Every word is available to listen to. Dictionary details are shown only when verified; these are not licensed Oxford entries.
adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading _LITTLE BROTHER._ RHODA BOWERS stood at the east window of her own room, busily engaged in "binding off" the neck of a little baby's shirt—one of a set which had occupied all the spare minutes which she could contrive to spend in her own room for the past few weeks.
afternoonnounUS /ˈafternoon/
a story-specific word describing an important person, object, action, or idea in this passage
From this reading Rhoda had taken great pains with them, and she meant, if her mother could spare her, to go down this very afternoon to Aunt Hannah's and learn of her how to crochet the scalloped edge round the tops.
all
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading _LITTLE BROTHER._ RHODA BOWERS stood at the east window of her own room, busily engaged in "binding off" the neck of a little baby's shirt—one of a set which had occupied all the spare minutes which she could contrive to spend in her own room for the past few weeks.
amauxiliary verbUS /æm/
the form of “be” used with “I”
From this reading "I am so glad Aunt Hannah knew how to make them.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading They were not many, for she had to assist her mother in the housework, and yet she had contrived to knit four little shirts of the softest wool and prettiest design for the new little brother who had lately come to the household.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading "How pretty they are!" she said as she bound off the last stitch and held the little garment up before her.
asconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading "How pretty they are!" she said as she bound off the last stitch and held the little garment up before her.
assist
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading They were not many, for she had to assist her mother in the housework, and yet she had contrived to knit four little shirts of the softest wool and prettiest design for the new little brother who had lately come to the household.
atprepositionUS /æt/
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading _LITTLE BROTHER._ RHODA BOWERS stood at the east window of her own room, busily engaged in "binding off" the neck of a little baby's shirt—one of a set which had occupied all the spare minutes which she could contrive to spend in her own room for the past few weeks.
Aunt
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Rhoda had taken great pains with them, and she meant, if her mother could spare her, to go down this very afternoon to Aunt Hannah's and learn of her how to crochet the scalloped edge round the tops.
baby's
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading _LITTLE BROTHER._ RHODA BOWERS stood at the east window of her own room, busily engaged in "binding off" the neck of a little baby's shirt—one of a set which had occupied all the spare minutes which she could contrive to spend in her own room for the past few weeks.
beforeprepositionUS /bɪˈfɔːr/
earlier than; in front of
From this reading "How pretty they are!" she said as she bound off the last stitch and held the little garment up before her.
binding
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading _LITTLE BROTHER._ RHODA BOWERS stood at the east window of her own room, busily engaged in "binding off" the neck of a little baby's shirt—one of a set which had occupied all the spare minutes which she could contrive to spend in her own room for the past few weeks.
bound
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "How pretty they are!" she said as she bound off the last stitch and held the little garment up before her.
BOWERS
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading _LITTLE BROTHER._ RHODA BOWERS stood at the east window of her own room, busily engaged in "binding off" the neck of a little baby's shirt—one of a set which had occupied all the spare minutes which she could contrive to spend in her own room for the past few weeks.
BROTHER
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading _LITTLE BROTHER._ RHODA BOWERS stood at the east window of her own room, busily engaged in "binding off" the neck of a little baby's shirt—one of a set which had occupied all the spare minutes which she could contrive to spend in her own room for the past few weeks.
busily
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading _LITTLE BROTHER._ RHODA BOWERS stood at the east window of her own room, busily engaged in "binding off" the neck of a little baby's shirt—one of a set which had occupied all the spare minutes which she could contrive to spend in her own room for the past few weeks.
comenounUS /come/
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading They were not many, for she had to assist her mother in the housework, and yet she had contrived to knit four little shirts of the softest wool and prettiest design for the new little brother who had lately come to the household.
contrive
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading _LITTLE BROTHER._ RHODA BOWERS stood at the east window of her own room, busily engaged in "binding off" the neck of a little baby's shirt—one of a set which had occupied all the spare minutes which she could contrive to spend in her own room for the past few weeks.
contrived
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading They were not many, for she had to assist her mother in the housework, and yet she had contrived to knit four little shirts of the softest wool and prettiest design for the new little brother who had lately come to the household.
couldmodal verbUS /kʊd/
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading _LITTLE BROTHER._ RHODA BOWERS stood at the east window of her own room, busily engaged in "binding off" the neck of a little baby's shirt—one of a set which had occupied all the spare minutes which she could contrive to spend in her own room for the past few weeks.
crochet
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Rhoda had taken great pains with them, and she meant, if her mother could spare her, to go down this very afternoon to Aunt Hannah's and learn of her how to crochet the scalloped edge round the tops.
design
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading They were not many, for she had to assist her mother in the housework, and yet she had contrived to knit four little shirts of the softest wool and prettiest design for the new little brother who had lately come to the household.
down
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Rhoda had taken great pains with them, and she meant, if her mother could spare her, to go down this very afternoon to Aunt Hannah's and learn of her how to crochet the scalloped edge round the tops.
east
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading _LITTLE BROTHER._ RHODA BOWERS stood at the east window of her own room, busily engaged in "binding off" the neck of a little baby's shirt—one of a set which had occupied all the spare minutes which she could contrive to spend in her own room for the past few weeks.
edge
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Rhoda had taken great pains with them, and she meant, if her mother could spare her, to go down this very afternoon to Aunt Hannah's and learn of her how to crochet the scalloped edge round the tops.
engaged
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading _LITTLE BROTHER._ RHODA BOWERS stood at the east window of her own room, busily engaged in "binding off" the neck of a little baby's shirt—one of a set which had occupied all the spare minutes which she could contrive to spend in her own room for the past few weeks.
few
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading _LITTLE BROTHER._ RHODA BOWERS stood at the east window of her own room, busily engaged in "binding off" the neck of a little baby's shirt—one of a set which had occupied all the spare minutes which she could contrive to spend in her own room for the past few weeks.
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading _LITTLE BROTHER._ RHODA BOWERS stood at the east window of her own room, busily engaged in "binding off" the neck of a little baby's shirt—one of a set which had occupied all the spare minutes which she could contrive to spend in her own room for the past few weeks.
four
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading They were not many, for she had to assist her mother in the housework, and yet she had contrived to knit four little shirts of the softest wool and prettiest design for the new little brother who had lately come to the household.
garment
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "How pretty they are!" she said as she bound off the last stitch and held the little garment up before her.
glad
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "I am so glad Aunt Hannah knew how to make them.
go
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Rhoda had taken great pains with them, and she meant, if her mother could spare her, to go down this very afternoon to Aunt Hannah's and learn of her how to crochet the scalloped edge round the tops.
greatnounUS /great/
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading Rhoda had taken great pains with them, and she meant, if her mother could spare her, to go down this very afternoon to Aunt Hannah's and learn of her how to crochet the scalloped edge round the tops.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading _LITTLE BROTHER._ RHODA BOWERS stood at the east window of her own room, busily engaged in "binding off" the neck of a little baby's shirt—one of a set which had occupied all the spare minutes which she could contrive to spend in her own room for the past few weeks.
Hannah
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "I am so glad Aunt Hannah knew how to make them.
Hannah's
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Rhoda had taken great pains with them, and she meant, if her mother could spare her, to go down this very afternoon to Aunt Hannah's and learn of her how to crochet the scalloped edge round the tops.
held
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "How pretty they are!" she said as she bound off the last stitch and held the little garment up before her.
herdeterminerUS /hɜːr/
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading _LITTLE BROTHER._ RHODA BOWERS stood at the east window of her own room, busily engaged in "binding off" the neck of a little baby's shirt—one of a set which had occupied all the spare minutes which she could contrive to spend in her own room for the past few weeks.
household
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading They were not many, for she had to assist her mother in the housework, and yet she had contrived to knit four little shirts of the softest wool and prettiest design for the new little brother who had lately come to the household.
housework
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading They were not many, for she had to assist her mother in the housework, and yet she had contrived to knit four little shirts of the softest wool and prettiest design for the new little brother who had lately come to the household.
how
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Rhoda had taken great pains with them, and she meant, if her mother could spare her, to go down this very afternoon to Aunt Hannah's and learn of her how to crochet the scalloped edge round the tops.
IpronounUS /aɪ/
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "I am so glad Aunt Hannah knew how to make them.
ifconjunctionUS /ɪf/
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading Rhoda had taken great pains with them, and she meant, if her mother could spare her, to go down this very afternoon to Aunt Hannah's and learn of her how to crochet the scalloped edge round the tops.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading _LITTLE BROTHER._ RHODA BOWERS stood at the east window of her own room, busily engaged in "binding off" the neck of a little baby's shirt—one of a set which had occupied all the spare minutes which she could contrive to spend in her own room for the past few weeks.
knew
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "I am so glad Aunt Hannah knew how to make them.
knit
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading They were not many, for she had to assist her mother in the housework, and yet she had contrived to knit four little shirts of the softest wool and prettiest design for the new little brother who had lately come to the household.
lastnounUS /last/
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading "How pretty they are!" she said as she bound off the last stitch and held the little garment up before her.
lately
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading They were not many, for she had to assist her mother in the housework, and yet she had contrived to knit four little shirts of the softest wool and prettiest design for the new little brother who had lately come to the household.
learn
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Rhoda had taken great pains with them, and she meant, if her mother could spare her, to go down this very afternoon to Aunt Hannah's and learn of her how to crochet the scalloped edge round the tops.
LITTLEnounUS /little/
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading _LITTLE BROTHER._ RHODA BOWERS stood at the east window of her own room, busily engaged in "binding off" the neck of a little baby's shirt—one of a set which had occupied all the spare minutes which she could contrive to spend in her own room for the past few weeks.
makenounUS /make/
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading "I am so glad Aunt Hannah knew how to make them.
many
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading They were not many, for she had to assist her mother in the housework, and yet she had contrived to knit four little shirts of the softest wool and prettiest design for the new little brother who had lately come to the household.
meant
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Rhoda had taken great pains with them, and she meant, if her mother could spare her, to go down this very afternoon to Aunt Hannah's and learn of her how to crochet the scalloped edge round the tops.
minutes
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading _LITTLE BROTHER._ RHODA BOWERS stood at the east window of her own room, busily engaged in "binding off" the neck of a little baby's shirt—one of a set which had occupied all the spare minutes which she could contrive to spend in her own room for the past few weeks.
mother
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading They were not many, for she had to assist her mother in the housework, and yet she had contrived to knit four little shirts of the softest wool and prettiest design for the new little brother who had lately come to the household.
neck
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading _LITTLE BROTHER._ RHODA BOWERS stood at the east window of her own room, busily engaged in "binding off" the neck of a little baby's shirt—one of a set which had occupied all the spare minutes which she could contrive to spend in her own room for the past few weeks.
new
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading They were not many, for she had to assist her mother in the housework, and yet she had contrived to knit four little shirts of the softest wool and prettiest design for the new little brother who had lately come to the household.
notadverbUS /nɑːt/
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading They were not many, for she had to assist her mother in the housework, and yet she had contrived to knit four little shirts of the softest wool and prettiest design for the new little brother who had lately come to the household.
occupied
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading _LITTLE BROTHER._ RHODA BOWERS stood at the east window of her own room, busily engaged in "binding off" the neck of a little baby's shirt—one of a set which had occupied all the spare minutes which she could contrive to spend in her own room for the past few weeks.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading _LITTLE BROTHER._ RHODA BOWERS stood at the east window of her own room, busily engaged in "binding off" the neck of a little baby's shirt—one of a set which had occupied all the spare minutes which she could contrive to spend in her own room for the past few weeks.
off
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading _LITTLE BROTHER._ RHODA BOWERS stood at the east window of her own room, busily engaged in "binding off" the neck of a little baby's shirt—one of a set which had occupied all the spare minutes which she could contrive to spend in her own room for the past few weeks.
onepronounUS /wʌn/
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading _LITTLE BROTHER._ RHODA BOWERS stood at the east window of her own room, busily engaged in "binding off" the neck of a little baby's shirt—one of a set which had occupied all the spare minutes which she could contrive to spend in her own room for the past few weeks.
own
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading _LITTLE BROTHER._ RHODA BOWERS stood at the east window of her own room, busily engaged in "binding off" the neck of a little baby's shirt—one of a set which had occupied all the spare minutes which she could contrive to spend in her own room for the past few weeks.
pains
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Rhoda had taken great pains with them, and she meant, if her mother could spare her, to go down this very afternoon to Aunt Hannah's and learn of her how to crochet the scalloped edge round the tops.
past
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading _LITTLE BROTHER._ RHODA BOWERS stood at the east window of her own room, busily engaged in "binding off" the neck of a little baby's shirt—one of a set which had occupied all the spare minutes which she could contrive to spend in her own room for the past few weeks.
prettiest
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading They were not many, for she had to assist her mother in the housework, and yet she had contrived to knit four little shirts of the softest wool and prettiest design for the new little brother who had lately come to the household.
pretty
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "How pretty they are!" she said as she bound off the last stitch and held the little garment up before her.
RHODA
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading _LITTLE BROTHER._ RHODA BOWERS stood at the east window of her own room, busily engaged in "binding off" the neck of a little baby's shirt—one of a set which had occupied all the spare minutes which she could contrive to spend in her own room for the past few weeks.
room
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading _LITTLE BROTHER._ RHODA BOWERS stood at the east window of her own room, busily engaged in "binding off" the neck of a little baby's shirt—one of a set which had occupied all the spare minutes which she could contrive to spend in her own room for the past few weeks.
round
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Rhoda had taken great pains with them, and she meant, if her mother could spare her, to go down this very afternoon to Aunt Hannah's and learn of her how to crochet the scalloped edge round the tops.
said
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "How pretty they are!" she said as she bound off the last stitch and held the little garment up before her.
scalloped
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Rhoda had taken great pains with them, and she meant, if her mother could spare her, to go down this very afternoon to Aunt Hannah's and learn of her how to crochet the scalloped edge round the tops.
set
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading _LITTLE BROTHER._ RHODA BOWERS stood at the east window of her own room, busily engaged in "binding off" the neck of a little baby's shirt—one of a set which had occupied all the spare minutes which she could contrive to spend in her own room for the past few weeks.
shepronounUS /ʃiː/
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading _LITTLE BROTHER._ RHODA BOWERS stood at the east window of her own room, busily engaged in "binding off" the neck of a little baby's shirt—one of a set which had occupied all the spare minutes which she could contrive to spend in her own room for the past few weeks.
shirt
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading _LITTLE BROTHER._ RHODA BOWERS stood at the east window of her own room, busily engaged in "binding off" the neck of a little baby's shirt—one of a set which had occupied all the spare minutes which she could contrive to spend in her own room for the past few weeks.
shirts
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading They were not many, for she had to assist her mother in the housework, and yet she had contrived to knit four little shirts of the softest wool and prettiest design for the new little brother who had lately come to the household.
soconjunctionUS /soʊ/
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading "I am so glad Aunt Hannah knew how to make them.
softest
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading They were not many, for she had to assist her mother in the housework, and yet she had contrived to knit four little shirts of the softest wool and prettiest design for the new little brother who had lately come to the household.
spare
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading _LITTLE BROTHER._ RHODA BOWERS stood at the east window of her own room, busily engaged in "binding off" the neck of a little baby's shirt—one of a set which had occupied all the spare minutes which she could contrive to spend in her own room for the past few weeks.
spend
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading _LITTLE BROTHER._ RHODA BOWERS stood at the east window of her own room, busily engaged in "binding off" the neck of a little baby's shirt—one of a set which had occupied all the spare minutes which she could contrive to spend in her own room for the past few weeks.
stitch
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "How pretty they are!" she said as she bound off the last stitch and held the little garment up before her.
stoodnounUS /stood/
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading _LITTLE BROTHER._ RHODA BOWERS stood at the east window of her own room, busily engaged in "binding off" the neck of a little baby's shirt—one of a set which had occupied all the spare minutes which she could contrive to spend in her own room for the past few weeks.
taken
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Rhoda had taken great pains with them, and she meant, if her mother could spare her, to go down this very afternoon to Aunt Hannah's and learn of her how to crochet the scalloped edge round the tops.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading _LITTLE BROTHER._ RHODA BOWERS stood at the east window of her own room, busily engaged in "binding off" the neck of a little baby's shirt—one of a set which had occupied all the spare minutes which she could contrive to spend in her own room for the past few weeks.
thempronounUS /ðem/
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading Rhoda had taken great pains with them, and she meant, if her mother could spare her, to go down this very afternoon to Aunt Hannah's and learn of her how to crochet the scalloped edge round the tops.
TheypronounUS /ðeɪ/
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading They were not many, for she had to assist her mother in the housework, and yet she had contrived to knit four little shirts of the softest wool and prettiest design for the new little brother who had lately come to the household.
thisdeterminerUS /ðɪs/
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading Rhoda had taken great pains with them, and she meant, if her mother could spare her, to go down this very afternoon to Aunt Hannah's and learn of her how to crochet the scalloped edge round the tops.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading _LITTLE BROTHER._ RHODA BOWERS stood at the east window of her own room, busily engaged in "binding off" the neck of a little baby's shirt—one of a set which had occupied all the spare minutes which she could contrive to spend in her own room for the past few weeks.
tops
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Rhoda had taken great pains with them, and she meant, if her mother could spare her, to go down this very afternoon to Aunt Hannah's and learn of her how to crochet the scalloped edge round the tops.
up
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "How pretty they are!" she said as she bound off the last stitch and held the little garment up before her.
very
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Rhoda had taken great pains with them, and she meant, if her mother could spare her, to go down this very afternoon to Aunt Hannah's and learn of her how to crochet the scalloped edge round the tops.
weeks
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading _LITTLE BROTHER._ RHODA BOWERS stood at the east window of her own room, busily engaged in "binding off" the neck of a little baby's shirt—one of a set which had occupied all the spare minutes which she could contrive to spend in her own room for the past few weeks.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading They were not many, for she had to assist her mother in the housework, and yet she had contrived to knit four little shirts of the softest wool and prettiest design for the new little brother who had lately come to the household.
whichpronounUS /wɪtʃ/
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading _LITTLE BROTHER._ RHODA BOWERS stood at the east window of her own room, busily engaged in "binding off" the neck of a little baby's shirt—one of a set which had occupied all the spare minutes which she could contrive to spend in her own room for the past few weeks.
whopronounUS /huː/
which person or people
From this reading They were not many, for she had to assist her mother in the housework, and yet she had contrived to knit four little shirts of the softest wool and prettiest design for the new little brother who had lately come to the household.
window
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading _LITTLE BROTHER._ RHODA BOWERS stood at the east window of her own room, busily engaged in "binding off" the neck of a little baby's shirt—one of a set which had occupied all the spare minutes which she could contrive to spend in her own room for the past few weeks.
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading Rhoda had taken great pains with them, and she meant, if her mother could spare her, to go down this very afternoon to Aunt Hannah's and learn of her how to crochet the scalloped edge round the tops.
wool
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading They were not many, for she had to assist her mother in the housework, and yet she had contrived to knit four little shirts of the softest wool and prettiest design for the new little brother who had lately come to the household.
yetconjunctionUS /jet/
but in spite of that
From this reading They were not many, for she had to assist her mother in the housework, and yet she had contrived to knit four little shirts of the softest wool and prettiest design for the new little brother who had lately come to the household.
