Chapter XV

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

From this reading Improvements about home--Mr. Woolsey's departure--A zealous and self-sacrificing missionary--A travelling college--I feel a twinge of melancholy--A lesson in the luxury of happiness--Forest and prairie fire--Father's visit to the Mountain Stoneys--Indians gathering about our mission--Complications feared.

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading Improvements about home--Mr. Woolsey's departure--A zealous and self-sacrificing missionary--A travelling college--I feel a twinge of melancholy--A lesson in the luxury of happiness--Forest and prairie fire--Father's visit to the Mountain Stoneys--Indians gathering about our mission--Complications feared.

the part of the day between noon and evening

From this reading Part of that afternoon I spent at home with mother, and during part of it hunted up our horses, and finding them, corralled them for the night.

(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class

From this reading (Mother, of all women I know, is most strongly possessed of patience and sublime resignation to the lot of the wife of a pioneer missionary.) I saw, also, that the stockade around the mission-house was finished; that another field had been fenced, broken and planted; that the prospect of a garden crop was good, and that our chance of barley for soup next winter was largely within the possibilities.

in addition

From this reading (Mother, of all women I know, is most strongly possessed of patience and sublime resignation to the lot of the wife of a pioneer missionary.) I saw, also, that the stockade around the mission-house was finished; that another field had been fenced, broken and planted; that the prospect of a garden crop was good, and that our chance of barley for soup next winter was largely within the possibilities.

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

From this reading Improvements about home--Mr. Woolsey's departure--A zealous and self-sacrificing missionary--A travelling college--I feel a twinge of melancholy--A lesson in the luxury of happiness--Forest and prairie fire--Father's visit to the Mountain Stoneys--Indians gathering about our mission--Complications feared.

one more of the same kind, or a different one

From this reading (Mother, of all women I know, is most strongly possessed of patience and sublime resignation to the lot of the wife of a pioneer missionary.) I saw, also, that the stockade around the mission-house was finished; that another field had been fenced, broken and planted; that the prospect of a garden crop was good, and that our chance of barley for soup next winter was largely within the possibilities.

one or some or every or all without specification

From this reading True, it was without any furniture or stoves, but Larsen was hard at work at the former, and time and money would eventually bring the latter.

surrounding, or on every side of, something

From this reading (Mother, of all women I know, is most strongly possessed of patience and sublime resignation to the lot of the wife of a pioneer missionary.) I saw, also, that the stockade around the mission-house was finished; that another field had been fenced, broken and planted; that the prospect of a garden crop was good, and that our chance of barley for soup next winter was largely within the possibilities.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading Part of that afternoon I spent at home with mother, and during part of it hunted up our horses, and finding them, corralled them for the night.

a grain of barley

From this reading (Mother, of all women I know, is most strongly possessed of patience and sublime resignation to the lot of the wife of a pioneer missionary.) I saw, also, that the stockade around the mission-house was finished; that another field had been fenced, broken and planted; that the prospect of a garden crop was good, and that our chance of barley for soup next winter was largely within the possibilities.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading (Mother, of all women I know, is most strongly possessed of patience and sublime resignation to the lot of the wife of a pioneer missionary.) I saw, also, that the stockade around the mission-house was finished; that another field had been fenced, broken and planted; that the prospect of a garden crop was good, and that our chance of barley for soup next winter was largely within the possibilities.

take something or somebody with oneself somewhere

From this reading True, it was without any furniture or stoves, but Larsen was hard at work at the former, and time and money would eventually bring the latter.

physically and forcibly separated into pieces or cracked or split

From this reading (Mother, of all women I know, is most strongly possessed of patience and sublime resignation to the lot of the wife of a pioneer missionary.) I saw, also, that the stockade around the mission-house was finished; that another field had been fenced, broken and planted; that the prospect of a garden crop was good, and that our chance of barley for soup next winter was largely within the possibilities.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading True, it was without any furniture or stoves, but Larsen was hard at work at the former, and time and money would eventually bring the latter.

a possibility due to a favorable combination of circumstances

From this reading (Mother, of all women I know, is most strongly possessed of patience and sublime resignation to the lot of the wife of a pioneer missionary.) I saw, also, that the stockade around the mission-house was finished; that another field had been fenced, broken and planted; that the prospect of a garden crop was good, and that our chance of barley for soup next winter was largely within the possibilities.

the body of faculty and students of a college

From this reading Improvements about home--Mr. Woolsey's departure--A zealous and self-sacrificing missionary--A travelling college--I feel a twinge of melancholy--A lesson in the luxury of happiness--Forest and prairie fire--Father's visit to the Mountain Stoneys--Indians gathering about our mission--Complications feared.

in mental comfort; without stress

From this reading I noted the new house was finished and that mother was comfortably settled once more in a substantial home.

plural of “complication” — the act or process of complicating

From this reading Improvements about home--Mr. Woolsey's departure--A zealous and self-sacrificing missionary--A travelling college--I feel a twinge of melancholy--A lesson in the luxury of happiness--Forest and prairie fire--Father's visit to the Mountain Stoneys--Indians gathering about our mission--Complications feared.

inflected form of “corral” — enclose in a corral

From this reading Part of that afternoon I spent at home with mother, and during part of it hunted up our horses, and finding them, corralled them for the night.

the yield from plants in a single growing season

From this reading (Mother, of all women I know, is most strongly possessed of patience and sublime resignation to the lot of the wife of a pioneer missionary.) I saw, also, that the stockade around the mission-house was finished; that another field had been fenced, broken and planted; that the prospect of a garden crop was good, and that our chance of barley for soup next winter was largely within the possibilities.

the act of departing

From this reading Improvements about home--Mr. Woolsey's departure--A zealous and self-sacrificing missionary--A travelling college--I feel a twinge of melancholy--A lesson in the luxury of happiness--Forest and prairie fire--Father's visit to the Mountain Stoneys--Indians gathering about our mission--Complications feared.

all through a period, or at some point within it

From this reading Part of that afternoon I spent at home with mother, and during part of it hunted up our horses, and finding them, corralled them for the night.

after an unspecified period of time or an especially long delay

From this reading True, it was without any furniture or stoves, but Larsen was hard at work at the former, and time and money would eventually bring the latter.

possessive form of “father” — a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)

From this reading Improvements about home--Mr. Woolsey's departure--A zealous and self-sacrificing missionary--A travelling college--I feel a twinge of melancholy--A lesson in the luxury of happiness--Forest and prairie fire--Father's visit to the Mountain Stoneys--Indians gathering about our mission--Complications feared.

past form of “fear” — be afraid or feel anxious or apprehensive about a possible or probable situation or event

From this reading Improvements about home--Mr. Woolsey's departure--A zealous and self-sacrificing missionary--A travelling college--I feel a twinge of melancholy--A lesson in the luxury of happiness--Forest and prairie fire--Father's visit to the Mountain Stoneys--Indians gathering about our mission--Complications feared.

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

From this reading Improvements about home--Mr. Woolsey's departure--A zealous and self-sacrificing missionary--A travelling college--I feel a twinge of melancholy--A lesson in the luxury of happiness--Forest and prairie fire--Father's visit to the Mountain Stoneys--Indians gathering about our mission--Complications feared.

past form of “fence” — enclose with a fence

From this reading (Mother, of all women I know, is most strongly possessed of patience and sublime resignation to the lot of the wife of a pioneer missionary.) I saw, also, that the stockade around the mission-house was finished; that another field had been fenced, broken and planted; that the prospect of a garden crop was good, and that our chance of barley for soup next winter was largely within the possibilities.

a piece of land cleared of trees and usually enclosed

From this reading (Mother, of all women I know, is most strongly possessed of patience and sublime resignation to the lot of the wife of a pioneer missionary.) I saw, also, that the stockade around the mission-house was finished; that another field had been fenced, broken and planted; that the prospect of a garden crop was good, and that our chance of barley for soup next winter was largely within the possibilities.

the act of determining the properties of something, usually by research or calculation

From this reading Part of that afternoon I spent at home with mother, and during part of it hunted up our horses, and finding them, corralled them for the night.

(of materials or goods) brought to the desired final state

From this reading I noted the new house was finished and that mother was comfortably settled once more in a substantial home.

start firing a weapon

From this reading Improvements about home--Mr. Woolsey's departure--A zealous and self-sacrificing missionary--A travelling college--I feel a twinge of melancholy--A lesson in the luxury of happiness--Forest and prairie fire--Father's visit to the Mountain Stoneys--Indians gathering about our mission--Complications feared.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading Part of that afternoon I spent at home with mother, and during part of it hunted up our horses, and finding them, corralled them for the night.

the trees and other plants in a large densely wooded area

From this reading Improvements about home--Mr. Woolsey's departure--A zealous and self-sacrificing missionary--A travelling college--I feel a twinge of melancholy--A lesson in the luxury of happiness--Forest and prairie fire--Father's visit to the Mountain Stoneys--Indians gathering about our mission--Complications feared.

referring to the first of two things or persons mentioned (or the earlier one or ones of several)

From this reading True, it was without any furniture or stoves, but Larsen was hard at work at the former, and time and money would eventually bring the latter.

furnishings that make a room or other area ready for occupancy

From this reading True, it was without any furniture or stoves, but Larsen was hard at work at the former, and time and money would eventually bring the latter.

a plot of ground where plants are cultivated

From this reading (Mother, of all women I know, is most strongly possessed of patience and sublime resignation to the lot of the wife of a pioneer missionary.) I saw, also, that the stockade around the mission-house was finished; that another field had been fenced, broken and planted; that the prospect of a garden crop was good, and that our chance of barley for soup next winter was largely within the possibilities.

a group of persons together in one place

From this reading Improvements about home--Mr. Woolsey's departure--A zealous and self-sacrificing missionary--A travelling college--I feel a twinge of melancholy--A lesson in the luxury of happiness--Forest and prairie fire--Father's visit to the Mountain Stoneys--Indians gathering about our mission--Complications feared.

having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified

From this reading (Mother, of all women I know, is most strongly possessed of patience and sublime resignation to the lot of the wife of a pioneer missionary.) I saw, also, that the stockade around the mission-house was finished; that another field had been fenced, broken and planted; that the prospect of a garden crop was good, and that our chance of barley for soup next winter was largely within the possibilities.

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

From this reading (Mother, of all women I know, is most strongly possessed of patience and sublime resignation to the lot of the wife of a pioneer missionary.) I saw, also, that the stockade around the mission-house was finished; that another field had been fenced, broken and planted; that the prospect of a garden crop was good, and that our chance of barley for soup next winter was largely within the possibilities.

state of well-being characterized by emotions ranging from contentment to intense joy

From this reading Improvements about home--Mr. Woolsey's departure--A zealous and self-sacrificing missionary--A travelling college--I feel a twinge of melancholy--A lesson in the luxury of happiness--Forest and prairie fire--Father's visit to the Mountain Stoneys--Indians gathering about our mission--Complications feared.

not easy; requiring great physical or mental effort to accomplish or comprehend or endure

From this reading True, it was without any furniture or stoves, but Larsen was hard at work at the former, and time and money would eventually bring the latter.

where you live at a particular time

From this reading Improvements about home--Mr. Woolsey's departure--A zealous and self-sacrificing missionary--A travelling college--I feel a twinge of melancholy--A lesson in the luxury of happiness--Forest and prairie fire--Father's visit to the Mountain Stoneys--Indians gathering about our mission--Complications feared.

plural of “horse” — solid-hoofed herbivorous quadruped domesticated since prehistoric times

From this reading Part of that afternoon I spent at home with mother, and during part of it hunted up our horses, and finding them, corralled them for the night.

a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families

From this reading I noted the new house was finished and that mother was comfortably settled once more in a substantial home.

reflecting the fear or terror of one who is hunted

From this reading Part of that afternoon I spent at home with mother, and during part of it hunted up our horses, and finding them, corralled them for the night.

the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb

From this reading Improvements about home--Mr. Woolsey's departure--A zealous and self-sacrificing missionary--A travelling college--I feel a twinge of melancholy--A lesson in the luxury of happiness--Forest and prairie fire--Father's visit to the Mountain Stoneys--Indians gathering about our mission--Complications feared.

plural of “improvement” — a change for the better; progress in development

From this reading Improvements about home--Mr. Woolsey's departure--A zealous and self-sacrificing missionary--A travelling college--I feel a twinge of melancholy--A lesson in the luxury of happiness--Forest and prairie fire--Father's visit to the Mountain Stoneys--Indians gathering about our mission--Complications feared.

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

From this reading Improvements about home--Mr. Woolsey's departure--A zealous and self-sacrificing missionary--A travelling college--I feel a twinge of melancholy--A lesson in the luxury of happiness--Forest and prairie fire--Father's visit to the Mountain Stoneys--Indians gathering about our mission--Complications feared.

plural of “indian” — a native or inhabitant of India

From this reading Improvements about home--Mr. Woolsey's departure--A zealous and self-sacrificing missionary--A travelling college--I feel a twinge of melancholy--A lesson in the luxury of happiness--Forest and prairie fire--Father's visit to the Mountain Stoneys--Indians gathering about our mission--Complications feared.

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

From this reading (Mother, of all women I know, is most strongly possessed of patience and sublime resignation to the lot of the wife of a pioneer missionary.) I saw, also, that the stockade around the mission-house was finished; that another field had been fenced, broken and planted; that the prospect of a garden crop was good, and that our chance of barley for soup next winter was largely within the possibilities.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading Part of that afternoon I spent at home with mother, and during part of it hunted up our horses, and finding them, corralled them for the night.

be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about

From this reading (Mother, of all women I know, is most strongly possessed of patience and sublime resignation to the lot of the wife of a pioneer missionary.) I saw, also, that the stockade around the mission-house was finished; that another field had been fenced, broken and planted; that the prospect of a garden crop was good, and that our chance of barley for soup next winter was largely within the possibilities.

in large part; mainly or chiefly

From this reading (Mother, of all women I know, is most strongly possessed of patience and sublime resignation to the lot of the wife of a pioneer missionary.) I saw, also, that the stockade around the mission-house was finished; that another field had been fenced, broken and planted; that the prospect of a garden crop was good, and that our chance of barley for soup next winter was largely within the possibilities.

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From this reading True, it was without any furniture or stoves, but Larsen was hard at work at the former, and time and money would eventually bring the latter.

referring to the second of two things or persons mentioned (or the last one or ones of several)

From this reading True, it was without any furniture or stoves, but Larsen was hard at work at the former, and time and money would eventually bring the latter.

a unit of instruction

From this reading Improvements about home--Mr. Woolsey's departure--A zealous and self-sacrificing missionary--A travelling college--I feel a twinge of melancholy--A lesson in the luxury of happiness--Forest and prairie fire--Father's visit to the Mountain Stoneys--Indians gathering about our mission--Complications feared.

(often followed by “of”) a large number or amount or extent

From this reading (Mother, of all women I know, is most strongly possessed of patience and sublime resignation to the lot of the wife of a pioneer missionary.) I saw, also, that the stockade around the mission-house was finished; that another field had been fenced, broken and planted; that the prospect of a garden crop was good, and that our chance of barley for soup next winter was largely within the possibilities.

something that is an indulgence rather than a necessity

From this reading Improvements about home--Mr. Woolsey's departure--A zealous and self-sacrificing missionary--A travelling college--I feel a twinge of melancholy--A lesson in the luxury of happiness--Forest and prairie fire--Father's visit to the Mountain Stoneys--Indians gathering about our mission--Complications feared.

a feeling of thoughtful sadness

From this reading Improvements about home--Mr. Woolsey's departure--A zealous and self-sacrificing missionary--A travelling college--I feel a twinge of melancholy--A lesson in the luxury of happiness--Forest and prairie fire--Father's visit to the Mountain Stoneys--Indians gathering about our mission--Complications feared.

an organization of missionaries in a foreign land sent to carry on religious work

From this reading Improvements about home--Mr. Woolsey's departure--A zealous and self-sacrificing missionary--A travelling college--I feel a twinge of melancholy--A lesson in the luxury of happiness--Forest and prairie fire--Father's visit to the Mountain Stoneys--Indians gathering about our mission--Complications feared.

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From this reading (Mother, of all women I know, is most strongly possessed of patience and sublime resignation to the lot of the wife of a pioneer missionary.) I saw, also, that the stockade around the mission-house was finished; that another field had been fenced, broken and planted; that the prospect of a garden crop was good, and that our chance of barley for soup next winter was largely within the possibilities.

someone who attempts to convert others to a particular doctrine or program

From this reading Improvements about home--Mr. Woolsey's departure--A zealous and self-sacrificing missionary--A travelling college--I feel a twinge of melancholy--A lesson in the luxury of happiness--Forest and prairie fire--Father's visit to the Mountain Stoneys--Indians gathering about our mission--Complications feared.

the most common medium of exchange; functions as legal tender

From this reading True, it was without any furniture or stoves, but Larsen was hard at work at the former, and time and money would eventually bring the latter.

(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree

From this reading I noted the new house was finished and that mother was comfortably settled once more in a substantial home.

used to form the superlative

From this reading (Mother, of all women I know, is most strongly possessed of patience and sublime resignation to the lot of the wife of a pioneer missionary.) I saw, also, that the stockade around the mission-house was finished; that another field had been fenced, broken and planted; that the prospect of a garden crop was good, and that our chance of barley for soup next winter was largely within the possibilities.

a woman who has given birth to a child (also used as a term of address to your mother)

From this reading Part of that afternoon I spent at home with mother, and during part of it hunted up our horses, and finding them, corralled them for the night.

a land mass that projects well above its surroundings; higher than a hill

From this reading Improvements about home--Mr. Woolsey's departure--A zealous and self-sacrificing missionary--A travelling college--I feel a twinge of melancholy--A lesson in the luxury of happiness--Forest and prairie fire--Father's visit to the Mountain Stoneys--Indians gathering about our mission--Complications feared.

a form of address for a man

From this reading Improvements about home--Mr. Woolsey's departure--A zealous and self-sacrificing missionary--A travelling college--I feel a twinge of melancholy--A lesson in the luxury of happiness--Forest and prairie fire--Father's visit to the Mountain Stoneys--Indians gathering about our mission--Complications feared.

not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered

From this reading I noted the new house was finished and that mother was comfortably settled once more in a substantial home.

immediately following in time or order

From this reading (Mother, of all women I know, is most strongly possessed of patience and sublime resignation to the lot of the wife of a pioneer missionary.) I saw, also, that the stockade around the mission-house was finished; that another field had been fenced, broken and planted; that the prospect of a garden crop was good, and that our chance of barley for soup next winter was largely within the possibilities.

the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside

From this reading Part of that afternoon I spent at home with mother, and during part of it hunted up our horses, and finding them, corralled them for the night.

widely known and esteemed

From this reading I noted the new house was finished and that mother was comfortably settled once more in a substantial home.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Improvements about home--Mr. Woolsey's departure--A zealous and self-sacrificing missionary--A travelling college--I feel a twinge of melancholy--A lesson in the luxury of happiness--Forest and prairie fire--Father's visit to the Mountain Stoneys--Indians gathering about our mission--Complications feared.

on one occasion

From this reading I noted the new house was finished and that mother was comfortably settled once more in a substantial home.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading True, it was without any furniture or stoves, but Larsen was hard at work at the former, and time and money would eventually bring the latter.

belonging to the speaker and others

From this reading Improvements about home--Mr. Woolsey's departure--A zealous and self-sacrificing missionary--A travelling college--I feel a twinge of melancholy--A lesson in the luxury of happiness--Forest and prairie fire--Father's visit to the Mountain Stoneys--Indians gathering about our mission--Complications feared.

something determined in relation to something that includes it

From this reading Part of that afternoon I spent at home with mother, and during part of it hunted up our horses, and finding them, corralled them for the night.

good-natured tolerance of delay or incompetence

From this reading (Mother, of all women I know, is most strongly possessed of patience and sublime resignation to the lot of the wife of a pioneer missionary.) I saw, also, that the stockade around the mission-house was finished; that another field had been fenced, broken and planted; that the prospect of a garden crop was good, and that our chance of barley for soup next winter was largely within the possibilities.

someone who helps to open up a new line of research or technology or art

From this reading (Mother, of all women I know, is most strongly possessed of patience and sublime resignation to the lot of the wife of a pioneer missionary.) I saw, also, that the stockade around the mission-house was finished; that another field had been fenced, broken and planted; that the prospect of a garden crop was good, and that our chance of barley for soup next winter was largely within the possibilities.

(used especially of ideas or principles) deeply rooted; firmly fixed or held

From this reading (Mother, of all women I know, is most strongly possessed of patience and sublime resignation to the lot of the wife of a pioneer missionary.) I saw, also, that the stockade around the mission-house was finished; that another field had been fenced, broken and planted; that the prospect of a garden crop was good, and that our chance of barley for soup next winter was largely within the possibilities.

influenced or controlled by a powerful force such as a strong emotion

From this reading (Mother, of all women I know, is most strongly possessed of patience and sublime resignation to the lot of the wife of a pioneer missionary.) I saw, also, that the stockade around the mission-house was finished; that another field had been fenced, broken and planted; that the prospect of a garden crop was good, and that our chance of barley for soup next winter was largely within the possibilities.

plural of “possibility” — a future prospect or potential

From this reading (Mother, of all women I know, is most strongly possessed of patience and sublime resignation to the lot of the wife of a pioneer missionary.) I saw, also, that the stockade around the mission-house was finished; that another field had been fenced, broken and planted; that the prospect of a garden crop was good, and that our chance of barley for soup next winter was largely within the possibilities.

a treeless grassy plain

From this reading Improvements about home--Mr. Woolsey's departure--A zealous and self-sacrificing missionary--A travelling college--I feel a twinge of melancholy--A lesson in the luxury of happiness--Forest and prairie fire--Father's visit to the Mountain Stoneys--Indians gathering about our mission--Complications feared.

the possibility of future success

From this reading (Mother, of all women I know, is most strongly possessed of patience and sublime resignation to the lot of the wife of a pioneer missionary.) I saw, also, that the stockade around the mission-house was finished; that another field had been fenced, broken and planted; that the prospect of a garden crop was good, and that our chance of barley for soup next winter was largely within the possibilities.

acceptance of despair

From this reading (Mother, of all women I know, is most strongly possessed of patience and sublime resignation to the lot of the wife of a pioneer missionary.) I saw, also, that the stockade around the mission-house was finished; that another field had been fenced, broken and planted; that the prospect of a garden crop was good, and that our chance of barley for soup next winter was largely within the possibilities.

cut with a saw

From this reading (Mother, of all women I know, is most strongly possessed of patience and sublime resignation to the lot of the wife of a pioneer missionary.) I saw, also, that the stockade around the mission-house was finished; that another field had been fenced, broken and planted; that the prospect of a garden crop was good, and that our chance of barley for soup next winter was largely within the possibilities.

willing to deprive yourself

From this reading Improvements about home--Mr. Woolsey's departure--A zealous and self-sacrificing missionary--A travelling college--I feel a twinge of melancholy--A lesson in the luxury of happiness--Forest and prairie fire--Father's visit to the Mountain Stoneys--Indians gathering about our mission--Complications feared.

established or decided beyond dispute or doubt

From this reading I noted the new house was finished and that mother was comfortably settled once more in a substantial home.

liquid food especially of meat or fish or vegetable stock often containing pieces of solid food

From this reading (Mother, of all women I know, is most strongly possessed of patience and sublime resignation to the lot of the wife of a pioneer missionary.) I saw, also, that the stockade around the mission-house was finished; that another field had been fenced, broken and planted; that the prospect of a garden crop was good, and that our chance of barley for soup next winter was largely within the possibilities.

depleted of energy, force, or strength

From this reading Part of that afternoon I spent at home with mother, and during part of it hunted up our horses, and finding them, corralled them for the night.

fortification consisting of a fence made of a line of stout posts set firmly for defense

From this reading (Mother, of all women I know, is most strongly possessed of patience and sublime resignation to the lot of the wife of a pioneer missionary.) I saw, also, that the stockade around the mission-house was finished; that another field had been fenced, broken and planted; that the prospect of a garden crop was good, and that our chance of barley for soup next winter was largely within the possibilities.

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

From this reading Improvements about home--Mr. Woolsey's departure--A zealous and self-sacrificing missionary--A travelling college--I feel a twinge of melancholy--A lesson in the luxury of happiness--Forest and prairie fire--Father's visit to the Mountain Stoneys--Indians gathering about our mission--Complications feared.

plural of “stove” — a kitchen appliance used for cooking food

From this reading True, it was without any furniture or stoves, but Larsen was hard at work at the former, and time and money would eventually bring the latter.

with strength or in a strong manner

From this reading (Mother, of all women I know, is most strongly possessed of patience and sublime resignation to the lot of the wife of a pioneer missionary.) I saw, also, that the stockade around the mission-house was finished; that another field had been fenced, broken and planted; that the prospect of a garden crop was good, and that our chance of barley for soup next winter was largely within the possibilities.

inspiring awe

From this reading (Mother, of all women I know, is most strongly possessed of patience and sublime resignation to the lot of the wife of a pioneer missionary.) I saw, also, that the stockade around the mission-house was finished; that another field had been fenced, broken and planted; that the prospect of a garden crop was good, and that our chance of barley for soup next winter was largely within the possibilities.

of considerable importance, size, or worth

From this reading I noted the new house was finished and that mother was comfortably settled once more in a substantial home.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Part of that afternoon I spent at home with mother, and during part of it hunted up our horses, and finding them, corralled them for the night.

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

From this reading Improvements about home--Mr. Woolsey's departure--A zealous and self-sacrificing missionary--A travelling college--I feel a twinge of melancholy--A lesson in the luxury of happiness--Forest and prairie fire--Father's visit to the Mountain Stoneys--Indians gathering about our mission--Complications feared.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading Part of that afternoon I spent at home with mother, and during part of it hunted up our horses, and finding them, corralled them for the night.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading True, it was without any furniture or stoves, but Larsen was hard at work at the former, and time and money would eventually bring the latter.

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

From this reading Improvements about home--Mr. Woolsey's departure--A zealous and self-sacrificing missionary--A travelling college--I feel a twinge of melancholy--A lesson in the luxury of happiness--Forest and prairie fire--Father's visit to the Mountain Stoneys--Indians gathering about our mission--Complications feared.

the act of going from one place to another

From this reading Improvements about home--Mr. Woolsey's departure--A zealous and self-sacrificing missionary--A travelling college--I feel a twinge of melancholy--A lesson in the luxury of happiness--Forest and prairie fire--Father's visit to the Mountain Stoneys--Indians gathering about our mission--Complications feared.

consistent with fact or reality; not false

From this reading True, it was without any furniture or stoves, but Larsen was hard at work at the former, and time and money would eventually bring the latter.

a sudden sharp feeling

From this reading Improvements about home--Mr. Woolsey's departure--A zealous and self-sacrificing missionary--A travelling college--I feel a twinge of melancholy--A lesson in the luxury of happiness--Forest and prairie fire--Father's visit to the Mountain Stoneys--Indians gathering about our mission--Complications feared.

being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level

From this reading Part of that afternoon I spent at home with mother, and during part of it hunted up our horses, and finding them, corralled them for the night.

go to see a place, as for entertainment

From this reading Improvements about home--Mr. Woolsey's departure--A zealous and self-sacrificing missionary--A travelling college--I feel a twinge of melancholy--A lesson in the luxury of happiness--Forest and prairie fire--Father's visit to the Mountain Stoneys--Indians gathering about our mission--Complications feared.

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

From this reading I noted the new house was finished and that mother was comfortably settled once more in a substantial home.

a married woman; a man's partner in marriage

From this reading (Mother, of all women I know, is most strongly possessed of patience and sublime resignation to the lot of the wife of a pioneer missionary.) I saw, also, that the stockade around the mission-house was finished; that another field had been fenced, broken and planted; that the prospect of a garden crop was good, and that our chance of barley for soup next winter was largely within the possibilities.

the coldest season of the year; in the northern hemisphere it extends from the winter solstice to the vernal equinox

From this reading (Mother, of all women I know, is most strongly possessed of patience and sublime resignation to the lot of the wife of a pioneer missionary.) I saw, also, that the stockade around the mission-house was finished; that another field had been fenced, broken and planted; that the prospect of a garden crop was good, and that our chance of barley for soup next winter was largely within the possibilities.

in the company of; together with

From this reading Part of that afternoon I spent at home with mother, and during part of it hunted up our horses, and finding them, corralled them for the night.

inside; before a period of time has passed

From this reading (Mother, of all women I know, is most strongly possessed of patience and sublime resignation to the lot of the wife of a pioneer missionary.) I saw, also, that the stockade around the mission-house was finished; that another field had been fenced, broken and planted; that the prospect of a garden crop was good, and that our chance of barley for soup next winter was largely within the possibilities.

not having, not using, or not accompanied by

From this reading True, it was without any furniture or stoves, but Larsen was hard at work at the former, and time and money would eventually bring the latter.

plural of “woman” — an adult female person (as opposed to a man)

From this reading (Mother, of all women I know, is most strongly possessed of patience and sublime resignation to the lot of the wife of a pioneer missionary.) I saw, also, that the stockade around the mission-house was finished; that another field had been fenced, broken and planted; that the prospect of a garden crop was good, and that our chance of barley for soup next winter was largely within the possibilities.

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From this reading Improvements about home--Mr. Woolsey's departure--A zealous and self-sacrificing missionary--A travelling college--I feel a twinge of melancholy--A lesson in the luxury of happiness--Forest and prairie fire--Father's visit to the Mountain Stoneys--Indians gathering about our mission--Complications feared.

exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity

From this reading True, it was without any furniture or stoves, but Larsen was hard at work at the former, and time and money would eventually bring the latter.

used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past

From this reading True, it was without any furniture or stoves, but Larsen was hard at work at the former, and time and money would eventually bring the latter.

marked by active interest and enthusiasm

From this reading Improvements about home--Mr. Woolsey's departure--A zealous and self-sacrificing missionary--A travelling college--I feel a twinge of melancholy--A lesson in the luxury of happiness--Forest and prairie fire--Father's visit to the Mountain Stoneys--Indians gathering about our mission--Complications feared.