used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A few days after the twilight talk mentioned in the last chapter, the school opened for the winter.
aboveprepositionUS /əˈbʌv/
higher than, or over, something
From this reading This stove stood in a box of sand, and the ceiling above it was spangled with innumerable stars--black on a white firmament--which stars Dolly thought at first were intended to be decorative.
perform an action, or work out or perform (an action)
From this reading It was a rather cold morning, the morning of Dolly's introduction to the school-house of the middle district, and the box-stove which stood in the centre of the school-room was red-hot, and as she went in, the teacher, Mr. Emerson, was just in the act of smothering Betty Potter's flaming gown, which, being of cotton, had caught fire as it touched the stove in passing.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading A few days after the twilight talk mentioned in the last chapter, the school opened for the winter.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading THE SCHOOL AND ITS MASTER.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading It was a rather cold morning, the morning of Dolly's introduction to the school-house of the middle district, and the box-stove which stood in the centre of the school-room was red-hot, and as she went in, the teacher, Mr. Emerson, was just in the act of smothering Betty Potter's flaming gown, which, being of cotton, had caught fire as it touched the stove in passing.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading It had not been Mrs. Park's intention to send Dolly, but rather to give her lessons at home, yet the two seemed so unhappy at the prospect of a daily separation--for Ned of course must go--that she consented for Dolly to try it at least for a while.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading This stove stood in a box of sand, and the ceiling above it was spangled with innumerable stars--black on a white firmament--which stars Dolly thought at first were intended to be decorative.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading It had not been Mrs. Park's intention to send Dolly, but rather to give her lessons at home, yet the two seemed so unhappy at the prospect of a daily separation--for Ned of course must go--that she consented for Dolly to try it at least for a while.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading It was a rather cold morning, the morning of Dolly's introduction to the school-house of the middle district, and the box-stove which stood in the centre of the school-room was red-hot, and as she went in, the teacher, Mr. Emerson, was just in the act of smothering Betty Potter's flaming gown, which, being of cotton, had caught fire as it touched the stove in passing.
Betty
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From this reading It was a rather cold morning, the morning of Dolly's introduction to the school-house of the middle district, and the box-stove which stood in the centre of the school-room was red-hot, and as she went in, the teacher, Mr. Emerson, was just in the act of smothering Betty Potter's flaming gown, which, being of cotton, had caught fire as it touched the stove in passing.
being of the achromatic color of maximum darkness; having little or no hue owing to absorption of almost all incident light
From this reading This stove stood in a box of sand, and the ceiling above it was spangled with innumerable stars--black on a white firmament--which stars Dolly thought at first were intended to be decorative.
a (usually rectangular) container; may have a lid
From this reading This stove stood in a box of sand, and the ceiling above it was spangled with innumerable stars--black on a white firmament--which stars Dolly thought at first were intended to be decorative.
box-stove
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From this reading It was a rather cold morning, the morning of Dolly's introduction to the school-house of the middle district, and the box-stove which stood in the centre of the school-room was red-hot, and as she went in, the teacher, Mr. Emerson, was just in the act of smothering Betty Potter's flaming gown, which, being of cotton, had caught fire as it touched the stove in passing.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading It had not been Mrs. Park's intention to send Dolly, but rather to give her lessons at home, yet the two seemed so unhappy at the prospect of a daily separation--for Ned of course must go--that she consented for Dolly to try it at least for a while.
inflected form of “catch” — discover or come upon accidentally, suddenly, or unexpectedly; catch somebody doing something or in a certain state
From this reading It was a rather cold morning, the morning of Dolly's introduction to the school-house of the middle district, and the box-stove which stood in the centre of the school-room was red-hot, and as she went in, the teacher, Mr. Emerson, was just in the act of smothering Betty Potter's flaming gown, which, being of cotton, had caught fire as it touched the stove in passing.
ceilingnounUS /ˈsiːlɪŋ/
the overhead upper surface of a covered space
From this reading This stove stood in a box of sand, and the ceiling above it was spangled with innumerable stars--black on a white firmament--which stars Dolly thought at first were intended to be decorative.
a low-lying region in central France
From this reading It was a rather cold morning, the morning of Dolly's introduction to the school-house of the middle district, and the box-stove which stood in the centre of the school-room was red-hot, and as she went in, the teacher, Mr. Emerson, was just in the act of smothering Betty Potter's flaming gown, which, being of cotton, had caught fire as it touched the stove in passing.
a subdivision of a written work; usually numbered and titled
From this reading A few days after the twilight talk mentioned in the last chapter, the school opened for the winter.
having a low or inadequate temperature or feeling a sensation of coldness or having been made cold by e.g. ice or refrigeration
From this reading It was a rather cold morning, the morning of Dolly's introduction to the school-house of the middle district, and the box-stove which stood in the centre of the school-room was red-hot, and as she went in, the teacher, Mr. Emerson, was just in the act of smothering Betty Potter's flaming gown, which, being of cotton, had caught fire as it touched the stove in passing.
consentedverbUS /kənˈsentɪd/
past form of “consent” — give an affirmative reply to; respond favorably to
From this reading It had not been Mrs. Park's intention to send Dolly, but rather to give her lessons at home, yet the two seemed so unhappy at the prospect of a daily separation--for Ned of course must go--that she consented for Dolly to try it at least for a while.
cottonnounUS /ˈkɑːtən/
soft silky fibers from cotton plants in their raw state
From this reading It was a rather cold morning, the morning of Dolly's introduction to the school-house of the middle district, and the box-stove which stood in the centre of the school-room was red-hot, and as she went in, the teacher, Mr. Emerson, was just in the act of smothering Betty Potter's flaming gown, which, being of cotton, had caught fire as it touched the stove in passing.
education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings
From this reading It had not been Mrs. Park's intention to send Dolly, but rather to give her lessons at home, yet the two seemed so unhappy at the prospect of a daily separation--for Ned of course must go--that she consented for Dolly to try it at least for a while.
every day; without missing a day
From this reading It had not been Mrs. Park's intention to send Dolly, but rather to give her lessons at home, yet the two seemed so unhappy at the prospect of a daily separation--for Ned of course must go--that she consented for Dolly to try it at least for a while.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading A few days after the twilight talk mentioned in the last chapter, the school opened for the winter.
decorativeadjectiveUS /ˈdekrətɪv/
serving an esthetic rather than a useful purpose
From this reading This stove stood in a box of sand, and the ceiling above it was spangled with innumerable stars--black on a white firmament--which stars Dolly thought at first were intended to be decorative.
a region marked off for administrative or other purposes
From this reading It was a rather cold morning, the morning of Dolly's introduction to the school-house of the middle district, and the box-stove which stood in the centre of the school-room was red-hot, and as she went in, the teacher, Mr. Emerson, was just in the act of smothering Betty Potter's flaming gown, which, being of cotton, had caught fire as it touched the stove in passing.
DollynounUS /ˈdɑːli/
conveyance consisting of a wheeled support on which a camera can be mounted
From this reading It had not been Mrs. Park's intention to send Dolly, but rather to give her lessons at home, yet the two seemed so unhappy at the prospect of a daily separation--for Ned of course must go--that she consented for Dolly to try it at least for a while.
Dolly'snounUS /ˈdɑːliz/
possessive form of “dolly” — conveyance consisting of a wheeled support on which a camera can be mounted
From this reading It was a rather cold morning, the morning of Dolly's introduction to the school-house of the middle district, and the box-stove which stood in the centre of the school-room was red-hot, and as she went in, the teacher, Mr. Emerson, was just in the act of smothering Betty Potter's flaming gown, which, being of cotton, had caught fire as it touched the stove in passing.
EmersonnounUS /ˈemərsən/
United States writer and leading exponent of transcendentalism (1803-1882)
From this reading It was a rather cold morning, the morning of Dolly's introduction to the school-house of the middle district, and the box-stove which stood in the centre of the school-room was red-hot, and as she went in, the teacher, Mr. Emerson, was just in the act of smothering Betty Potter's flaming gown, which, being of cotton, had caught fire as it touched the stove in passing.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading A few days after the twilight talk mentioned in the last chapter, the school opened for the winter.
start firing a weapon
From this reading It was a rather cold morning, the morning of Dolly's introduction to the school-house of the middle district, and the box-stove which stood in the centre of the school-room was red-hot, and as she went in, the teacher, Mr. Emerson, was just in the act of smothering Betty Potter's flaming gown, which, being of cotton, had caught fire as it touched the stove in passing.
firmamentnoun
the apparent surface of the imaginary sphere on which celestial bodies appear to be projected
From this reading This stove stood in a box of sand, and the ceiling above it was spangled with innumerable stars--black on a white firmament--which stars Dolly thought at first were intended to be decorative.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading This stove stood in a box of sand, and the ceiling above it was spangled with innumerable stars--black on a white firmament--which stars Dolly thought at first were intended to be decorative.
flamingadjectiveUS /ˈfleɪmɪŋ/
informal intensifiers
From this reading It was a rather cold morning, the morning of Dolly's introduction to the school-house of the middle district, and the box-stove which stood in the centre of the school-room was red-hot, and as she went in, the teacher, Mr. Emerson, was just in the act of smothering Betty Potter's flaming gown, which, being of cotton, had caught fire as it touched the stove in passing.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading A few days after the twilight talk mentioned in the last chapter, the school opened for the winter.
cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading It had not been Mrs. Park's intention to send Dolly, but rather to give her lessons at home, yet the two seemed so unhappy at the prospect of a daily separation--for Ned of course must go--that she consented for Dolly to try it at least for a while.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading It had not been Mrs. Park's intention to send Dolly, but rather to give her lessons at home, yet the two seemed so unhappy at the prospect of a daily separation--for Ned of course must go--that she consented for Dolly to try it at least for a while.
a woman's dress, usually with a close-fitting bodice and a long flared skirt, often worn on formal occasions
From this reading It was a rather cold morning, the morning of Dolly's introduction to the school-house of the middle district, and the box-stove which stood in the centre of the school-room was red-hot, and as she went in, the teacher, Mr. Emerson, was just in the act of smothering Betty Potter's flaming gown, which, being of cotton, had caught fire as it touched the stove in passing.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading It had not been Mrs. Park's intention to send Dolly, but rather to give her lessons at home, yet the two seemed so unhappy at the prospect of a daily separation--for Ned of course must go--that she consented for Dolly to try it at least for a while.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading It had not been Mrs. Park's intention to send Dolly, but rather to give her lessons at home, yet the two seemed so unhappy at the prospect of a daily separation--for Ned of course must go--that she consented for Dolly to try it at least for a while.
where you live at a particular time
From this reading It had not been Mrs. Park's intention to send Dolly, but rather to give her lessons at home, yet the two seemed so unhappy at the prospect of a daily separation--for Ned of course must go--that she consented for Dolly to try it at least for a while.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading A few days after the twilight talk mentioned in the last chapter, the school opened for the winter.
innumerableadjectiveUS /ˌɪˈnuːmərəbəl/
too numerous to be counted
From this reading This stove stood in a box of sand, and the ceiling above it was spangled with innumerable stars--black on a white firmament--which stars Dolly thought at first were intended to be decorative.
resulting from one's intentions
From this reading This stove stood in a box of sand, and the ceiling above it was spangled with innumerable stars--black on a white firmament--which stars Dolly thought at first were intended to be decorative.
an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions
From this reading It had not been Mrs. Park's intention to send Dolly, but rather to give her lessons at home, yet the two seemed so unhappy at the prospect of a daily separation--for Ned of course must go--that she consented for Dolly to try it at least for a while.
introductionnounUS /ˌɪntrəˈdʌkʃən/
the act of beginning something new
From this reading It was a rather cold morning, the morning of Dolly's introduction to the school-house of the middle district, and the box-stove which stood in the centre of the school-room was red-hot, and as she went in, the teacher, Mr. Emerson, was just in the act of smothering Betty Potter's flaming gown, which, being of cotton, had caught fire as it touched the stove in passing.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It had not been Mrs. Park's intention to send Dolly, but rather to give her lessons at home, yet the two seemed so unhappy at the prospect of a daily separation--for Ned of course must go--that she consented for Dolly to try it at least for a while.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading THE SCHOOL AND ITS MASTER.
and nothing more
From this reading It was a rather cold morning, the morning of Dolly's introduction to the school-house of the middle district, and the box-stove which stood in the centre of the school-room was red-hot, and as she went in, the teacher, Mr. Emerson, was just in the act of smothering Betty Potter's flaming gown, which, being of cotton, had caught fire as it touched the stove in passing.
immediately past
From this reading A few days after the twilight talk mentioned in the last chapter, the school opened for the winter.
the superlative of “little” that can be used with mass nouns and is usually preceded by “the”; a quantifier meaning smallest in amount or extent or degree
From this reading It had not been Mrs. Park's intention to send Dolly, but rather to give her lessons at home, yet the two seemed so unhappy at the prospect of a daily separation--for Ned of course must go--that she consented for Dolly to try it at least for a while.
lessonsnounUS /ˈlesənz/
plural of “lesson” — a unit of instruction
From this reading It had not been Mrs. Park's intention to send Dolly, but rather to give her lessons at home, yet the two seemed so unhappy at the prospect of a daily separation--for Ned of course must go--that she consented for Dolly to try it at least for a while.
an artist of consummate skill
From this reading THE SCHOOL AND ITS MASTER.
past form of “mention” — make reference to
From this reading A few days after the twilight talk mentioned in the last chapter, the school opened for the winter.
an area that is approximately central within some larger region
From this reading It was a rather cold morning, the morning of Dolly's introduction to the school-house of the middle district, and the box-stove which stood in the centre of the school-room was red-hot, and as she went in, the teacher, Mr. Emerson, was just in the act of smothering Betty Potter's flaming gown, which, being of cotton, had caught fire as it touched the stove in passing.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading It was a rather cold morning, the morning of Dolly's introduction to the school-house of the middle district, and the box-stove which stood in the centre of the school-room was red-hot, and as she went in, the teacher, Mr. Emerson, was just in the act of smothering Betty Potter's flaming gown, which, being of cotton, had caught fire as it touched the stove in passing.
a form of address for a man
From this reading It was a rather cold morning, the morning of Dolly's introduction to the school-house of the middle district, and the box-stove which stood in the centre of the school-room was red-hot, and as she went in, the teacher, Mr. Emerson, was just in the act of smothering Betty Potter's flaming gown, which, being of cotton, had caught fire as it touched the stove in passing.
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading It had not been Mrs. Park's intention to send Dolly, but rather to give her lessons at home, yet the two seemed so unhappy at the prospect of a daily separation--for Ned of course must go--that she consented for Dolly to try it at least for a while.
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading It had not been Mrs. Park's intention to send Dolly, but rather to give her lessons at home, yet the two seemed so unhappy at the prospect of a daily separation--for Ned of course must go--that she consented for Dolly to try it at least for a while.
Ned
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From this reading It had not been Mrs. Park's intention to send Dolly, but rather to give her lessons at home, yet the two seemed so unhappy at the prospect of a daily separation--for Ned of course must go--that she consented for Dolly to try it at least for a while.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading It had not been Mrs. Park's intention to send Dolly, but rather to give her lessons at home, yet the two seemed so unhappy at the prospect of a daily separation--for Ned of course must go--that she consented for Dolly to try it at least for a while.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading It had not been Mrs. Park's intention to send Dolly, but rather to give her lessons at home, yet the two seemed so unhappy at the prospect of a daily separation--for Ned of course must go--that she consented for Dolly to try it at least for a while.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading This stove stood in a box of sand, and the ceiling above it was spangled with innumerable stars--black on a white firmament--which stars Dolly thought at first were intended to be decorative.
used of mouth or eyes
From this reading A few days after the twilight talk mentioned in the last chapter, the school opened for the winter.
Park'snounUS /pɑːrks/
possessive form of “park” — a large area of land preserved in its natural state as public property
From this reading It had not been Mrs. Park's intention to send Dolly, but rather to give her lessons at home, yet the two seemed so unhappy at the prospect of a daily separation--for Ned of course must go--that she consented for Dolly to try it at least for a while.
(American football) a play that involves one player throwing the ball to a teammate
From this reading It was a rather cold morning, the morning of Dolly's introduction to the school-house of the middle district, and the box-stove which stood in the centre of the school-room was red-hot, and as she went in, the teacher, Mr. Emerson, was just in the act of smothering Betty Potter's flaming gown, which, being of cotton, had caught fire as it touched the stove in passing.
Potter'snounUS /ˈpɑːtərz/
possessive form of “potter” — a craftsman who shapes pottery on a potter's wheel and bakes them it a kiln
From this reading It was a rather cold morning, the morning of Dolly's introduction to the school-house of the middle district, and the box-stove which stood in the centre of the school-room was red-hot, and as she went in, the teacher, Mr. Emerson, was just in the act of smothering Betty Potter's flaming gown, which, being of cotton, had caught fire as it touched the stove in passing.
the possibility of future success
From this reading It had not been Mrs. Park's intention to send Dolly, but rather to give her lessons at home, yet the two seemed so unhappy at the prospect of a daily separation--for Ned of course must go--that she consented for Dolly to try it at least for a while.
on the contrary
From this reading It had not been Mrs. Park's intention to send Dolly, but rather to give her lessons at home, yet the two seemed so unhappy at the prospect of a daily separation--for Ned of course must go--that she consented for Dolly to try it at least for a while.
red-hotadjective
having strong sexual appeal
From this reading It was a rather cold morning, the morning of Dolly's introduction to the school-house of the middle district, and the box-stove which stood in the centre of the school-room was red-hot, and as she went in, the teacher, Mr. Emerson, was just in the act of smothering Betty Potter's flaming gown, which, being of cotton, had caught fire as it touched the stove in passing.
a loose material consisting of grains of rock or coral
From this reading This stove stood in a box of sand, and the ceiling above it was spangled with innumerable stars--black on a white firmament--which stars Dolly thought at first were intended to be decorative.
an educational institution
From this reading THE SCHOOL AND ITS MASTER.
school-house
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From this reading It was a rather cold morning, the morning of Dolly's introduction to the school-house of the middle district, and the box-stove which stood in the centre of the school-room was red-hot, and as she went in, the teacher, Mr. Emerson, was just in the act of smothering Betty Potter's flaming gown, which, being of cotton, had caught fire as it touched the stove in passing.
school-room
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From this reading It was a rather cold morning, the morning of Dolly's introduction to the school-house of the middle district, and the box-stove which stood in the centre of the school-room was red-hot, and as she went in, the teacher, Mr. Emerson, was just in the act of smothering Betty Potter's flaming gown, which, being of cotton, had caught fire as it touched the stove in passing.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading It had not been Mrs. Park's intention to send Dolly, but rather to give her lessons at home, yet the two seemed so unhappy at the prospect of a daily separation--for Ned of course must go--that she consented for Dolly to try it at least for a while.
cause to go somewhere
From this reading It had not been Mrs. Park's intention to send Dolly, but rather to give her lessons at home, yet the two seemed so unhappy at the prospect of a daily separation--for Ned of course must go--that she consented for Dolly to try it at least for a while.
separationnounUS /ˌsepərˈeɪʃən/
the state of lacking unity
From this reading It had not been Mrs. Park's intention to send Dolly, but rather to give her lessons at home, yet the two seemed so unhappy at the prospect of a daily separation--for Ned of course must go--that she consented for Dolly to try it at least for a while.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading It had not been Mrs. Park's intention to send Dolly, but rather to give her lessons at home, yet the two seemed so unhappy at the prospect of a daily separation--for Ned of course must go--that she consented for Dolly to try it at least for a while.
smotheringadjectiveUS /ˈsmʌðərɪŋ/
causing difficulty in breathing especially through lack of fresh air and presence of heat
From this reading It was a rather cold morning, the morning of Dolly's introduction to the school-house of the middle district, and the box-stove which stood in the centre of the school-room was red-hot, and as she went in, the teacher, Mr. Emerson, was just in the act of smothering Betty Potter's flaming gown, which, being of cotton, had caught fire as it touched the stove in passing.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading It had not been Mrs. Park's intention to send Dolly, but rather to give her lessons at home, yet the two seemed so unhappy at the prospect of a daily separation--for Ned of course must go--that she consented for Dolly to try it at least for a while.
spangledadjectiveUS /ˈspæŋɡəld/
covered with beads or jewels or sequins
From this reading This stove stood in a box of sand, and the ceiling above it was spangled with innumerable stars--black on a white firmament--which stars Dolly thought at first were intended to be decorative.
plural of “star” — (astronomy) a celestial body of hot gases that radiates energy derived from thermonuclear reactions in the interior
From this reading This stove stood in a box of sand, and the ceiling above it was spangled with innumerable stars--black on a white firmament--which stars Dolly thought at first were intended to be decorative.
Maintained an upright posture.
From this reading It was a rather cold morning, the morning of Dolly's introduction to the school-house of the middle district, and the box-stove which stood in the centre of the school-room was red-hot, and as she went in, the teacher, Mr. Emerson, was just in the act of smothering Betty Potter's flaming gown, which, being of cotton, had caught fire as it touched the stove in passing.
stovenounUS /stoʊv/
a kitchen appliance used for cooking food
From this reading It was a rather cold morning, the morning of Dolly's introduction to the school-house of the middle district, and the box-stove which stood in the centre of the school-room was red-hot, and as she went in, the teacher, Mr. Emerson, was just in the act of smothering Betty Potter's flaming gown, which, being of cotton, had caught fire as it touched the stove in passing.
exchange thoughts; talk with
From this reading A few days after the twilight talk mentioned in the last chapter, the school opened for the winter.
a person whose occupation is teaching
From this reading It was a rather cold morning, the morning of Dolly's introduction to the school-house of the middle district, and the box-stove which stood in the centre of the school-room was red-hot, and as she went in, the teacher, Mr. Emerson, was just in the act of smothering Betty Potter's flaming gown, which, being of cotton, had caught fire as it touched the stove in passing.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading It had not been Mrs. Park's intention to send Dolly, but rather to give her lessons at home, yet the two seemed so unhappy at the prospect of a daily separation--for Ned of course must go--that she consented for Dolly to try it at least for a while.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE SCHOOL AND ITS MASTER.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading This stove stood in a box of sand, and the ceiling above it was spangled with innumerable stars--black on a white firmament--which stars Dolly thought at first were intended to be decorative.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading This stove stood in a box of sand, and the ceiling above it was spangled with innumerable stars--black on a white firmament--which stars Dolly thought at first were intended to be decorative.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading It had not been Mrs. Park's intention to send Dolly, but rather to give her lessons at home, yet the two seemed so unhappy at the prospect of a daily separation--for Ned of course must go--that she consented for Dolly to try it at least for a while.
having come into contact
From this reading It was a rather cold morning, the morning of Dolly's introduction to the school-house of the middle district, and the box-stove which stood in the centre of the school-room was red-hot, and as she went in, the teacher, Mr. Emerson, was just in the act of smothering Betty Potter's flaming gown, which, being of cotton, had caught fire as it touched the stove in passing.
make an effort or attempt
From this reading It had not been Mrs. Park's intention to send Dolly, but rather to give her lessons at home, yet the two seemed so unhappy at the prospect of a daily separation--for Ned of course must go--that she consented for Dolly to try it at least for a while.
twilightnounUS /ˈtwaɪlaɪt/
the time of day immediately following sunset
From this reading A few days after the twilight talk mentioned in the last chapter, the school opened for the winter.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading It had not been Mrs. Park's intention to send Dolly, but rather to give her lessons at home, yet the two seemed so unhappy at the prospect of a daily separation--for Ned of course must go--that she consented for Dolly to try it at least for a while.
experiencing or marked by or causing sadness or sorrow or discontent
From this reading It had not been Mrs. Park's intention to send Dolly, but rather to give her lessons at home, yet the two seemed so unhappy at the prospect of a daily separation--for Ned of course must go--that she consented for Dolly to try it at least for a while.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It was a rather cold morning, the morning of Dolly's introduction to the school-house of the middle district, and the box-stove which stood in the centre of the school-room was red-hot, and as she went in, the teacher, Mr. Emerson, was just in the act of smothering Betty Potter's flaming gown, which, being of cotton, had caught fire as it touched the stove in passing.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading It was a rather cold morning, the morning of Dolly's introduction to the school-house of the middle district, and the box-stove which stood in the centre of the school-room was red-hot, and as she went in, the teacher, Mr. Emerson, was just in the act of smothering Betty Potter's flaming gown, which, being of cotton, had caught fire as it touched the stove in passing.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading This stove stood in a box of sand, and the ceiling above it was spangled with innumerable stars--black on a white firmament--which stars Dolly thought at first were intended to be decorative.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading It was a rather cold morning, the morning of Dolly's introduction to the school-house of the middle district, and the box-stove which stood in the centre of the school-room was red-hot, and as she went in, the teacher, Mr. Emerson, was just in the act of smothering Betty Potter's flaming gown, which, being of cotton, had caught fire as it touched the stove in passing.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading It had not been Mrs. Park's intention to send Dolly, but rather to give her lessons at home, yet the two seemed so unhappy at the prospect of a daily separation--for Ned of course must go--that she consented for Dolly to try it at least for a while.
a Caucasian
From this reading This stove stood in a box of sand, and the ceiling above it was spangled with innumerable stars--black on a white firmament--which stars Dolly thought at first were intended to be decorative.
the coldest season of the year; in the northern hemisphere it extends from the winter solstice to the vernal equinox
From this reading A few days after the twilight talk mentioned in the last chapter, the school opened for the winter.
in the company of; together with
From this reading This stove stood in a box of sand, and the ceiling above it was spangled with innumerable stars--black on a white firmament--which stars Dolly thought at first were intended to be decorative.
but in spite of that
From this reading It had not been Mrs. Park's intention to send Dolly, but rather to give her lessons at home, yet the two seemed so unhappy at the prospect of a daily separation--for Ned of course must go--that she consented for Dolly to try it at least for a while.
