Chapter XII · Chapter 12

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

From this reading "It is a good thing for one, even though he be a child, to be able to do his utmost when overtaken by danger--there can be no question about _that_; but it would require a great deal of training to bring some children to that point, even when they are double the years of your little girl."

(usually followed by “to”) having the necessary means or skill or know-how or authority to do something

From this reading "It is a good thing for one, even though he be a child, to be able to do his utmost when overtaken by danger--there can be no question about _that_; but it would require a great deal of training to bring some children to that point, even when they are double the years of your little girl."

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading "It is a good thing for one, even though he be a child, to be able to do his utmost when overtaken by danger--there can be no question about _that_; but it would require a great deal of training to bring some children to that point, even when they are double the years of your little girl."

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

From this reading It created much talk in the neighborhood, and she was complimented on the bravery she had shown, while the glad father became more confirmed than ever in his favorite belief that God helps them that help themselves.

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

From this reading Happily there are few little girls in this favored land who are called upon to go through such trials as fell to the lot of little Nellie Ribsam when she was but eight years old.

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

From this reading Happily there are few little girls in this favored land who are called upon to go through such trials as fell to the lot of little Nellie Ribsam when she was but eight years old.

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

From this reading "It is a good thing for one, even though he be a child, to be able to do his utmost when overtaken by danger--there can be no question about _that_; but it would require a great deal of training to bring some children to that point, even when they are double the years of your little girl."

have

From this reading "'Spose dot she didn't try to helps herself some," he said, in talking the matter over with Mr. Marston, "don't you not sees dot she would get eat up doo, dree times by dot bear dot vos bigger as nefer vos?"

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

From this reading It created much talk in the neighborhood, and she was complimented on the bravery she had shown, while the glad father became more confirmed than ever in his favorite belief that God helps them that help themselves.

any cognitive content held as true

From this reading It created much talk in the neighborhood, and she was complimented on the bravery she had shown, while the glad father became more confirmed than ever in his favorite belief that God helps them that help themselves.

large or big relative to something else

From this reading "'Spose dot she didn't try to helps herself some," he said, in talking the matter over with Mr. Marston, "don't you not sees dot she would get eat up doo, dree times by dot bear dot vos bigger as nefer vos?"

a quality of spirit that enables you to face danger or pain without showing fear

From this reading It created much talk in the neighborhood, and she was complimented on the bravery she had shown, while the glad father became more confirmed than ever in his favorite belief that God helps them that help themselves.

take something or somebody with oneself somewhere

From this reading "It is a good thing for one, even though he be a child, to be able to do his utmost when overtaken by danger--there can be no question about _that_; but it would require a great deal of training to bring some children to that point, even when they are double the years of your little girl."

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading Happily there are few little girls in this favored land who are called upon to go through such trials as fell to the lot of little Nellie Ribsam when she was but eight years old.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading "'Spose dot she didn't try to helps herself some," he said, in talking the matter over with Mr. Marston, "don't you not sees dot she would get eat up doo, dree times by dot bear dot vos bigger as nefer vos?"

past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to

From this reading Happily there are few little girls in this favored land who are called upon to go through such trials as fell to the lot of little Nellie Ribsam when she was but eight years old.

to be able to, or to be allowed to

From this reading "It is a good thing for one, even though he be a child, to be able to do his utmost when overtaken by danger--there can be no question about _that_; but it would require a great deal of training to bring some children to that point, even when they are double the years of your little girl."

a young person of either sex

From this reading "It is a good thing for one, even though he be a child, to be able to do his utmost when overtaken by danger--there can be no question about _that_; but it would require a great deal of training to bring some children to that point, even when they are double the years of your little girl."

plural of “child” — a young person of either sex

From this reading "It is a good thing for one, even though he be a child, to be able to do his utmost when overtaken by danger--there can be no question about _that_; but it would require a great deal of training to bring some children to that point, even when they are double the years of your little girl."

past form of “compliment” — say something to someone that expresses praise

From this reading It created much talk in the neighborhood, and she was complimented on the bravery she had shown, while the glad father became more confirmed than ever in his favorite belief that God helps them that help themselves.

of persons; not subject to change

From this reading It created much talk in the neighborhood, and she was complimented on the bravery she had shown, while the glad father became more confirmed than ever in his favorite belief that God helps them that help themselves.

past form of “create” — make or cause to be or to become

From this reading It created much talk in the neighborhood, and she was complimented on the bravery she had shown, while the glad father became more confirmed than ever in his favorite belief that God helps them that help themselves.

the condition of being susceptible to harm or injury

From this reading "It is a good thing for one, even though he be a child, to be able to do his utmost when overtaken by danger--there can be no question about _that_; but it would require a great deal of training to bring some children to that point, even when they are double the years of your little girl."

act on verbally or in some form of artistic expression

From this reading "It is a good thing for one, even though he be a child, to be able to do his utmost when overtaken by danger--there can be no question about _that_; but it would require a great deal of training to bring some children to that point, even when they are double the years of your little girl."

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From this reading "'Spose dot she didn't try to helps herself some," he said, in talking the matter over with Mr. Marston, "don't you not sees dot she would get eat up doo, dree times by dot bear dot vos bigger as nefer vos?"

used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis

From this reading "It is a good thing for one, even though he be a child, to be able to do his utmost when overtaken by danger--there can be no question about _that_; but it would require a great deal of training to bring some children to that point, even when they are double the years of your little girl."

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

From this reading "'Spose dot she didn't try to helps herself some," he said, in talking the matter over with Mr. Marston, "don't you not sees dot she would get eat up doo, dree times by dot bear dot vos bigger as nefer vos?"

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

From this reading "'Spose dot she didn't try to helps herself some," he said, in talking the matter over with Mr. Marston, "don't you not sees dot she would get eat up doo, dree times by dot bear dot vos bigger as nefer vos?"

a very small circular shape

From this reading "'Spose dot she didn't try to helps herself some," he said, in talking the matter over with Mr. Marston, "don't you not sees dot she would get eat up doo, dree times by dot bear dot vos bigger as nefer vos?"

increase twofold

From this reading "It is a good thing for one, even though he be a child, to be able to do his utmost when overtaken by danger--there can be no question about _that_; but it would require a great deal of training to bring some children to that point, even when they are double the years of your little girl."

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

From this reading "'Spose dot she didn't try to helps herself some," he said, in talking the matter over with Mr. Marston, "don't you not sees dot she would get eat up doo, dree times by dot bear dot vos bigger as nefer vos?"

take in solid food

From this reading "'Spose dot she didn't try to helps herself some," he said, in talking the matter over with Mr. Marston, "don't you not sees dot she would get eat up doo, dree times by dot bear dot vos bigger as nefer vos?"

being one more than seven

From this reading Happily there are few little girls in this favored land who are called upon to go through such trials as fell to the lot of little Nellie Ribsam when she was but eight years old.

divisible by two

From this reading "It is a good thing for one, even though he be a child, to be able to do his utmost when overtaken by danger--there can be no question about _that_; but it would require a great deal of training to bring some children to that point, even when they are double the years of your little girl."

at any time

From this reading It created much talk in the neighborhood, and she was complimented on the bravery she had shown, while the glad father became more confirmed than ever in his favorite belief that God helps them that help themselves.

a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)

From this reading It created much talk in the neighborhood, and she was complimented on the bravery she had shown, while the glad father became more confirmed than ever in his favorite belief that God helps them that help themselves.

preferred above all others and treated with partiality

From this reading Happily there are few little girls in this favored land who are called upon to go through such trials as fell to the lot of little Nellie Ribsam when she was but eight years old.

something regarded with special favor or liking

From this reading It created much talk in the neighborhood, and she was complimented on the bravery she had shown, while the glad father became more confirmed than ever in his favorite belief that God helps them that help themselves.

cause to fall by or as if by delivering a blow

From this reading Happily there are few little girls in this favored land who are called upon to go through such trials as fell to the lot of little Nellie Ribsam when she was but eight years old.

a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number

From this reading Happily there are few little girls in this favored land who are called upon to go through such trials as fell to the lot of little Nellie Ribsam when she was but eight years old.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading "It is a good thing for one, even though he be a child, to be able to do his utmost when overtaken by danger--there can be no question about _that_; but it would require a great deal of training to bring some children to that point, even when they are double the years of your little girl."

come into the possession of something concrete or abstract

From this reading "'Spose dot she didn't try to helps herself some," he said, in talking the matter over with Mr. Marston, "don't you not sees dot she would get eat up doo, dree times by dot bear dot vos bigger as nefer vos?"

a young female

From this reading "It is a good thing for one, even though he be a child, to be able to do his utmost when overtaken by danger--there can be no question about _that_; but it would require a great deal of training to bring some children to that point, even when they are double the years of your little girl."

plural of “girl” — a young female

From this reading Happily there are few little girls in this favored land who are called upon to go through such trials as fell to the lot of little Nellie Ribsam when she was but eight years old.

showing or causing joy and pleasure; especially made happy

From this reading It created much talk in the neighborhood, and she was complimented on the bravery she had shown, while the glad father became more confirmed than ever in his favorite belief that God helps them that help themselves.

change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically

From this reading Happily there are few little girls in this favored land who are called upon to go through such trials as fell to the lot of little Nellie Ribsam when she was but eight years old.

the supernatural being conceived as the perfect and omnipotent and omniscient originator and ruler of the universe; the object of worship in monotheistic religions

From this reading It created much talk in the neighborhood, and she was complimented on the bravery she had shown, while the glad father became more confirmed than ever in his favorite belief that God helps them that help themselves.

having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified

From this reading "It is a good thing for one, even though he be a child, to be able to do his utmost when overtaken by danger--there can be no question about _that_; but it would require a great deal of training to bring some children to that point, even when they are double the years of your little girl."

relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind

From this reading "It is a good thing for one, even though he be a child, to be able to do his utmost when overtaken by danger--there can be no question about _that_; but it would require a great deal of training to bring some children to that point, even when they are double the years of your little girl."

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

From this reading It created much talk in the neighborhood, and she was complimented on the bravery she had shown, while the glad father became more confirmed than ever in his favorite belief that God helps them that help themselves.

in a joyous manner

From this reading Happily there are few little girls in this favored land who are called upon to go through such trials as fell to the lot of little Nellie Ribsam when she was but eight years old.

a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading "'Spose dot she didn't try to helps herself some," he said, in talking the matter over with Mr. Marston, "don't you not sees dot she would get eat up doo, dree times by dot bear dot vos bigger as nefer vos?"

give help or assistance; be of service

From this reading It created much talk in the neighborhood, and she was complimented on the bravery she had shown, while the glad father became more confirmed than ever in his favorite belief that God helps them that help themselves.

plural of “help” — the activity of contributing to the fulfillment of a need or furtherance of an effort or purpose

From this reading It created much talk in the neighborhood, and she was complimented on the bravery she had shown, while the glad father became more confirmed than ever in his favorite belief that God helps them that help themselves.

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

From this reading "'Spose dot she didn't try to helps herself some," he said, in talking the matter over with Mr. Marston, "don't you not sees dot she would get eat up doo, dree times by dot bear dot vos bigger as nefer vos?"

belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned

From this reading It created much talk in the neighborhood, and she was complimented on the bravery she had shown, while the glad father became more confirmed than ever in his favorite belief that God helps them that help themselves.

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

From this reading Happily there are few little girls in this favored land who are called upon to go through such trials as fell to the lot of little Nellie Ribsam when she was but eight years old.

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

From this reading "It is a good thing for one, even though he be a child, to be able to do his utmost when overtaken by danger--there can be no question about _that_; but it would require a great deal of training to bring some children to that point, even when they are double the years of your little girl."

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading It created much talk in the neighborhood, and she was complimented on the bravery she had shown, while the glad father became more confirmed than ever in his favorite belief that God helps them that help themselves.

the land on which real estate is located

From this reading Happily there are few little girls in this favored land who are called upon to go through such trials as fell to the lot of little Nellie Ribsam when she was but eight years old.

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

From this reading Happily there are few little girls in this favored land who are called upon to go through such trials as fell to the lot of little Nellie Ribsam when she was but eight years old.

(often followed by “of”) a large number or amount or extent

From this reading Happily there are few little girls in this favored land who are called upon to go through such trials as fell to the lot of little Nellie Ribsam when she was but eight years old.

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

From this reading "'Spose dot she didn't try to helps herself some," he said, in talking the matter over with Mr. Marston, "don't you not sees dot she would get eat up doo, dree times by dot bear dot vos bigger as nefer vos?"

a vaguely specified concern

From this reading "'Spose dot she didn't try to helps herself some," he said, in talking the matter over with Mr. Marston, "don't you not sees dot she would get eat up doo, dree times by dot bear dot vos bigger as nefer vos?"

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

From this reading It created much talk in the neighborhood, and she was complimented on the bravery she had shown, while the glad father became more confirmed than ever in his favorite belief that God helps them that help themselves.

a form of address for a man

From this reading "'Spose dot she didn't try to helps herself some," he said, in talking the matter over with Mr. Marston, "don't you not sees dot she would get eat up doo, dree times by dot bear dot vos bigger as nefer vos?"

to a great degree or extent

From this reading It created much talk in the neighborhood, and she was complimented on the bravery she had shown, while the glad father became more confirmed than ever in his favorite belief that God helps them that help themselves.

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

From this reading "'Spose dot she didn't try to helps herself some," he said, in talking the matter over with Mr. Marston, "don't you not sees dot she would get eat up doo, dree times by dot bear dot vos bigger as nefer vos?"

a surrounding or nearby region

From this reading It created much talk in the neighborhood, and she was complimented on the bravery she had shown, while the glad father became more confirmed than ever in his favorite belief that God helps them that help themselves.

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From this reading Happily there are few little girls in this favored land who are called upon to go through such trials as fell to the lot of little Nellie Ribsam when she was but eight years old.

not any; not one

From this reading "It is a good thing for one, even though he be a child, to be able to do his utmost when overtaken by danger--there can be no question about _that_; but it would require a great deal of training to bring some children to that point, even when they are double the years of your little girl."

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading "'Spose dot she didn't try to helps herself some," he said, in talking the matter over with Mr. Marston, "don't you not sees dot she would get eat up doo, dree times by dot bear dot vos bigger as nefer vos?"

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Happily there are few little girls in this favored land who are called upon to go through such trials as fell to the lot of little Nellie Ribsam when she was but eight years old.

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

From this reading Happily there are few little girls in this favored land who are called upon to go through such trials as fell to the lot of little Nellie Ribsam when she was but eight years old.

threatening or foreshadowing evil or tragic developments

From this reading OMINOUS PREPARATIONS.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading It created much talk in the neighborhood, and she was complimented on the bravery she had shown, while the glad father became more confirmed than ever in his favorite belief that God helps them that help themselves.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading "It is a good thing for one, even though he be a child, to be able to do his utmost when overtaken by danger--there can be no question about _that_; but it would require a great deal of training to bring some children to that point, even when they are double the years of your little girl."

above and across; more than

From this reading "'Spose dot she didn't try to helps herself some," he said, in talking the matter over with Mr. Marston, "don't you not sees dot she would get eat up doo, dree times by dot bear dot vos bigger as nefer vos?"

inflected form of “overtake” — catch up with and possibly overtake

From this reading "It is a good thing for one, even though he be a child, to be able to do his utmost when overtaken by danger--there can be no question about _that_; but it would require a great deal of training to bring some children to that point, even when they are double the years of your little girl."

a geometric element that has position but no extension

From this reading "It is a good thing for one, even though he be a child, to be able to do his utmost when overtaken by danger--there can be no question about _that_; but it would require a great deal of training to bring some children to that point, even when they are double the years of your little girl."

plural of “preparation” — the activity of putting or setting in order in advance of some act or purpose

From this reading OMINOUS PREPARATIONS.

challenge the accuracy, probity, or propriety of

From this reading "It is a good thing for one, even though he be a child, to be able to do his utmost when overtaken by danger--there can be no question about _that_; but it would require a great deal of training to bring some children to that point, even when they are double the years of your little girl."

require as useful, just, or proper

From this reading "It is a good thing for one, even though he be a child, to be able to do his utmost when overtaken by danger--there can be no question about _that_; but it would require a great deal of training to bring some children to that point, even when they are double the years of your little girl."

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From this reading Happily there are few little girls in this favored land who are called upon to go through such trials as fell to the lot of little Nellie Ribsam when she was but eight years old.

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading "'Spose dot she didn't try to helps herself some," he said, in talking the matter over with Mr. Marston, "don't you not sees dot she would get eat up doo, dree times by dot bear dot vos bigger as nefer vos?"

plural of “see” — the seat within a bishop's diocese where his cathedral is located

From this reading "'Spose dot she didn't try to helps herself some," he said, in talking the matter over with Mr. Marston, "don't you not sees dot she would get eat up doo, dree times by dot bear dot vos bigger as nefer vos?"

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

From this reading Happily there are few little girls in this favored land who are called upon to go through such trials as fell to the lot of little Nellie Ribsam when she was but eight years old.

inflected form of “show” — give an exhibition of to an interested audience

From this reading It created much talk in the neighborhood, and she was complimented on the bravery she had shown, while the glad father became more confirmed than ever in his favorite belief that God helps them that help themselves.

(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity

From this reading "'Spose dot she didn't try to helps herself some," he said, in talking the matter over with Mr. Marston, "don't you not sees dot she would get eat up doo, dree times by dot bear dot vos bigger as nefer vos?"

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

From this reading "'Spose dot she didn't try to helps herself some," he said, in talking the matter over with Mr. Marston, "don't you not sees dot she would get eat up doo, dree times by dot bear dot vos bigger as nefer vos?"

of the kind already mentioned

From this reading Happily there are few little girls in this favored land who are called upon to go through such trials as fell to the lot of little Nellie Ribsam when she was but eight years old.

exchange thoughts; talk with

From this reading It created much talk in the neighborhood, and she was complimented on the bravery she had shown, while the glad father became more confirmed than ever in his favorite belief that God helps them that help themselves.

an exchange of ideas via conversation

From this reading "'Spose dot she didn't try to helps herself some," he said, in talking the matter over with Mr. Marston, "don't you not sees dot she would get eat up doo, dree times by dot bear dot vos bigger as nefer vos?"

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading It created much talk in the neighborhood, and she was complimented on the bravery she had shown, while the glad father became more confirmed than ever in his favorite belief that God helps them that help themselves.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading It created much talk in the neighborhood, and she was complimented on the bravery she had shown, while the glad father became more confirmed than ever in his favorite belief that God helps them that help themselves.

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

From this reading Happily there are few little girls in this favored land who are called upon to go through such trials as fell to the lot of little Nellie Ribsam when she was but eight years old.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading It created much talk in the neighborhood, and she was complimented on the bravery she had shown, while the glad father became more confirmed than ever in his favorite belief that God helps them that help themselves.

used when the people doing the action are also its object

From this reading It created much talk in the neighborhood, and she was complimented on the bravery she had shown, while the glad father became more confirmed than ever in his favorite belief that God helps them that help themselves.

in or at that place or location

From this reading Happily there are few little girls in this favored land who are called upon to go through such trials as fell to the lot of little Nellie Ribsam when she was but eight years old.

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

From this reading "It is a good thing for one, even though he be a child, to be able to do his utmost when overtaken by danger--there can be no question about _that_; but it would require a great deal of training to bring some children to that point, even when they are double the years of your little girl."

a special situation

From this reading "It is a good thing for one, even though he be a child, to be able to do his utmost when overtaken by danger--there can be no question about _that_; but it would require a great deal of training to bring some children to that point, even when they are double the years of your little girl."

used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned

From this reading Happily there are few little girls in this favored land who are called upon to go through such trials as fell to the lot of little Nellie Ribsam when she was but eight years old.

in spite of the fact that

From this reading "It is a good thing for one, even though he be a child, to be able to do his utmost when overtaken by danger--there can be no question about _that_; but it would require a great deal of training to bring some children to that point, even when they are double the years of your little girl."

from one end or side of something to the other

From this reading Happily there are few little girls in this favored land who are called upon to go through such trials as fell to the lot of little Nellie Ribsam when she was but eight years old.

a more or less definite period of time now or previously present

From this reading "'Spose dot she didn't try to helps herself some," he said, in talking the matter over with Mr. Marston, "don't you not sees dot she would get eat up doo, dree times by dot bear dot vos bigger as nefer vos?"

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

From this reading Happily there are few little girls in this favored land who are called upon to go through such trials as fell to the lot of little Nellie Ribsam when she was but eight years old.

activity leading to skilled behavior

From this reading "It is a good thing for one, even though he be a child, to be able to do his utmost when overtaken by danger--there can be no question about _that_; but it would require a great deal of training to bring some children to that point, even when they are double the years of your little girl."

plural of “trial” — the act of testing something

From this reading Happily there are few little girls in this favored land who are called upon to go through such trials as fell to the lot of little Nellie Ribsam when she was but eight years old.

make an effort or attempt

From this reading "'Spose dot she didn't try to helps herself some," he said, in talking the matter over with Mr. Marston, "don't you not sees dot she would get eat up doo, dree times by dot bear dot vos bigger as nefer vos?"

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

From this reading "'Spose dot she didn't try to helps herself some," he said, in talking the matter over with Mr. Marston, "don't you not sees dot she would get eat up doo, dree times by dot bear dot vos bigger as nefer vos?"

a formal word for “on”

From this reading Happily there are few little girls in this favored land who are called upon to go through such trials as fell to the lot of little Nellie Ribsam when she was but eight years old.

of the greatest possible degree or extent or intensity

From this reading "It is a good thing for one, even though he be a child, to be able to do his utmost when overtaken by danger--there can be no question about _that_; but it would require a great deal of training to bring some children to that point, even when they are double the years of your little girl."

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

From this reading "'Spose dot she didn't try to helps herself some," he said, in talking the matter over with Mr. Marston, "don't you not sees dot she would get eat up doo, dree times by dot bear dot vos bigger as nefer vos?"

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

From this reading Happily there are few little girls in this favored land who are called upon to go through such trials as fell to the lot of little Nellie Ribsam when she was but eight years old.

at the time that

From this reading Happily there are few little girls in this favored land who are called upon to go through such trials as fell to the lot of little Nellie Ribsam when she was but eight years old.

during the time that

From this reading It created much talk in the neighborhood, and she was complimented on the bravery she had shown, while the glad father became more confirmed than ever in his favorite belief that God helps them that help themselves.

which person or people

From this reading Happily there are few little girls in this favored land who are called upon to go through such trials as fell to the lot of little Nellie Ribsam when she was but eight years old.

in the company of; together with

From this reading "'Spose dot she didn't try to helps herself some," he said, in talking the matter over with Mr. Marston, "don't you not sees dot she would get eat up doo, dree times by dot bear dot vos bigger as nefer vos?"

used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past

From this reading "'Spose dot she didn't try to helps herself some," he said, in talking the matter over with Mr. Marston, "don't you not sees dot she would get eat up doo, dree times by dot bear dot vos bigger as nefer vos?"

a late time of life

From this reading Happily there are few little girls in this favored land who are called upon to go through such trials as fell to the lot of little Nellie Ribsam when she was but eight years old.

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading "'Spose dot she didn't try to helps herself some," he said, in talking the matter over with Mr. Marston, "don't you not sees dot she would get eat up doo, dree times by dot bear dot vos bigger as nefer vos?"

belonging to the person or people being spoken to

From this reading "It is a good thing for one, even though he be a child, to be able to do his utmost when overtaken by danger--there can be no question about _that_; but it would require a great deal of training to bring some children to that point, even when they are double the years of your little girl."