used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading SITTING at the door next morning, I saw a very trimly-dressed damsel of twenty or thereabouts, coming briskly along under the trees, which there, as in every other Mormon settlement, shade the side-walk.
(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 "Schooling" in the Mormon districts--Innocence as to whisky, but connoisseurs in water--"What do you think of that water, sir?"--Gentile dependents on Mormon charity--The one-eyed rooster--Notice to All!
alongprepositionUS /əˈlɔːŋ/
following the length of something from one end toward the other
From this reading SITTING at the door next morning, I saw a very trimly-dressed damsel of twenty or thereabouts, coming briskly along under the trees, which there, as in every other Mormon settlement, shade the side-walk.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading I had thus an opportunity of observing the curious, happy-go-lucky style in which "schooling" is carried on, and I was sorry to see it, for Mormonism stands urgently in need of more education, and it is pure folly to spend half the revenue of the Territory annually in a school establishment, if the children and their parents are permitted to suppose that education is voluntary and a matter of individual whim.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading She was the schoolmistress, I learned, and very soon her scholars began to pass along.
annuallyadverbUS /ˈænjuːəli/
without missing a year
From this reading I had thus an opportunity of observing the curious, happy-go-lucky style in which "schooling" is carried on, and I was sorry to see it, for Mormonism stands urgently in need of more education, and it is pure folly to spend half the revenue of the Territory annually in a school establishment, if the children and their parents are permitted to suppose that education is voluntary and a matter of individual whim.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading I had thus an opportunity of observing the curious, happy-go-lucky style in which "schooling" is carried on, and I was sorry to see it, for Mormonism stands urgently in need of more education, and it is pure folly to spend half the revenue of the Territory annually in a school establishment, if the children and their parents are permitted to suppose that education is voluntary and a matter of individual whim.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading "Schooling" in the Mormon districts--Innocence as to whisky, but connoisseurs in water--"What do you think of that water, sir?"--Gentile dependents on Mormon charity--The one-eyed rooster--Notice to All!
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading AT MONROE.
inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading She was the schoolmistress, I learned, and very soon her scholars began to pass along.
brisklyadverbUS /ˈbrɪskli/
in a brisk manner
From this reading SITTING at the door next morning, I saw a very trimly-dressed damsel of twenty or thereabouts, coming briskly along under the trees, which there, as in every other Mormon settlement, shade the side-walk.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading "Schooling" in the Mormon districts--Innocence as to whisky, but connoisseurs in water--"What do you think of that water, sir?"--Gentile dependents on Mormon charity--The one-eyed rooster--Notice to All!
inflected form of “carry” — move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body
From this reading I had thus an opportunity of observing the curious, happy-go-lucky style in which "schooling" is carried on, and I was sorry to see it, for Mormonism stands urgently in need of more education, and it is pure folly to spend half the revenue of the Territory annually in a school establishment, if the children and their parents are permitted to suppose that education is voluntary and a matter of individual whim.
charitynounUS /ˈtʃerɪti/
a foundation created to promote the public good (not for assistance to any particular individuals)
From this reading "Schooling" in the Mormon districts--Innocence as to whisky, but connoisseurs in water--"What do you think of that water, sir?"--Gentile dependents on Mormon charity--The one-eyed rooster--Notice to All!
plural of “child” — a young person of either sex
From this reading I had thus an opportunity of observing the curious, happy-go-lucky style in which "schooling" is carried on, and I was sorry to see it, for Mormonism stands urgently in need of more education, and it is pure folly to spend half the revenue of the Territory annually in a school establishment, if the children and their parents are permitted to suppose that education is voluntary and a matter of individual whim.
the act of drawing spatially closer to something
From this reading SITTING at the door next morning, I saw a very trimly-dressed damsel of twenty or thereabouts, coming briskly along under the trees, which there, as in every other Mormon settlement, shade the side-walk.
connoisseursnounUS /ˌkɑːnəˈsɜːrz/
plural of “connoisseur” — an expert able to appreciate a field; especially in the fine arts
From this reading "Schooling" in the Mormon districts--Innocence as to whisky, but connoisseurs in water--"What do you think of that water, sir?"--Gentile dependents on Mormon charity--The one-eyed rooster--Notice to All!
beyond or deviating from the usual or expected
From this reading I had thus an opportunity of observing the curious, happy-go-lucky style in which "schooling" is carried on, and I was sorry to see it, for Mormonism stands urgently in need of more education, and it is pure folly to spend half the revenue of the Territory annually in a school establishment, if the children and their parents are permitted to suppose that education is voluntary and a matter of individual whim.
damselnounUS /ˈdæmzəl/
a young unmarried woman
From this reading SITTING at the door next morning, I saw a very trimly-dressed damsel of twenty or thereabouts, coming briskly along under the trees, which there, as in every other Mormon settlement, shade the side-walk.
dependentsnounUS /dɪˈpendənts/
plural of “dependent” — a person who relies on another person for support (especially financial support)
From this reading "Schooling" in the Mormon districts--Innocence as to whisky, but connoisseurs in water--"What do you think of that water, sir?"--Gentile dependents on Mormon charity--The one-eyed rooster--Notice to All!
districtsnounUS /ˈdɪstrɪkts/
plural of “district” — a region marked off for administrative or other purposes
From this reading "Schooling" in the Mormon districts--Innocence as to whisky, but connoisseurs in water--"What do you think of that water, sir?"--Gentile dependents on Mormon charity--The one-eyed rooster--Notice to All!
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading "Schooling" in the Mormon districts--Innocence as to whisky, but connoisseurs in water--"What do you think of that water, sir?"--Gentile dependents on Mormon charity--The one-eyed rooster--Notice to All!
a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading SITTING at the door next morning, I saw a very trimly-dressed damsel of twenty or thereabouts, coming briskly along under the trees, which there, as in every other Mormon settlement, shade the side-walk.
the activities of educating or instructing; activities that impart knowledge or skill
From this reading I had thus an opportunity of observing the curious, happy-go-lucky style in which "schooling" is carried on, and I was sorry to see it, for Mormonism stands urgently in need of more education, and it is pure folly to spend half the revenue of the Territory annually in a school establishment, if the children and their parents are permitted to suppose that education is voluntary and a matter of individual whim.
establishmentnounUS /ɪˈstæblɪʃmənt/
the act of forming or establishing something
From this reading I had thus an opportunity of observing the curious, happy-go-lucky style in which "schooling" is carried on, and I was sorry to see it, for Mormonism stands urgently in need of more education, and it is pure folly to spend half the revenue of the Territory annually in a school establishment, if the children and their parents are permitted to suppose that education is voluntary and a matter of individual whim.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading SITTING at the door next morning, I saw a very trimly-dressed damsel of twenty or thereabouts, coming briskly along under the trees, which there, as in every other Mormon settlement, shade the side-walk.
the trait of acting stupidly or rashly
From this reading I had thus an opportunity of observing the curious, happy-go-lucky style in which "schooling" is carried on, and I was sorry to see it, for Mormonism stands urgently in need of more education, and it is pure folly to spend half the revenue of the Territory annually in a school establishment, if the children and their parents are permitted to suppose that education is voluntary and a matter of individual whim.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading I had thus an opportunity of observing the curious, happy-go-lucky style in which "schooling" is carried on, and I was sorry to see it, for Mormonism stands urgently in need of more education, and it is pure folly to spend half the revenue of the Territory annually in a school establishment, if the children and their parents are permitted to suppose that education is voluntary and a matter of individual whim.
GentileadjectiveUS /ˈdʒentaɪl/
belonging to or characteristic of non-Jewish peoples
From this reading "Schooling" in the Mormon districts--Innocence as to whisky, but connoisseurs in water--"What do you think of that water, sir?"--Gentile dependents on Mormon charity--The one-eyed rooster--Notice to All!
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading I had thus an opportunity of observing the curious, happy-go-lucky style in which "schooling" is carried on, and I was sorry to see it, for Mormonism stands urgently in need of more education, and it is pure folly to spend half the revenue of the Territory annually in a school establishment, if the children and their parents are permitted to suppose that education is voluntary and a matter of individual whim.
consisting of one of two equivalent parts in value or quantity
From this reading I had thus an opportunity of observing the curious, happy-go-lucky style in which "schooling" is carried on, and I was sorry to see it, for Mormonism stands urgently in need of more education, and it is pure folly to spend half the revenue of the Territory annually in a school establishment, if the children and their parents are permitted to suppose that education is voluntary and a matter of individual whim.
happy-go-luckyadjective
cheerfully irresponsible
From this reading I had thus an opportunity of observing the curious, happy-go-lucky style in which "schooling" is carried on, and I was sorry to see it, for Mormonism stands urgently in need of more education, and it is pure folly to spend half the revenue of the Territory annually in a school establishment, if the children and their parents are permitted to suppose that education is voluntary and a matter of individual whim.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading She was the schoolmistress, I learned, and very soon her scholars began to pass along.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading SITTING at the door next morning, I saw a very trimly-dressed damsel of twenty or thereabouts, coming briskly along under the trees, which there, as in every other Mormon settlement, shade the side-walk.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading I had thus an opportunity of observing the curious, happy-go-lucky style in which "schooling" is carried on, and I was sorry to see it, for Mormonism stands urgently in need of more education, and it is pure folly to spend half the revenue of the Territory annually in a school establishment, if the children and their parents are permitted to suppose that education is voluntary and a matter of individual whim.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading "Schooling" in the Mormon districts--Innocence as to whisky, but connoisseurs in water--"What do you think of that water, sir?"--Gentile dependents on Mormon charity--The one-eyed rooster--Notice to All!
being or characteristic of a single thing or person
From this reading I had thus an opportunity of observing the curious, happy-go-lucky style in which "schooling" is carried on, and I was sorry to see it, for Mormonism stands urgently in need of more education, and it is pure folly to spend half the revenue of the Territory annually in a school establishment, if the children and their parents are permitted to suppose that education is voluntary and a matter of individual whim.
InnocencenounUS /ˈɪnəsəns/
the quality of innocent naivete
From this reading "Schooling" in the Mormon districts--Innocence as to whisky, but connoisseurs in water--"What do you think of that water, sir?"--Gentile dependents on Mormon charity--The one-eyed rooster--Notice to All!
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading I had thus an opportunity of observing the curious, happy-go-lucky style in which "schooling" is carried on, and I was sorry to see it, for Mormonism stands urgently in need of more education, and it is pure folly to spend half the revenue of the Territory annually in a school establishment, if the children and their parents are permitted to suppose that education is voluntary and a matter of individual whim.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading I had thus an opportunity of observing the curious, happy-go-lucky style in which "schooling" is carried on, and I was sorry to see it, for Mormonism stands urgently in need of more education, and it is pure folly to spend half the revenue of the Territory annually in a school establishment, if the children and their parents are permitted to suppose that education is voluntary and a matter of individual whim.
having or showing profound knowledge
From this reading She was the schoolmistress, I learned, and very soon her scholars began to pass along.
a vaguely specified concern
From this reading I had thus an opportunity of observing the curious, happy-go-lucky style in which "schooling" is carried on, and I was sorry to see it, for Mormonism stands urgently in need of more education, and it is pure folly to spend half the revenue of the Territory annually in a school establishment, if the children and their parents are permitted to suppose that education is voluntary and a matter of individual whim.
MONROEnounUS /mənˈroʊ/
United States film actress noted for sex appeal (1926-1962)
From this reading AT MONROE.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading I had thus an opportunity of observing the curious, happy-go-lucky style in which "schooling" is carried on, and I was sorry to see it, for Mormonism stands urgently in need of more education, and it is pure folly to spend half the revenue of the Territory annually in a school establishment, if the children and their parents are permitted to suppose that education is voluntary and a matter of individual whim.
MormonnounUS /ˈmɔːrmən/
the ancient prophet whose writings were revealed to Joseph Smith who founded the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints
From this reading "Schooling" in the Mormon districts--Innocence as to whisky, but connoisseurs in water--"What do you think of that water, sir?"--Gentile dependents on Mormon charity--The one-eyed rooster--Notice to All!
MormonismnounUS /ˈmɔːrmənɪzəm/
the doctrines and practices of the Mormon Church based on the Book of Mormon
From this reading I had thus an opportunity of observing the curious, happy-go-lucky style in which "schooling" is carried on, and I was sorry to see it, for Mormonism stands urgently in need of more education, and it is pure folly to spend half the revenue of the Territory annually in a school establishment, if the children and their parents are permitted to suppose that education is voluntary and a matter of individual whim.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading SITTING at the door next morning, I saw a very trimly-dressed damsel of twenty or thereabouts, coming briskly along under the trees, which there, as in every other Mormon settlement, shade the side-walk.
a condition requiring relief
From this reading I had thus an opportunity of observing the curious, happy-go-lucky style in which "schooling" is carried on, and I was sorry to see it, for Mormonism stands urgently in need of more education, and it is pure folly to spend half the revenue of the Territory annually in a school establishment, if the children and their parents are permitted to suppose that education is voluntary and a matter of individual whim.
immediately following in time or order
From this reading SITTING at the door next morning, I saw a very trimly-dressed damsel of twenty or thereabouts, coming briskly along under the trees, which there, as in every other Mormon settlement, shade the side-walk.
an announcement containing information about an event
From this reading "Schooling" in the Mormon districts--Innocence as to whisky, but connoisseurs in water--"What do you think of that water, sir?"--Gentile dependents on Mormon charity--The one-eyed rooster--Notice to All!
observingadjectiveUS /əbˈzɜːrvɪŋ/
quick to notice; showing quick and keen perception
From this reading I had thus an opportunity of observing the curious, happy-go-lucky style in which "schooling" is carried on, and I was sorry to see it, for Mormonism stands urgently in need of more education, and it is pure folly to spend half the revenue of the Territory annually in a school establishment, if the children and their parents are permitted to suppose that education is voluntary and a matter of individual whim.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading "Schooling" in the Mormon districts--Innocence as to whisky, but connoisseurs in water--"What do you think of that water, sir?"--Gentile dependents on Mormon charity--The one-eyed rooster--Notice to All!
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading "Schooling" in the Mormon districts--Innocence as to whisky, but connoisseurs in water--"What do you think of that water, sir?"--Gentile dependents on Mormon charity--The one-eyed rooster--Notice to All!
one-eyedadjectiveUS /ˌwʌˈnaɪd/
having or showing only one eye
From this reading "Schooling" in the Mormon districts--Innocence as to whisky, but connoisseurs in water--"What do you think of that water, sir?"--Gentile dependents on Mormon charity--The one-eyed rooster--Notice to All!
a possibility due to a favorable combination of circumstances
From this reading I had thus an opportunity of observing the curious, happy-go-lucky style in which "schooling" is carried on, and I was sorry to see it, for Mormonism stands urgently in need of more education, and it is pure folly to spend half the revenue of the Territory annually in a school establishment, if the children and their parents are permitted to suppose that education is voluntary and a matter of individual whim.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading SITTING at the door next morning, I saw a very trimly-dressed damsel of twenty or thereabouts, coming briskly along under the trees, which there, as in every other Mormon settlement, shade the side-walk.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading SITTING at the door next morning, I saw a very trimly-dressed damsel of twenty or thereabouts, coming briskly along under the trees, which there, as in every other Mormon settlement, shade the side-walk.
plural of “parent” — a father or mother; one who begets or one who gives birth to or nurtures and raises a child; a relative who plays the role of guardian
From this reading I had thus an opportunity of observing the curious, happy-go-lucky style in which "schooling" is carried on, and I was sorry to see it, for Mormonism stands urgently in need of more education, and it is pure folly to spend half the revenue of the Territory annually in a school establishment, if the children and their parents are permitted to suppose that education is voluntary and a matter of individual whim.
go across or through
From this reading She was the schoolmistress, I learned, and very soon her scholars began to pass along.
inflected form of “permit” — consent to, give permission
From this reading I had thus an opportunity of observing the curious, happy-go-lucky style in which "schooling" is carried on, and I was sorry to see it, for Mormonism stands urgently in need of more education, and it is pure folly to spend half the revenue of the Territory annually in a school establishment, if the children and their parents are permitted to suppose that education is voluntary and a matter of individual whim.
free of extraneous elements of any kind
From this reading I had thus an opportunity of observing the curious, happy-go-lucky style in which "schooling" is carried on, and I was sorry to see it, for Mormonism stands urgently in need of more education, and it is pure folly to spend half the revenue of the Territory annually in a school establishment, if the children and their parents are permitted to suppose that education is voluntary and a matter of individual whim.
revenuenounUS /ˈrevənuː/
the entire amount of income before any deductions are made
From this reading I had thus an opportunity of observing the curious, happy-go-lucky style in which "schooling" is carried on, and I was sorry to see it, for Mormonism stands urgently in need of more education, and it is pure folly to spend half the revenue of the Territory annually in a school establishment, if the children and their parents are permitted to suppose that education is voluntary and a matter of individual whim.
roosternounUS /ˈruːstər/
adult male chicken
From this reading "Schooling" in the Mormon districts--Innocence as to whisky, but connoisseurs in water--"What do you think of that water, sir?"--Gentile dependents on Mormon charity--The one-eyed rooster--Notice to All!
cut with a saw
From this reading SITTING at the door next morning, I saw a very trimly-dressed damsel of twenty or thereabouts, coming briskly along under the trees, which there, as in every other Mormon settlement, shade the side-walk.
scholarsnounUS /ˈskɑːlərz/
plural of “scholar” — a learned person (especially in the humanities); someone who by long study has gained mastery in one or more disciplines
From this reading She was the schoolmistress, I learned, and very soon her scholars began to pass along.
an educational institution
From this reading I had thus an opportunity of observing the curious, happy-go-lucky style in which "schooling" is carried on, and I was sorry to see it, for Mormonism stands urgently in need of more education, and it is pure folly to spend half the revenue of the Territory annually in a school establishment, if the children and their parents are permitted to suppose that education is voluntary and a matter of individual whim.
SchoolingnounUS /ˈskuːlɪŋ/
the act of teaching at school
From this reading "Schooling" in the Mormon districts--Innocence as to whisky, but connoisseurs in water--"What do you think of that water, sir?"--Gentile dependents on Mormon charity--The one-eyed rooster--Notice to All!
schoolmistressnoun
a woman schoolteacher (especially one regarded as strict)
From this reading She was the schoolmistress, I learned, and very soon her scholars began to pass along.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading I had thus an opportunity of observing the curious, happy-go-lucky style in which "schooling" is carried on, and I was sorry to see it, for Mormonism stands urgently in need of more education, and it is pure folly to spend half the revenue of the Territory annually in a school establishment, if the children and their parents are permitted to suppose that education is voluntary and a matter of individual whim.
settlementnounUS /ˈsetəlmənt/
a body of people who settle far from home but maintain ties with their homeland; inhabitants remain nationals of their home state but are not literally under the home state's system of government
From this reading SITTING at the door next morning, I saw a very trimly-dressed damsel of twenty or thereabouts, coming briskly along under the trees, which there, as in every other Mormon settlement, shade the side-walk.
relative darkness caused by light rays being intercepted by an opaque body
From this reading SITTING at the door next morning, I saw a very trimly-dressed damsel of twenty or thereabouts, coming briskly along under the trees, which there, as in every other Mormon settlement, shade the side-walk.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading She was the schoolmistress, I learned, and very soon her scholars began to pass along.
side-walk
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading SITTING at the door next morning, I saw a very trimly-dressed damsel of twenty or thereabouts, coming briskly along under the trees, which there, as in every other Mormon settlement, shade the side-walk.
term of address for a man
From this reading "Schooling" in the Mormon districts--Innocence as to whisky, but connoisseurs in water--"What do you think of that water, sir?"--Gentile dependents on Mormon charity--The one-eyed rooster--Notice to All!
(photography) the act of assuming a certain position (as for a photograph or portrait)
From this reading SITTING at the door next morning, I saw a very trimly-dressed damsel of twenty or thereabouts, coming briskly along under the trees, which there, as in every other Mormon settlement, shade the side-walk.
in the near future
From this reading She was the schoolmistress, I learned, and very soon her scholars began to pass along.
sorryadjectiveUS /ˈsɑːri/
feeling or expressing regret or sorrow or a sense of loss over something done or undone
From this reading I had thus an opportunity of observing the curious, happy-go-lucky style in which "schooling" is carried on, and I was sorry to see it, for Mormonism stands urgently in need of more education, and it is pure folly to spend half the revenue of the Territory annually in a school establishment, if the children and their parents are permitted to suppose that education is voluntary and a matter of individual whim.
use up a period of time in a specific way
From this reading I had thus an opportunity of observing the curious, happy-go-lucky style in which "schooling" is carried on, and I was sorry to see it, for Mormonism stands urgently in need of more education, and it is pure folly to spend half the revenue of the Territory annually in a school establishment, if the children and their parents are permitted to suppose that education is voluntary and a matter of individual whim.
plural of “stand” — a support or foundation
From this reading I had thus an opportunity of observing the curious, happy-go-lucky style in which "schooling" is carried on, and I was sorry to see it, for Mormonism stands urgently in need of more education, and it is pure folly to spend half the revenue of the Territory annually in a school establishment, if the children and their parents are permitted to suppose that education is voluntary and a matter of individual whim.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading I had thus an opportunity of observing the curious, happy-go-lucky style in which "schooling" is carried on, and I was sorry to see it, for Mormonism stands urgently in need of more education, and it is pure folly to spend half the revenue of the Territory annually in a school establishment, if the children and their parents are permitted to suppose that education is voluntary and a matter of individual whim.
express a supposition
From this reading I had thus an opportunity of observing the curious, happy-go-lucky style in which "schooling" is carried on, and I was sorry to see it, for Mormonism stands urgently in need of more education, and it is pure folly to spend half the revenue of the Territory annually in a school establishment, if the children and their parents are permitted to suppose that education is voluntary and a matter of individual whim.
TerritorynounUS /ˈterɪtɔːri/
a region marked off for administrative or other purposes
From this reading I had thus an opportunity of observing the curious, happy-go-lucky style in which "schooling" is carried on, and I was sorry to see it, for Mormonism stands urgently in need of more education, and it is pure folly to spend half the revenue of the Territory annually in a school establishment, if the children and their parents are permitted to suppose that education is voluntary and a matter of individual whim.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading "Schooling" in the Mormon districts--Innocence as to whisky, but connoisseurs in water--"What do you think of that water, sir?"--Gentile dependents on Mormon charity--The one-eyed rooster--Notice to All!
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading "Schooling" in the Mormon districts--Innocence as to whisky, but connoisseurs in water--"What do you think of that water, sir?"--Gentile dependents on Mormon charity--The one-eyed rooster--Notice to All!
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading I had thus an opportunity of observing the curious, happy-go-lucky style in which "schooling" is carried on, and I was sorry to see it, for Mormonism stands urgently in need of more education, and it is pure folly to spend half the revenue of the Territory annually in a school establishment, if the children and their parents are permitted to suppose that education is voluntary and a matter of individual whim.
in or at that place or location
From this reading SITTING at the door next morning, I saw a very trimly-dressed damsel of twenty or thereabouts, coming briskly along under the trees, which there, as in every other Mormon settlement, shade the side-walk.
thereaboutsadverbUS /ˌðerəˈbaʊts/
near that time or date
From this reading SITTING at the door next morning, I saw a very trimly-dressed damsel of twenty or thereabouts, coming briskly along under the trees, which there, as in every other Mormon settlement, shade the side-walk.
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading "Schooling" in the Mormon districts--Innocence as to whisky, but connoisseurs in water--"What do you think of that water, sir?"--Gentile dependents on Mormon charity--The one-eyed rooster--Notice to All!
(used to introduce a logical conclusion) from that fact or reason or as a result
From this reading I had thus an opportunity of observing the curious, happy-go-lucky style in which "schooling" is carried on, and I was sorry to see it, for Mormonism stands urgently in need of more education, and it is pure folly to spend half the revenue of the Territory annually in a school establishment, if the children and their parents are permitted to suppose that education is voluntary and a matter of individual whim.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading "Schooling" in the Mormon districts--Innocence as to whisky, but connoisseurs in water--"What do you think of that water, sir?"--Gentile dependents on Mormon charity--The one-eyed rooster--Notice to All!
plural of “tree” — a tall perennial woody plant having a main trunk and branches forming a distinct elevated crown; includes both gymnosperms and angiosperms
From this reading SITTING at the door next morning, I saw a very trimly-dressed damsel of twenty or thereabouts, coming briskly along under the trees, which there, as in every other Mormon settlement, shade the side-walk.
trimly-dressed
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading SITTING at the door next morning, I saw a very trimly-dressed damsel of twenty or thereabouts, coming briskly along under the trees, which there, as in every other Mormon settlement, shade the side-walk.
the cardinal number that is the sum of nineteen and one
From this reading SITTING at the door next morning, I saw a very trimly-dressed damsel of twenty or thereabouts, coming briskly along under the trees, which there, as in every other Mormon settlement, shade the side-walk.
underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading SITTING at the door next morning, I saw a very trimly-dressed damsel of twenty or thereabouts, coming briskly along under the trees, which there, as in every other Mormon settlement, shade the side-walk.
urgentlyadverbUS /ˈɜːrdʒəntli/
with great urgency
From this reading I had thus an opportunity of observing the curious, happy-go-lucky style in which "schooling" is carried on, and I was sorry to see it, for Mormonism stands urgently in need of more education, and it is pure folly to spend half the revenue of the Territory annually in a school establishment, if the children and their parents are permitted to suppose that education is voluntary and a matter of individual whim.
precisely as stated
From this reading SITTING at the door next morning, I saw a very trimly-dressed damsel of twenty or thereabouts, coming briskly along under the trees, which there, as in every other Mormon settlement, shade the side-walk.
voluntaryadjectiveUS /ˈvɑːlənteri/
of your own free will or design; done by choice; not forced or compelled
From this reading I had thus an opportunity of observing the curious, happy-go-lucky style in which "schooling" is carried on, and I was sorry to see it, for Mormonism stands urgently in need of more education, and it is pure folly to spend half the revenue of the Territory annually in a school establishment, if the children and their parents are permitted to suppose that education is voluntary and a matter of individual whim.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading She was the schoolmistress, I learned, and very soon her scholars began to pass along.
binary compound that occurs at room temperature as a clear colorless odorless tasteless liquid; freezes into ice below 0 degrees centigrade and boils above 100 degrees centigrade; widely used as a solvent
From this reading "Schooling" in the Mormon districts--Innocence as to whisky, but connoisseurs in water--"What do you think of that water, sir?"--Gentile dependents on Mormon charity--The one-eyed rooster--Notice to All!
used to ask for information about something
From this reading "Schooling" in the Mormon districts--Innocence as to whisky, but connoisseurs in water--"What do you think of that water, sir?"--Gentile dependents on Mormon charity--The one-eyed rooster--Notice to All!
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading SITTING at the door next morning, I saw a very trimly-dressed damsel of twenty or thereabouts, coming briskly along under the trees, which there, as in every other Mormon settlement, shade the side-walk.
whimnounUS /wɪm/
a sudden desire
From this reading I had thus an opportunity of observing the curious, happy-go-lucky style in which "schooling" is carried on, and I was sorry to see it, for Mormonism stands urgently in need of more education, and it is pure folly to spend half the revenue of the Territory annually in a school establishment, if the children and their parents are permitted to suppose that education is voluntary and a matter of individual whim.
whiskynounUS /ˈwɪski/
a liquor made from fermented mash of grain
From this reading "Schooling" in the Mormon districts--Innocence as to whisky, but connoisseurs in water--"What do you think of that water, sir?"--Gentile dependents on Mormon charity--The one-eyed rooster--Notice to All!
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "Schooling" in the Mormon districts--Innocence as to whisky, but connoisseurs in water--"What do you think of that water, sir?"--Gentile dependents on Mormon charity--The one-eyed rooster--Notice to All!
