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adv. in a way that shows obedience and responsibility.
Jo dutifully read aloud to Beth each evening, setting aside her own writing without a word of complaint.
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adj. showing feelings of love or fondness.
Laurie's manner was so affectionate and unguarded that even stern Aunt March softened in his company.
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adj. showing kindness and giving help to others.
The girls rose early on Christmas morning, charitable enough to carry their breakfast to the hungry Hummels.
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adv. in a way that is careful and thorough.
Meg conscientiously recorded every household expense, determined to prove she could manage on a modest income.
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adj. trained to live with people as pets.
Meg grew more domesticated with each passing season, finding quiet joy in her small, warm household.
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v. to make stronger or more secure.
The sisters would gather around the piano to fortify their spirits on evenings when Father's absence felt heavy.
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adj. acting or done without forethought or consideration; characterized by sudden urges or desires.
Jo was impulsive by nature, rushing into decisions that her more cautious sisters would have pondered for weeks.
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adj. hardworking and diligent in tasks.
Marmee praised her industrious daughters, who stitched and swept without complaint through the cold winter mornings.
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adv. in a way that shows calmness and tolerance.
Beth patiently taught the poor children their scales, never once raising her voice in the cold parlour.
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v. to keep trying despite difficulties or failure.
Marmee urged Jo to persevere with her writing, reminding her that worthy things are never easily won.
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v. to make two things compatible or consistent.
It took Jo many quiet evenings to reconcile herself to Meg's marriage and the changing of their circle.
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v. to feel sorry or dissatisfied about
Amy returned from Aunt March's feeling thoroughly repentant, resolved never again to burn her sister's manuscript.
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adv. in a way that shows obedience or a willingness to submit
Amy smiled submissively at Aunt March's corrections, knowing the old lady's favour was worth a measure of pride.
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adv. in a gentle and caring way.
Jo tenderly tucked the quilt around Beth, whispering that all would be well before dawn came.
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adj. 1 excessively proud or vain; filled with vainglory; 2.showing or caused by excessive pride or vanity.
Amy's vainglorious dreams of Parisian society slowly gave way to a truer understanding of what mattered most.
