Benita

[ buh-nee-tuh ]

Phonetic (Standard)IPA

noun

Benita had never seen any man so admirable, and so childish.

It was something about dividing land; Benita knew not what it was.

In her joy she ran straight up to the cart; and then stopped and gazed at Benita.

Her Christian name was Benita; as for her surname, that could make no difference to any one.

Again Benita and her father stared at each other blankly, almost with despair.

April 19, 2024tortuous

[tawr-choo-uhs ]

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