adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The schoolmistress of Pine Clearing was taking a last look around her schoolroom before leaving it for the day.
andeterminerUS /æn/
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading She might have done so with pride, for the schoolroom was considered a marvel of architectural elegance by the citizens, and even to the ordinary observer was a pretty, villa-like structure, with an open cupola and overhanging roof of diamond-shaped shingles and a deep Elizabethan porch.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading She might have done so with pride, for the schoolroom was considered a marvel of architectural elegance by the citizens, and even to the ordinary observer was a pretty, villa-like structure, with an open cupola and overhanging roof of diamond-shaped shingles and a deep Elizabethan porch.
architecturaladjectiveUS /ˌɑːrkəˈtektʃərəl/
of or pertaining to the art and science of architecture
From this reading She might have done so with pride, for the schoolroom was considered a marvel of architectural elegance by the citizens, and even to the ordinary observer was a pretty, villa-like structure, with an open cupola and overhanging roof of diamond-shaped shingles and a deep Elizabethan porch.
aroundprepositionUS /ərˈaʊnd/
surrounding, or on every side of, something
From this reading The schoolmistress of Pine Clearing was taking a last look around her schoolroom before leaving it for the day.
asconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading But it was the monument of a fierce struggle between a newer civilization and a barbarism of the old days, which had resulted in the clearing away of the pines--and a few other things as incongruous to the new life and far less innocent, though no less sincere.
awayadverbUS /əˈweɪ/
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading But it was the monument of a fierce struggle between a newer civilization and a barbarism of the old days, which had resulted in the clearing away of the pines--and a few other things as incongruous to the new life and far less innocent, though no less sincere.
barbarismnounUS /ˈbɑːrbərɪzəm/
a brutal barbarous savage act
From this reading But it was the monument of a fierce struggle between a newer civilization and a barbarism of the old days, which had resulted in the clearing away of the pines--and a few other things as incongruous to the new life and far less innocent, though no less sincere.
beauxiliary verbUS /biː/
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Happily there was no stain of this on the clean white walls, the beautifully-written gilt texts, or the shining blackboard that had offered no record which could not be daily wiped away.
beautifully-written
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Happily there was no stain of this on the clean white walls, the beautifully-written gilt texts, or the shining blackboard that had offered no record which could not be daily wiped away.
beforeprepositionUS /bɪˈfɔːr/
earlier than; in front of
From this reading The schoolmistress of Pine Clearing was taking a last look around her schoolroom before leaving it for the day.
betweenprepositionUS /bɪˈtwiːn/
in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading But it was the monument of a fierce struggle between a newer civilization and a barbarism of the old days, which had resulted in the clearing away of the pines--and a few other things as incongruous to the new life and far less innocent, though no less sincere.
blackboardnounUS /ˈblækbɔːrd/
sheet of slate; for writing with chalk
From this reading Happily there was no stain of this on the clean white walls, the beautifully-written gilt texts, or the shining blackboard that had offered no record which could not be daily wiped away.
ButconjunctionUS /bʌt/
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But it was the monument of a fierce struggle between a newer civilization and a barbarism of the old days, which had resulted in the clearing away of the pines--and a few other things as incongruous to the new life and far less innocent, though no less sincere.
byprepositionUS /baɪ/
showing who or what does the action
From this reading She might have done so with pride, for the schoolroom was considered a marvel of architectural elegance by the citizens, and even to the ordinary observer was a pretty, villa-like structure, with an open cupola and overhanging roof of diamond-shaped shingles and a deep Elizabethan porch.
citizensnounUS /ˈsɪtəzənz/
plural of “citizen” — a native or naturalized member of a state or other political community
From this reading She might have done so with pride, for the schoolroom was considered a marvel of architectural elegance by the citizens, and even to the ordinary observer was a pretty, villa-like structure, with an open cupola and overhanging roof of diamond-shaped shingles and a deep Elizabethan porch.
civilizationnounUS /ˌsɪvəlɪˈzeɪʃən/
a society in an advanced state of social development (e.g., with complex legal and political and religious organizations)
From this reading But it was the monument of a fierce struggle between a newer civilization and a barbarism of the old days, which had resulted in the clearing away of the pines--and a few other things as incongruous to the new life and far less innocent, though no less sincere.
cleanadjectiveUS /kliːn/
free from dirt or impurities; or having clean habits
From this reading Happily there was no stain of this on the clean white walls, the beautifully-written gilt texts, or the shining blackboard that had offered no record which could not be daily wiped away.
ClearingnounUS /ˈklɪrɪŋ/
a tract of land with few or no trees in the middle of a wooded area
From this reading The schoolmistress of Pine Clearing was taking a last look around her schoolroom before leaving it for the day.
communitynounUS /kəˈmjuːnəti/
a group of people living in a particular local area
From this reading It had cost the community fifteen thousand dollars, and the lives of two of its citizens.
consideredadjectiveUS /kənˈsɪdərd/
carefully weighed
From this reading She might have done so with pride, for the schoolroom was considered a marvel of architectural elegance by the citizens, and even to the ordinary observer was a pretty, villa-like structure, with an open cupola and overhanging roof of diamond-shaped shingles and a deep Elizabethan porch.
costnounUS /kɑːst/
the total spent for goods or services including money and time and labor
From this reading It had cost the community fifteen thousand dollars, and the lives of two of its citizens.
couldmodal verbUS /kʊd/
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading Happily there was no stain of this on the clean white walls, the beautifully-written gilt texts, or the shining blackboard that had offered no record which could not be daily wiped away.
cupolanounUS /kəˈpoʊlə/
a vertical cylindrical furnace for melting iron for casting
From this reading She might have done so with pride, for the schoolroom was considered a marvel of architectural elegance by the citizens, and even to the ordinary observer was a pretty, villa-like structure, with an open cupola and overhanging roof of diamond-shaped shingles and a deep Elizabethan porch.
dailyadverbUS /ˈdeɪli/
every day; without missing a day
From this reading Happily there was no stain of this on the clean white walls, the beautifully-written gilt texts, or the shining blackboard that had offered no record which could not be daily wiped away.
daynounUS /deɪ/
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading The schoolmistress of Pine Clearing was taking a last look around her schoolroom before leaving it for the day.
daysnounUS /deɪz/
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading But it was the monument of a fierce struggle between a newer civilization and a barbarism of the old days, which had resulted in the clearing away of the pines--and a few other things as incongruous to the new life and far less innocent, though no less sincere.
deepadjectiveUS /diːp/
relatively deep or strong; affecting one deeply
From this reading She might have done so with pride, for the schoolroom was considered a marvel of architectural elegance by the citizens, and even to the ordinary observer was a pretty, villa-like structure, with an open cupola and overhanging roof of diamond-shaped shingles and a deep Elizabethan porch.
diamond-shaped
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading She might have done so with pride, for the schoolroom was considered a marvel of architectural elegance by the citizens, and even to the ordinary observer was a pretty, villa-like structure, with an open cupola and overhanging roof of diamond-shaped shingles and a deep Elizabethan porch.
dollarsnounUS /ˈdɑːlərz/
plural of “dollar” — the basic monetary unit in many countries; equal to 100 cents
From this reading It had cost the community fifteen thousand dollars, and the lives of two of its citizens.
doneadjectiveUS /dʌn/
having finished or arrived at completion
From this reading She might have done so with pride, for the schoolroom was considered a marvel of architectural elegance by the citizens, and even to the ordinary observer was a pretty, villa-like structure, with an open cupola and overhanging roof of diamond-shaped shingles and a deep Elizabethan porch.
elegancenounUS /ˈeləɡəns/
a refined quality of gracefulness and good taste
From this reading She might have done so with pride, for the schoolroom was considered a marvel of architectural elegance by the citizens, and even to the ordinary observer was a pretty, villa-like structure, with an open cupola and overhanging roof of diamond-shaped shingles and a deep Elizabethan porch.
ElizabethannounUS /ˌelɪzəˈbiːθən/
a person who lived during the reign of Elizabeth I
From this reading She might have done so with pride, for the schoolroom was considered a marvel of architectural elegance by the citizens, and even to the ordinary observer was a pretty, villa-like structure, with an open cupola and overhanging roof of diamond-shaped shingles and a deep Elizabethan porch.
evenadjectiveUS /ˈiːvɪn/
divisible by two
From this reading She might have done so with pride, for the schoolroom was considered a marvel of architectural elegance by the citizens, and even to the ordinary observer was a pretty, villa-like structure, with an open cupola and overhanging roof of diamond-shaped shingles and a deep Elizabethan porch.
faradverbUS /fɑːr/
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading But it was the monument of a fierce struggle between a newer civilization and a barbarism of the old days, which had resulted in the clearing away of the pines--and a few other things as incongruous to the new life and far less innocent, though no less sincere.
fewadjectiveUS /fjuː/
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading But it was the monument of a fierce struggle between a newer civilization and a barbarism of the old days, which had resulted in the clearing away of the pines--and a few other things as incongruous to the new life and far less innocent, though no less sincere.
fierceadjectiveUS /fɪrs/
marked by extreme and violent energy
From this reading But it was the monument of a fierce struggle between a newer civilization and a barbarism of the old days, which had resulted in the clearing away of the pines--and a few other things as incongruous to the new life and far less innocent, though no less sincere.
fifteennounUS /fɪfˈtiːn/
the cardinal number that is the sum of fourteen and one
From this reading It had cost the community fifteen thousand dollars, and the lives of two of its citizens.
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading The schoolmistress of Pine Clearing was taking a last look around her schoolroom before leaving it for the day.
giltadjectiveUS /ɡɪlt/
having the deep slightly brownish color of gold
From this reading Happily there was no stain of this on the clean white walls, the beautifully-written gilt texts, or the shining blackboard that had offered no record which could not be daily wiped away.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading But it was the monument of a fierce struggle between a newer civilization and a barbarism of the old days, which had resulted in the clearing away of the pines--and a few other things as incongruous to the new life and far less innocent, though no less sincere.
HappilyadverbUS /ˈhæpəli/
in a joyous manner
From this reading Happily there was no stain of this on the clean white walls, the beautifully-written gilt texts, or the shining blackboard that had offered no record which could not be daily wiped away.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading She might have done so with pride, for the schoolroom was considered a marvel of architectural elegance by the citizens, and even to the ordinary observer was a pretty, villa-like structure, with an open cupola and overhanging roof of diamond-shaped shingles and a deep Elizabethan porch.
herdeterminerUS /hɜːr/
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading The schoolmistress of Pine Clearing was taking a last look around her schoolroom before leaving it for the day.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading But it was the monument of a fierce struggle between a newer civilization and a barbarism of the old days, which had resulted in the clearing away of the pines--and a few other things as incongruous to the new life and far less innocent, though no less sincere.
incongruousadjectiveUS /ˌɪŋˈkɔːŋruːəs/
lacking in harmony or compatibility or appropriateness
From this reading But it was the monument of a fierce struggle between a newer civilization and a barbarism of the old days, which had resulted in the clearing away of the pines--and a few other things as incongruous to the new life and far less innocent, though no less sincere.
innocentadjectiveUS /ˈɪnəsənt/
free from evil or guilt
From this reading But it was the monument of a fierce struggle between a newer civilization and a barbarism of the old days, which had resulted in the clearing away of the pines--and a few other things as incongruous to the new life and far less innocent, though no less sincere.
itpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading The schoolmistress of Pine Clearing was taking a last look around her schoolroom before leaving it for the day.
itsdeterminerUS /ɪts/
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading It had cost the community fifteen thousand dollars, and the lives of two of its citizens.
lastadjectiveUS /læst/
immediately past
From this reading The schoolmistress of Pine Clearing was taking a last look around her schoolroom before leaving it for the day.
leavingnounUS /ˈliːvɪŋ/
the act of departing
From this reading The schoolmistress of Pine Clearing was taking a last look around her schoolroom before leaving it for the day.
lessadverbUS /les/
used to form the comparative of some adjectives and adverbs
From this reading But it was the monument of a fierce struggle between a newer civilization and a barbarism of the old days, which had resulted in the clearing away of the pines--and a few other things as incongruous to the new life and far less innocent, though no less sincere.
lifenounUS /laɪf/
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading But it was the monument of a fierce struggle between a newer civilization and a barbarism of the old days, which had resulted in the clearing away of the pines--and a few other things as incongruous to the new life and far less innocent, though no less sincere.
livesnounUS /lɪvz/
plural of “life” — a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading It had cost the community fifteen thousand dollars, and the lives of two of its citizens.
lookverbUS /lʊk/
perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading The schoolmistress of Pine Clearing was taking a last look around her schoolroom before leaving it for the day.
marvelverbUS /ˈmɑːrvəl/
be amazed at
From this reading She might have done so with pride, for the schoolroom was considered a marvel of architectural elegance by the citizens, and even to the ordinary observer was a pretty, villa-like structure, with an open cupola and overhanging roof of diamond-shaped shingles and a deep Elizabethan porch.
mightmodal verbUS /maɪt/
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading She might have done so with pride, for the schoolroom was considered a marvel of architectural elegance by the citizens, and even to the ordinary observer was a pretty, villa-like structure, with an open cupola and overhanging roof of diamond-shaped shingles and a deep Elizabethan porch.
monumentnounUS /ˈmɑːnjuːmənt/
a structure erected to commemorate persons or events
From this reading But it was the monument of a fierce struggle between a newer civilization and a barbarism of the old days, which had resulted in the clearing away of the pines--and a few other things as incongruous to the new life and far less innocent, though no less sincere.
newadjectiveUS /nuː/
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading But it was the monument of a fierce struggle between a newer civilization and a barbarism of the old days, which had resulted in the clearing away of the pines--and a few other things as incongruous to the new life and far less innocent, though no less sincere.
neweradjectiveUS /ˈnuːər/
comparative of “new” — not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading But it was the monument of a fierce struggle between a newer civilization and a barbarism of the old days, which had resulted in the clearing away of the pines--and a few other things as incongruous to the new life and far less innocent, though no less sincere.
nodeterminerUS /noʊ/
not any; not one
From this reading But it was the monument of a fierce struggle between a newer civilization and a barbarism of the old days, which had resulted in the clearing away of the pines--and a few other things as incongruous to the new life and far less innocent, though no less sincere.
notadverbUS /nɑːt/
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Happily there was no stain of this on the clean white walls, the beautifully-written gilt texts, or the shining blackboard that had offered no record which could not be daily wiped away.
observernounUS /əbˈzɜːrvər/
a person who becomes aware (of things or events) through the senses
From this reading She might have done so with pride, for the schoolroom was considered a marvel of architectural elegance by the citizens, and even to the ordinary observer was a pretty, villa-like structure, with an open cupola and overhanging roof of diamond-shaped shingles and a deep Elizabethan porch.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The schoolmistress of Pine Clearing was taking a last look around her schoolroom before leaving it for the day.
offeredverbUS /ˈɔːfərd/
past form of “offer” — make available or accessible, provide or furnish
From this reading Happily there was no stain of this on the clean white walls, the beautifully-written gilt texts, or the shining blackboard that had offered no record which could not be daily wiped away.
oldadjectiveUS /oʊld/
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading But it was the monument of a fierce struggle between a newer civilization and a barbarism of the old days, which had resulted in the clearing away of the pines--and a few other things as incongruous to the new life and far less innocent, though no less sincere.
onprepositionUS /ɑːn/
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Happily there was no stain of this on the clean white walls, the beautifully-written gilt texts, or the shining blackboard that had offered no record which could not be daily wiped away.
openverbUS /ˈoʊ.pən/
To move from a closed position.
From this reading She might have done so with pride, for the schoolroom was considered a marvel of architectural elegance by the citizens, and even to the ordinary observer was a pretty, villa-like structure, with an open cupola and overhanging roof of diamond-shaped shingles and a deep Elizabethan porch.
orconjunctionUS /ɔːr/
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Happily there was no stain of this on the clean white walls, the beautifully-written gilt texts, or the shining blackboard that had offered no record which could not be daily wiped away.
ordinarynounUS /ˈɔːrdəneri/
a judge of a probate court
From this reading She might have done so with pride, for the schoolroom was considered a marvel of architectural elegance by the citizens, and even to the ordinary observer was a pretty, villa-like structure, with an open cupola and overhanging roof of diamond-shaped shingles and a deep Elizabethan porch.
otheradjectiveUS /ˈʌðər/
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading But it was the monument of a fierce struggle between a newer civilization and a barbarism of the old days, which had resulted in the clearing away of the pines--and a few other things as incongruous to the new life and far less innocent, though no less sincere.
overhangingverbUS /ˈoʊvərhæŋɪŋ/
-ing form of “overhang” — project over
From this reading She might have done so with pride, for the schoolroom was considered a marvel of architectural elegance by the citizens, and even to the ordinary observer was a pretty, villa-like structure, with an open cupola and overhanging roof of diamond-shaped shingles and a deep Elizabethan porch.
PinenounUS /paɪn/
a coniferous tree
From this reading The schoolmistress of Pine Clearing was taking a last look around her schoolroom before leaving it for the day.
pinesnounUS /paɪnz/
plural of “pine” — a coniferous tree
From this reading But it was the monument of a fierce struggle between a newer civilization and a barbarism of the old days, which had resulted in the clearing away of the pines--and a few other things as incongruous to the new life and far less innocent, though no less sincere.
porchnounUS /pɔːrtʃ/
a structure attached to the exterior of a building often forming a covered entrance
From this reading She might have done so with pride, for the schoolroom was considered a marvel of architectural elegance by the citizens, and even to the ordinary observer was a pretty, villa-like structure, with an open cupola and overhanging roof of diamond-shaped shingles and a deep Elizabethan porch.
prettyadjectiveUS /ˈprɪti/
pleasing by delicacy or grace; not imposing
From this reading She might have done so with pride, for the schoolroom was considered a marvel of architectural elegance by the citizens, and even to the ordinary observer was a pretty, villa-like structure, with an open cupola and overhanging roof of diamond-shaped shingles and a deep Elizabethan porch.
pridenounUS /praɪd/
a feeling of self-respect and personal worth
From this reading She might have done so with pride, for the schoolroom was considered a marvel of architectural elegance by the citizens, and even to the ordinary observer was a pretty, villa-like structure, with an open cupola and overhanging roof of diamond-shaped shingles and a deep Elizabethan porch.
recordnounUS /rəˈkɔːrd/
anything (such as a document or a phonograph record or a photograph) providing permanent evidence of or information about past events
From this reading Happily there was no stain of this on the clean white walls, the beautifully-written gilt texts, or the shining blackboard that had offered no record which could not be daily wiped away.
resultedverbUS /rɪˈzʌltɪd/
past form of “result” — issue or terminate (in a specified way, state, etc.); end
From this reading But it was the monument of a fierce struggle between a newer civilization and a barbarism of the old days, which had resulted in the clearing away of the pines--and a few other things as incongruous to the new life and far less innocent, though no less sincere.
roofnounUS /ruːf/
a protective covering that covers or forms the top of a building
From this reading She might have done so with pride, for the schoolroom was considered a marvel of architectural elegance by the citizens, and even to the ordinary observer was a pretty, villa-like structure, with an open cupola and overhanging roof of diamond-shaped shingles and a deep Elizabethan porch.
schoolmistressnoun
a woman schoolteacher (especially one regarded as strict)
From this reading The schoolmistress of Pine Clearing was taking a last look around her schoolroom before leaving it for the day.
schoolroomnounUS /ˈskuːlruːm/
a room in a school where lessons take place
From this reading The schoolmistress of Pine Clearing was taking a last look around her schoolroom before leaving it for the day.
ShepronounUS /ʃiː/
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading She might have done so with pride, for the schoolroom was considered a marvel of architectural elegance by the citizens, and even to the ordinary observer was a pretty, villa-like structure, with an open cupola and overhanging roof of diamond-shaped shingles and a deep Elizabethan porch.
shinglesnounUS /ˈʃɪŋɡəlz/
eruptions along a nerve path often accompanied by severe neuralgia
From this reading She might have done so with pride, for the schoolroom was considered a marvel of architectural elegance by the citizens, and even to the ordinary observer was a pretty, villa-like structure, with an open cupola and overhanging roof of diamond-shaped shingles and a deep Elizabethan porch.
shiningadjectiveUS /ˈʃaɪnɪŋ/
marked by exceptional merit
From this reading Happily there was no stain of this on the clean white walls, the beautifully-written gilt texts, or the shining blackboard that had offered no record which could not be daily wiped away.
sincereadjectiveUS /sɪnˈsɪr/
open and genuine; not deceitful
From this reading But it was the monument of a fierce struggle between a newer civilization and a barbarism of the old days, which had resulted in the clearing away of the pines--and a few other things as incongruous to the new life and far less innocent, though no less sincere.
soconjunctionUS /soʊ/
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading She might have done so with pride, for the schoolroom was considered a marvel of architectural elegance by the citizens, and even to the ordinary observer was a pretty, villa-like structure, with an open cupola and overhanging roof of diamond-shaped shingles and a deep Elizabethan porch.
stainnounUS /steɪn/
a soiled or discolored appearance
From this reading Happily there was no stain of this on the clean white walls, the beautifully-written gilt texts, or the shining blackboard that had offered no record which could not be daily wiped away.
structurenounUS /ˈstrʌktʃər/
a thing constructed; a complex entity constructed of many parts
From this reading She might have done so with pride, for the schoolroom was considered a marvel of architectural elegance by the citizens, and even to the ordinary observer was a pretty, villa-like structure, with an open cupola and overhanging roof of diamond-shaped shingles and a deep Elizabethan porch.
struggleverbUS /ˈstrʌɡəl/
make a strenuous or labored effort
From this reading But it was the monument of a fierce struggle between a newer civilization and a barbarism of the old days, which had resulted in the clearing away of the pines--and a few other things as incongruous to the new life and far less innocent, though no less sincere.
takingnounUS /ˈteɪkɪŋ/
the act of someone who picks up or takes something
From this reading The schoolmistress of Pine Clearing was taking a last look around her schoolroom before leaving it for the day.
textsnounUS /teksts/
plural of “text” — the words of something written
From this reading Happily there was no stain of this on the clean white walls, the beautifully-written gilt texts, or the shining blackboard that had offered no record which could not be daily wiped away.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Happily there was no stain of this on the clean white walls, the beautifully-written gilt texts, or the shining blackboard that had offered no record which could not be daily wiped away.
ThedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The schoolmistress of Pine Clearing was taking a last look around her schoolroom before leaving it for the day.
thereadverbUS /ðer/
in or at that place or location
From this reading Happily there was no stain of this on the clean white walls, the beautifully-written gilt texts, or the shining blackboard that had offered no record which could not be daily wiped away.
thingsnounUS /θɪŋz/
any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)
From this reading But it was the monument of a fierce struggle between a newer civilization and a barbarism of the old days, which had resulted in the clearing away of the pines--and a few other things as incongruous to the new life and far less innocent, though no less sincere.
thisdeterminerUS /ðɪs/
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading Happily there was no stain of this on the clean white walls, the beautifully-written gilt texts, or the shining blackboard that had offered no record which could not be daily wiped away.
thoughconjunctionUS /ðoʊ/
in spite of the fact that
From this reading But it was the monument of a fierce struggle between a newer civilization and a barbarism of the old days, which had resulted in the clearing away of the pines--and a few other things as incongruous to the new life and far less innocent, though no less sincere.
thousandnounUS /ˈθaʊzənd/
the cardinal number that is the product of 10 and 100
From this reading It had cost the community fifteen thousand dollars, and the lives of two of its citizens.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading She might have done so with pride, for the schoolroom was considered a marvel of architectural elegance by the citizens, and even to the ordinary observer was a pretty, villa-like structure, with an open cupola and overhanging roof of diamond-shaped shingles and a deep Elizabethan porch.
twonounUS /tuː/
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading It had cost the community fifteen thousand dollars, and the lives of two of its citizens.
villa-like
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From this reading She might have done so with pride, for the schoolroom was considered a marvel of architectural elegance by the citizens, and even to the ordinary observer was a pretty, villa-like structure, with an open cupola and overhanging roof of diamond-shaped shingles and a deep Elizabethan porch.
wallsnounUS /wɔːlz/
plural of “wall” — an architectural partition with a height and length greater than its thickness; used to divide or enclose an area or to support another structure
From this reading Happily there was no stain of this on the clean white walls, the beautifully-written gilt texts, or the shining blackboard that had offered no record which could not be daily wiped away.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The schoolmistress of Pine Clearing was taking a last look around her schoolroom before leaving it for the day.
whichpronounUS /wɪtʃ/
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading But it was the monument of a fierce struggle between a newer civilization and a barbarism of the old days, which had resulted in the clearing away of the pines--and a few other things as incongruous to the new life and far less innocent, though no less sincere.
whitenounUS /waɪt/
a Caucasian
From this reading Happily there was no stain of this on the clean white walls, the beautifully-written gilt texts, or the shining blackboard that had offered no record which could not be daily wiped away.
wipedverbUS /waɪpt/
past form of “wipe” — rub with a circular motion
From this reading Happily there was no stain of this on the clean white walls, the beautifully-written gilt texts, or the shining blackboard that had offered no record which could not be daily wiped away.
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading She might have done so with pride, for the schoolroom was considered a marvel of architectural elegance by the citizens, and even to the ordinary observer was a pretty, villa-like structure, with an open cupola and overhanging roof of diamond-shaped shingles and a deep Elizabethan porch.
