100 words to know before reading Anne of Avonlea

1. Feeling or showing extreme displeasure.
2. Highly irritated or enraged.

I An Irate Neighbour A tall, slim girl, “half-past sixteen,” with serious gray eyes and hair which her

1. A mechanical device that converts circular motion into reciprocating motion or vice versa.
2. An eccentric or irritable person.

of the stock and let them all go together. I believe it is true about Mr. Harrison being a crank. Certainly there’s nothing of the kindred spirit about him.” Anne had always a weather eye open

1. A colorful, tropical bird known for its ability to mimic sounds and speech.
2. To repeat or imitate someone's words or actions without understanding.

it.” Finally, Mr. Harrison kept a parrot called Ginger. Nobody in Avonlea had ever kept a parrot before; consequently that proceeding was considered barely respectable. And such a parrot! If you

1. A type of cereal grain commonly used for food and animal feed.
2. The seeds of the oat plant, often rolled or crushed for oatmeal.

going to help matters any. You’d better go and look at the havoc that animal has made in my oats … trampled them from centre to circumference, miss.” “I am very sorry,” repeated Anne firmly,

1. Land covered with grass for grazing livestock.
2. Grass or plants grown for feeding animals.

have to keep Dolly shut up in the pen till Martin comes, for she must be put in the back pasture and the fences there have to be fixed. I declare, it is a world of trouble, as Rachel says.

1. A small lamp used in mines for safety.
2. Short for Davy Jones, a nautical term for the sea's spirit or the ocean's depths.

they were too dirty. Davy had been out making mud pies and Dora went out to call him in. Davy pushed her headfirst into the biggest pie and then, because she cried, he got into it himself and

1. A type of coniferous tree with needle-like leaves and cones.
2. To make something neat or smart in appearance.

the roads from Carmody and Newbridge and White Sands meet? It’s all grown over with young spruce; but wouldn’t it be nice to have them all cleared out, and just leave the two or three birch

1. Flowering plants of the genus *Pelargonium*, known for their colorful blooms and aromatic leaves.
2. Common name for plants in the genus *Geranium*, also called cranesbills, with delicate flowers and lobed leaves.

she had heard the Improvers meant to plough up all the roadsides and set them out with geraniums. Mr. Levi Boulter warned his neighbours that the Improvers would insist that everybody pull down

1. Flowering plants of the genus Rosa, known for their fragrant blooms and thorny stems.
2. Symbol of love, beauty, or passion in various cultures.

and I stepped right out of the boat on a big meadow all covered with buttercups as big as roses. I stayed there for ever so long. It seemed nearly a year but the Oldest Twin says it was only a

1. Thoroughly soaked with liquid.
2. Extremely wet, often due to rain or immersion.

in dismay, the Aids in amazement. Could that be Dora … that sobbing nondescript in a drenched, dripping dress and hair from which the water was streaming on Marilla’s new coin-spot rug?

1. A person or machine that cuts or trims something, especially wool from sheep.
2. A tool or device used for cutting or shearing materials like metal or fabric.

quiet now. I daresay she has sickened herself on those oats. I wish I’d sold her to Mr. Shearer when he wanted her last week, but I thought it was just as well to wait until we had the auction

1. The triangular upper part of a wall at the end of a pitched roof.
2. Decorative architectural elements resembling a gable.

which is the best way,” said Jane philosophically as they parted. Anne went back to Green Gables by way of the Birch Path, shadowy, rustling, fern-scented, through Violet Vale and past

1. A person who is between 80 and 89 years old.
2. Someone in their eighth decade of life.

she said to Mr. Sloane, ‘I see here that another octogenarian has just died. What is an octogenarian, Peter?’ And Mr. Sloane said he didn’t know, but they must be very sickly creatures, for you

1. A small piece or part of something, often taken from a larger whole.
2. A brief extract or quote from a text, speech, or conversation.

jail fence couldn’t keep a demon of a cow like that out. And I can tell you, you redheaded snippet, that if the cow is yours, as you say, you’d be better employed in watching her out of other

1. A person who works on a ship or boat.
2. Someone skilled in navigating or operating vessels.

“You ornery bird,” he muttered, “I almost wish I’d wrung your neck when my brother the sailor brought you home. Will you never be done getting me into trouble?” Anne ran home blithely and

1. Colorful, intelligent birds known for mimicking sounds and speech.
2. To repeat or imitate someone's words or actions without understanding.

certainly never again sell a cow before making sure to whom she belongs. And I do not like parrots!”

1. Done quickly without care or thought.
2. Acting with excessive speed or urgency.

never mind … never mind if she has. It’s no difference … none at all. I … I was too hasty yesterday, that’s a fact. Never mind if she has.” “Oh, if it were only that,” sighed Anne. “But

1. Leafy green vegetables with dense heads, often used in cooking.
2. Slang for money, especially in British English.

“No … no … not the wheat. But …” “Then it’s the cabbages! She’s broken into my cabbages that I was raising for Exhibition, hey?” “It’s not the cabbages, Mr. Harrison. I’ll tell you

1. A unit of magnetomotive force in the CGS system.
2. A male given name of Old German origin meaning "bright pledge".

not far astray in this estimate. Anne’s heart was bent on forming the Improvement Society. Gilbert Blythe, who was to teach in White Sands but would always be home from Friday night to Monday

1. A type of deciduous tree with thin bark, often white or silver in color.
2. A bundle of birch twigs used for corporal punishment.

by a fence in the shadow of gently swaying spruce boughs, where a wood cut known as the Birch Path joined the main road. Jane had been up to spend the afternoon with Anne, who walked part of

1. The next day or the day after today.
2. The time following a particular event.

with her; at the fence they met Gilbert, and all three were now talking about the fateful morrow; for that morrow was the first of September and the schools would open. Jane would go to

1. Students in a school or under a teacher's guidance.
2. The dark circular openings in the center of the eyes that regulate light entry.

longer, that’s a fact.” “I shall not use anything of the sort. I’m not going to whip my pupils.” “Bless my soul,” exclaimed Mr. Harrison in genuine astonishment, “how do you lay out to keep

1. Used to emphasize a statement or response.
2. Truly or certainly (often expressing agreement).

He seems to be an irritable sort of a man. I’ll go and explain to him if you like.” “No, indeed, I’m not as mean as that,” exclaimed Anne. “This is all my fault and I’m certainly not going to

1. Extremely hot or burning.
2. Harshly critical or severe.

in. Her advice is much like pepper, I think … excellent in small quantities but rather scorching in her doses. I’ll run over and have a chat with Mr. Harrison instead.” This was not the first

1. A variant spelling of 'pie', referring to a baked dish with a crust and filling.
2. An archaic term for a magpie, a type of bird.

washes her dishes sitting down. Mrs. George Pye has taken her husband’s orphan nephew, Anthony Pye. He’ll be going to school to you, Anne, so you may expect trouble, that’s what. And you’ll have

1. Gloomy or bad-tempered in a silent, resentful way.
2. Dark or dull in color or tone.

Anthony remained absolutely untouched. He listened to her in silence, with the same sullen expression, and whistled scornfully as he went out. Anne sighed; and then cheered herself up by

1. A passage between rows of seats in a building like a church or theater.
2. A walkway between shelves in a store or supermarket.

of discipline occurred. Morley Andrews was caught driving a pair of trained crickets in the aisle. Anne stood Morley on the platform for an hour and … which Morley felt much more keenly …

1. A fine, soft fiber produced by silkworms, used to make fabric.
2. Fabric or thread made from this fiber.

a fashion plate and a nightmare.” The newcomer was gorgeously arrayed in a pale blue summer silk, puffed, frilled, and shirred wherever puff, frill, or shirring could possibly be placed. Her

1. Twists or coils of hair.
2. A hairstyle with spiral or wavy strands.

in a child … features of exquisite delicacy and refinement, framed in a halo of chestnut curls. His mouth was delicious, being full without pouting, the crimson lips just softly touching and

1. Slightly fat in a pleasant or attractive way.
2. Full and rounded in shape.

with the pipings of myriads of crickets, those glad little pensioners of the summer hills; a plump brown pony ambling along the road; two girls behind him, full to the lips with the simple,

1. A type of coniferous tree with needle-like leaves and upright cones.
2. The wood from such trees, often used in construction and paper-making.

Wordsworth and one third Anne Shirley. It doesn’t seem possible that there should be dying fir in heaven, does it? And yet it doesn’t seem to me that heaven would be quite perfect if you

1. To solicit votes, opinions, or support from people.
2. To examine or discuss thoroughly.

who were not acquainted with him save by doubtful report, had nervously begged Anne to canvass him. Mr. Harrison, however, flatly refused to subscribe a cent, and all Anne’s wiles were in

1. A protective garment worn over clothes to keep them clean while working or cooking.
2. A paved area where aircraft are parked or serviced at an airport.

but he feared cake was beyond him, and yet he hated to disappoint his wife. He got me another apron, and Diana beat the eggs and I mixed the cake. Mr. Blair ran about and got us the materials. He

1. A covered entrance to a building, typically at the front, often with a roof and open sides.
2. A veranda or similar outdoor space attached to a house, used for relaxation.

room at home. Before she could decide there was a click of heels and a silken swish on the porch floor, and Anne found herself confronted by a lady whose appearance made her recall a recent

1. In a magnificent or impressive manner.
2. With great beauty or brilliance.

for money here, it seems to me. How’s your project of painting the hall coming on?” “Splendidly. We had a meeting of the A.V.I.S. last Friday night and found that we had plenty of money

1. The larval stage of a butterfly or moth, with a segmented body and many legs.
2. A large tractor with continuous tracks, used in construction.

caterpillar. Marilla saw and clutched at him but she was too late. Davy dropped the caterpillar down Lauretta’s neck. Right into the middle of Mr. Allan’s prayer burst a series of piercing

1. A tailless amphibian with dry, warty skin, typically living on land.
2. A person regarded as unpleasant or contemptible (informal).

down to get it while Marilla was busy in the pantry. Anne had her own troubles carrying that toad downstairs, for it hopped off the shovel three times and once she thought she had lost it in the

1. A colloquial or informal way to say "yes" (often used in texting or casual speech).
2. A playful or affectionate variation of "yes".

explained Gilbert to Anne, as they walked home together through the Haunted Wood, “the Pyes all live along that road and they won’t give a cent unless one of themselves canvasses them.” The

1. Strange or unusual in a way that is surprising or noticeable.
2. Distinctive or unique to a particular person, place, or thing.

a good workman, though they say he’s a very peculiar man. He hardly ever talks.” “He’s peculiar enough all right then,” said Mr. Harrison drily. “Or at least, folks here will call him so. I

1. Magnificent or impressive in appearance.
2. Excellent or very good.

to the ground, and Anne, her chin propped on her clasped hands, and her eyes on the splendid mass of fluffy clouds that were heaping up just over Mr. J. A. Harrison’s house like a great

1. In a serious and earnest manner.
2. With deep sincerity or gravity.

and then earnestly set about saving Marilla’s reputation. “Why, Davy Keith,” she said solemnly, “something dreadful has happened to you this very day.” Davy looked sceptical. “I s’pose you

1. The evening meal, typically lighter than dinner.
2. A social gathering where a light evening meal is served.

with one of his hearty hugs and the cheerful announcement, “I’m Mr. Davy Keith.” At the supper table Dora behaved like a little lady, but Davy’s manners left much to be desired. “I’m so hungry

1. A very large or impressive thing, especially a lie or exaggeration.
2. A large hamburger, typically made with a thick beef patty.

Anne, more sorrowfully than ever. Davy looked puzzled. “What’s a falsehood? Do you mean a whopper?” “I mean a story that was not true.” “Course I did,” said Davy frankly. “If I hadn’t you

1. A diminutive or informal form of the name William.
2. (Slang) A term for the male genitalia.

all summer, and when you’re punished for a thing you don’t have to repent of it,’ declared Willie. “I wish you could see some of their compositions … so much do I wish it that I’ll send you

1. Having stripes or bands of color.
2. Marked with lines or patterns of a different color.

feelings if I talked too long with the Twin Sailors. “ ‘I always met the Twin Sailors at the Striped Rocks. The youngest Twin Sailor is very good-tempered but the oldest Twin Sailor can look

1. A large farm building for storing grain, hay, or housing livestock.
2. A unit of area measurement equal to 10⁻²⁸ square meters, used in nuclear physics.

over here yesterday and pulled six feathers out of Ginger’s tail before I could get in from the barn. The poor bird has been moping ever since. Those children must be a sight of trouble to you

1. People who work on ships or boats, especially as crew members.
2. Members of a navy, typically enlisted personnel.

it might hurt her feelings. It even hurt her feelings if I talked too long with the Twin Sailors. “ ‘I always met the Twin Sailors at the Striped Rocks. The youngest Twin Sailor is very

1. Moved across water using sails or wind power.
2. Traveled smoothly or effortlessly.

right up to the moon, and there was a little golden door in the moon and he opened it and sailed right through. He had some wonderful adventures in the moon but it would make this letter too

1. A package or bundle of items wrapped for transport or delivery.
2. A portion or piece of land, often part of a larger property.

to school they would be confiscated; and yet here was St. Clair Donnell coolly passing a parcel of them, wrapped up in the blue and white striped paper Mrs. Hiram used, under her very eyes.

1. A state of uncontrollable laughter or crying.
2. Exaggerated or overemotional reactions.

rocked to and fro in the aisle. Prillie Rogerson fainted and Annetta Bell went into hysterics. It seemed a long time, although it was really only a few minutes, before the last pinwheel

1. A sweet, juicy fruit with smooth skin and a central pit.
2. A deep purple color resembling the fruit.

You’ll see if a good cup of tea and those plum puffs I made today won’t hearten you up.” “Plum puffs won’t minister to a mind diseased,” said Anne disconsolately; but Marilla thought it a good

1. Short, quick bursts of air or smoke.
2. Light, fluffy pieces of fabric or material.

The cheerful supper table, with the twins’ bright faces, and Marilla’s matchless plum puffs … of which Davy ate four … did “hearten her up” considerably after all. She had a good sleep

1. A small stream or creek.
2. To tolerate or endure something (usually negative).

more than she could fly. When I went to school the next day I took her for a walk down to the brook at recess and asked her to tell me the truth about the letter. Annetta cried and ’fessed up

1. Flowerless green plants with feathery leaves.
2. Reproduce via spores instead of seeds.

lanes where the raindrops sparkled on the boughs and little leafy valleys where the drenched ferns gave out spicy odours, was delightful. But just as they turned into the Cuthbert lane Anne saw

1. Small flowering plants with purple, blue, or white petals.
2. A shade of purple resembling the color of violet flowers.

gallery. When I’m eighty years old … if I ever am … I shall shut my eyes and see those violets just as I see them now. That’s the first good gift our day has given us.” “If a kiss could be

1. Elastic materials used for making tires, erasers, or waterproof items.
2. Protective overshoes worn in wet weather.

of Anne’s magic of words. “But won’t it be very damp in some places yet?” “Oh, we’ll wear rubbers,” was Anne’s concession to practicalities. “And I want you to come over early Saturday morning

1. A type of coniferous tree belonging to the genus *Abies*, commonly known as true firs.
2. The wood from fir trees, often used in construction and paper-making.

poplars, and a dancing splendour of red poppies outflaming against the dark coppice of young firs in a corner of the cherry orchard, was fitter for dreams than dead languages. The Virgil soon

1. Predicting future events with divine inspiration.
2. Speaking as a prophet or under divine influence.

was going to be tomorrow and expected the opposite. Nothing daunted, Uncle Abe kept on prophesying. “We want to have the fair over before the election comes off,” continued Mrs. Lynde, “for the

1. A summary of religious principles in question-and-answer form.
2. A manual for teaching Christian doctrine.

and discouraged all fanciful speculations thereupon. Davy and Dora were taught a hymn, a catechism question, and two Bible verses every Sunday. Dora learned meekly and recited like a little

1. A point of access or entry, such as a door or gate.
2. The act of entering or coming in.

and frilled within an inch of her life. Gertie had a habit of being late … “to make her entrance more effective,” spiteful people said. Gertie’s entrance in this instance was certainly

1. Coniferous trees of the genus Picea, known for their needle-like leaves and conical shape.
2. To make something neat or smart in appearance (verb).

had craved. At the foot of the hill a boy was sitting on the fence in the shadow of the spruces … a boy with big, dreamy eyes and a beautiful, sensitive face. He swung down and joined Anne,

1. A soft food made by boiling oats or other grains in water or milk.
2. A thick, warm dish often eaten for breakfast.

grace or too much porridge I really can’t decide. Grandma says father was brought up on porridge, and it certainly did work well in his case, for you ought to see the shoulders he has. But

1. A person who makes arrows.
2. A surname of English origin.

be married before she’s twenty-one. Besides, Fred’s father is going to buy the Abraham Fletcher farm for him and he says he’s got to have it two thirds paid for before he’ll give it to him in

1. A small, cramped room or attic, often used as a living space.
2. Historically, a watchtower or lookout post.

want to go there.” “Why not?” asked Anne gravely. “ ’Cause heaven is in Simon Fletcher’s garret, and I don’t like Simon Fletcher.” “Heaven in … Simon Fletcher’s garret!” gasped Anne, too

1. (Informal) A playful or affectionate term, possibly a nickname.
2. (Slang) A variant or mispronunciation of "milky," referring to something creamy or milk-like.

was cross anyhow, because when she’d asked us what Elijah left Elisha when he went to heaven Milty Boulter said, ‘His old clo’es,’ and us fellows all laughed before we thought. I wish you could

1. Small, round, green seeds from the pea plant, eaten as a vegetable.
2. The edible pods or seeds of various leguminous plants.

love, and even yet Anne and Marilla liked him the better. While Dora proudly shelled the peas and Davy made boats of the pods, with masts of matches and sails of paper, Anne told Marilla

1. The pods of the pea plant that contain seeds (peas).
2. Protective outer casings that hold and develop peas.

her. It will be such a delicate compliment, don’t you think? Davy, dear, you mustn’t poke peapods into the cracks of the floor. I must ask Mr. and Mrs. Allan and Miss Stacy to dinner, too, for

1. A room for receiving guests or customers, often in a home or business.
2. A shop or business offering specific services, like a beauty parlour or ice cream parlour.

able to keep a sober face.” The papers extended across the hall and into a prim, fleckless parlour. Anne and Diana sat down gingerly on the nearest chairs and explained their errand. Mrs. White

1. A small room or cupboard where food, dishes, and kitchen supplies are stored.
2. A place in a household or restaurant for keeping dry goods and non-perishable items.

hat and her twenty dollars and was passing out when she happened to glance through the open pantry door. On the table reposed a nut cake which she had baked that morning … a particularly

1. A large, flat dish or plate for serving food.
2. A vinyl record, especially an LP (long-playing record).

all the old dishes we can get. Mrs. Allan is specially set on having a real blue willow ware platter if we can find one. But nobody seems to have one. Do you know where we could get one?” “Miss

1. A member or supporter of the British Conservative Party.
2. (Historical) A supporter of the British monarchy during the American Revolution.

XVIII An Adventure on the Tory Road “Anne,” said Davy, sitting up in bed and propping his chin on his hands, “Anne, where is

1. Unwilling to spend or give; miserly.
2. Meager or scanty in amount.

it, herself, the other day.” “If you mean economical, it’s a very different thing from being stingy. It is an excellent trait in a person if she is economical. If Marilla had been stingy she

1. Ceramic tableware decorated with a willow tree pattern, often blue and white.
2. A type of transfer-printed pottery popular in the 19th century.

Spencervale in Mr. Blair’s store. She says the old Copp girls on the Tory Road have a willowware platter and she thinks it’s exactly like the one we had at the supper. She says they’ll likely

1. Relating to sexual or gender identities that are not heterosexual or cisgender.
2. Strange, odd, or unconventional.

latent design of persuading him to give Ginger up. Anne, however, was beginning to like the queer, fussy, fidgety little man, and before the meal was over they were quite good friends. Mr.

1. A continuous or prolonged dull pain in a part of the body.
2. To suffer from such pain.

But Marilla sank into her chair with a deep sigh. “Are your eyes troubling you? Does your head ache?” queried Anne anxiously. “No. I’m only tired … and worried. It’s about Mary and those

1. A nymph or spirit of the trees in Greek mythology.
2. A wood nymph believed to inhabit forests and protect trees.

one too, Anne.” “I think I shall … and use it for my naps. I’d be certain to dream I was a dryad or a wood-nymph then. But just this minute I’m well content to be Anne Shirley, Avonlea

1. Light, flat growths forming a bird's plumage.
2. Decorative items made from bird feathers.

dark.” “He’s a limb,” declared Mr. Harrison. “He came over here yesterday and pulled six feathers out of Ginger’s tail before I could get in from the barn. The poor bird has been moping ever

1. Small, light brown spots on the skin, often caused by sun exposure.
2. Natural skin pigmentation resulting from melanin clusters.

performed in the east gable. Anne peered anxiously at her nose and rejoiced to see that its freckles were not at all prominent, thanks either to the lemon juice or to the unusual flush on her

1. A liquid or cream applied to the skin for cleansing or moisturizing.
2. A medicated preparation used to treat or soothe skin conditions.

she related the day’s history to Marilla that evening. But she took the bottle of freckle lotion and emptied it out of the window. “I shall never try any beautifying messes again,” she said,

1. A substance used to change the color of materials.
2. The process of applying color to fabrics, hair, etc.

delicacy. “I thought I was rubbing my freckle lotion on it, but I must have used that red dye Marilla has for marking the pattern on her rugs,” was the despairing response. “What shall I do?”

1. On or to a higher floor of a building.
2. The upper floor(s) of a building.

Marilla said, but something in her tone squelched even Davy. He trotted obediently upstairs with Anne. “When I’m grown up the very first thing I’m going to do is stay up all night just to

1. Feeling fear or scared.
2. Afraid or alarmed by something.

eyes. She hung up her hat and faced her pupils, hoping that she did not look as frightened and foolish as she felt and that they would not perceive how she was trembling. She had sat up

1. The reflexive form of "we," referring to the speaker and others.
2. Used for emphasis to indicate "we" and no one else.

in a church.” “We must hurry though,” said Diana, glancing at her watch. “We’ve left ourselves little enough time as it is.” “Well, I’ll walk fast but don’t ask me to talk,” said Anne,

1. A small house or cabin, often in a rural or natural setting.
2. A local branch of a society or organization.

ever since, they say … living all by herself in that little stone house she calls Echo Lodge. Stephen went off to the States and went into business with his uncle and married a Yankee. He’s

1. A female domestic servant who cleans and maintains a household.
2. A young unmarried woman (archaic or poetic).

“But Miss Lavendar Lewis is hardly a spellbound princess,” laughed Diana. “She’s an old maid … she’s forty-five and quite gray, I’ve heard.” “Oh, that’s only part of the spell,” asserted

1. The larval stage of an insect, especially a beetle.
2. To dig or search for something, often in the ground.

the moon’s fault it must be grubs. But I only found one grub. He was a great big juicy curly grub. I put him on a stone and got another stone and smashed him flat. He made a jolly squish I tell

1. A single sheet of glass in a window or door.
2. A flat section or division of a surface, such as a wall or screen.

get glass for them,” said Marilla. “Mr. Barry went over to Carmody this afternoon but not a pane could he get for love or money. Lawson and Blair were cleaned out by the Carmody people by ten

1. Shaking involuntarily, typically due to fear, cold, or weakness.
2. A quivering or vibrating movement.

to miss all the fun.” “Don’t blame Davy,” said Anne, gathering up the fragments with trembling fingers. “It was my fault. I set that platter there and forgot all about it. I am properly

1. Having a pink or reddish color, like a rose.
2. Optimistic or hopeful; bright and positive.

of her own name at that precise moment. “Dead! Everything will be all right then,” cried the rosy lady jubilantly. “I can manage James A. if that bird is out of the way.” With which cryptic

1. Neat and well-organized in appearance.
2. To clean or arrange something neatly.

over there,” said Anne, quite lost in astonishment. “Well, I did think this place seemed too tidy … much too tidy for James A. to be living here, unless he has greatly changed since I knew

1. The triangular part of a wall between the edges of a sloping roof.
2. A decorative architectural element resembling a gable.

make me as much of a pessimist as Miss Eliza Andrews,” Anne told her reflection in the east gable mirror at bedtime.

1. A sweet, soft dessert made with milk, sugar, and flavorings, often thickened with eggs or starch.
2. A savory dish, such as black pudding, made with blood, grains, and spices.

Joshua do his work well. If he does I don’t see that it matters whether his name is Pye or Pudding.” “He has the reputation of being a good workman, though they say he’s a very peculiar man. He

1. Sweet, red, juicy fruits with tiny seeds on the surface.
2. Low-growing perennial plants of the rose family.

I thought … and I don’t need a single blue pill! Girls, when you come back with your strawberries we’ll have tea out here under the silver poplar. I’ll have it all ready for you with homegrown

1. Filled with delight or charm.
2. Under a magical spell.

when I was sitting on the Striped Rocks the oldest Twin came sailing over the sea in an enchanted boat and I got in her. The boat was all pearly and rainbowy, like the inside of the mussel

1. A lightweight, sheer cotton fabric with a crisp finish, often used for dresses and blouses.
2. A fine, stiffened muslin with a smooth surface, typically used in formal wear.

She took Miss Lavendar on a shopping expedition to town and persuaded her to buy a new organdie dress; then came the excitement of cutting and making it together, while the happy Charlotta the

1. Written or spoken language in its ordinary form, without metrical structure (not poetry).
2. A literary medium distinguished from poetry by its lack of rhythmic or stylistic constraints.

the prince comes too late,” he said. He did not ask Anne to translate her remark into prose. Like all kindred spirits he “understood.” “Oh, no, not if he is the real prince coming to the

1. A feeling of deep sadness or sorrow, often without a clear cause.
2. A pensive or reflective sadness, sometimes with a poetic quality.

Anne, of late, had not been without her suspicions that Diana was proving false to the melancholy Byronic hero of her early dreams. But as “things seen are mightier than things heard,” or

1. Small decorative mats made of lace or fabric, often placed under objects to protect surfaces.
2. Ornamental pieces used in table settings or furniture decoration.

for I haven’t a speck of fancy work made yet. But I’m going to begin crocheting doilies tomorrow. Myra Gillis had thirty-seven doilies when she was married and I’m determined I shall

1. A genus of bushy, tuberous plants with showy flowers.
2. Popular garden flowers known for their vibrant colors and varied forms.

old cream-coloured stone jug, usually kept sacred to doughnuts, brimmed over with yellow dahlias, would be just the thing to set in a dim angle of the stone house stairs, against the dark

1. Decorated or embellished with ornaments.
2. Enhanced in appearance with added beauty or elegance.

the fire was crackling cheerily, a vase of frost-bleached ferns and ruby-red maple leaves adorned the table, and delectable odours of ham and toast pervaded the air. But Marilla sank into her