Chapter IV · Chapter 4

used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one

From this reading The broken engagement itself seemed of little moment in the general estimation compared to her resumption of her old footing as a scholar.

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From this reading The Tuolumne “Star,” with a breadth and eloquence touchingly disproportionate to its actual size and quality of type and paper, referred to the possible “growth of a grove of Academus at Indian Spring, under whose cloistered boughs future sages and statesmen were now meditating,” in a way that made the master feel exceedingly uncomfortable.

generally approved or compelling recognition

From this reading A few ill-natured elders of her own sex, and naturally exempt from the discriminating retort of Mr. McKinstry's “shot-gun,” alleged that the Seminary at Sacramento had declined to receive her, but the majority accepted her return with local pride as a practical compliment to the educational facilities of Indian Spring.

presently existing in fact and not merely potential or possible

From this reading The Tuolumne “Star,” with a breadth and eloquence touchingly disproportionate to its actual size and quality of type and paper, referred to the possible “growth of a grove of Academus at Indian Spring, under whose cloistered boughs future sages and statesmen were now meditating,” in a way that made the master feel exceedingly uncomfortable.

a feeling of delighted approval and liking

From this reading For some days the trail between the McKinstrys' ranch and the school-house was lightly patrolled by reliefs of susceptible young men, to whom the enfranchised Cressida, relieved from the dangerous supervision of the Davis-McKinstry clique, was an object of ambitious admiration.

declared but not proved

From this reading A few ill-natured elders of her own sex, and naturally exempt from the discriminating retort of Mr. McKinstry's “shot-gun,” alleged that the Seminary at Sacramento had declined to receive her, but the majority accepted her return with local pride as a practical compliment to the educational facilities of Indian Spring.

having a strong desire for success or achievement

From this reading For some days the trail between the McKinstrys' ranch and the school-house was lightly patrolled by reliefs of susceptible young men, to whom the enfranchised Cressida, relieved from the dangerous supervision of the Davis-McKinstry clique, was an object of ambitious admiration.

the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound

From this reading The return of Miss Cressida McKinstry to Indian Spring and her interrupted studies was an event whose effects were not entirely confined to the school.

used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together

From this reading The return of Miss Cressida McKinstry to Indian Spring and her interrupted studies was an event whose effects were not entirely confined to the school.

at the same time that; because; in the way that

From this reading The broken engagement itself seemed of little moment in the general estimation compared to her resumption of her old footing as a scholar.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading A few ill-natured elders of her own sex, and naturally exempt from the discriminating retort of Mr. McKinstry's “shot-gun,” alleged that the Seminary at Sacramento had declined to receive her, but the majority accepted her return with local pride as a practical compliment to the educational facilities of Indian Spring.

in the space, time, or range separating two things

From this reading For some days the trail between the McKinstrys' ranch and the school-house was lightly patrolled by reliefs of susceptible young men, to whom the enfranchised Cressida, relieved from the dangerous supervision of the Davis-McKinstry clique, was an object of ambitious admiration.

plural of “bough” — any of the larger branches of a tree

From this reading The Tuolumne “Star,” with a breadth and eloquence touchingly disproportionate to its actual size and quality of type and paper, referred to the possible “growth of a grove of Academus at Indian Spring, under whose cloistered boughs future sages and statesmen were now meditating,” in a way that made the master feel exceedingly uncomfortable.

the capacity to understand a broad range of topics

From this reading The Tuolumne “Star,” with a breadth and eloquence touchingly disproportionate to its actual size and quality of type and paper, referred to the possible “growth of a grove of Academus at Indian Spring, under whose cloistered boughs future sages and statesmen were now meditating,” in a way that made the master feel exceedingly uncomfortable.

physically and forcibly separated into pieces or cracked or split

From this reading The broken engagement itself seemed of little moment in the general estimation compared to her resumption of her old footing as a scholar.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading A few ill-natured elders of her own sex, and naturally exempt from the discriminating retort of Mr. McKinstry's “shot-gun,” alleged that the Seminary at Sacramento had declined to receive her, but the majority accepted her return with local pride as a practical compliment to the educational facilities of Indian Spring.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading For some days the trail between the McKinstrys' ranch and the school-house was lightly patrolled by reliefs of susceptible young men, to whom the enfranchised Cressida, relieved from the dangerous supervision of the Davis-McKinstry clique, was an object of ambitious admiration.

an exclusive circle of people with a common purpose

From this reading For some days the trail between the McKinstrys' ranch and the school-house was lightly patrolled by reliefs of susceptible young men, to whom the enfranchised Cressida, relieved from the dangerous supervision of the Davis-McKinstry clique, was an object of ambitious admiration.

of communal life sequestered from the world under religious vows

From this reading The Tuolumne “Star,” with a breadth and eloquence touchingly disproportionate to its actual size and quality of type and paper, referred to the possible “growth of a grove of Academus at Indian Spring, under whose cloistered boughs future sages and statesmen were now meditating,” in a way that made the master feel exceedingly uncomfortable.

past form of “compare” — examine and note the similarities or differences of

From this reading The broken engagement itself seemed of little moment in the general estimation compared to her resumption of her old footing as a scholar.

say something to someone that expresses praise

From this reading A few ill-natured elders of her own sex, and naturally exempt from the discriminating retort of Mr. McKinstry's “shot-gun,” alleged that the Seminary at Sacramento had declined to receive her, but the majority accepted her return with local pride as a practical compliment to the educational facilities of Indian Spring.

not invading healthy tissue

From this reading The return of Miss Cressida McKinstry to Indian Spring and her interrupted studies was an event whose effects were not entirely confined to the school.

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From this reading The return of Miss Cressida McKinstry to Indian Spring and her interrupted studies was an event whose effects were not entirely confined to the school.

involving or causing danger or risk; liable to hurt or harm

From this reading For some days the trail between the McKinstrys' ranch and the school-house was lightly patrolled by reliefs of susceptible young men, to whom the enfranchised Cressida, relieved from the dangerous supervision of the Davis-McKinstry clique, was an object of ambitious admiration.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading For some days the trail between the McKinstrys' ranch and the school-house was lightly patrolled by reliefs of susceptible young men, to whom the enfranchised Cressida, relieved from the dangerous supervision of the Davis-McKinstry clique, was an object of ambitious admiration.

the time during which someone's life continues

From this reading For some days the trail between the McKinstrys' ranch and the school-house was lightly patrolled by reliefs of susceptible young men, to whom the enfranchised Cressida, relieved from the dangerous supervision of the Davis-McKinstry clique, was an object of ambitious admiration.

past form of “decline” — grow worse

From this reading A few ill-natured elders of her own sex, and naturally exempt from the discriminating retort of Mr. McKinstry's “shot-gun,” alleged that the Seminary at Sacramento had declined to receive her, but the majority accepted her return with local pride as a practical compliment to the educational facilities of Indian Spring.

showing or indicating careful judgment and discernment especially in matters of taste

From this reading A few ill-natured elders of her own sex, and naturally exempt from the discriminating retort of Mr. McKinstry's “shot-gun,” alleged that the Seminary at Sacramento had declined to receive her, but the majority accepted her return with local pride as a practical compliment to the educational facilities of Indian Spring.

out of proportion

From this reading The Tuolumne “Star,” with a breadth and eloquence touchingly disproportionate to its actual size and quality of type and paper, referred to the possible “growth of a grove of Academus at Indian Spring, under whose cloistered boughs future sages and statesmen were now meditating,” in a way that made the master feel exceedingly uncomfortable.

relating to the process of education

From this reading A few ill-natured elders of her own sex, and naturally exempt from the discriminating retort of Mr. McKinstry's “shot-gun,” alleged that the Seminary at Sacramento had declined to receive her, but the majority accepted her return with local pride as a practical compliment to the educational facilities of Indian Spring.

property of a personal character that is portable but not used in business

From this reading The return of Miss Cressida McKinstry to Indian Spring and her interrupted studies was an event whose effects were not entirely confined to the school.

plural of “elder” — a person who is older than you are

From this reading A few ill-natured elders of her own sex, and naturally exempt from the discriminating retort of Mr. McKinstry's “shot-gun,” alleged that the Seminary at Sacramento had declined to receive her, but the majority accepted her return with local pride as a practical compliment to the educational facilities of Indian Spring.

Fluent, persuasive, and graceful speaking or writing. (Sự hùng biện, tài ăn nói lưu loát.)

From this reading The Tuolumne “Star,” with a breadth and eloquence touchingly disproportionate to its actual size and quality of type and paper, referred to the possible “growth of a grove of Academus at Indian Spring, under whose cloistered boughs future sages and statesmen were now meditating,” in a way that made the master feel exceedingly uncomfortable.

endowed with the rights of citizenship especially the right to vote

From this reading For some days the trail between the McKinstrys' ranch and the school-house was lightly patrolled by reliefs of susceptible young men, to whom the enfranchised Cressida, relieved from the dangerous supervision of the Davis-McKinstry clique, was an object of ambitious admiration.

a hostile meeting of opposing military forces in the course of a war

From this reading The broken engagement itself seemed of little moment in the general estimation compared to her resumption of her old footing as a scholar.

to a complete degree or to the full or entire extent (“whole” is often used informally for “wholly”)

From this reading The return of Miss Cressida McKinstry to Indian Spring and her interrupted studies was an event whose effects were not entirely confined to the school.

a document appraising the value of something (as for insurance or taxation)

From this reading The broken engagement itself seemed of little moment in the general estimation compared to her resumption of her old footing as a scholar.

something that happens at a given place and time

From this reading The return of Miss Cressida McKinstry to Indian Spring and her interrupted studies was an event whose effects were not entirely confined to the school.

to an extreme degree

From this reading The Tuolumne “Star,” with a breadth and eloquence touchingly disproportionate to its actual size and quality of type and paper, referred to the possible “growth of a grove of Academus at Indian Spring, under whose cloistered boughs future sages and statesmen were now meditating,” in a way that made the master feel exceedingly uncomfortable.

grant relief or an exemption from a rule or requirement to

From this reading A few ill-natured elders of her own sex, and naturally exempt from the discriminating retort of Mr. McKinstry's “shot-gun,” alleged that the Seminary at Sacramento had declined to receive her, but the majority accepted her return with local pride as a practical compliment to the educational facilities of Indian Spring.

plural of “facility” — a building or place that provides a particular service or is used for a particular industry

From this reading A few ill-natured elders of her own sex, and naturally exempt from the discriminating retort of Mr. McKinstry's “shot-gun,” alleged that the Seminary at Sacramento had declined to receive her, but the majority accepted her return with local pride as a practical compliment to the educational facilities of Indian Spring.

undergo an emotional sensation or be in a particular state of mind

From this reading The Tuolumne “Star,” with a breadth and eloquence touchingly disproportionate to its actual size and quality of type and paper, referred to the possible “growth of a grove of Academus at Indian Spring, under whose cloistered boughs future sages and statesmen were now meditating,” in a way that made the master feel exceedingly uncomfortable.

a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number

From this reading A few ill-natured elders of her own sex, and naturally exempt from the discriminating retort of Mr. McKinstry's “shot-gun,” alleged that the Seminary at Sacramento had declined to receive her, but the majority accepted her return with local pride as a practical compliment to the educational facilities of Indian Spring.

status with respect to the relations between people or groups

From this reading The broken engagement itself seemed of little moment in the general estimation compared to her resumption of her old footing as a scholar.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading For some days the trail between the McKinstrys' ranch and the school-house was lightly patrolled by reliefs of susceptible young men, to whom the enfranchised Cressida, relieved from the dangerous supervision of the Davis-McKinstry clique, was an object of ambitious admiration.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading A few ill-natured elders of her own sex, and naturally exempt from the discriminating retort of Mr. McKinstry's “shot-gun,” alleged that the Seminary at Sacramento had declined to receive her, but the majority accepted her return with local pride as a practical compliment to the educational facilities of Indian Spring.

yet to be or coming

From this reading The Tuolumne “Star,” with a breadth and eloquence touchingly disproportionate to its actual size and quality of type and paper, referred to the possible “growth of a grove of Academus at Indian Spring, under whose cloistered boughs future sages and statesmen were now meditating,” in a way that made the master feel exceedingly uncomfortable.

applying to all or most members of a category or group

From this reading The broken engagement itself seemed of little moment in the general estimation compared to her resumption of her old footing as a scholar.

a small growth of trees without underbrush

From this reading The Tuolumne “Star,” with a breadth and eloquence touchingly disproportionate to its actual size and quality of type and paper, referred to the possible “growth of a grove of Academus at Indian Spring, under whose cloistered boughs future sages and statesmen were now meditating,” in a way that made the master feel exceedingly uncomfortable.

(biology) the process of an individual organism growing organically; a purely biological unfolding of events involved in an organism changing gradually from a simple to a more complex level

From this reading The Tuolumne “Star,” with a breadth and eloquence touchingly disproportionate to its actual size and quality of type and paper, referred to the possible “growth of a grove of Academus at Indian Spring, under whose cloistered boughs future sages and statesmen were now meditating,” in a way that made the master feel exceedingly uncomfortable.

the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect

From this reading A few ill-natured elders of her own sex, and naturally exempt from the discriminating retort of Mr. McKinstry's “shot-gun,” alleged that the Seminary at Sacramento had declined to receive her, but the majority accepted her return with local pride as a practical compliment to the educational facilities of Indian Spring.

belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned

From this reading The return of Miss Cressida McKinstry to Indian Spring and her interrupted studies was an event whose effects were not entirely confined to the school.

having an irritable and unpleasant disposition

From this reading A few ill-natured elders of her own sex, and naturally exempt from the discriminating retort of Mr. McKinstry's “shot-gun,” alleged that the Seminary at Sacramento had declined to receive her, but the majority accepted her return with local pride as a practical compliment to the educational facilities of Indian Spring.

inside something, or within a place, period, or state

From this reading The broken engagement itself seemed of little moment in the general estimation compared to her resumption of her old footing as a scholar.

of or relating to or characteristic of India or the East Indies or their peoples or languages or cultures

From this reading The return of Miss Cressida McKinstry to Indian Spring and her interrupted studies was an event whose effects were not entirely confined to the school.

discontinued temporarily

From this reading The return of Miss Cressida McKinstry to Indian Spring and her interrupted studies was an event whose effects were not entirely confined to the school.

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading The Tuolumne “Star,” with a breadth and eloquence touchingly disproportionate to its actual size and quality of type and paper, referred to the possible “growth of a grove of Academus at Indian Spring, under whose cloistered boughs future sages and statesmen were now meditating,” in a way that made the master feel exceedingly uncomfortable.

used when the thing doing the action is also its object

From this reading The broken engagement itself seemed of little moment in the general estimation compared to her resumption of her old footing as a scholar.

without good reason

From this reading For some days the trail between the McKinstrys' ranch and the school-house was lightly patrolled by reliefs of susceptible young men, to whom the enfranchised Cressida, relieved from the dangerous supervision of the Davis-McKinstry clique, was an object of ambitious admiration.

limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading The broken engagement itself seemed of little moment in the general estimation compared to her resumption of her old footing as a scholar.

relating to or applicable to or concerned with the administration of a city or town or district rather than a larger area

From this reading A few ill-natured elders of her own sex, and naturally exempt from the discriminating retort of Mr. McKinstry's “shot-gun,” alleged that the Seminary at Sacramento had declined to receive her, but the majority accepted her return with local pride as a practical compliment to the educational facilities of Indian Spring.

produced by a manufacturing process

From this reading The Tuolumne “Star,” with a breadth and eloquence touchingly disproportionate to its actual size and quality of type and paper, referred to the possible “growth of a grove of Academus at Indian Spring, under whose cloistered boughs future sages and statesmen were now meditating,” in a way that made the master feel exceedingly uncomfortable.

the property resulting from being or relating to the greater in number of two parts; the main part

From this reading A few ill-natured elders of her own sex, and naturally exempt from the discriminating retort of Mr. McKinstry's “shot-gun,” alleged that the Seminary at Sacramento had declined to receive her, but the majority accepted her return with local pride as a practical compliment to the educational facilities of Indian Spring.

an artist of consummate skill

From this reading The Tuolumne “Star,” with a breadth and eloquence touchingly disproportionate to its actual size and quality of type and paper, referred to the possible “growth of a grove of Academus at Indian Spring, under whose cloistered boughs future sages and statesmen were now meditating,” in a way that made the master feel exceedingly uncomfortable.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading The return of Miss Cressida McKinstry to Indian Spring and her interrupted studies was an event whose effects were not entirely confined to the school.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading A few ill-natured elders of her own sex, and naturally exempt from the discriminating retort of Mr. McKinstry's “shot-gun,” alleged that the Seminary at Sacramento had declined to receive her, but the majority accepted her return with local pride as a practical compliment to the educational facilities of Indian Spring.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading For some days the trail between the McKinstrys' ranch and the school-house was lightly patrolled by reliefs of susceptible young men, to whom the enfranchised Cressida, relieved from the dangerous supervision of the Davis-McKinstry clique, was an object of ambitious admiration.

-ing form of “meditate” — reflect deeply on a subject

From this reading The Tuolumne “Star,” with a breadth and eloquence touchingly disproportionate to its actual size and quality of type and paper, referred to the possible “growth of a grove of Academus at Indian Spring, under whose cloistered boughs future sages and statesmen were now meditating,” in a way that made the master feel exceedingly uncomfortable.

the force of workers available

From this reading For some days the trail between the McKinstrys' ranch and the school-house was lightly patrolled by reliefs of susceptible young men, to whom the enfranchised Cressida, relieved from the dangerous supervision of the Davis-McKinstry clique, was an object of ambitious admiration.

fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind

From this reading The return of Miss Cressida McKinstry to Indian Spring and her interrupted studies was an event whose effects were not entirely confined to the school.

a particular point in time

From this reading The broken engagement itself seemed of little moment in the general estimation compared to her resumption of her old footing as a scholar.

a form of address for a man

From this reading A few ill-natured elders of her own sex, and naturally exempt from the discriminating retort of Mr. McKinstry's “shot-gun,” alleged that the Seminary at Sacramento had declined to receive her, but the majority accepted her return with local pride as a practical compliment to the educational facilities of Indian Spring.

as might be expected

From this reading A few ill-natured elders of her own sex, and naturally exempt from the discriminating retort of Mr. McKinstry's “shot-gun,” alleged that the Seminary at Sacramento had declined to receive her, but the majority accepted her return with local pride as a practical compliment to the educational facilities of Indian Spring.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading The return of Miss Cressida McKinstry to Indian Spring and her interrupted studies was an event whose effects were not entirely confined to the school.

in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events

From this reading The Tuolumne “Star,” with a breadth and eloquence touchingly disproportionate to its actual size and quality of type and paper, referred to the possible “growth of a grove of Academus at Indian Spring, under whose cloistered boughs future sages and statesmen were now meditating,” in a way that made the master feel exceedingly uncomfortable.

a tangible and visible entity; an entity that can cast a shadow

From this reading For some days the trail between the McKinstrys' ranch and the school-house was lightly patrolled by reliefs of susceptible young men, to whom the enfranchised Cressida, relieved from the dangerous supervision of the Davis-McKinstry clique, was an object of ambitious admiration.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading The return of Miss Cressida McKinstry to Indian Spring and her interrupted studies was an event whose effects were not entirely confined to the school.

(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age

From this reading The broken engagement itself seemed of little moment in the general estimation compared to her resumption of her old footing as a scholar.

have ownership or possession of

From this reading A few ill-natured elders of her own sex, and naturally exempt from the discriminating retort of Mr. McKinstry's “shot-gun,” alleged that the Seminary at Sacramento had declined to receive her, but the majority accepted her return with local pride as a practical compliment to the educational facilities of Indian Spring.

a material made of cellulose pulp derived mainly from wood or rags or certain grasses

From this reading The Tuolumne “Star,” with a breadth and eloquence touchingly disproportionate to its actual size and quality of type and paper, referred to the possible “growth of a grove of Academus at Indian Spring, under whose cloistered boughs future sages and statesmen were now meditating,” in a way that made the master feel exceedingly uncomfortable.

inflected form of “patrol” — maintain the security of by carrying out a patrol

From this reading For some days the trail between the McKinstrys' ranch and the school-house was lightly patrolled by reliefs of susceptible young men, to whom the enfranchised Cressida, relieved from the dangerous supervision of the Davis-McKinstry clique, was an object of ambitious admiration.

capable of happening or existing

From this reading The Tuolumne “Star,” with a breadth and eloquence touchingly disproportionate to its actual size and quality of type and paper, referred to the possible “growth of a grove of Academus at Indian Spring, under whose cloistered boughs future sages and statesmen were now meditating,” in a way that made the master feel exceedingly uncomfortable.

concerned with actual use or practice

From this reading A few ill-natured elders of her own sex, and naturally exempt from the discriminating retort of Mr. McKinstry's “shot-gun,” alleged that the Seminary at Sacramento had declined to receive her, but the majority accepted her return with local pride as a practical compliment to the educational facilities of Indian Spring.

a feeling of self-respect and personal worth

From this reading A few ill-natured elders of her own sex, and naturally exempt from the discriminating retort of Mr. McKinstry's “shot-gun,” alleged that the Seminary at Sacramento had declined to receive her, but the majority accepted her return with local pride as a practical compliment to the educational facilities of Indian Spring.

an essential and distinguishing attribute of something or someone

From this reading The Tuolumne “Star,” with a breadth and eloquence touchingly disproportionate to its actual size and quality of type and paper, referred to the possible “growth of a grove of Academus at Indian Spring, under whose cloistered boughs future sages and statesmen were now meditating,” in a way that made the master feel exceedingly uncomfortable.

farm consisting of a large tract of land along with facilities needed to raise livestock (especially cattle)

From this reading For some days the trail between the McKinstrys' ranch and the school-house was lightly patrolled by reliefs of susceptible young men, to whom the enfranchised Cressida, relieved from the dangerous supervision of the Davis-McKinstry clique, was an object of ambitious admiration.

get something; come into possession of

From this reading A few ill-natured elders of her own sex, and naturally exempt from the discriminating retort of Mr. McKinstry's “shot-gun,” alleged that the Seminary at Sacramento had declined to receive her, but the majority accepted her return with local pride as a practical compliment to the educational facilities of Indian Spring.

inflected form of “refer” — make reference to

From this reading The Tuolumne “Star,” with a breadth and eloquence touchingly disproportionate to its actual size and quality of type and paper, referred to the possible “growth of a grove of Academus at Indian Spring, under whose cloistered boughs future sages and statesmen were now meditating,” in a way that made the master feel exceedingly uncomfortable.

plural of “relief” — the feeling that comes when something burdensome is removed or reduced

From this reading For some days the trail between the McKinstrys' ranch and the school-house was lightly patrolled by reliefs of susceptible young men, to whom the enfranchised Cressida, relieved from the dangerous supervision of the Davis-McKinstry clique, was an object of ambitious admiration.

(of pain or sorrow) made easier to bear

From this reading For some days the trail between the McKinstrys' ranch and the school-house was lightly patrolled by reliefs of susceptible young men, to whom the enfranchised Cressida, relieved from the dangerous supervision of the Davis-McKinstry clique, was an object of ambitious admiration.

beginning again

From this reading The broken engagement itself seemed of little moment in the general estimation compared to her resumption of her old footing as a scholar.

a quick reply to a question or remark (especially a witty or critical one)

From this reading A few ill-natured elders of her own sex, and naturally exempt from the discriminating retort of Mr. McKinstry's “shot-gun,” alleged that the Seminary at Sacramento had declined to receive her, but the majority accepted her return with local pride as a practical compliment to the educational facilities of Indian Spring.

go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before

From this reading The return of Miss Cressida McKinstry to Indian Spring and her interrupted studies was an event whose effects were not entirely confined to the school.

a city in north central California 75 miles to the northeast of San Francisco on the Sacramento River; capital of California

From this reading A few ill-natured elders of her own sex, and naturally exempt from the discriminating retort of Mr. McKinstry's “shot-gun,” alleged that the Seminary at Sacramento had declined to receive her, but the majority accepted her return with local pride as a practical compliment to the educational facilities of Indian Spring.

plural of “sage” — a mentor in spiritual and philosophical topics who is renowned for profound wisdom

From this reading The Tuolumne “Star,” with a breadth and eloquence touchingly disproportionate to its actual size and quality of type and paper, referred to the possible “growth of a grove of Academus at Indian Spring, under whose cloistered boughs future sages and statesmen were now meditating,” in a way that made the master feel exceedingly uncomfortable.

A specialist in a particular branch of study; a distinguished student.

From this reading The broken engagement itself seemed of little moment in the general estimation compared to her resumption of her old footing as a scholar.

an educational institution

From this reading The return of Miss Cressida McKinstry to Indian Spring and her interrupted studies was an event whose effects were not entirely confined to the school.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading For some days the trail between the McKinstrys' ranch and the school-house was lightly patrolled by reliefs of susceptible young men, to whom the enfranchised Cressida, relieved from the dangerous supervision of the Davis-McKinstry clique, was an object of ambitious admiration.

past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect

From this reading The broken engagement itself seemed of little moment in the general estimation compared to her resumption of her old footing as a scholar.

a private place of education for the young

From this reading A few ill-natured elders of her own sex, and naturally exempt from the discriminating retort of Mr. McKinstry's “shot-gun,” alleged that the Seminary at Sacramento had declined to receive her, but the majority accepted her return with local pride as a practical compliment to the educational facilities of Indian Spring.

activities associated with sexual intercourse

From this reading A few ill-natured elders of her own sex, and naturally exempt from the discriminating retort of Mr. McKinstry's “shot-gun,” alleged that the Seminary at Sacramento had declined to receive her, but the majority accepted her return with local pride as a practical compliment to the educational facilities of Indian Spring.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading A few ill-natured elders of her own sex, and naturally exempt from the discriminating retort of Mr. McKinstry's “shot-gun,” alleged that the Seminary at Sacramento had declined to receive her, but the majority accepted her return with local pride as a practical compliment to the educational facilities of Indian Spring.

the physical magnitude of something (how big it is)

From this reading The Tuolumne “Star,” with a breadth and eloquence touchingly disproportionate to its actual size and quality of type and paper, referred to the possible “growth of a grove of Academus at Indian Spring, under whose cloistered boughs future sages and statesmen were now meditating,” in a way that made the master feel exceedingly uncomfortable.

(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity

From this reading For some days the trail between the McKinstrys' ranch and the school-house was lightly patrolled by reliefs of susceptible young men, to whom the enfranchised Cressida, relieved from the dangerous supervision of the Davis-McKinstry clique, was an object of ambitious admiration.

the season of growth

From this reading The return of Miss Cressida McKinstry to Indian Spring and her interrupted studies was an event whose effects were not entirely confined to the school.

(astronomy) a celestial body of hot gases that radiates energy derived from thermonuclear reactions in the interior

From this reading The Tuolumne “Star,” with a breadth and eloquence touchingly disproportionate to its actual size and quality of type and paper, referred to the possible “growth of a grove of Academus at Indian Spring, under whose cloistered boughs future sages and statesmen were now meditating,” in a way that made the master feel exceedingly uncomfortable.

plural of “statesman” — a man who is a respected leader in national or international affairs

From this reading The Tuolumne “Star,” with a breadth and eloquence touchingly disproportionate to its actual size and quality of type and paper, referred to the possible “growth of a grove of Academus at Indian Spring, under whose cloistered boughs future sages and statesmen were now meditating,” in a way that made the master feel exceedingly uncomfortable.

plural of “study” — a detailed critical inspection

From this reading The return of Miss Cressida McKinstry to Indian Spring and her interrupted studies was an event whose effects were not entirely confined to the school.

management by overseeing the performance or operation of a person or group

From this reading For some days the trail between the McKinstrys' ranch and the school-house was lightly patrolled by reliefs of susceptible young men, to whom the enfranchised Cressida, relieved from the dangerous supervision of the Davis-McKinstry clique, was an object of ambitious admiration.

(often followed by “of” or “to”) yielding readily to or capable of

From this reading For some days the trail between the McKinstrys' ranch and the school-house was lightly patrolled by reliefs of susceptible young men, to whom the enfranchised Cressida, relieved from the dangerous supervision of the Davis-McKinstry clique, was an object of ambitious admiration.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading A few ill-natured elders of her own sex, and naturally exempt from the discriminating retort of Mr. McKinstry's “shot-gun,” alleged that the Seminary at Sacramento had declined to receive her, but the majority accepted her return with local pride as a practical compliment to the educational facilities of Indian Spring.

used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind

From this reading The return of Miss Cressida McKinstry to Indian Spring and her interrupted studies was an event whose effects were not entirely confined to the school.

used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive

From this reading The return of Miss Cressida McKinstry to Indian Spring and her interrupted studies was an event whose effects were not entirely confined to the school.

in a poignant or touching manner

From this reading The Tuolumne “Star,” with a breadth and eloquence touchingly disproportionate to its actual size and quality of type and paper, referred to the possible “growth of a grove of Academus at Indian Spring, under whose cloistered boughs future sages and statesmen were now meditating,” in a way that made the master feel exceedingly uncomfortable.

a track or mark left by something that has passed

From this reading For some days the trail between the McKinstrys' ranch and the school-house was lightly patrolled by reliefs of susceptible young men, to whom the enfranchised Cressida, relieved from the dangerous supervision of the Davis-McKinstry clique, was an object of ambitious admiration.

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From this reading The Tuolumne “Star,” with a breadth and eloquence touchingly disproportionate to its actual size and quality of type and paper, referred to the possible “growth of a grove of Academus at Indian Spring, under whose cloistered boughs future sages and statesmen were now meditating,” in a way that made the master feel exceedingly uncomfortable.

a subdivision of a particular kind of thing

From this reading The Tuolumne “Star,” with a breadth and eloquence touchingly disproportionate to its actual size and quality of type and paper, referred to the possible “growth of a grove of Academus at Indian Spring, under whose cloistered boughs future sages and statesmen were now meditating,” in a way that made the master feel exceedingly uncomfortable.

conducive to or feeling mental discomfort

From this reading The Tuolumne “Star,” with a breadth and eloquence touchingly disproportionate to its actual size and quality of type and paper, referred to the possible “growth of a grove of Academus at Indian Spring, under whose cloistered boughs future sages and statesmen were now meditating,” in a way that made the master feel exceedingly uncomfortable.

below or beneath something; less than

From this reading The Tuolumne “Star,” with a breadth and eloquence touchingly disproportionate to its actual size and quality of type and paper, referred to the possible “growth of a grove of Academus at Indian Spring, under whose cloistered boughs future sages and statesmen were now meditating,” in a way that made the master feel exceedingly uncomfortable.

the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading The return of Miss Cressida McKinstry to Indian Spring and her interrupted studies was an event whose effects were not entirely confined to the school.

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading The Tuolumne “Star,” with a breadth and eloquence touchingly disproportionate to its actual size and quality of type and paper, referred to the possible “growth of a grove of Academus at Indian Spring, under whose cloistered boughs future sages and statesmen were now meditating,” in a way that made the master feel exceedingly uncomfortable.

the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun

From this reading The return of Miss Cressida McKinstry to Indian Spring and her interrupted studies was an event whose effects were not entirely confined to the school.

the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading For some days the trail between the McKinstrys' ranch and the school-house was lightly patrolled by reliefs of susceptible young men, to whom the enfranchised Cressida, relieved from the dangerous supervision of the Davis-McKinstry clique, was an object of ambitious admiration.

belonging to which person

From this reading The return of Miss Cressida McKinstry to Indian Spring and her interrupted studies was an event whose effects were not entirely confined to the school.

in the company of; together with

From this reading A few ill-natured elders of her own sex, and naturally exempt from the discriminating retort of Mr. McKinstry's “shot-gun,” alleged that the Seminary at Sacramento had declined to receive her, but the majority accepted her return with local pride as a practical compliment to the educational facilities of Indian Spring.

(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth

From this reading For some days the trail between the McKinstrys' ranch and the school-house was lightly patrolled by reliefs of susceptible young men, to whom the enfranchised Cressida, relieved from the dangerous supervision of the Davis-McKinstry clique, was an object of ambitious admiration.