Occasionally one comes across parents who take the opposite line, who show no interest at all in their children, and these of course are far worse than the ______ing ones.(having too much love)
doting
Her mind was so ________ and she was so quick to learn that her ability should have been obvious even to the most half-witted of parents.(smart to understand quickly)
nimble
She could read fast and well, and she naturally began ______ing after books.(having a strong desire)
hankering
The walk took only ten minutes and this allowed her two glorious hours sitting quietly by herself in a cozy corner ________ing one book after another.(to read something with great interest)
devouring
Mrs Phelps was concerned about the child's safety on the walk through the fairly busy village High Street and the crossing of the road, but she decided not to __________.(to stick your nose in)
interfere
Over the next six months, under Mrs. Phelps's watchful and ___________ eye, Matilda read the following books.(kind)
compassionate
Matilda, ______ing in her usual chair, was watching this performance over the rim of her book with some interest.(sitting in a comfortable way)
nestling
A small victory or two would help her to _______ their idiocies and would stop her from going crazy.(to endure, to bear)
tolerate
She ______ed being told constantly that she was ignorant and stupid when she knew she wasn't.(to feel anger when something is seen to be unfair)
resented
It was a _________ list and by now Mrs. Phelps was filled with wonder and excitement.(very difficult and tough)
formidable
