the day was ever so bright, and the cheery sound of boys playing marbles, on the side-walk, tempted him sorely at times.
child'snounUS /tʃaɪldz/
possessive form of “child” — a young person of either sex
From this reading He kept the child’s cradle in a soft, monotonous jog while she slept, without complaint, though the day was ever so bright, and the cheery sound of boys playing marbles, on the side-walk, tempted him sorely at times.
clothing in general
From this reading He ran errands up and down stairs for Kate Gorman, and soon learned to toss “Jerusha Maria” in the air with an adroitness that threw her into an ecstasy of crowing, and set her long clothes to fluttering through and through, like the plumage of a bird.
complaintnounUS /kəmˈpleɪnt/
an often persistent bodily disorder or disease; a cause for complaining
From this reading He kept the child’s cradle in a soft, monotonous jog while she slept, without complaint, though the day was ever so bright, and the cheery sound of boys playing marbles, on the side-walk, tempted him sorely at times.
crackersadjectiveUS /ˈkrækərz/
informal or slang terms for mentally irregular
From this reading He carried home packages of tea, pounds of sausages, and paper bags stuffed with crackers, quicker than any boy of his size was ever known to do before.
cradlenounUS /ˈkreɪdəl/
a baby bed with sides and rockers
From this reading He kept the child’s cradle in a soft, monotonous jog while she slept, without complaint, though the day was ever so bright, and the cheery sound of boys playing marbles, on the side-walk, tempted him sorely at times.
crowingnounUS /ˈkroʊɪŋ/
an instance of boastful talk
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time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading He kept the child’s cradle in a soft, monotonous jog while she slept, without complaint, though the day was ever so bright, and the cheery sound of boys playing marbles, on the side-walk, tempted him sorely at times.
exquisitely fine and subtle and pleasing; susceptible to injury
From this reading He learned to put on her tiny socks when she shook them from her plump, little feet; and never touched the top of her head without trembling for the delicate spot there, which Mrs. Smith had anxiously warned him of.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading He carried home packages of tea, pounds of sausages, and paper bags stuffed with crackers, quicker than any boy of his size was ever known to do before.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading He ran errands up and down stairs for Kate Gorman, and soon learned to toss “Jerusha Maria” in the air with an adroitness that threw her into an ecstasy of crowing, and set her long clothes to fluttering through and through, like the plumage of a bird.
ecstasynounUS /ˈekstəsi/
a state of being carried away by overwhelming emotion
From this reading He ran errands up and down stairs for Kate Gorman, and soon learned to toss “Jerusha Maria” in the air with an adroitness that threw her into an ecstasy of crowing, and set her long clothes to fluttering through and through, like the plumage of a bird.
errandsnounUS /ˈerəndz/
plural of “errand” — a short trip that is taken in the performance of a necessary task or mission
From this reading He ran errands up and down stairs for Kate Gorman, and soon learned to toss “Jerusha Maria” in the air with an adroitness that threw her into an ecstasy of crowing, and set her long clothes to fluttering through and through, like the plumage of a bird.
at any time
From this reading He carried home packages of tea, pounds of sausages, and paper bags stuffed with crackers, quicker than any boy of his size was ever known to do before.
plural of “foot” — the part of the leg of a human being below the ankle joint
From this reading He learned to put on her tiny socks when she shook them from her plump, little feet; and never touched the top of her head without trembling for the delicate spot there, which Mrs. Smith had anxiously warned him of.
flutteringnounUS /ˈflʌtərɪŋ/
the motion made by flapping up and down
From this reading He ran errands up and down stairs for Kate Gorman, and soon learned to toss “Jerusha Maria” in the air with an adroitness that threw her into an ecstasy of crowing, and set her long clothes to fluttering through and through, like the plumage of a bird.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading He ran errands up and down stairs for Kate Gorman, and soon learned to toss “Jerusha Maria” in the air with an adroitness that threw her into an ecstasy of crowing, and set her long clothes to fluttering through and through, like the plumage of a bird.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading He learned to put on her tiny socks when she shook them from her plump, little feet; and never touched the top of her head without trembling for the delicate spot there, which Mrs. Smith had anxiously warned him of.
Gorman
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hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading He learned to put on her tiny socks when she shook them from her plump, little feet; and never touched the top of her head without trembling for the delicate spot there, which Mrs. Smith had anxiously warned him of.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He carried home packages of tea, pounds of sausages, and paper bags stuffed with crackers, quicker than any boy of his size was ever known to do before.
the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains
From this reading He learned to put on her tiny socks when she shook them from her plump, little feet; and never touched the top of her head without trembling for the delicate spot there, which Mrs. Smith had anxiously warned him of.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading He ran errands up and down stairs for Kate Gorman, and soon learned to toss “Jerusha Maria” in the air with an adroitness that threw her into an ecstasy of crowing, and set her long clothes to fluttering through and through, like the plumage of a bird.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading He learned to put on her tiny socks when she shook them from her plump, little feet; and never touched the top of her head without trembling for the delicate spot there, which Mrs. Smith had anxiously warned him of.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Little James Laurence worked manfully in his new vocation.
where you live at a particular time
From this reading He carried home packages of tea, pounds of sausages, and paper bags stuffed with crackers, quicker than any boy of his size was ever known to do before.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Little James Laurence worked manfully in his new vocation.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading He ran errands up and down stairs for Kate Gorman, and soon learned to toss “Jerusha Maria” in the air with an adroitness that threw her into an ecstasy of crowing, and set her long clothes to fluttering through and through, like the plumage of a bird.
a Stuart king of Scotland who married a daughter of Henry VII; when England and France went to war in 1513 he invaded England and died in defeat at Flodden (1473-1513)
From this reading Little James Laurence worked manfully in his new vocation.
Jerusha
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From this reading He ran errands up and down stairs for Kate Gorman, and soon learned to toss “Jerusha Maria” in the air with an adroitness that threw her into an ecstasy of crowing, and set her long clothes to fluttering through and through, like the plumage of a bird.
jogverbUS /dʒɑːɡ/
continue talking or writing in a desultory manner
From this reading He kept the child’s cradle in a soft, monotonous jog while she slept, without complaint, though the day was ever so bright, and the cheery sound of boys playing marbles, on the side-walk, tempted him sorely at times.
Kate
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(especially of promises or contracts) not violated or disregarded
From this reading He kept the child’s cradle in a soft, monotonous jog while she slept, without complaint, though the day was ever so bright, and the cheery sound of boys playing marbles, on the side-walk, tempted him sorely at times.
apprehended with certainty
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Laurence
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From this reading Little James Laurence worked manfully in his new vocation.
having or showing profound knowledge
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prefer or wish to do something
From this reading He ran errands up and down stairs for Kate Gorman, and soon learned to toss “Jerusha Maria” in the air with an adroitness that threw her into an ecstasy of crowing, and set her long clothes to fluttering through and through, like the plumage of a bird.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Little James Laurence worked manfully in his new vocation.
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 He ran errands up and down stairs for Kate Gorman, and soon learned to toss “Jerusha Maria” in the air with an adroitness that threw her into an ecstasy of crowing, and set her long clothes to fluttering through and through, like the plumage of a bird.
manfullyadverbUS /ˈmænfəli/
in a manful manner; with qualities thought to befit a man
From this reading Little James Laurence worked manfully in his new vocation.
marblesnounUS /ˈmɑːrbəlz/
a children's game played with little balls made of a hard substance (as glass)
From this reading He kept the child’s cradle in a soft, monotonous jog while she slept, without complaint, though the day was ever so bright, and the cheery sound of boys playing marbles, on the side-walk, tempted him sorely at times.
a dark region of considerable extent on the surface of the moon
From this reading He ran errands up and down stairs for Kate Gorman, and soon learned to toss “Jerusha Maria” in the air with an adroitness that threw her into an ecstasy of crowing, and set her long clothes to fluttering through and through, like the plumage of a bird.
monotonousadjectiveUS /məˈnɑːtənəs/
tediously repetitious or lacking in variety
From this reading He kept the child’s cradle in a soft, monotonous jog while she slept, without complaint, though the day was ever so bright, and the cheery sound of boys playing marbles, on the side-walk, tempted him sorely at times.
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading He learned to put on her tiny socks when she shook them from her plump, little feet; and never touched the top of her head without trembling for the delicate spot there, which Mrs. Smith had anxiously warned him of.
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading He learned to put on her tiny socks when she shook them from her plump, little feet; and never touched the top of her head without trembling for the delicate spot there, which Mrs. Smith had anxiously warned him of.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading Little James Laurence worked manfully in his new vocation.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading He carried home packages of tea, pounds of sausages, and paper bags stuffed with crackers, quicker than any boy of his size was ever known to do before.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading He learned to put on her tiny socks when she shook them from her plump, little feet; and never touched the top of her head without trembling for the delicate spot there, which Mrs. Smith had anxiously warned him of.
packagesnounUS /ˈpækədʒəz/
plural of “package” — a collection of things wrapped or boxed together
From this reading He carried home packages of tea, pounds of sausages, and paper bags stuffed with crackers, quicker than any boy of his size was ever known to do before.
a material made of cellulose pulp derived mainly from wood or rags or certain grasses
From this reading He carried home packages of tea, pounds of sausages, and paper bags stuffed with crackers, quicker than any boy of his size was ever known to do before.
the act of playing a musical instrument
From this reading He kept the child’s cradle in a soft, monotonous jog while she slept, without complaint, though the day was ever so bright, and the cheery sound of boys playing marbles, on the side-walk, tempted him sorely at times.
plumagenounUS /ˈpluːmədʒ/
the light horny waterproof structure forming the external covering of birds
From this reading He ran errands up and down stairs for Kate Gorman, and soon learned to toss “Jerusha Maria” in the air with an adroitness that threw her into an ecstasy of crowing, and set her long clothes to fluttering through and through, like the plumage of a bird.
plumpadjectiveUS /plʌmp/
sufficiently fat so as to have a pleasing fullness of figure
From this reading He learned to put on her tiny socks when she shook them from her plump, little feet; and never touched the top of her head without trembling for the delicate spot there, which Mrs. Smith had anxiously warned him of.
plural of “pound” — 16 ounces avoirdupois
From this reading He carried home packages of tea, pounds of sausages, and paper bags stuffed with crackers, quicker than any boy of his size was ever known to do before.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading He learned to put on her tiny socks when she shook them from her plump, little feet; and never touched the top of her head without trembling for the delicate spot there, which Mrs. Smith had anxiously warned him of.
quickeradverbUS /ˈkwɪkər/
more quickly
From this reading He carried home packages of tea, pounds of sausages, and paper bags stuffed with crackers, quicker than any boy of his size was ever known to do before.
inflected form of “run” — move fast by using one's feet, with one foot off the ground at any given time
From this reading He ran errands up and down stairs for Kate Gorman, and soon learned to toss “Jerusha Maria” in the air with an adroitness that threw her into an ecstasy of crowing, and set her long clothes to fluttering through and through, like the plumage of a bird.
sausagesnounUS /ˈsɔːsɪdʒɪz/
plural of “sausage” — highly seasoned minced meat stuffed in casings
From this reading He carried home packages of tea, pounds of sausages, and paper bags stuffed with crackers, quicker than any boy of his size was ever known to do before.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading He ran errands up and down stairs for Kate Gorman, and soon learned to toss “Jerusha Maria” in the air with an adroitness that threw her into an ecstasy of crowing, and set her long clothes to fluttering through and through, like the plumage of a bird.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He learned to put on her tiny socks when she shook them from her plump, little feet; and never touched the top of her head without trembling for the delicate spot there, which Mrs. Smith had anxiously warned him of.
a disassembled barrel; the parts packed for storage or shipment
From this reading He learned to put on her tiny socks when she shook them from her plump, little feet; and never touched the top of her head without trembling for the delicate spot there, which Mrs. Smith had anxiously warned him of.
side-walk
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From this reading He kept the child’s cradle in a soft, monotonous jog while she slept, without complaint, though the day was ever so bright, and the cheery sound of boys playing marbles, on the side-walk, tempted him sorely at times.
the physical magnitude of something (how big it is)
From this reading He carried home packages of tea, pounds of sausages, and paper bags stuffed with crackers, quicker than any boy of his size was ever known to do before.
inflected form of “sleep” — be asleep
From this reading He kept the child’s cradle in a soft, monotonous jog while she slept, without complaint, though the day was ever so bright, and the cheery sound of boys playing marbles, on the side-walk, tempted him sorely at times.
Rhodesian statesman who declared independence of Zimbabwe from Great Britain (born in 1919)
From this reading He learned to put on her tiny socks when she shook them from her plump, little feet; and never touched the top of her head without trembling for the delicate spot there, which Mrs. Smith had anxiously warned him of.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading He kept the child’s cradle in a soft, monotonous jog while she slept, without complaint, though the day was ever so bright, and the cheery sound of boys playing marbles, on the side-walk, tempted him sorely at times.
socksnounUS /sɑːks/
plural of “sock” — hosiery consisting of a cloth covering for the foot; worn inside the shoe; reaches to between the ankle and the knee
From this reading He learned to put on her tiny socks when she shook them from her plump, little feet; and never touched the top of her head without trembling for the delicate spot there, which Mrs. Smith had anxiously warned him of.
yielding readily to pressure or weight
From this reading He kept the child’s cradle in a soft, monotonous jog while she slept, without complaint, though the day was ever so bright, and the cheery sound of boys playing marbles, on the side-walk, tempted him sorely at times.
in the near future
From this reading He ran errands up and down stairs for Kate Gorman, and soon learned to toss “Jerusha Maria” in the air with an adroitness that threw her into an ecstasy of crowing, and set her long clothes to fluttering through and through, like the plumage of a bird.
sorelyadverbUS /ˈsɔːrli/
to a great degree
From this reading He kept the child’s cradle in a soft, monotonous jog while she slept, without complaint, though the day was ever so bright, and the cheery sound of boys playing marbles, on the side-walk, tempted him sorely at times.
the particular auditory effect produced by a given cause
From this reading He kept the child’s cradle in a soft, monotonous jog while she slept, without complaint, though the day was ever so bright, and the cheery sound of boys playing marbles, on the side-walk, tempted him sorely at times.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading He learned to put on her tiny socks when she shook them from her plump, little feet; and never touched the top of her head without trembling for the delicate spot there, which Mrs. Smith had anxiously warned him of.
a flight of stairs or a flight of steps
From this reading He ran errands up and down stairs for Kate Gorman, and soon learned to toss “Jerusha Maria” in the air with an adroitness that threw her into an ecstasy of crowing, and set her long clothes to fluttering through and through, like the plumage of a bird.
stuffedadjectiveUS /stʌft/
filled with something
From this reading He carried home packages of tea, pounds of sausages, and paper bags stuffed with crackers, quicker than any boy of his size was ever known to do before.
a beverage made by steeping tea leaves in water
From this reading He carried home packages of tea, pounds of sausages, and paper bags stuffed with crackers, quicker than any boy of his size was ever known to do before.
temptedverbUS /ˈtemptɪd/
past form of “tempt” — dispose or incline or entice to
From this reading He kept the child’s cradle in a soft, monotonous jog while she slept, without complaint, though the day was ever so bright, and the cheery sound of boys playing marbles, on the side-walk, tempted him sorely at times.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading He carried home packages of tea, pounds of sausages, and paper bags stuffed with crackers, quicker than any boy of his size was ever known to do before.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading He ran errands up and down stairs for Kate Gorman, and soon learned to toss “Jerusha Maria” in the air with an adroitness that threw her into an ecstasy of crowing, and set her long clothes to fluttering through and through, like the plumage of a bird.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading He ran errands up and down stairs for Kate Gorman, and soon learned to toss “Jerusha Maria” in the air with an adroitness that threw her into an ecstasy of crowing, and set her long clothes to fluttering through and through, like the plumage of a bird.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading He learned to put on her tiny socks when she shook them from her plump, little feet; and never touched the top of her head without trembling for the delicate spot there, which Mrs. Smith had anxiously warned him of.
in or at that place or location
From this reading He learned to put on her tiny socks when she shook them from her plump, little feet; and never touched the top of her head without trembling for the delicate spot there, which Mrs. Smith had anxiously warned him of.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading He kept the child’s cradle in a soft, monotonous jog while she slept, without complaint, though the day was ever so bright, and the cheery sound of boys playing marbles, on the side-walk, tempted him sorely at times.
inflected form of “throw” — propel through the air
From this reading He ran errands up and down stairs for Kate Gorman, and soon learned to toss “Jerusha Maria” in the air with an adroitness that threw her into an ecstasy of crowing, and set her long clothes to fluttering through and through, like the plumage of a bird.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading He ran errands up and down stairs for Kate Gorman, and soon learned to toss “Jerusha Maria” in the air with an adroitness that threw her into an ecstasy of crowing, and set her long clothes to fluttering through and through, like the plumage of a bird.
a more or less definite period of time now or previously present
From this reading He kept the child’s cradle in a soft, monotonous jog while she slept, without complaint, though the day was ever so bright, and the cheery sound of boys playing marbles, on the side-walk, tempted him sorely at times.
very small
From this reading He learned to put on her tiny socks when she shook them from her plump, little feet; and never touched the top of her head without trembling for the delicate spot there, which Mrs. Smith had anxiously warned him of.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading He carried home packages of tea, pounds of sausages, and paper bags stuffed with crackers, quicker than any boy of his size was ever known to do before.
the upper part of anything
From this reading He learned to put on her tiny socks when she shook them from her plump, little feet; and never touched the top of her head without trembling for the delicate spot there, which Mrs. Smith had anxiously warned him of.
tossverbUS /tɔːs/
throw or toss with a light motion
From this reading He ran errands up and down stairs for Kate Gorman, and soon learned to toss “Jerusha Maria” in the air with an adroitness that threw her into an ecstasy of crowing, and set her long clothes to fluttering through and through, like the plumage of a bird.
having come into contact
From this reading He learned to put on her tiny socks when she shook them from her plump, little feet; and never touched the top of her head without trembling for the delicate spot there, which Mrs. Smith had anxiously warned him of.
a shaky motion
From this reading He learned to put on her tiny socks when she shook them from her plump, little feet; and never touched the top of her head without trembling for the delicate spot there, which Mrs. Smith had anxiously warned him of.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading He ran errands up and down stairs for Kate Gorman, and soon learned to toss “Jerusha Maria” in the air with an adroitness that threw her into an ecstasy of crowing, and set her long clothes to fluttering through and through, like the plumage of a bird.
vocationnounUS /voʊˈkeɪʃən/
the particular occupation for which you are trained
From this reading Little James Laurence worked manfully in his new vocation.
past form of “warn” — notify of danger, potential harm, or risk
From this reading He learned to put on her tiny socks when she shook them from her plump, little feet; and never touched the top of her head without trembling for the delicate spot there, which Mrs. Smith had anxiously warned him of.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading He carried home packages of tea, pounds of sausages, and paper bags stuffed with crackers, quicker than any boy of his size was ever known to do before.
at the time that
From this reading He learned to put on her tiny socks when she shook them from her plump, little feet; and never touched the top of her head without trembling for the delicate spot there, which Mrs. Smith had anxiously warned him of.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading He learned to put on her tiny socks when she shook them from her plump, little feet; and never touched the top of her head without trembling for the delicate spot there, which Mrs. Smith had anxiously warned him of.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading He kept the child’s cradle in a soft, monotonous jog while she slept, without complaint, though the day was ever so bright, and the cheery sound of boys playing marbles, on the side-walk, tempted him sorely at times.
in the company of; together with
From this reading He carried home packages of tea, pounds of sausages, and paper bags stuffed with crackers, quicker than any boy of his size was ever known to do before.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading He learned to put on her tiny socks when she shook them from her plump, little feet; and never touched the top of her head without trembling for the delicate spot there, which Mrs. Smith had anxiously warned him of.
past form of “work” — exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading Little James Laurence worked manfully in his new vocation.
