used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading THE ARRIVAL OF MISS SPENCER There was a considerable period when events of importance in Glencaid's history were viewed against the background of the opening of its first school.
abidingadjectiveUS /əˈbaɪdɪŋ/
lasting a long time
From this reading This was not entirely on account of the deep interest manifested in the cause of higher education by the residents, but owing rather to the personality of the pioneer school-teacher, and the deep, abiding impress which she made upon the community.
a record or narrative description of past events
From this reading This was not entirely on account of the deep interest manifested in the cause of higher education by the residents, but owing rather to the personality of the pioneer school-teacher, and the deep, abiding impress which she made upon the community.
touching and pressing; in opposition to
From this reading THE ARRIVAL OF MISS SPENCER There was a considerable period when events of importance in Glencaid's history were viewed against the background of the opening of its first school.
aglowadjectiveUS /əˈɡloʊ/
softly bright or radiant
From this reading Her mind was nurtured upon Eastern conceptions of our common country, her imagination aglow with weird tales of the frontier, and her bright eyes perceived the vivid coloring of romance in each prosaic object west of the tawny Missouri.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading Miss Phoebe Spencer came direct to Glencaid from the far East, her starting-point some little junction place back in Vermont, although she proudly named Boston as her home, having once visited in that metropolis for three delicious weeks.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading She was of an ardent, impressionable nature.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading This was not entirely on account of the deep interest manifested in the cause of higher education by the residents, but owing rather to the personality of the pioneer school-teacher, and the deep, abiding impress which she made upon the community.
ardentadjectiveUS /ˈɑːrdənt/
characterized by intense emotion
From this reading She was of an ardent, impressionable nature.
accomplishment of an objective
From this reading THE ARRIVAL OF MISS SPENCER There was a considerable period when events of importance in Glencaid's history were viewed against the background of the opening of its first school.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Miss Phoebe Spencer came direct to Glencaid from the far East, her starting-point some little junction place back in Vermont, although she proudly named Boston as her home, having once visited in that metropolis for three delicious weeks.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading Miss Phoebe Spencer came direct to Glencaid from the far East, her starting-point some little junction place back in Vermont, although she proudly named Boston as her home, having once visited in that metropolis for three delicious weeks.
backgroundnounUS /ˈbækɡraʊnd/
a person's social heritage: previous experience or training
From this reading THE ARRIVAL OF MISS SPENCER There was a considerable period when events of importance in Glencaid's history were viewed against the background of the opening of its first school.
state capital and largest city of Massachusetts; a major center for banking and financial services
From this reading Miss Phoebe Spencer came direct to Glencaid from the far East, her starting-point some little junction place back in Vermont, although she proudly named Boston as her home, having once visited in that metropolis for three delicious weeks.
emitting or reflecting light readily or in large amounts
From this reading Her mind was nurtured upon Eastern conceptions of our common country, her imagination aglow with weird tales of the frontier, and her bright eyes perceived the vivid coloring of romance in each prosaic object west of the tawny Missouri.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading This was not entirely on account of the deep interest manifested in the cause of higher education by the residents, but owing rather to the personality of the pioneer school-teacher, and the deep, abiding impress which she made upon the community.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading This was not entirely on account of the deep interest manifested in the cause of higher education by the residents, but owing rather to the personality of the pioneer school-teacher, and the deep, abiding impress which she made upon the community.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading Miss Phoebe Spencer came direct to Glencaid from the far East, her starting-point some little junction place back in Vermont, although she proudly named Boston as her home, having once visited in that metropolis for three delicious weeks.
events that provide the generative force that is the origin of something
From this reading This was not entirely on account of the deep interest manifested in the cause of higher education by the residents, but owing rather to the personality of the pioneer school-teacher, and the deep, abiding impress which she made upon the community.
coloringnounUS /ˈkʌlərɪŋ/
a digestible substance used to give color to food
From this reading Her mind was nurtured upon Eastern conceptions of our common country, her imagination aglow with weird tales of the frontier, and her bright eyes perceived the vivid coloring of romance in each prosaic object west of the tawny Missouri.
belonging to or participated in by a community as a whole; public
From this reading Her mind was nurtured upon Eastern conceptions of our common country, her imagination aglow with weird tales of the frontier, and her bright eyes perceived the vivid coloring of romance in each prosaic object west of the tawny Missouri.
communitynounUS /kəˈmjuːnəti/
a group of people living in a particular local area
From this reading This was not entirely on account of the deep interest manifested in the cause of higher education by the residents, but owing rather to the personality of the pioneer school-teacher, and the deep, abiding impress which she made upon the community.
conceptionsnounUS /kənˈsepʃənz/
plural of “conception” — an abstract or general idea inferred or derived from specific instances
From this reading Her mind was nurtured upon Eastern conceptions of our common country, her imagination aglow with weird tales of the frontier, and her bright eyes perceived the vivid coloring of romance in each prosaic object west of the tawny Missouri.
large or relatively large in number or amount or extent or degree
From this reading THE ARRIVAL OF MISS SPENCER There was a considerable period when events of importance in Glencaid's history were viewed against the background of the opening of its first school.
a politically organized body of people under a single government
From this reading Her mind was nurtured upon Eastern conceptions of our common country, her imagination aglow with weird tales of the frontier, and her bright eyes perceived the vivid coloring of romance in each prosaic object west of the tawny Missouri.
relatively deep or strong; affecting one deeply
From this reading This was not entirely on account of the deep interest manifested in the cause of higher education by the residents, but owing rather to the personality of the pioneer school-teacher, and the deep, abiding impress which she made upon the community.
deliciousadjectiveUS /dɪˈlɪʃəs/
greatly pleasing or entertaining
From this reading Miss Phoebe Spencer came direct to Glencaid from the far East, her starting-point some little junction place back in Vermont, although she proudly named Boston as her home, having once visited in that metropolis for three delicious weeks.
command with authority
From this reading Miss Phoebe Spencer came direct to Glencaid from the far East, her starting-point some little junction place back in Vermont, although she proudly named Boston as her home, having once visited in that metropolis for three delicious weeks.
every one of two or more people or things, taken separately
From this reading Her mind was nurtured upon Eastern conceptions of our common country, her imagination aglow with weird tales of the frontier, and her bright eyes perceived the vivid coloring of romance in each prosaic object west of the tawny Missouri.
the cardinal compass point that is at 90 degrees
From this reading Miss Phoebe Spencer came direct to Glencaid from the far East, her starting-point some little junction place back in Vermont, although she proudly named Boston as her home, having once visited in that metropolis for three delicious weeks.
EasternadjectiveUS /ˈiːstərn/
lying toward or situated in the east
From this reading Her mind was nurtured upon Eastern conceptions of our common country, her imagination aglow with weird tales of the frontier, and her bright eyes perceived the vivid coloring of romance in each prosaic object west of the tawny Missouri.
the activities of educating or instructing; activities that impart knowledge or skill
From this reading This was not entirely on account of the deep interest manifested in the cause of higher education by the residents, but owing rather to the personality of the pioneer school-teacher, and the deep, abiding impress which she made upon the community.
to a complete degree or to the full or entire extent (“whole” is often used informally for “wholly”)
From this reading This was not entirely on account of the deep interest manifested in the cause of higher education by the residents, but owing rather to the personality of the pioneer school-teacher, and the deep, abiding impress which she made upon the community.
plural of “event” — something that happens at a given place and time
From this reading THE ARRIVAL OF MISS SPENCER There was a considerable period when events of importance in Glencaid's history were viewed against the background of the opening of its first school.
opinion or judgment
From this reading Her mind was nurtured upon Eastern conceptions of our common country, her imagination aglow with weird tales of the frontier, and her bright eyes perceived the vivid coloring of romance in each prosaic object west of the tawny Missouri.
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading Miss Phoebe Spencer came direct to Glencaid from the far East, her starting-point some little junction place back in Vermont, although she proudly named Boston as her home, having once visited in that metropolis for three delicious weeks.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading THE ARRIVAL OF MISS SPENCER There was a considerable period when events of importance in Glencaid's history were viewed against the background of the opening of its first school.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Miss Phoebe Spencer came direct to Glencaid from the far East, her starting-point some little junction place back in Vermont, although she proudly named Boston as her home, having once visited in that metropolis for three delicious weeks.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Miss Phoebe Spencer came direct to Glencaid from the far East, her starting-point some little junction place back in Vermont, although she proudly named Boston as her home, having once visited in that metropolis for three delicious weeks.
frontiernounUS /frənˈtɪr/
a wilderness at the edge of a settled area of a country
From this reading Her mind was nurtured upon Eastern conceptions of our common country, her imagination aglow with weird tales of the frontier, and her bright eyes perceived the vivid coloring of romance in each prosaic object west of the tawny Missouri.
Glencaid
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From this reading Miss Phoebe Spencer came direct to Glencaid from the far East, her starting-point some little junction place back in Vermont, although she proudly named Boston as her home, having once visited in that metropolis for three delicious weeks.
Glencaid's
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From this reading THE ARRIVAL OF MISS SPENCER There was a considerable period when events of importance in Glencaid's history were viewed against the background of the opening of its first school.
havingauxiliary verbUS /ˈhævɪŋ/
the -ing form of “have”
From this reading Miss Phoebe Spencer came direct to Glencaid from the far East, her starting-point some little junction place back in Vermont, although she proudly named Boston as her home, having once visited in that metropolis for three delicious weeks.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Miss Phoebe Spencer came direct to Glencaid from the far East, her starting-point some little junction place back in Vermont, although she proudly named Boston as her home, having once visited in that metropolis for three delicious weeks.
advanced in complexity or elaboration
From this reading This was not entirely on account of the deep interest manifested in the cause of higher education by the residents, but owing rather to the personality of the pioneer school-teacher, and the deep, abiding impress which she made upon the community.
the aggregate of past events
From this reading THE ARRIVAL OF MISS SPENCER There was a considerable period when events of importance in Glencaid's history were viewed against the background of the opening of its first school.
where you live at a particular time
From this reading Miss Phoebe Spencer came direct to Glencaid from the far East, her starting-point some little junction place back in Vermont, although she proudly named Boston as her home, having once visited in that metropolis for three delicious weeks.
the formation of a mental image of something that is not perceived as real and is not present to the senses
From this reading Her mind was nurtured upon Eastern conceptions of our common country, her imagination aglow with weird tales of the frontier, and her bright eyes perceived the vivid coloring of romance in each prosaic object west of the tawny Missouri.
the quality of being important and worthy of note
From this reading THE ARRIVAL OF MISS SPENCER There was a considerable period when events of importance in Glencaid's history were viewed against the background of the opening of its first school.
impressverbUS /ˌɪmˈpres/
have an emotional or cognitive impact upon
From this reading This was not entirely on account of the deep interest manifested in the cause of higher education by the residents, but owing rather to the personality of the pioneer school-teacher, and the deep, abiding impress which she made upon the community.
impressionableadjectiveUS /ˌɪmˈpreʃənəbəl/
easily impressed or influenced
From this reading She was of an ardent, impressionable nature.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading THE ARRIVAL OF MISS SPENCER There was a considerable period when events of importance in Glencaid's history were viewed against the background of the opening of its first school.
a sense of concern with and curiosity about someone or something
From this reading This was not entirely on account of the deep interest manifested in the cause of higher education by the residents, but owing rather to the personality of the pioneer school-teacher, and the deep, abiding impress which she made upon the community.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading THE ARRIVAL OF MISS SPENCER There was a considerable period when events of importance in Glencaid's history were viewed against the background of the opening of its first school.
junctionnounUS /ˈdʒʌŋkʃən/
the place where two or more things come together
From this reading Miss Phoebe Spencer came direct to Glencaid from the far East, her starting-point some little junction place back in Vermont, although she proudly named Boston as her home, having once visited in that metropolis for three delicious weeks.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Miss Phoebe Spencer came direct to Glencaid from the far East, her starting-point some little junction place back in Vermont, although she proudly named Boston as her home, having once visited in that metropolis for three delicious weeks.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading This was not entirely on account of the deep interest manifested in the cause of higher education by the residents, but owing rather to the personality of the pioneer school-teacher, and the deep, abiding impress which she made upon the community.
manifestedverbUS /ˈmænəfestəd/
past form of “manifest” — provide evidence for; stand as proof of; show by one's behavior, attitude, or external attributes
From this reading This was not entirely on account of the deep interest manifested in the cause of higher education by the residents, but owing rather to the personality of the pioneer school-teacher, and the deep, abiding impress which she made upon the community.
metropolisnounUS /məˈtrɑːpələs/
a large and densely populated urban area; may include several independent administrative districts
From this reading Miss Phoebe Spencer came direct to Glencaid from the far East, her starting-point some little junction place back in Vermont, although she proudly named Boston as her home, having once visited in that metropolis for three delicious weeks.
The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.
From this reading Her mind was nurtured upon Eastern conceptions of our common country, her imagination aglow with weird tales of the frontier, and her bright eyes perceived the vivid coloring of romance in each prosaic object west of the tawny Missouri.
fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind
From this reading THE ARRIVAL OF MISS SPENCER There was a considerable period when events of importance in Glencaid's history were viewed against the background of the opening of its first school.
MissourinounUS /məˈzʊri/
a midwestern state in central United States; a border state during the American Civil War, Missouri was admitted to the Confederacy without actually seceding from the Union
From this reading Her mind was nurtured upon Eastern conceptions of our common country, her imagination aglow with weird tales of the frontier, and her bright eyes perceived the vivid coloring of romance in each prosaic object west of the tawny Missouri.
past form of “name” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading Miss Phoebe Spencer came direct to Glencaid from the far East, her starting-point some little junction place back in Vermont, although she proudly named Boston as her home, having once visited in that metropolis for three delicious weeks.
the essential qualities or characteristics by which something is recognized
From this reading She was of an ardent, impressionable nature.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading This was not entirely on account of the deep interest manifested in the cause of higher education by the residents, but owing rather to the personality of the pioneer school-teacher, and the deep, abiding impress which she made upon the community.
nurturedverbUS /ˈnɜːrtʃərd/
past form of “nurture” — help develop, help grow
From this reading Her mind was nurtured upon Eastern conceptions of our common country, her imagination aglow with weird tales of the frontier, and her bright eyes perceived the vivid coloring of romance in each prosaic object west of the tawny Missouri.
a tangible and visible entity; an entity that can cast a shadow
From this reading Her mind was nurtured upon Eastern conceptions of our common country, her imagination aglow with weird tales of the frontier, and her bright eyes perceived the vivid coloring of romance in each prosaic object west of the tawny Missouri.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE ARRIVAL OF MISS SPENCER There was a considerable period when events of importance in Glencaid's history were viewed against the background of the opening of its first school.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading This was not entirely on account of the deep interest manifested in the cause of higher education by the residents, but owing rather to the personality of the pioneer school-teacher, and the deep, abiding impress which she made upon the community.
on one occasion
From this reading Miss Phoebe Spencer came direct to Glencaid from the far East, her starting-point some little junction place back in Vermont, although she proudly named Boston as her home, having once visited in that metropolis for three delicious weeks.
an open or empty space in or between things
From this reading THE ARRIVAL OF MISS SPENCER There was a considerable period when events of importance in Glencaid's history were viewed against the background of the opening of its first school.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading Her mind was nurtured upon Eastern conceptions of our common country, her imagination aglow with weird tales of the frontier, and her bright eyes perceived the vivid coloring of romance in each prosaic object west of the tawny Missouri.
owingadjectiveUS /ˈoʊɪŋ/
owed as a debt
From this reading This was not entirely on account of the deep interest manifested in the cause of higher education by the residents, but owing rather to the personality of the pioneer school-teacher, and the deep, abiding impress which she made upon the community.
detected by instinct or inference rather than by recognized perceptual cues
From this reading Her mind was nurtured upon Eastern conceptions of our common country, her imagination aglow with weird tales of the frontier, and her bright eyes perceived the vivid coloring of romance in each prosaic object west of the tawny Missouri.
an amount of time
From this reading THE ARRIVAL OF MISS SPENCER There was a considerable period when events of importance in Glencaid's history were viewed against the background of the opening of its first school.
personalitynounUS /ˌpɜːrsəˈnælɪti/
the complex of all the attributes--behavioral, temperamental, emotional and mental--that characterize a unique individual
From this reading This was not entirely on account of the deep interest manifested in the cause of higher education by the residents, but owing rather to the personality of the pioneer school-teacher, and the deep, abiding impress which she made upon the community.
PhoebenounUS /ˈfiːbi/
the cardinal number that is the sum of four and one
From this reading Miss Phoebe Spencer came direct to Glencaid from the far East, her starting-point some little junction place back in Vermont, although she proudly named Boston as her home, having once visited in that metropolis for three delicious weeks.
pioneernounUS /ˌpaɪəˈnɪr/
someone who helps to open up a new line of research or technology or art
From this reading This was not entirely on account of the deep interest manifested in the cause of higher education by the residents, but owing rather to the personality of the pioneer school-teacher, and the deep, abiding impress which she made upon the community.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading Miss Phoebe Spencer came direct to Glencaid from the far East, her starting-point some little junction place back in Vermont, although she proudly named Boston as her home, having once visited in that metropolis for three delicious weeks.
prosaicadjectiveUS /proʊˈzeɪɪk/
not fanciful or imaginative
From this reading Her mind was nurtured upon Eastern conceptions of our common country, her imagination aglow with weird tales of the frontier, and her bright eyes perceived the vivid coloring of romance in each prosaic object west of the tawny Missouri.
proudlyadverbUS /ˈpraʊdli/
with pride; in a proud manner
From this reading Miss Phoebe Spencer came direct to Glencaid from the far East, her starting-point some little junction place back in Vermont, although she proudly named Boston as her home, having once visited in that metropolis for three delicious weeks.
on the contrary
From this reading This was not entirely on account of the deep interest manifested in the cause of higher education by the residents, but owing rather to the personality of the pioneer school-teacher, and the deep, abiding impress which she made upon the community.
residentsnounUS /ˈrezɪdənts/
plural of “resident” — someone who lives at a particular place for a prolonged period or who was born there
From this reading This was not entirely on account of the deep interest manifested in the cause of higher education by the residents, but owing rather to the personality of the pioneer school-teacher, and the deep, abiding impress which she made upon the community.
a relationship between two lovers
From this reading Her mind was nurtured upon Eastern conceptions of our common country, her imagination aglow with weird tales of the frontier, and her bright eyes perceived the vivid coloring of romance in each prosaic object west of the tawny Missouri.
an educational institution
From this reading THE ARRIVAL OF MISS SPENCER There was a considerable period when events of importance in Glencaid's history were viewed against the background of the opening of its first school.
school-teacher
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From this reading This was not entirely on account of the deep interest manifested in the cause of higher education by the residents, but owing rather to the personality of the pioneer school-teacher, and the deep, abiding impress which she made upon the community.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading This was not entirely on account of the deep interest manifested in the cause of higher education by the residents, but owing rather to the personality of the pioneer school-teacher, and the deep, abiding impress which she made upon the community.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading Miss Phoebe Spencer came direct to Glencaid from the far East, her starting-point some little junction place back in Vermont, although she proudly named Boston as her home, having once visited in that metropolis for three delicious weeks.
SPENCERnounUS /ˈspensər/
English philosopher and sociologist who applied the theory of natural selection to human societies (1820-1903)
From this reading THE ARRIVAL OF MISS SPENCER There was a considerable period when events of importance in Glencaid's history were viewed against the background of the opening of its first school.
starting-point
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From this reading Miss Phoebe Spencer came direct to Glencaid from the far East, her starting-point some little junction place back in Vermont, although she proudly named Boston as her home, having once visited in that metropolis for three delicious weeks.
plural of “tale” — a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program
From this reading Her mind was nurtured upon Eastern conceptions of our common country, her imagination aglow with weird tales of the frontier, and her bright eyes perceived the vivid coloring of romance in each prosaic object west of the tawny Missouri.
tawnyadjectiveUS /ˈtɑːni/
of a light brown to brownish orange color; the color of tanned leather
From this reading Her mind was nurtured upon Eastern conceptions of our common country, her imagination aglow with weird tales of the frontier, and her bright eyes perceived the vivid coloring of romance in each prosaic object west of the tawny Missouri.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Miss Phoebe Spencer came direct to Glencaid from the far East, her starting-point some little junction place back in Vermont, although she proudly named Boston as her home, having once visited in that metropolis for three delicious weeks.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE ARRIVAL OF MISS SPENCER There was a considerable period when events of importance in Glencaid's history were viewed against the background of the opening of its first school.
in or at that place or location
From this reading THE ARRIVAL OF MISS SPENCER There was a considerable period when events of importance in Glencaid's history were viewed against the background of the opening of its first school.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading This was not entirely on account of the deep interest manifested in the cause of higher education by the residents, but owing rather to the personality of the pioneer school-teacher, and the deep, abiding impress which she made upon the community.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading Miss Phoebe Spencer came direct to Glencaid from the far East, her starting-point some little junction place back in Vermont, although she proudly named Boston as her home, having once visited in that metropolis for three delicious weeks.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading This was not entirely on account of the deep interest manifested in the cause of higher education by the residents, but owing rather to the personality of the pioneer school-teacher, and the deep, abiding impress which she made upon the community.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading This was not entirely on account of the deep interest manifested in the cause of higher education by the residents, but owing rather to the personality of the pioneer school-teacher, and the deep, abiding impress which she made upon the community.
VermontnounUS /vərˈmɑːnt/
a state in New England
From this reading Miss Phoebe Spencer came direct to Glencaid from the far East, her starting-point some little junction place back in Vermont, although she proudly named Boston as her home, having once visited in that metropolis for three delicious weeks.
viewedverbUS /vjuːd/
past form of “view” — deem to be
From this reading THE ARRIVAL OF MISS SPENCER There was a considerable period when events of importance in Glencaid's history were viewed against the background of the opening of its first school.
past form of “visit” — go to see a place, as for entertainment
From this reading Miss Phoebe Spencer came direct to Glencaid from the far East, her starting-point some little junction place back in Vermont, although she proudly named Boston as her home, having once visited in that metropolis for three delicious weeks.
vividadjectiveUS /ˈvɪvəd/
evoking lifelike images within the mind
From this reading Her mind was nurtured upon Eastern conceptions of our common country, her imagination aglow with weird tales of the frontier, and her bright eyes perceived the vivid coloring of romance in each prosaic object west of the tawny Missouri.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading THE ARRIVAL OF MISS SPENCER There was a considerable period when events of importance in Glencaid's history were viewed against the background of the opening of its first school.
plural of “week” — any period of seven consecutive days
From this reading Miss Phoebe Spencer came direct to Glencaid from the far East, her starting-point some little junction place back in Vermont, although she proudly named Boston as her home, having once visited in that metropolis for three delicious weeks.
weirdadjectiveUS /wɪrd/
suggesting the operation of supernatural influences
From this reading Her mind was nurtured upon Eastern conceptions of our common country, her imagination aglow with weird tales of the frontier, and her bright eyes perceived the vivid coloring of romance in each prosaic object west of the tawny Missouri.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading THE ARRIVAL OF MISS SPENCER There was a considerable period when events of importance in Glencaid's history were viewed against the background of the opening of its first school.
the countries of (originally) Europe and (now including) North America and South America
From this reading Her mind was nurtured upon Eastern conceptions of our common country, her imagination aglow with weird tales of the frontier, and her bright eyes perceived the vivid coloring of romance in each prosaic object west of the tawny Missouri.
at the time that
From this reading THE ARRIVAL OF MISS SPENCER There was a considerable period when events of importance in Glencaid's history were viewed against the background of the opening of its first school.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading This was not entirely on account of the deep interest manifested in the cause of higher education by the residents, but owing rather to the personality of the pioneer school-teacher, and the deep, abiding impress which she made upon the community.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Her mind was nurtured upon Eastern conceptions of our common country, her imagination aglow with weird tales of the frontier, and her bright eyes perceived the vivid coloring of romance in each prosaic object west of the tawny Missouri.
