used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading In order that all might reach home for supper, there was no staying, except that Newt Bronson and Raymond Simms remained to sweep and dust the schoolroom, and prepare kindling for the next morning's fire--a work they had taken upon themselves, so as to enable the teacher to put on the blackboards such outlines for the morrow's class work as might be required.
(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 In order that all might reach home for supper, there was no staying, except that Newt Bronson and Raymond Simms remained to sweep and dust the schoolroom, and prepare kindling for the next morning's fire--a work they had taken upon themselves, so as to enable the teacher to put on the blackboards such outlines for the morrow's class work as might be required.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading AND THE OLD BOTTLES The day passed.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading In order that all might reach home for supper, there was no staying, except that Newt Bronson and Raymond Simms remained to sweep and dust the schoolroom, and prepare kindling for the next morning's fire--a work they had taken upon themselves, so as to enable the teacher to put on the blackboards such outlines for the morrow's class work as might be required.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading In order that all might reach home for supper, there was no staying, except that Newt Bronson and Raymond Simms remained to sweep and dust the schoolroom, and prepare kindling for the next morning's fire--a work they had taken upon themselves, so as to enable the teacher to put on the blackboards such outlines for the morrow's class work as might be required.
blackboardsnounUS /ˈblækbɔːrdz/
plural of “blackboard” — sheet of slate; for writing with chalk
From this reading In order that all might reach home for supper, there was no staying, except that Newt Bronson and Raymond Simms remained to sweep and dust the schoolroom, and prepare kindling for the next morning's fire--a work they had taken upon themselves, so as to enable the teacher to put on the blackboards such outlines for the morrow's class work as might be required.
a committee having supervisory powers
From this reading Jim was writing on the board a list of words constituting a spelling exercise.
BOTTLESnounUS /ˈbɑːtəlz/
plural of “bottle” — a glass or plastic vessel used for storing drinks or other liquids; typically cylindrical without handles and with a narrow neck that can be plugged or capped
From this reading AND THE OLD BOTTLES The day passed.
Bronson
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From this reading In order that all might reach home for supper, there was no staying, except that Newt Bronson and Raymond Simms remained to sweep and dust the schoolroom, and prepare kindling for the next morning's fire--a work they had taken upon themselves, so as to enable the teacher to put on the blackboards such outlines for the morrow's class work as might be required.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading They were not from the text-book, but grew naturally out of the study of the seed wheat--"cockle," "morning-glory," "convolvulus," "viable," "viability," "sprouting," "iron-weed" and the like.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading Four o'clock came.
a collection of things sharing a common attribute
From this reading In order that all might reach home for supper, there was no staying, except that Newt Bronson and Raymond Simms remained to sweep and dust the schoolroom, and prepare kindling for the next morning's fire--a work they had taken upon themselves, so as to enable the teacher to put on the blackboards such outlines for the morrow's class work as might be required.
cocklenounUS /ˈkɑːkəl/
common edible European bivalve
From this reading They were not from the text-book, but grew naturally out of the study of the seed wheat--"cockle," "morning-glory," "convolvulus," "viable," "viability," "sprouting," "iron-weed" and the like.
constitutingverbUS /ˈkɑːnstətuːtɪŋ/
-ing form of “constitute” — form or compose
From this reading Jim was writing on the board a list of words constituting a spelling exercise.
convolvulusnoun
any of numerous plants of the genus Convolvulus
From this reading They were not from the text-book, but grew naturally out of the study of the seed wheat--"cockle," "morning-glory," "convolvulus," "viable," "viability," "sprouting," "iron-weed" and the like.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading AND THE OLD BOTTLES The day passed.
remove the dust from
From this reading In order that all might reach home for supper, there was no staying, except that Newt Bronson and Raymond Simms remained to sweep and dust the schoolroom, and prepare kindling for the next morning's fire--a work they had taken upon themselves, so as to enable the teacher to put on the blackboards such outlines for the morrow's class work as might be required.
enableverbUS /eˈneɪbəl/
render capable or able for some task
From this reading In order that all might reach home for supper, there was no staying, except that Newt Bronson and Raymond Simms remained to sweep and dust the schoolroom, and prepare kindling for the next morning's fire--a work they had taken upon themselves, so as to enable the teacher to put on the blackboards such outlines for the morrow's class work as might be required.
apart from; not including
From this reading In order that all might reach home for supper, there was no staying, except that Newt Bronson and Raymond Simms remained to sweep and dust the schoolroom, and prepare kindling for the next morning's fire--a work they had taken upon themselves, so as to enable the teacher to put on the blackboards such outlines for the morrow's class work as might be required.
the activity of exerting your muscles in various ways to keep fit
From this reading Jim was writing on the board a list of words constituting a spelling exercise.
start firing a weapon
From this reading In order that all might reach home for supper, there was no staying, except that Newt Bronson and Raymond Simms remained to sweep and dust the schoolroom, and prepare kindling for the next morning's fire--a work they had taken upon themselves, so as to enable the teacher to put on the blackboards such outlines for the morrow's class work as might be required.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading In order that all might reach home for supper, there was no staying, except that Newt Bronson and Raymond Simms remained to sweep and dust the schoolroom, and prepare kindling for the next morning's fire--a work they had taken upon themselves, so as to enable the teacher to put on the blackboards such outlines for the morrow's class work as might be required.
the cardinal number that is the sum of three and one
From this reading Four o'clock came.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading They were not from the text-book, but grew naturally out of the study of the seed wheat--"cockle," "morning-glory," "convolvulus," "viable," "viability," "sprouting," "iron-weed" and the like.
inflected form of “grow” — pass into a condition gradually, take on a specific property or attribute; become
From this reading They were not from the text-book, but grew naturally out of the study of the seed wheat--"cockle," "morning-glory," "convolvulus," "viable," "viability," "sprouting," "iron-weed" and the like.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading In order that all might reach home for supper, there was no staying, except that Newt Bronson and Raymond Simms remained to sweep and dust the schoolroom, and prepare kindling for the next morning's fire--a work they had taken upon themselves, so as to enable the teacher to put on the blackboards such outlines for the morrow's class work as might be required.
where you live at a particular time
From this reading In order that all might reach home for supper, there was no staying, except that Newt Bronson and Raymond Simms remained to sweep and dust the schoolroom, and prepare kindling for the next morning's fire--a work they had taken upon themselves, so as to enable the teacher to put on the blackboards such outlines for the morrow's class work as might be required.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading In order that all might reach home for supper, there was no staying, except that Newt Bronson and Raymond Simms remained to sweep and dust the schoolroom, and prepare kindling for the next morning's fire--a work they had taken upon themselves, so as to enable the teacher to put on the blackboards such outlines for the morrow's class work as might be required.
iron-weed
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From this reading They were not from the text-book, but grew naturally out of the study of the seed wheat--"cockle," "morning-glory," "convolvulus," "viable," "viability," "sprouting," "iron-weed" and the like.
Jim
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From this reading Jim was writing on the board a list of words constituting a spelling exercise.
kindlingnounUS /ˈkɪndlɪŋ/
material for starting a fire
From this reading In order that all might reach home for supper, there was no staying, except that Newt Bronson and Raymond Simms remained to sweep and dust the schoolroom, and prepare kindling for the next morning's fire--a work they had taken upon themselves, so as to enable the teacher to put on the blackboards such outlines for the morrow's class work as might be required.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading They were not from the text-book, but grew naturally out of the study of the seed wheat--"cockle," "morning-glory," "convolvulus," "viable," "viability," "sprouting," "iron-weed" and the like.
give or make a list of; name individually; give the names of
From this reading Jim was writing on the board a list of words constituting a spelling exercise.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading In order that all might reach home for supper, there was no staying, except that Newt Bronson and Raymond Simms remained to sweep and dust the schoolroom, and prepare kindling for the next morning's fire--a work they had taken upon themselves, so as to enable the teacher to put on the blackboards such outlines for the morrow's class work as might be required.
morning'snounUS /ˈmɔːrnɪŋz/
possessive form of “morning” — the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading In order that all might reach home for supper, there was no staying, except that Newt Bronson and Raymond Simms remained to sweep and dust the schoolroom, and prepare kindling for the next morning's fire--a work they had taken upon themselves, so as to enable the teacher to put on the blackboards such outlines for the morrow's class work as might be required.
morning-glory
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From this reading They were not from the text-book, but grew naturally out of the study of the seed wheat--"cockle," "morning-glory," "convolvulus," "viable," "viability," "sprouting," "iron-weed" and the like.
morrow's
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From this reading In order that all might reach home for supper, there was no staying, except that Newt Bronson and Raymond Simms remained to sweep and dust the schoolroom, and prepare kindling for the next morning's fire--a work they had taken upon themselves, so as to enable the teacher to put on the blackboards such outlines for the morrow's class work as might be required.
as might be expected
From this reading They were not from the text-book, but grew naturally out of the study of the seed wheat--"cockle," "morning-glory," "convolvulus," "viable," "viability," "sprouting," "iron-weed" and the like.
NewtnounUS /nuːt/
small usually bright-colored semiaquatic salamanders of North America and Europe and northern Asia
From this reading In order that all might reach home for supper, there was no staying, except that Newt Bronson and Raymond Simms remained to sweep and dust the schoolroom, and prepare kindling for the next morning's fire--a work they had taken upon themselves, so as to enable the teacher to put on the blackboards such outlines for the morrow's class work as might be required.
immediately following in time or order
From this reading In order that all might reach home for supper, there was no staying, except that Newt Bronson and Raymond Simms remained to sweep and dust the schoolroom, and prepare kindling for the next morning's fire--a work they had taken upon themselves, so as to enable the teacher to put on the blackboards such outlines for the morrow's class work as might be required.
not any; not one
From this reading In order that all might reach home for supper, there was no staying, except that Newt Bronson and Raymond Simms remained to sweep and dust the schoolroom, and prepare kindling for the next morning's fire--a work they had taken upon themselves, so as to enable the teacher to put on the blackboards such outlines for the morrow's class work as might be required.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading They were not from the text-book, but grew naturally out of the study of the seed wheat--"cockle," "morning-glory," "convolvulus," "viable," "viability," "sprouting," "iron-weed" and the like.
o'clockadverbUS /əˈklɑːk/
according to the clock
From this reading Four o'clock came.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Jim was writing on the board a list of words constituting a spelling exercise.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading AND THE OLD BOTTLES The day passed.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading In order that all might reach home for supper, there was no staying, except that Newt Bronson and Raymond Simms remained to sweep and dust the schoolroom, and prepare kindling for the next morning's fire--a work they had taken upon themselves, so as to enable the teacher to put on the blackboards such outlines for the morrow's class work as might be required.
(often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed
From this reading In order that all might reach home for supper, there was no staying, except that Newt Bronson and Raymond Simms remained to sweep and dust the schoolroom, and prepare kindling for the next morning's fire--a work they had taken upon themselves, so as to enable the teacher to put on the blackboards such outlines for the morrow's class work as might be required.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading They were not from the text-book, but grew naturally out of the study of the seed wheat--"cockle," "morning-glory," "convolvulus," "viable," "viability," "sprouting," "iron-weed" and the like.
outlinesnounUS /ˈaʊtlaɪnz/
plural of “outline” — the line that appears to bound an object
From this reading In order that all might reach home for supper, there was no staying, except that Newt Bronson and Raymond Simms remained to sweep and dust the schoolroom, and prepare kindling for the next morning's fire--a work they had taken upon themselves, so as to enable the teacher to put on the blackboards such outlines for the morrow's class work as might be required.
past form of “pass” — go across or through
From this reading AND THE OLD BOTTLES The day passed.
prepareverbUS /priˈper/
make ready or suitable or equip in advance for a particular purpose or for some use, event, etc
From this reading In order that all might reach home for supper, there was no staying, except that Newt Bronson and Raymond Simms remained to sweep and dust the schoolroom, and prepare kindling for the next morning's fire--a work they had taken upon themselves, so as to enable the teacher to put on the blackboards such outlines for the morrow's class work as might be required.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading In order that all might reach home for supper, there was no staying, except that Newt Bronson and Raymond Simms remained to sweep and dust the schoolroom, and prepare kindling for the next morning's fire--a work they had taken upon themselves, so as to enable the teacher to put on the blackboards such outlines for the morrow's class work as might be required.
Raymond
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From this reading In order that all might reach home for supper, there was no staying, except that Newt Bronson and Raymond Simms remained to sweep and dust the schoolroom, and prepare kindling for the next morning's fire--a work they had taken upon themselves, so as to enable the teacher to put on the blackboards such outlines for the morrow's class work as might be required.
reach a destination, either real or abstract
From this reading In order that all might reach home for supper, there was no staying, except that Newt Bronson and Raymond Simms remained to sweep and dust the schoolroom, and prepare kindling for the next morning's fire--a work they had taken upon themselves, so as to enable the teacher to put on the blackboards such outlines for the morrow's class work as might be required.
past form of “remain” — stay the same; remain in a certain state
From this reading In order that all might reach home for supper, there was no staying, except that Newt Bronson and Raymond Simms remained to sweep and dust the schoolroom, and prepare kindling for the next morning's fire--a work they had taken upon themselves, so as to enable the teacher to put on the blackboards such outlines for the morrow's class work as might be required.
necessary for relief or supply
From this reading In order that all might reach home for supper, there was no staying, except that Newt Bronson and Raymond Simms remained to sweep and dust the schoolroom, and prepare kindling for the next morning's fire--a work they had taken upon themselves, so as to enable the teacher to put on the blackboards such outlines for the morrow's class work as might be required.
schoolroomnounUS /ˈskuːlruːm/
a room in a school where lessons take place
From this reading In order that all might reach home for supper, there was no staying, except that Newt Bronson and Raymond Simms remained to sweep and dust the schoolroom, and prepare kindling for the next morning's fire--a work they had taken upon themselves, so as to enable the teacher to put on the blackboards such outlines for the morrow's class work as might be required.
seednounUS /siːd/
a small hard fruit
From this reading They were not from the text-book, but grew naturally out of the study of the seed wheat--"cockle," "morning-glory," "convolvulus," "viable," "viability," "sprouting," "iron-weed" and the like.
Simms
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading In order that all might reach home for supper, there was no staying, except that Newt Bronson and Raymond Simms remained to sweep and dust the schoolroom, and prepare kindling for the next morning's fire--a work they had taken upon themselves, so as to enable the teacher to put on the blackboards such outlines for the morrow's class work as might be required.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading In order that all might reach home for supper, there was no staying, except that Newt Bronson and Raymond Simms remained to sweep and dust the schoolroom, and prepare kindling for the next morning's fire--a work they had taken upon themselves, so as to enable the teacher to put on the blackboards such outlines for the morrow's class work as might be required.
spellingnounUS /ˈspelɪŋ/
forming words with letters according to the principles underlying accepted usage
From this reading Jim was writing on the board a list of words constituting a spelling exercise.
sproutingnounUS /ˈspraʊtɪŋ/
the process whereby seeds or spores sprout and begin to grow
From this reading They were not from the text-book, but grew naturally out of the study of the seed wheat--"cockle," "morning-glory," "convolvulus," "viable," "viability," "sprouting," "iron-weed" and the like.
stayingverbUS /ˈsteɪɪŋ/
-ing form of “stay” — stay the same; remain in a certain state
From this reading In order that all might reach home for supper, there was no staying, except that Newt Bronson and Raymond Simms remained to sweep and dust the schoolroom, and prepare kindling for the next morning's fire--a work they had taken upon themselves, so as to enable the teacher to put on the blackboards such outlines for the morrow's class work as might be required.
a detailed critical inspection
From this reading They were not from the text-book, but grew naturally out of the study of the seed wheat--"cockle," "morning-glory," "convolvulus," "viable," "viability," "sprouting," "iron-weed" and the like.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading In order that all might reach home for supper, there was no staying, except that Newt Bronson and Raymond Simms remained to sweep and dust the schoolroom, and prepare kindling for the next morning's fire--a work they had taken upon themselves, so as to enable the teacher to put on the blackboards such outlines for the morrow's class work as might be required.
a light evening meal; served in early evening if dinner is at midday or served late in the evening at bedtime
From this reading In order that all might reach home for supper, there was no staying, except that Newt Bronson and Raymond Simms remained to sweep and dust the schoolroom, and prepare kindling for the next morning's fire--a work they had taken upon themselves, so as to enable the teacher to put on the blackboards such outlines for the morrow's class work as might be required.
sweepverbUS /swiːp/
sweep across or over
From this reading In order that all might reach home for supper, there was no staying, except that Newt Bronson and Raymond Simms remained to sweep and dust the schoolroom, and prepare kindling for the next morning's fire--a work they had taken upon themselves, so as to enable the teacher to put on the blackboards such outlines for the morrow's class work as might be required.
takenadjectiveUS /ˈteɪkən/
understood in a certain way; made sense of
From this reading In order that all might reach home for supper, there was no staying, except that Newt Bronson and Raymond Simms remained to sweep and dust the schoolroom, and prepare kindling for the next morning's fire--a work they had taken upon themselves, so as to enable the teacher to put on the blackboards such outlines for the morrow's class work as might be required.
a person whose occupation is teaching
From this reading In order that all might reach home for supper, there was no staying, except that Newt Bronson and Raymond Simms remained to sweep and dust the schoolroom, and prepare kindling for the next morning's fire--a work they had taken upon themselves, so as to enable the teacher to put on the blackboards such outlines for the morrow's class work as might be required.
text-book
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From this reading They were not from the text-book, but grew naturally out of the study of the seed wheat--"cockle," "morning-glory," "convolvulus," "viable," "viability," "sprouting," "iron-weed" and the like.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading In order that all might reach home for supper, there was no staying, except that Newt Bronson and Raymond Simms remained to sweep and dust the schoolroom, and prepare kindling for the next morning's fire--a work they had taken upon themselves, so as to enable the teacher to put on the blackboards such outlines for the morrow's class work as might be required.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading AND THE OLD BOTTLES The day passed.
used when the people doing the action are also its object
From this reading In order that all might reach home for supper, there was no staying, except that Newt Bronson and Raymond Simms remained to sweep and dust the schoolroom, and prepare kindling for the next morning's fire--a work they had taken upon themselves, so as to enable the teacher to put on the blackboards such outlines for the morrow's class work as might be required.
in or at that place or location
From this reading In order that all might reach home for supper, there was no staying, except that Newt Bronson and Raymond Simms remained to sweep and dust the schoolroom, and prepare kindling for the next morning's fire--a work they had taken upon themselves, so as to enable the teacher to put on the blackboards such outlines for the morrow's class work as might be required.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading In order that all might reach home for supper, there was no staying, except that Newt Bronson and Raymond Simms remained to sweep and dust the schoolroom, and prepare kindling for the next morning's fire--a work they had taken upon themselves, so as to enable the teacher to put on the blackboards such outlines for the morrow's class work as might be required.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading In order that all might reach home for supper, there was no staying, except that Newt Bronson and Raymond Simms remained to sweep and dust the schoolroom, and prepare kindling for the next morning's fire--a work they had taken upon themselves, so as to enable the teacher to put on the blackboards such outlines for the morrow's class work as might be required.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading In order that all might reach home for supper, there was no staying, except that Newt Bronson and Raymond Simms remained to sweep and dust the schoolroom, and prepare kindling for the next morning's fire--a work they had taken upon themselves, so as to enable the teacher to put on the blackboards such outlines for the morrow's class work as might be required.
viabilitynounUS /vaɪəˈbɪləti/
(of living things) capable of normal growth and development
From this reading They were not from the text-book, but grew naturally out of the study of the seed wheat--"cockle," "morning-glory," "convolvulus," "viable," "viability," "sprouting," "iron-weed" and the like.
viableadjectiveUS /ˈvaɪəbəl/
capable of being done with means at hand and circumstances as they are
From this reading They were not from the text-book, but grew naturally out of the study of the seed wheat--"cockle," "morning-glory," "convolvulus," "viable," "viability," "sprouting," "iron-weed" and the like.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading In order that all might reach home for supper, there was no staying, except that Newt Bronson and Raymond Simms remained to sweep and dust the schoolroom, and prepare kindling for the next morning's fire--a work they had taken upon themselves, so as to enable the teacher to put on the blackboards such outlines for the morrow's class work as might be required.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading They were not from the text-book, but grew naturally out of the study of the seed wheat--"cockle," "morning-glory," "convolvulus," "viable," "viability," "sprouting," "iron-weed" and the like.
wheatnounUS /wiːt/
annual or biennial grass having erect flower spikes and light brown grains
From this reading They were not from the text-book, but grew naturally out of the study of the seed wheat--"cockle," "morning-glory," "convolvulus," "viable," "viability," "sprouting," "iron-weed" and the like.
the words that are spoken
From this reading Jim was writing on the board a list of words constituting a spelling exercise.
exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading In order that all might reach home for supper, there was no staying, except that Newt Bronson and Raymond Simms remained to sweep and dust the schoolroom, and prepare kindling for the next morning's fire--a work they had taken upon themselves, so as to enable the teacher to put on the blackboards such outlines for the morrow's class work as might be required.
the act of creating written works
From this reading Jim was writing on the board a list of words constituting a spelling exercise.
