Jo
[,dʒe'o]
Definition
(n.) A sweetheart; a darling.
Typed by Ina
Examples
- Yet it was a hard time for sensitive, high-spirited Jo, who meant so well and had apparently done so ill. Louisa May Alcott. Little Women.
- It's simmering now, so I hope he'll keep out of my way, returned Jo, biting her lips as she glowered at Fred from under her big hat. Louisa May Alcott. Little Women.
- Miss Kate and Mr. Brooke, Meg, and Ned declined, but Fred, Sallie, Jo, and Laurie piled and drew, and the lot fell to Laurie. Louisa May Alcott. Little Women.
- Jo went and sat on one arm of the chair, looking as if she thought they were about to join in some very solemn affair. Louisa May Alcott. Little Women.
- Wouldn't Jo stare if she saw me? Louisa May Alcott. Little Women.
- Everyone greeted him kindly, for Jo's sake at first, but very soon they liked him for his own. Louisa May Alcott. Little Women.
- Jo in maroon, with a stiff, gentlemanly linen collar, and a white chrysanthemum or two for her only ornament. Louisa May Alcott. Little Women.
- Yet you told him to go, Mother, and didn't cry when he went, and never complain now, or seem as if you needed any help, said Jo, wondering. Louisa May Alcott. Little Women.
- If you always spent money in that way, no one would blame you, said Jo warmly. Louisa May Alcott. Little Women.
- Now, Jo, do you think I'd look your mother in the face and say 'All right', if it wasn't? Louisa May Alcott. Little Women.
- Amy's definition of Jo's idea of independence was such a good hit that both burst out laughing, and the discussion took a more amiable turn. Louisa May Alcott. Little Women.
- So Laurie played and Jo listened, with her nose luxuriously buried in heliotrope and tea roses. Louisa May Alcott. Little Women.
- Laurie dashed downstairs for water, while Meg and Hannah supported her, and Jo read aloud, in a frightened voice. Louisa May Alcott. Little Women.
- Jo glanced over her shoulder, and the little demon she was harboring said in her ear. Louisa May Alcott. Little Women.
- Now, Teddy, I want to talk seriously to you about tomorrow, began Jo, as they strolled away together. Louisa May Alcott. Little Women.
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