1851
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From this reading “UNCLE TOM’S CABIN” AND ITS INFLUENCE “Uncle Tom’s Cabin” was dispatched chapter by chapter, almost before the ink was dry, to the editor of _The National Era_, an anti-slavery paper published in Washington, in which the story ran from June, 1851, to April, 1852.
1852
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From this reading “UNCLE TOM’S CABIN” AND ITS INFLUENCE “Uncle Tom’s Cabin” was dispatched chapter by chapter, almost before the ink was dry, to the editor of _The National Era_, an anti-slavery paper published in Washington, in which the story ran from June, 1851, to April, 1852.
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The modest author who was accustomed to think of herself as a mere household drudge with very few ideas beyond babies and housekeeping, did not dream what was in store for her.
commonly used or practiced; usual
From this reading The modest author who was accustomed to think of herself as a mere household drudge with very few ideas beyond babies and housekeeping, did not dream what was in store for her.
acknowledgedadjectiveUS /ækˈnɑːlɪdʒd/
recognized or made known or admitted
From this reading Charles Dickens, Prince Albert, Macaulay, Charles Kingsley, Lord Carlisle and the Earl of Shaftsbury received copies and acknowledged them in courteous and feeling letters.
AlbertnounUS /ˈælbərt/
prince consort of Queen Victoria of England (1819-1861)
From this reading Charles Dickens, Prince Albert, Macaulay, Charles Kingsley, Lord Carlisle and the Earl of Shaftsbury received copies and acknowledged them in courteous and feeling letters.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading “UNCLE TOM’S CABIN” AND ITS INFLUENCE “Uncle Tom’s Cabin” was dispatched chapter by chapter, almost before the ink was dry, to the editor of _The National Era_, an anti-slavery paper published in Washington, in which the story ran from June, 1851, to April, 1852.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading “UNCLE TOM’S CABIN” AND ITS INFLUENCE “Uncle Tom’s Cabin” was dispatched chapter by chapter, almost before the ink was dry, to the editor of _The National Era_, an anti-slavery paper published in Washington, in which the story ran from June, 1851, to April, 1852.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading “UNCLE TOM’S CABIN” AND ITS INFLUENCE “Uncle Tom’s Cabin” was dispatched chapter by chapter, almost before the ink was dry, to the editor of _The National Era_, an anti-slavery paper published in Washington, in which the story ran from June, 1851, to April, 1852.
anti-slavery
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From this reading “UNCLE TOM’S CABIN” AND ITS INFLUENCE “Uncle Tom’s Cabin” was dispatched chapter by chapter, almost before the ink was dry, to the editor of _The National Era_, an anti-slavery paper published in Washington, in which the story ran from June, 1851, to April, 1852.
the month following March and preceding May
From this reading “UNCLE TOM’S CABIN” AND ITS INFLUENCE “Uncle Tom’s Cabin” was dispatched chapter by chapter, almost before the ink was dry, to the editor of _The National Era_, an anti-slavery paper published in Washington, in which the story ran from June, 1851, to April, 1852.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading The modest author who was accustomed to think of herself as a mere household drudge with very few ideas beyond babies and housekeeping, did not dream what was in store for her.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading In fact, she had at first a profound feeling of discouragement; she feared the book would fall to the ground unnoticed and do no good for the cause.
the process whereby a person concentrates on some features of the environment to the (relative) exclusion of others
From this reading That this might not happen, she sent copies to significant persons in England and in her own country to call their attention to the work and to win their interest if possible.
writes (books or stories or articles or the like) professionally (for pay)
From this reading The modest author who was accustomed to think of herself as a mere household drudge with very few ideas beyond babies and housekeeping, did not dream what was in store for her.
babiesnounUS /ˈbeɪbiz/
plural of “baby” — a very young child (birth to 1 year) who has not yet begun to walk or talk
From this reading The modest author who was accustomed to think of herself as a mere household drudge with very few ideas beyond babies and housekeeping, did not dream what was in store for her.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading “UNCLE TOM’S CABIN” AND ITS INFLUENCE “Uncle Tom’s Cabin” was dispatched chapter by chapter, almost before the ink was dry, to the editor of _The National Era_, an anti-slavery paper published in Washington, in which the story ran from June, 1851, to April, 1852.
on the far side of; further than
From this reading The modest author who was accustomed to think of herself as a mere household drudge with very few ideas beyond babies and housekeeping, did not dream what was in store for her.
a written work or composition that has been published (printed on pages bound together)
From this reading In fact, she had at first a profound feeling of discouragement; she feared the book would fall to the ground unnoticed and do no good for the cause.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading “UNCLE TOM’S CABIN” AND ITS INFLUENCE “Uncle Tom’s Cabin” was dispatched chapter by chapter, almost before the ink was dry, to the editor of _The National Era_, an anti-slavery paper published in Washington, in which the story ran from June, 1851, to April, 1852.
small room on a ship or boat where people sleep
From this reading “UNCLE TOM’S CABIN” AND ITS INFLUENCE “Uncle Tom’s Cabin” was dispatched chapter by chapter, almost before the ink was dry, to the editor of _The National Era_, an anti-slavery paper published in Washington, in which the story ran from June, 1851, to April, 1852.
assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading That this might not happen, she sent copies to significant persons in England and in her own country to call their attention to the work and to win their interest if possible.
Carlisle
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From this reading Charles Dickens, Prince Albert, Macaulay, Charles Kingsley, Lord Carlisle and the Earl of Shaftsbury received copies and acknowledged them in courteous and feeling letters.
events that provide the generative force that is the origin of something
From this reading In fact, she had at first a profound feeling of discouragement; she feared the book would fall to the ground unnoticed and do no good for the cause.
a subdivision of a written work; usually numbered and titled
From this reading “UNCLE TOM’S CABIN” AND ITS INFLUENCE “Uncle Tom’s Cabin” was dispatched chapter by chapter, almost before the ink was dry, to the editor of _The National Era_, an anti-slavery paper published in Washington, in which the story ran from June, 1851, to April, 1852.
King of France from 1560 to 1574 whose reign was dominated by his mother Catherine de Medicis (1550-1574)
From this reading Charles Dickens, Prince Albert, Macaulay, Charles Kingsley, Lord Carlisle and the Earl of Shaftsbury received copies and acknowledged them in courteous and feeling letters.
copiesnounUS /ˈkɑːpiz/
plural of “copy” — a reproduction of a written record (e.g. of a legal or school record)
From this reading That this might not happen, she sent copies to significant persons in England and in her own country to call their attention to the work and to win their interest if possible.
a politically organized body of people under a single government
From this reading That this might not happen, she sent copies to significant persons in England and in her own country to call their attention to the work and to win their interest if possible.
courteousadjectiveUS /ˈkɜːrtiəs/
exhibiting courtesy and politeness
From this reading Charles Dickens, Prince Albert, Macaulay, Charles Kingsley, Lord Carlisle and the Earl of Shaftsbury received copies and acknowledged them in courteous and feeling letters.
DickensnounUS /ˈdɪkənz/
a word used in exclamations of confusion
From this reading Charles Dickens, Prince Albert, Macaulay, Charles Kingsley, Lord Carlisle and the Earl of Shaftsbury received copies and acknowledged them in courteous and feeling letters.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading The modest author who was accustomed to think of herself as a mere household drudge with very few ideas beyond babies and housekeeping, did not dream what was in store for her.
discouragementnounUS /dɪˈskɜːrɪdʒmənt/
the feeling of despair in the face of obstacles
From this reading In fact, she had at first a profound feeling of discouragement; she feared the book would fall to the ground unnoticed and do no good for the cause.
dispatchedverbUS /dɪˈspætʃt/
past form of “dispatch” — send away towards a designated goal
From this reading “UNCLE TOM’S CABIN” AND ITS INFLUENCE “Uncle Tom’s Cabin” was dispatched chapter by chapter, almost before the ink was dry, to the editor of _The National Era_, an anti-slavery paper published in Washington, in which the story ran from June, 1851, to April, 1852.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading In fact, she had at first a profound feeling of discouragement; she feared the book would fall to the ground unnoticed and do no good for the cause.
A series of thoughts, images, or emotions during sleep.
From this reading The modest author who was accustomed to think of herself as a mere household drudge with very few ideas beyond babies and housekeeping, did not dream what was in store for her.
drudgenounUS /drʌdʒ/
one who works hard at boring tasks
From this reading The modest author who was accustomed to think of herself as a mere household drudge with very few ideas beyond babies and housekeeping, did not dream what was in store for her.
free from liquid or moisture; lacking natural or normal moisture or depleted of water; or no longer wet
From this reading “UNCLE TOM’S CABIN” AND ITS INFLUENCE “Uncle Tom’s Cabin” was dispatched chapter by chapter, almost before the ink was dry, to the editor of _The National Era_, an anti-slavery paper published in Washington, in which the story ran from June, 1851, to April, 1852.
a British peer ranking below a marquess and above a viscount
From this reading Charles Dickens, Prince Albert, Macaulay, Charles Kingsley, Lord Carlisle and the Earl of Shaftsbury received copies and acknowledged them in courteous and feeling letters.
editornounUS /ˈedətər/
a person responsible for the editorial aspects of publication; the person who determines the final content of a text (especially of a newspaper or magazine)
From this reading “UNCLE TOM’S CABIN” AND ITS INFLUENCE “Uncle Tom’s Cabin” was dispatched chapter by chapter, almost before the ink was dry, to the editor of _The National Era_, an anti-slavery paper published in Washington, in which the story ran from June, 1851, to April, 1852.
a division of the United Kingdom
From this reading That this might not happen, she sent copies to significant persons in England and in her own country to call their attention to the work and to win their interest if possible.
EranounUS /ˈerə/
a period marked by distinctive character or reckoned from a fixed point or event
From this reading “UNCLE TOM’S CABIN” AND ITS INFLUENCE “Uncle Tom’s Cabin” was dispatched chapter by chapter, almost before the ink was dry, to the editor of _The National Era_, an anti-slavery paper published in Washington, in which the story ran from June, 1851, to April, 1852.
a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred
From this reading In fact, she had at first a profound feeling of discouragement; she feared the book would fall to the ground unnoticed and do no good for the cause.
descend in free fall under the influence of gravity
From this reading In fact, she had at first a profound feeling of discouragement; she feared the book would fall to the ground unnoticed and do no good for the cause.
past form of “fear” — be afraid or feel anxious or apprehensive about a possible or probable situation or event
From this reading In fact, she had at first a profound feeling of discouragement; she feared the book would fall to the ground unnoticed and do no good for the cause.
the experiencing of affective and emotional states
From this reading In fact, she had at first a profound feeling of discouragement; she feared the book would fall to the ground unnoticed and do no good for the cause.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading The modest author who was accustomed to think of herself as a mere household drudge with very few ideas beyond babies and housekeeping, did not dream what was in store for her.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading In fact, she had at first a profound feeling of discouragement; she feared the book would fall to the ground unnoticed and do no good for the cause.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading The modest author who was accustomed to think of herself as a mere household drudge with very few ideas beyond babies and housekeeping, did not dream what was in store for her.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading “UNCLE TOM’S CABIN” AND ITS INFLUENCE “Uncle Tom’s Cabin” was dispatched chapter by chapter, almost before the ink was dry, to the editor of _The National Era_, an anti-slavery paper published in Washington, in which the story ran from June, 1851, to April, 1852.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading In fact, she had at first a profound feeling of discouragement; she feared the book would fall to the ground unnoticed and do no good for the cause.
the solid part of the earth's surface
From this reading In fact, she had at first a profound feeling of discouragement; she feared the book would fall to the ground unnoticed and do no good for the cause.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading In fact, she had at first a profound feeling of discouragement; she feared the book would fall to the ground unnoticed and do no good for the cause.
come to pass
From this reading That this might not happen, she sent copies to significant persons in England and in her own country to call their attention to the work and to win their interest if possible.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading The modest author who was accustomed to think of herself as a mere household drudge with very few ideas beyond babies and housekeeping, did not dream what was in store for her.
used when the woman or girl doing the action is also its object
From this reading The modest author who was accustomed to think of herself as a mere household drudge with very few ideas beyond babies and housekeeping, did not dream what was in store for her.
a social unit living together
From this reading The modest author who was accustomed to think of herself as a mere household drudge with very few ideas beyond babies and housekeeping, did not dream what was in store for her.
housekeepingnounUS /ˈhaʊskiːpɪŋ/
the work of cleaning and running a house
From this reading The modest author who was accustomed to think of herself as a mere household drudge with very few ideas beyond babies and housekeeping, did not dream what was in store for her.
plural of “idea” — the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading The modest author who was accustomed to think of herself as a mere household drudge with very few ideas beyond babies and housekeeping, did not dream what was in store for her.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading That this might not happen, she sent copies to significant persons in England and in her own country to call their attention to the work and to win their interest if possible.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading “UNCLE TOM’S CABIN” AND ITS INFLUENCE “Uncle Tom’s Cabin” was dispatched chapter by chapter, almost before the ink was dry, to the editor of _The National Era_, an anti-slavery paper published in Washington, in which the story ran from June, 1851, to April, 1852.
a power to affect persons or events especially power based on prestige etc
From this reading “UNCLE TOM’S CABIN” AND ITS INFLUENCE “Uncle Tom’s Cabin” was dispatched chapter by chapter, almost before the ink was dry, to the editor of _The National Era_, an anti-slavery paper published in Washington, in which the story ran from June, 1851, to April, 1852.
inknounUS /ɪŋk/
a liquid used for printing or writing or drawing
From this reading “UNCLE TOM’S CABIN” AND ITS INFLUENCE “Uncle Tom’s Cabin” was dispatched chapter by chapter, almost before the ink was dry, to the editor of _The National Era_, an anti-slavery paper published in Washington, in which the story ran from June, 1851, to April, 1852.
a sense of concern with and curiosity about someone or something
From this reading That this might not happen, she sent copies to significant persons in England and in her own country to call their attention to the work and to win their interest if possible.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading “UNCLE TOM’S CABIN” AND ITS INFLUENCE “Uncle Tom’s Cabin” was dispatched chapter by chapter, almost before the ink was dry, to the editor of _The National Era_, an anti-slavery paper published in Washington, in which the story ran from June, 1851, to April, 1852.
the month following May and preceding July
From this reading “UNCLE TOM’S CABIN” AND ITS INFLUENCE “Uncle Tom’s Cabin” was dispatched chapter by chapter, almost before the ink was dry, to the editor of _The National Era_, an anti-slavery paper published in Washington, in which the story ran from June, 1851, to April, 1852.
Kingsley
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From this reading Charles Dickens, Prince Albert, Macaulay, Charles Kingsley, Lord Carlisle and the Earl of Shaftsbury received copies and acknowledged them in courteous and feeling letters.
the literary culture
From this reading Charles Dickens, Prince Albert, Macaulay, Charles Kingsley, Lord Carlisle and the Earl of Shaftsbury received copies and acknowledged them in courteous and feeling letters.
terms referring to the Judeo-Christian God
From this reading Charles Dickens, Prince Albert, Macaulay, Charles Kingsley, Lord Carlisle and the Earl of Shaftsbury received copies and acknowledged them in courteous and feeling letters.
MacaulaynounUS /məˈkɔːli/
English historian noted for his history of England (1800-1859)
From this reading Charles Dickens, Prince Albert, Macaulay, Charles Kingsley, Lord Carlisle and the Earl of Shaftsbury received copies and acknowledged them in courteous and feeling letters.
being nothing more than specified
From this reading The modest author who was accustomed to think of herself as a mere household drudge with very few ideas beyond babies and housekeeping, did not dream what was in store for her.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading That this might not happen, she sent copies to significant persons in England and in her own country to call their attention to the work and to win their interest if possible.
modestadjectiveUS /ˈmɑːdəst/
marked by simplicity; having a humble opinion of yourself
From this reading The modest author who was accustomed to think of herself as a mere household drudge with very few ideas beyond babies and housekeeping, did not dream what was in store for her.
of or relating to or belonging to a nation or country
From this reading “UNCLE TOM’S CABIN” AND ITS INFLUENCE “Uncle Tom’s Cabin” was dispatched chapter by chapter, almost before the ink was dry, to the editor of _The National Era_, an anti-slavery paper published in Washington, in which the story ran from June, 1851, to April, 1852.
not any; not one
From this reading In fact, she had at first a profound feeling of discouragement; she feared the book would fall to the ground unnoticed and do no good for the cause.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading The modest author who was accustomed to think of herself as a mere household drudge with very few ideas beyond babies and housekeeping, did not dream what was in store for her.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading “UNCLE TOM’S CABIN” AND ITS INFLUENCE “Uncle Tom’s Cabin” was dispatched chapter by chapter, almost before the ink was dry, to the editor of _The National Era_, an anti-slavery paper published in Washington, in which the story ran from June, 1851, to April, 1852.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading That this might not happen, she sent copies to significant persons in England and in her own country to call their attention to the work and to win their interest if possible.
a material made of cellulose pulp derived mainly from wood or rags or certain grasses
From this reading “UNCLE TOM’S CABIN” AND ITS INFLUENCE “Uncle Tom’s Cabin” was dispatched chapter by chapter, almost before the ink was dry, to the editor of _The National Era_, an anti-slavery paper published in Washington, in which the story ran from June, 1851, to April, 1852.
plural of “person” — a human being
From this reading That this might not happen, she sent copies to significant persons in England and in her own country to call their attention to the work and to win their interest if possible.
capable of happening or existing
From this reading That this might not happen, she sent copies to significant persons in England and in her own country to call their attention to the work and to win their interest if possible.
a male member of a royal family other than the sovereign (especially the son of a sovereign)
From this reading Charles Dickens, Prince Albert, Macaulay, Charles Kingsley, Lord Carlisle and the Earl of Shaftsbury received copies and acknowledged them in courteous and feeling letters.
showing intellectual penetration or emotional depth
From this reading In fact, she had at first a profound feeling of discouragement; she feared the book would fall to the ground unnoticed and do no good for the cause.
prepared and printed for distribution and sale
From this reading “UNCLE TOM’S CABIN” AND ITS INFLUENCE “Uncle Tom’s Cabin” was dispatched chapter by chapter, almost before the ink was dry, to the editor of _The National Era_, an anti-slavery paper published in Washington, in which the story ran from June, 1851, to April, 1852.
inflected form of “run” — move fast by using one's feet, with one foot off the ground at any given time
From this reading “UNCLE TOM’S CABIN” AND ITS INFLUENCE “Uncle Tom’s Cabin” was dispatched chapter by chapter, almost before the ink was dry, to the editor of _The National Era_, an anti-slavery paper published in Washington, in which the story ran from June, 1851, to April, 1852.
conforming to the established language usage of educated native speakers
From this reading Charles Dickens, Prince Albert, Macaulay, Charles Kingsley, Lord Carlisle and the Earl of Shaftsbury received copies and acknowledged them in courteous and feeling letters.
100 senti equal 1 kroon in Estonia
From this reading That this might not happen, she sent copies to significant persons in England and in her own country to call their attention to the work and to win their interest if possible.
Shaftsbury
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From this reading Charles Dickens, Prince Albert, Macaulay, Charles Kingsley, Lord Carlisle and the Earl of Shaftsbury received copies and acknowledged them in courteous and feeling letters.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading In fact, she had at first a profound feeling of discouragement; she feared the book would fall to the ground unnoticed and do no good for the cause.
significantadjectiveUS /səɡˈnɪfɪkənt/
important in effect or meaning
From this reading That this might not happen, she sent copies to significant persons in England and in her own country to call their attention to the work and to win their interest if possible.
a mercantile establishment for the retail sale of goods or services
From this reading The modest author who was accustomed to think of herself as a mere household drudge with very few ideas beyond babies and housekeeping, did not dream what was in store for her.
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 “UNCLE TOM’S CABIN” AND ITS INFLUENCE “Uncle Tom’s Cabin” was dispatched chapter by chapter, almost before the ink was dry, to the editor of _The National Era_, an anti-slavery paper published in Washington, in which the story ran from June, 1851, to April, 1852.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading That this might not happen, she sent copies to significant persons in England and in her own country to call their attention to the work and to win their interest if possible.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading “UNCLE TOM’S CABIN” AND ITS INFLUENCE “Uncle Tom’s Cabin” was dispatched chapter by chapter, almost before the ink was dry, to the editor of _The National Era_, an anti-slavery paper published in Washington, in which the story ran from June, 1851, to April, 1852.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading That this might not happen, she sent copies to significant persons in England and in her own country to call their attention to the work and to win their interest if possible.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading Charles Dickens, Prince Albert, Macaulay, Charles Kingsley, Lord Carlisle and the Earl of Shaftsbury received copies and acknowledged them in courteous and feeling letters.
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading The modest author who was accustomed to think of herself as a mere household drudge with very few ideas beyond babies and housekeeping, did not dream what was in store for her.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading That this might not happen, she sent copies to significant persons in England and in her own country to call their attention to the work and to win their interest if possible.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading “UNCLE TOM’S CABIN” AND ITS INFLUENCE “Uncle Tom’s Cabin” was dispatched chapter by chapter, almost before the ink was dry, to the editor of _The National Era_, an anti-slavery paper published in Washington, in which the story ran from June, 1851, to April, 1852.
TOM'SnounUS /tɑːmz/
possessive form of “tom” — male cat
From this reading “UNCLE TOM’S CABIN” AND ITS INFLUENCE “Uncle Tom’s Cabin” was dispatched chapter by chapter, almost before the ink was dry, to the editor of _The National Era_, an anti-slavery paper published in Washington, in which the story ran from June, 1851, to April, 1852.
the brother of your father or mother; the husband of your aunt
From this reading “UNCLE TOM’S CABIN” AND ITS INFLUENCE “Uncle Tom’s Cabin” was dispatched chapter by chapter, almost before the ink was dry, to the editor of _The National Era_, an anti-slavery paper published in Washington, in which the story ran from June, 1851, to April, 1852.
unnoticedadjectiveUS /ənˈnoʊtɪst/
not noticed
From this reading In fact, she had at first a profound feeling of discouragement; she feared the book would fall to the ground unnoticed and do no good for the cause.
precisely as stated
From this reading The modest author who was accustomed to think of herself as a mere household drudge with very few ideas beyond babies and housekeeping, did not dream what was in store for her.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading “UNCLE TOM’S CABIN” AND ITS INFLUENCE “Uncle Tom’s Cabin” was dispatched chapter by chapter, almost before the ink was dry, to the editor of _The National Era_, an anti-slavery paper published in Washington, in which the story ran from June, 1851, to April, 1852.
the capital of the United States in the District of Columbia and a tourist mecca; George Washington commissioned Charles L'Enfant to lay out the city in 1791
From this reading “UNCLE TOM’S CABIN” AND ITS INFLUENCE “Uncle Tom’s Cabin” was dispatched chapter by chapter, almost before the ink was dry, to the editor of _The National Era_, an anti-slavery paper published in Washington, in which the story ran from June, 1851, to April, 1852.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading The modest author who was accustomed to think of herself as a mere household drudge with very few ideas beyond babies and housekeeping, did not dream what was in store for her.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading “UNCLE TOM’S CABIN” AND ITS INFLUENCE “Uncle Tom’s Cabin” was dispatched chapter by chapter, almost before the ink was dry, to the editor of _The National Era_, an anti-slavery paper published in Washington, in which the story ran from June, 1851, to April, 1852.
which person or people
From this reading The modest author who was accustomed to think of herself as a mere household drudge with very few ideas beyond babies and housekeeping, did not dream what was in store for her.
be the winner in a contest or competition; be victorious
From this reading That this might not happen, she sent copies to significant persons in England and in her own country to call their attention to the work and to win their interest if possible.
in the company of; together with
From this reading The modest author who was accustomed to think of herself as a mere household drudge with very few ideas beyond babies and housekeeping, did not dream what was in store for her.
exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading That this might not happen, she sent copies to significant persons in England and in her own country to call their attention to the work and to win their interest if possible.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading In fact, she had at first a profound feeling of discouragement; she feared the book would fall to the ground unnoticed and do no good for the cause.
