Chapter XVIII · Chapter 18

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

From this reading "I'd like fine to see that faded old raincoat of hers," she said to herself, "and Lib's little muslin hat"; but every raincoat that Pearl saw was new and fresh, and every muslin hat had a bright and happy little face under it, instead of Libby Anne's pale cheeks and sad, big eyes.

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading _----Kipling._ WHEN Pearl got her four lively young charges settled down she had time to look about her.

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

From this reading Up and down the line of spectators her eye searched for Libby Anne and Mrs. Cavers, but they were nowhere to be seen, and Pearl became more and more troubled.

Queen of England and Scotland and Ireland; daughter if James II and the last of the Stuart monarchs; in 1707 she was the last English ruler to exercise the royal veto over parliament (1665-1714)

From this reading Up and down the line of spectators her eye searched for Libby Anne and Mrs. Cavers, but they were nowhere to be seen, and Pearl became more and more troubled.

possessive form of “anne” — Queen of England and Scotland and Ireland; daughter if James II and the last of the Stuart monarchs; in 1707 she was the last English ruler to exercise the royal veto over parliament (1665-1714)

From this reading "I'd like fine to see that faded old raincoat of hers," she said to herself, "and Lib's little muslin hat"; but every raincoat that Pearl saw was new and fresh, and every muslin hat had a bright and happy little face under it, instead of Libby Anne's pale cheeks and sad, big eyes.

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

From this reading THE END OF THE GAME Oh, Thou who hast lighted the sun, Oh, Thou who hast darkened the tare, Judge Thou The sin of the Stone that was hurled By the Goat from the light of the sun As she sinks in 'the mire of the tarn.

a flexible container with a single opening

From this reading Dr. Clay came over with a bag of popcorn for them, and Pearl told him the cause of her worry.

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

From this reading Up and down the line of spectators her eye searched for Libby Anne and Mrs. Cavers, but they were nowhere to be seen, and Pearl became more and more troubled.

inflected form of “become” — enter or assume a certain state or condition

From this reading Up and down the line of spectators her eye searched for Libby Anne and Mrs. Cavers, but they were nowhere to be seen, and Pearl became more and more troubled.

above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading "I'd like fine to see that faded old raincoat of hers," she said to herself, "and Lib's little muslin hat"; but every raincoat that Pearl saw was new and fresh, and every muslin hat had a bright and happy little face under it, instead of Libby Anne's pale cheeks and sad, big eyes.

emitting or reflecting light readily or in large amounts

From this reading "I'd like fine to see that faded old raincoat of hers," she said to herself, "and Lib's little muslin hat"; but every raincoat that Pearl saw was new and fresh, and every muslin hat had a bright and happy little face under it, instead of Libby Anne's pale cheeks and sad, big eyes.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading Up and down the line of spectators her eye searched for Libby Anne and Mrs. Cavers, but they were nowhere to be seen, and Pearl became more and more troubled.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading THE END OF THE GAME Oh, Thou who hast lighted the sun, Oh, Thou who hast darkened the tare, Judge Thou The sin of the Stone that was hurled By the Goat from the light of the sun As she sinks in 'the mire of the tarn.

inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody

From this reading Dr. Clay came over with a bag of popcorn for them, and Pearl told him the cause of her worry.

events that provide the generative force that is the origin of something

From this reading Dr. Clay came over with a bag of popcorn for them, and Pearl told him the cause of her worry.

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From this reading Up and down the line of spectators her eye searched for Libby Anne and Mrs. Cavers, but they were nowhere to be seen, and Pearl became more and more troubled.

plural of “charge” — an impetuous rush toward someone or something

From this reading _----Kipling._ WHEN Pearl got her four lively young charges settled down she had time to look about her.

plural of “cheek” — either side of the face below the eyes

From this reading "I'd like fine to see that faded old raincoat of hers," she said to herself, "and Lib's little muslin hat"; but every raincoat that Pearl saw was new and fresh, and every muslin hat had a bright and happy little face under it, instead of Libby Anne's pale cheeks and sad, big eyes.

a very fine-grained soil that is plastic when moist but hard when fired

From this reading Dr. Clay came over with a bag of popcorn for them, and Pearl told him the cause of her worry.

(of fabrics and paper) grown dark in color over time

From this reading THE END OF THE GAME Oh, Thou who hast lighted the sun, Oh, Thou who hast darkened the tare, Judge Thou The sin of the Stone that was hurled By the Goat from the light of the sun As she sinks in 'the mire of the tarn.

being or moving lower in position or less in some value

From this reading _----Kipling._ WHEN Pearl got her four lively young charges settled down she had time to look about her.

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From this reading Dr. Clay came over with a bag of popcorn for them, and Pearl told him the cause of her worry.

either extremity of something that has length

From this reading THE END OF THE GAME Oh, Thou who hast lighted the sun, Oh, Thou who hast darkened the tare, Judge Thou The sin of the Stone that was hurled By the Goat from the light of the sun As she sinks in 'the mire of the tarn.

all the members of a group, with none left out

From this reading "I'd like fine to see that faded old raincoat of hers," she said to herself, "and Lib's little muslin hat"; but every raincoat that Pearl saw was new and fresh, and every muslin hat had a bright and happy little face under it, instead of Libby Anne's pale cheeks and sad, big eyes.

the organ of sight

From this reading Up and down the line of spectators her eye searched for Libby Anne and Mrs. Cavers, but they were nowhere to be seen, and Pearl became more and more troubled.

opinion or judgment

From this reading "I'd like fine to see that faded old raincoat of hers," she said to herself, "and Lib's little muslin hat"; but every raincoat that Pearl saw was new and fresh, and every muslin hat had a bright and happy little face under it, instead of Libby Anne's pale cheeks and sad, big eyes.

the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear

From this reading "I'd like fine to see that faded old raincoat of hers," she said to herself, "and Lib's little muslin hat"; but every raincoat that Pearl saw was new and fresh, and every muslin hat had a bright and happy little face under it, instead of Libby Anne's pale cheeks and sad, big eyes.

having lost freshness or brilliance of color

From this reading "I'd like fine to see that faded old raincoat of hers," she said to herself, "and Lib's little muslin hat"; but every raincoat that Pearl saw was new and fresh, and every muslin hat had a bright and happy little face under it, instead of Libby Anne's pale cheeks and sad, big eyes.

being satisfactory or in satisfactory condition

From this reading "I'd like fine to see that faded old raincoat of hers," she said to herself, "and Lib's little muslin hat"; but every raincoat that Pearl saw was new and fresh, and every muslin hat had a bright and happy little face under it, instead of Libby Anne's pale cheeks and sad, big eyes.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading Up and down the line of spectators her eye searched for Libby Anne and Mrs. Cavers, but they were nowhere to be seen, and Pearl became more and more troubled.

the cardinal number that is the sum of three and one

From this reading _----Kipling._ WHEN Pearl got her four lively young charges settled down she had time to look about her.

recently made, produced, or harvested

From this reading "I'd like fine to see that faded old raincoat of hers," she said to herself, "and Lib's little muslin hat"; but every raincoat that Pearl saw was new and fresh, and every muslin hat had a bright and happy little face under it, instead of Libby Anne's pale cheeks and sad, big eyes.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading THE END OF THE GAME Oh, Thou who hast lighted the sun, Oh, Thou who hast darkened the tare, Judge Thou The sin of the Stone that was hurled By the Goat from the light of the sun As she sinks in 'the mire of the tarn.

a contest with rules to determine a winner

From this reading THE END OF THE GAME Oh, Thou who hast lighted the sun, Oh, Thou who hast darkened the tare, Judge Thou The sin of the Stone that was hurled By the Goat from the light of the sun As she sinks in 'the mire of the tarn.

any of numerous agile ruminants related to sheep but having a beard and straight horns

From this reading THE END OF THE GAME Oh, Thou who hast lighted the sun, Oh, Thou who hast darkened the tare, Judge Thou The sin of the Stone that was hurled By the Goat from the light of the sun As she sinks in 'the mire of the tarn.

inflected form of “get” — come into the possession of something concrete or abstract

From this reading _----Kipling._ WHEN Pearl got her four lively young charges settled down she had time to look about her.

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

From this reading _----Kipling._ WHEN Pearl got her four lively young charges settled down she had time to look about her.

enjoying or showing or marked by joy or pleasure

From this reading "I'd like fine to see that faded old raincoat of hers," she said to herself, "and Lib's little muslin hat"; but every raincoat that Pearl saw was new and fresh, and every muslin hat had a bright and happy little face under it, instead of Libby Anne's pale cheeks and sad, big eyes.

an old form of “have”, used with “thou”

From this reading THE END OF THE GAME Oh, Thou who hast lighted the sun, Oh, Thou who hast darkened the tare, Judge Thou The sin of the Stone that was hurled By the Goat from the light of the sun As she sinks in 'the mire of the tarn.

headdress that protects the head from bad weather; has shaped crown and usually a brim

From this reading "I'd like fine to see that faded old raincoat of hers," she said to herself, "and Lib's little muslin hat"; but every raincoat that Pearl saw was new and fresh, and every muslin hat had a bright and happy little face under it, instead of Libby Anne's pale cheeks and sad, big eyes.

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

From this reading _----Kipling._ WHEN Pearl got her four lively young charges settled down she had time to look about her.

the one or ones belonging to her

From this reading "I'd like fine to see that faded old raincoat of hers," she said to herself, "and Lib's little muslin hat"; but every raincoat that Pearl saw was new and fresh, and every muslin hat had a bright and happy little face under it, instead of Libby Anne's pale cheeks and sad, big eyes.

used when the woman or girl doing the action is also its object

From this reading "I'd like fine to see that faded old raincoat of hers," she said to herself, "and Lib's little muslin hat"; but every raincoat that Pearl saw was new and fresh, and every muslin hat had a bright and happy little face under it, instead of Libby Anne's pale cheeks and sad, big eyes.

the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading Dr. Clay came over with a bag of popcorn for them, and Pearl told him the cause of her worry.

past form of “hurl” — throw forcefully

From this reading THE END OF THE GAME Oh, Thou who hast lighted the sun, Oh, Thou who hast darkened the tare, Judge Thou The sin of the Stone that was hurled By the Goat from the light of the sun As she sinks in 'the mire of the tarn.

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

From this reading "I'd like fine to see that faded old raincoat of hers," she said to herself, "and Lib's little muslin hat"; but every raincoat that Pearl saw was new and fresh, and every muslin hat had a bright and happy little face under it, instead of Libby Anne's pale cheeks and sad, big eyes.

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

From this reading THE END OF THE GAME Oh, Thou who hast lighted the sun, Oh, Thou who hast darkened the tare, Judge Thou The sin of the Stone that was hurled By the Goat from the light of the sun As she sinks in 'the mire of the tarn.

in place of, or as an alternative to

From this reading "I'd like fine to see that faded old raincoat of hers," she said to herself, "and Lib's little muslin hat"; but every raincoat that Pearl saw was new and fresh, and every muslin hat had a bright and happy little face under it, instead of Libby Anne's pale cheeks and sad, big eyes.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading "I'd like fine to see that faded old raincoat of hers," she said to herself, "and Lib's little muslin hat"; but every raincoat that Pearl saw was new and fresh, and every muslin hat had a bright and happy little face under it, instead of Libby Anne's pale cheeks and sad, big eyes.

determine the result of (a competition)

From this reading THE END OF THE GAME Oh, Thou who hast lighted the sun, Oh, Thou who hast darkened the tare, Judge Thou The sin of the Stone that was hurled By the Goat from the light of the sun As she sinks in 'the mire of the tarn.

English author of novels and poetry who was born in India (1865-1936)

From this reading _----Kipling._ WHEN Pearl got her four lively young charges settled down she had time to look about her.

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

From this reading "I'd like fine to see that faded old raincoat of hers," she said to herself, "and Lib's little muslin hat"; but every raincoat that Pearl saw was new and fresh, and every muslin hat had a bright and happy little face under it, instead of Libby Anne's pale cheeks and sad, big eyes.

United States chemist who developed a method of radiocarbon dating (1908-1980)

From this reading Up and down the line of spectators her eye searched for Libby Anne and Mrs. Cavers, but they were nowhere to be seen, and Pearl became more and more troubled.

of comparatively little physical weight or density

From this reading THE END OF THE GAME Oh, Thou who hast lighted the sun, Oh, Thou who hast darkened the tare, Judge Thou The sin of the Stone that was hurled By the Goat from the light of the sun As she sinks in 'the mire of the tarn.

set afire or burning

From this reading THE END OF THE GAME Oh, Thou who hast lighted the sun, Oh, Thou who hast darkened the tare, Judge Thou The sin of the Stone that was hurled By the Goat from the light of the sun As she sinks in 'the mire of the tarn.

prefer or wish to do something

From this reading "I'd like fine to see that faded old raincoat of hers," she said to herself, "and Lib's little muslin hat"; but every raincoat that Pearl saw was new and fresh, and every muslin hat had a bright and happy little face under it, instead of Libby Anne's pale cheeks and sad, big eyes.

a formation of people or things one beside another

From this reading Up and down the line of spectators her eye searched for Libby Anne and Mrs. Cavers, but they were nowhere to be seen, and Pearl became more and more troubled.

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

From this reading "I'd like fine to see that faded old raincoat of hers," she said to herself, "and Lib's little muslin hat"; but every raincoat that Pearl saw was new and fresh, and every muslin hat had a bright and happy little face under it, instead of Libby Anne's pale cheeks and sad, big eyes.

full of life and energy

From this reading _----Kipling._ WHEN Pearl got her four lively young charges settled down she had time to look about her.

perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards

From this reading _----Kipling._ WHEN Pearl got her four lively young charges settled down she had time to look about her.

a soft wet area of low-lying land that sinks underfoot

From this reading THE END OF THE GAME Oh, Thou who hast lighted the sun, Oh, Thou who hast darkened the tare, Judge Thou The sin of the Stone that was hurled By the Goat from the light of the sun As she sinks in 'the mire of the tarn.

(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree

From this reading Up and down the line of spectators her eye searched for Libby Anne and Mrs. Cavers, but they were nowhere to be seen, and Pearl became more and more troubled.

a form of address for a married woman

From this reading Up and down the line of spectators her eye searched for Libby Anne and Mrs. Cavers, but they were nowhere to be seen, and Pearl became more and more troubled.

plain-woven cotton fabric

From this reading "I'd like fine to see that faded old raincoat of hers," she said to herself, "and Lib's little muslin hat"; but every raincoat that Pearl saw was new and fresh, and every muslin hat had a bright and happy little face under it, instead of Libby Anne's pale cheeks and sad, big eyes.

not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered

From this reading "I'd like fine to see that faded old raincoat of hers," she said to herself, "and Lib's little muslin hat"; but every raincoat that Pearl saw was new and fresh, and every muslin hat had a bright and happy little face under it, instead of Libby Anne's pale cheeks and sad, big eyes.

an insignificant place

From this reading Up and down the line of spectators her eye searched for Libby Anne and Mrs. Cavers, but they were nowhere to be seen, and Pearl became more and more troubled.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading THE END OF THE GAME Oh, Thou who hast lighted the sun, Oh, Thou who hast darkened the tare, Judge Thou The sin of the Stone that was hurled By the Goat from the light of the sun As she sinks in 'the mire of the tarn.

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

From this reading THE END OF THE GAME Oh, Thou who hast lighted the sun, Oh, Thou who hast darkened the tare, Judge Thou The sin of the Stone that was hurled By the Goat from the light of the sun As she sinks in 'the mire of the tarn.

(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age

From this reading "I'd like fine to see that faded old raincoat of hers," she said to herself, "and Lib's little muslin hat"; but every raincoat that Pearl saw was new and fresh, and every muslin hat had a bright and happy little face under it, instead of Libby Anne's pale cheeks and sad, big eyes.

above and across; more than

From this reading Dr. Clay came over with a bag of popcorn for them, and Pearl told him the cause of her worry.

very light colored; highly diluted with white

From this reading "I'd like fine to see that faded old raincoat of hers," she said to herself, "and Lib's little muslin hat"; but every raincoat that Pearl saw was new and fresh, and every muslin hat had a bright and happy little face under it, instead of Libby Anne's pale cheeks and sad, big eyes.

a smooth lustrous round structure inside the shell of a clam or oyster; much valued as a jewel

From this reading _----Kipling._ WHEN Pearl got her four lively young charges settled down she had time to look about her.

corn having small ears and kernels that burst when exposed to dry heat

From this reading Dr. Clay came over with a bag of popcorn for them, and Pearl told him the cause of her worry.

a water-resistant coat

From this reading "I'd like fine to see that faded old raincoat of hers," she said to herself, "and Lib's little muslin hat"; but every raincoat that Pearl saw was new and fresh, and every muslin hat had a bright and happy little face under it, instead of Libby Anne's pale cheeks and sad, big eyes.

experiencing or showing sorrow or unhappiness

From this reading "I'd like fine to see that faded old raincoat of hers," she said to herself, "and Lib's little muslin hat"; but every raincoat that Pearl saw was new and fresh, and every muslin hat had a bright and happy little face under it, instead of Libby Anne's pale cheeks and sad, big eyes.

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading "I'd like fine to see that faded old raincoat of hers," she said to herself, "and Lib's little muslin hat"; but every raincoat that Pearl saw was new and fresh, and every muslin hat had a bright and happy little face under it, instead of Libby Anne's pale cheeks and sad, big eyes.

cut with a saw

From this reading "I'd like fine to see that faded old raincoat of hers," she said to herself, "and Lib's little muslin hat"; but every raincoat that Pearl saw was new and fresh, and every muslin hat had a bright and happy little face under it, instead of Libby Anne's pale cheeks and sad, big eyes.

past form of “search” — try to locate or discover, or try to establish the existence of

From this reading Up and down the line of spectators her eye searched for Libby Anne and Mrs. Cavers, but they were nowhere to be seen, and Pearl became more and more troubled.

perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading "I'd like fine to see that faded old raincoat of hers," she said to herself, "and Lib's little muslin hat"; but every raincoat that Pearl saw was new and fresh, and every muslin hat had a bright and happy little face under it, instead of Libby Anne's pale cheeks and sad, big eyes.

inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading Up and down the line of spectators her eye searched for Libby Anne and Mrs. Cavers, but they were nowhere to be seen, and Pearl became more and more troubled.

established or decided beyond dispute or doubt

From this reading _----Kipling._ WHEN Pearl got her four lively young charges settled down she had time to look about her.

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

From this reading THE END OF THE GAME Oh, Thou who hast lighted the sun, Oh, Thou who hast darkened the tare, Judge Thou The sin of the Stone that was hurled By the Goat from the light of the sun As she sinks in 'the mire of the tarn.

estrangement from god

From this reading THE END OF THE GAME Oh, Thou who hast lighted the sun, Oh, Thou who hast darkened the tare, Judge Thou The sin of the Stone that was hurled By the Goat from the light of the sun As she sinks in 'the mire of the tarn.

plural of “sink” — plumbing fixture consisting of a water basin fixed to a wall or floor and having a drainpipe

From this reading THE END OF THE GAME Oh, Thou who hast lighted the sun, Oh, Thou who hast darkened the tare, Judge Thou The sin of the Stone that was hurled By the Goat from the light of the sun As she sinks in 'the mire of the tarn.

plural of “spectator” — a close observer; someone who looks at something (such as an exhibition of some kind)

From this reading Up and down the line of spectators her eye searched for Libby Anne and Mrs. Cavers, but they were nowhere to be seen, and Pearl became more and more troubled.

a lump or mass of hard consolidated mineral matter

From this reading THE END OF THE GAME Oh, Thou who hast lighted the sun, Oh, Thou who hast darkened the tare, Judge Thou The sin of the Stone that was hurled By the Goat from the light of the sun As she sinks in 'the mire of the tarn.

the star that is the source of light and heat for the planets in the solar system

From this reading THE END OF THE GAME Oh, Thou who hast lighted the sun, Oh, Thou who hast darkened the tare, Judge Thou The sin of the Stone that was hurled By the Goat from the light of the sun As she sinks in 'the mire of the tarn.

an adjustment made for the weight of the packaging in order to determine the net weight of the goods

From this reading THE END OF THE GAME Oh, Thou who hast lighted the sun, Oh, Thou who hast darkened the tare, Judge Thou The sin of the Stone that was hurled By the Goat from the light of the sun As she sinks in 'the mire of the tarn.

a mountain lake (especially one formed by glaciers)

From this reading THE END OF THE GAME Oh, Thou who hast lighted the sun, Oh, Thou who hast darkened the tare, Judge Thou The sin of the Stone that was hurled By the Goat from the light of the sun As she sinks in 'the mire of the tarn.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading THE END OF THE GAME Oh, Thou who hast lighted the sun, Oh, Thou who hast darkened the tare, Judge Thou The sin of the Stone that was hurled By the Goat from the light of the sun As she sinks in 'the mire of the tarn.

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

From this reading THE END OF THE GAME Oh, Thou who hast lighted the sun, Oh, Thou who hast darkened the tare, Judge Thou The sin of the Stone that was hurled By the Goat from the light of the sun As she sinks in 'the mire of the tarn.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading Dr. Clay came over with a bag of popcorn for them, and Pearl told him the cause of her worry.

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

From this reading Up and down the line of spectators her eye searched for Libby Anne and Mrs. Cavers, but they were nowhere to be seen, and Pearl became more and more troubled.

an old word for “you”, as the subject, speaking to one person

From this reading THE END OF THE GAME Oh, Thou who hast lighted the sun, Oh, Thou who hast darkened the tare, Judge Thou The sin of the Stone that was hurled By the Goat from the light of the sun As she sinks in 'the mire of the tarn.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading _----Kipling._ WHEN Pearl got her four lively young charges settled down she had time to look about her.

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

From this reading _----Kipling._ WHEN Pearl got her four lively young charges settled down she had time to look about her.

inflected form of “tell” — express in words

From this reading Dr. Clay came over with a bag of popcorn for them, and Pearl told him the cause of her worry.

characterized by or indicative of distress or affliction or danger or need

From this reading Up and down the line of spectators her eye searched for Libby Anne and Mrs. Cavers, but they were nowhere to be seen, and Pearl became more and more troubled.

below or beneath something; less than

From this reading "I'd like fine to see that faded old raincoat of hers," she said to herself, "and Lib's little muslin hat"; but every raincoat that Pearl saw was new and fresh, and every muslin hat had a bright and happy little face under it, instead of Libby Anne's pale cheeks and sad, big eyes.

being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level

From this reading Up and down the line of spectators her eye searched for Libby Anne and Mrs. Cavers, but they were nowhere to be seen, and Pearl became more and more troubled.

the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading THE END OF THE GAME Oh, Thou who hast lighted the sun, Oh, Thou who hast darkened the tare, Judge Thou The sin of the Stone that was hurled By the Goat from the light of the sun As she sinks in 'the mire of the tarn.

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

From this reading Up and down the line of spectators her eye searched for Libby Anne and Mrs. Cavers, but they were nowhere to be seen, and Pearl became more and more troubled.

at the time that

From this reading _----Kipling._ WHEN Pearl got her four lively young charges settled down she had time to look about her.

which person or people

From this reading THE END OF THE GAME Oh, Thou who hast lighted the sun, Oh, Thou who hast darkened the tare, Judge Thou The sin of the Stone that was hurled By the Goat from the light of the sun As she sinks in 'the mire of the tarn.

in the company of; together with

From this reading Dr. Clay came over with a bag of popcorn for them, and Pearl told him the cause of her worry.

be worried, concerned, anxious, troubled, or uneasy

From this reading Dr. Clay came over with a bag of popcorn for them, and Pearl told him the cause of her worry.

(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth

From this reading _----Kipling._ WHEN Pearl got her four lively young charges settled down she had time to look about her.