Chapter II · Chapter 2

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

From this reading It prided itself much on being a university town, but more because many old families of extremely blue blood and large wealth gave tone and color to its society.

(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 But with the majority of those most cerulean in their vital fluid the fact that she possessed large wealth in her own name, and was the wife of a man engaged in a colossal business, weighed more than all her graces and ancestral honors.

the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound

From this reading CHAINED TO AN ICEBERG Hillaton, the suburban city in which the Arnots resided, was not very distant from New York, and drew much of its prosperity from its relations with the metropolis.

inherited or inheritable by established rules (usually legal rules) of descent

From this reading But with the majority of those most cerulean in their vital fluid the fact that she possessed large wealth in her own name, and was the wife of a man engaged in a colossal business, weighed more than all her graces and ancestral honors.

Belonging to the very distant past and no longer in existence or deeply revered.

From this reading Mrs. Arnot's blood, however, was as blue as that of the most ancient and aristocratic of her neighbors, while in character and culture she had few equals.

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

From this reading CHAINED TO AN ICEBERG Hillaton, the suburban city in which the Arnots resided, was not very distant from New York, and drew much of its prosperity from its relations with the metropolis.

an architectural product or work

From this reading It is true that this highest social circle was very exclusive, and formed but a small fraction of the population; but the people in general had come to speak of "our society," as being "unusually good," just as they commended to strangers the architecture of "our college buildings," though they had little to do with either.

belonging to or characteristic of the nobility or aristocracy

From this reading Mrs. Arnot's blood, however, was as blue as that of the most ancient and aristocratic of her neighbors, while in character and culture she had few equals.

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From this reading Mrs. Arnot's blood, however, was as blue as that of the most ancient and aristocratic of her neighbors, while in character and culture she had few equals.

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

From this reading CHAINED TO AN ICEBERG Hillaton, the suburban city in which the Arnots resided, was not very distant from New York, and drew much of its prosperity from its relations with the metropolis.

at the same time that; because; in the way that

From this reading It is true that this highest social circle was very exclusive, and formed but a small fraction of the population; but the people in general had come to speak of "our society," as being "unusually good," just as they commended to strangers the architecture of "our college buildings," though they had little to do with either.

for the reason that

From this reading It prided itself much on being a university town, but more because many old families of extremely blue blood and large wealth gave tone and color to its society.

the -ing form of “be”

From this reading It prided itself much on being a university town, but more because many old families of extremely blue blood and large wealth gave tone and color to its society.

The red fluid that circulates in the heart and blood vessels.

From this reading It prided itself much on being a university town, but more because many old families of extremely blue blood and large wealth gave tone and color to its society.

of the color intermediate between green and violet; having a color similar to that of a clear unclouded sky

From this reading It prided itself much on being a university town, but more because many old families of extremely blue blood and large wealth gave tone and color to its society.

plural of “building” — a structure that has a roof and walls and stands more or less permanently in one place

From this reading It is true that this highest social circle was very exclusive, and formed but a small fraction of the population; but the people in general had come to speak of "our society," as being "unusually good," just as they commended to strangers the architecture of "our college buildings," though they had little to do with either.

a commercial or industrial enterprise and the people who constitute it

From this reading But with the majority of those most cerulean in their vital fluid the fact that she possessed large wealth in her own name, and was the wife of a man engaged in a colossal business, weighed more than all her graces and ancestral honors.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading It prided itself much on being a university town, but more because many old families of extremely blue blood and large wealth gave tone and color to its society.

a light shade of blue

From this reading But with the majority of those most cerulean in their vital fluid the fact that she possessed large wealth in her own name, and was the wife of a man engaged in a colossal business, weighed more than all her graces and ancestral honors.

bound with chains

From this reading CHAINED TO AN ICEBERG Hillaton, the suburban city in which the Arnots resided, was not very distant from New York, and drew much of its prosperity from its relations with the metropolis.

an imaginary person represented in a work of fiction (play or film or story)

From this reading Mrs. Arnot's blood, however, was as blue as that of the most ancient and aristocratic of her neighbors, while in character and culture she had few equals.

ellipse in which the two axes are of equal length; a plane curve generated by one point moving at a constant distance from a fixed point

From this reading It is true that this highest social circle was very exclusive, and formed but a small fraction of the population; but the people in general had come to speak of "our society," as being "unusually good," just as they commended to strangers the architecture of "our college buildings," though they had little to do with either.

a large and densely populated urban area; may include several independent administrative districts

From this reading CHAINED TO AN ICEBERG Hillaton, the suburban city in which the Arnots resided, was not very distant from New York, and drew much of its prosperity from its relations with the metropolis.

the body of faculty and students of a college

From this reading It is true that this highest social circle was very exclusive, and formed but a small fraction of the population; but the people in general had come to speak of "our society," as being "unusually good," just as they commended to strangers the architecture of "our college buildings," though they had little to do with either.

a visual attribute of things that results from the light they emit or transmit or reflect

From this reading It prided itself much on being a university town, but more because many old families of extremely blue blood and large wealth gave tone and color to its society.

so great in size or force or extent as to elicit awe

From this reading But with the majority of those most cerulean in their vital fluid the fact that she possessed large wealth in her own name, and was the wife of a man engaged in a colossal business, weighed more than all her graces and ancestral honors.

move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody

From this reading It is true that this highest social circle was very exclusive, and formed but a small fraction of the population; but the people in general had come to speak of "our society," as being "unusually good," just as they commended to strangers the architecture of "our college buildings," though they had little to do with either.

past form of “commend” — express approval of

From this reading It is true that this highest social circle was very exclusive, and formed but a small fraction of the population; but the people in general had come to speak of "our society," as being "unusually good," just as they commended to strangers the architecture of "our college buildings," though they had little to do with either.

a particular society at a particular time and place

From this reading Mrs. Arnot's blood, however, was as blue as that of the most ancient and aristocratic of her neighbors, while in character and culture she had few equals.

separated in space or coming from or going to a distance

From this reading CHAINED TO AN ICEBERG Hillaton, the suburban city in which the Arnots resided, was not very distant from New York, and drew much of its prosperity from its relations with the metropolis.

used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis

From this reading It is true that this highest social circle was very exclusive, and formed but a small fraction of the population; but the people in general had come to speak of "our society," as being "unusually good," just as they commended to strangers the architecture of "our college buildings," though they had little to do with either.

United States actor (born in Ireland); father of Georgiana Emma Barrymore (1827-1862)

From this reading CHAINED TO AN ICEBERG Hillaton, the suburban city in which the Arnots resided, was not very distant from New York, and drew much of its prosperity from its relations with the metropolis.

one or the other of two

From this reading It is true that this highest social circle was very exclusive, and formed but a small fraction of the population; but the people in general had come to speak of "our society," as being "unusually good," just as they commended to strangers the architecture of "our college buildings," though they had little to do with either.

having ones attention or mind or energy engaged

From this reading But with the majority of those most cerulean in their vital fluid the fact that she possessed large wealth in her own name, and was the wife of a man engaged in a colossal business, weighed more than all her graces and ancestral honors.

plural of “equal” — a person who is of equal standing with another in a group

From this reading Mrs. Arnot's blood, however, was as blue as that of the most ancient and aristocratic of her neighbors, while in character and culture she had few equals.

not divided or shared with others

From this reading It is true that this highest social circle was very exclusive, and formed but a small fraction of the population; but the people in general had come to speak of "our society," as being "unusually good," just as they commended to strangers the architecture of "our college buildings," though they had little to do with either.

to a high degree or extent; favorably or with much respect

From this reading It prided itself much on being a university town, but more because many old families of extremely blue blood and large wealth gave tone and color to its society.

a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred

From this reading But with the majority of those most cerulean in their vital fluid the fact that she possessed large wealth in her own name, and was the wife of a man engaged in a colossal business, weighed more than all her graces and ancestral honors.

plural of “family” — a social unit living together

From this reading It prided itself much on being a university town, but more because many old families of extremely blue blood and large wealth gave tone and color to its society.

a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number

From this reading Mrs. Arnot's blood, however, was as blue as that of the most ancient and aristocratic of her neighbors, while in character and culture she had few equals.

a substance that is fluid at room temperature and pressure

From this reading But with the majority of those most cerulean in their vital fluid the fact that she possessed large wealth in her own name, and was the wife of a man engaged in a colossal business, weighed more than all her graces and ancestral honors.

having or given a form or shape

From this reading It is true that this highest social circle was very exclusive, and formed but a small fraction of the population; but the people in general had come to speak of "our society," as being "unusually good," just as they commended to strangers the architecture of "our college buildings," though they had little to do with either.

a component of a mixture that has been separated by a fractional process

From this reading It is true that this highest social circle was very exclusive, and formed but a small fraction of the population; but the people in general had come to speak of "our society," as being "unusually good," just as they commended to strangers the architecture of "our college buildings," though they had little to do with either.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading CHAINED TO AN ICEBERG Hillaton, the suburban city in which the Arnots resided, was not very distant from New York, and drew much of its prosperity from its relations with the metropolis.

inflected form of “give” — cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense

From this reading It prided itself much on being a university town, but more because many old families of extremely blue blood and large wealth gave tone and color to its society.

applying to all or most members of a category or group

From this reading It is true that this highest social circle was very exclusive, and formed but a small fraction of the population; but the people in general had come to speak of "our society," as being "unusually good," just as they commended to strangers the architecture of "our college buildings," though they had little to do with either.

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

From this reading It is true that this highest social circle was very exclusive, and formed but a small fraction of the population; but the people in general had come to speak of "our society," as being "unusually good," just as they commended to strangers the architecture of "our college buildings," though they had little to do with either.

plural of “grace” — (Christian theology) a state of sanctification by God; the state of one who is under such divine influence

From this reading But with the majority of those most cerulean in their vital fluid the fact that she possessed large wealth in her own name, and was the wife of a man engaged in a colossal business, weighed more than all her graces and ancestral honors.

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

From this reading It is true that this highest social circle was very exclusive, and formed but a small fraction of the population; but the people in general had come to speak of "our society," as being "unusually good," just as they commended to strangers the architecture of "our college buildings," though they had little to do with either.

belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned

From this reading Mrs. Arnot's blood, however, was as blue as that of the most ancient and aristocratic of her neighbors, while in character and culture she had few equals.

superlative of “high” — greater than normal in degree or intensity or amount

From this reading It is true that this highest social circle was very exclusive, and formed but a small fraction of the population; but the people in general had come to speak of "our society," as being "unusually good," just as they commended to strangers the architecture of "our college buildings," though they had little to do with either.

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

From this reading CHAINED TO AN ICEBERG Hillaton, the suburban city in which the Arnots resided, was not very distant from New York, and drew much of its prosperity from its relations with the metropolis.

plural of “honor” — a tangible symbol signifying approval or distinction

From this reading But with the majority of those most cerulean in their vital fluid the fact that she possessed large wealth in her own name, and was the wife of a man engaged in a colossal business, weighed more than all her graces and ancestral honors.

used to add a contrasting statement

From this reading Mrs. Arnot's blood, however, was as blue as that of the most ancient and aristocratic of her neighbors, while in character and culture she had few equals.

a large mass of ice floating at sea; usually broken off of a polar glacier

From this reading CHAINED TO AN ICEBERG Hillaton, the suburban city in which the Arnots resided, was not very distant from New York, and drew much of its prosperity from its relations with the metropolis.

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

From this reading CHAINED TO AN ICEBERG Hillaton, the suburban city in which the Arnots resided, was not very distant from New York, and drew much of its prosperity from its relations with the metropolis.

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

From this reading It is true that this highest social circle was very exclusive, and formed but a small fraction of the population; but the people in general had come to speak of "our society," as being "unusually good," just as they commended to strangers the architecture of "our college buildings," though they had little to do with either.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading It prided itself much on being a university town, but more because many old families of extremely blue blood and large wealth gave tone and color to its society.

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading CHAINED TO AN ICEBERG Hillaton, the suburban city in which the Arnots resided, was not very distant from New York, and drew much of its prosperity from its relations with the metropolis.

used when the thing doing the action is also its object

From this reading It prided itself much on being a university town, but more because many old families of extremely blue blood and large wealth gave tone and color to its society.

and nothing more

From this reading It is true that this highest social circle was very exclusive, and formed but a small fraction of the population; but the people in general had come to speak of "our society," as being "unusually good," just as they commended to strangers the architecture of "our college buildings," though they had little to do with either.

above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading It prided itself much on being a university town, but more because many old families of extremely blue blood and large wealth gave tone and color to its society.

limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading It is true that this highest social circle was very exclusive, and formed but a small fraction of the population; but the people in general had come to speak of "our society," as being "unusually good," just as they commended to strangers the architecture of "our college buildings," though they had little to do with either.

the property resulting from being or relating to the greater in number of two parts; the main part

From this reading But with the majority of those most cerulean in their vital fluid the fact that she possessed large wealth in her own name, and was the wife of a man engaged in a colossal business, weighed more than all her graces and ancestral honors.

an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)

From this reading But with the majority of those most cerulean in their vital fluid the fact that she possessed large wealth in her own name, and was the wife of a man engaged in a colossal business, weighed more than all her graces and ancestral honors.

a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number

From this reading It prided itself much on being a university town, but more because many old families of extremely blue blood and large wealth gave tone and color to its society.

a large and densely populated urban area; may include several independent administrative districts

From this reading CHAINED TO AN ICEBERG Hillaton, the suburban city in which the Arnots resided, was not very distant from New York, and drew much of its prosperity from its relations with the metropolis.

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

From this reading It prided itself much on being a university town, but more because many old families of extremely blue blood and large wealth gave tone and color to its society.

used to form the superlative

From this reading Mrs. Arnot's blood, however, was as blue as that of the most ancient and aristocratic of her neighbors, while in character and culture she had few equals.

a form of address for a married woman

From this reading Mrs. Arnot's blood, however, was as blue as that of the most ancient and aristocratic of her neighbors, while in character and culture she had few equals.

to a great degree or extent

From this reading CHAINED TO AN ICEBERG Hillaton, the suburban city in which the Arnots resided, was not very distant from New York, and drew much of its prosperity from its relations with the metropolis.

assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to

From this reading But with the majority of those most cerulean in their vital fluid the fact that she possessed large wealth in her own name, and was the wife of a man engaged in a colossal business, weighed more than all her graces and ancestral honors.

plural of “neighbor” — a person who lives (or is located) near another

From this reading Mrs. Arnot's blood, however, was as blue as that of the most ancient and aristocratic of her neighbors, while in character and culture she had few equals.

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

From this reading CHAINED TO AN ICEBERG Hillaton, the suburban city in which the Arnots resided, was not very distant from New York, and drew much of its prosperity from its relations with the metropolis.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading CHAINED TO AN ICEBERG Hillaton, the suburban city in which the Arnots resided, was not very distant from New York, and drew much of its prosperity from its relations with the metropolis.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading CHAINED TO AN ICEBERG Hillaton, the suburban city in which the Arnots resided, was not very distant from New York, and drew much of its prosperity from its relations with the metropolis.

(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age

From this reading It prided itself much on being a university town, but more because many old families of extremely blue blood and large wealth gave tone and color to its society.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading It prided itself much on being a university town, but more because many old families of extremely blue blood and large wealth gave tone and color to its society.

belonging to the speaker and others

From this reading It is true that this highest social circle was very exclusive, and formed but a small fraction of the population; but the people in general had come to speak of "our society," as being "unusually good," just as they commended to strangers the architecture of "our college buildings," though they had little to do with either.

have ownership or possession of

From this reading But with the majority of those most cerulean in their vital fluid the fact that she possessed large wealth in her own name, and was the wife of a man engaged in a colossal business, weighed more than all her graces and ancestral honors.

(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively

From this reading It is true that this highest social circle was very exclusive, and formed but a small fraction of the population; but the people in general had come to speak of "our society," as being "unusually good," just as they commended to strangers the architecture of "our college buildings," though they had little to do with either.

the people who inhabit a territory or state

From this reading It is true that this highest social circle was very exclusive, and formed but a small fraction of the population; but the people in general had come to speak of "our society," as being "unusually good," just as they commended to strangers the architecture of "our college buildings," though they had little to do with either.

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

From this reading But with the majority of those most cerulean in their vital fluid the fact that she possessed large wealth in her own name, and was the wife of a man engaged in a colossal business, weighed more than all her graces and ancestral honors.

past form of “pride” — be proud of

From this reading It prided itself much on being a university town, but more because many old families of extremely blue blood and large wealth gave tone and color to its society.

an economic state of growth with rising profits and full employment

From this reading CHAINED TO AN ICEBERG Hillaton, the suburban city in which the Arnots resided, was not very distant from New York, and drew much of its prosperity from its relations with the metropolis.

mutual dealings or connections or communications among persons or groups

From this reading CHAINED TO AN ICEBERG Hillaton, the suburban city in which the Arnots resided, was not very distant from New York, and drew much of its prosperity from its relations with the metropolis.

past form of “reside” — make one's home in a particular place or community

From this reading CHAINED TO AN ICEBERG Hillaton, the suburban city in which the Arnots resided, was not very distant from New York, and drew much of its prosperity from its relations with the metropolis.

a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading Mrs. Arnot's blood, however, was as blue as that of the most ancient and aristocratic of her neighbors, while in character and culture she had few equals.

limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading It is true that this highest social circle was very exclusive, and formed but a small fraction of the population; but the people in general had come to speak of "our society," as being "unusually good," just as they commended to strangers the architecture of "our college buildings," though they had little to do with either.

relating to human society and its members

From this reading It is true that this highest social circle was very exclusive, and formed but a small fraction of the population; but the people in general had come to speak of "our society," as being "unusually good," just as they commended to strangers the architecture of "our college buildings," though they had little to do with either.

an extended social group having a distinctive cultural and economic organization

From this reading It prided itself much on being a university town, but more because many old families of extremely blue blood and large wealth gave tone and color to its society.

express in speech

From this reading It is true that this highest social circle was very exclusive, and formed but a small fraction of the population; but the people in general had come to speak of "our society," as being "unusually good," just as they commended to strangers the architecture of "our college buildings," though they had little to do with either.

plural of “stranger” — anyone who does not belong in the environment in which they are found

From this reading It is true that this highest social circle was very exclusive, and formed but a small fraction of the population; but the people in general had come to speak of "our society," as being "unusually good," just as they commended to strangers the architecture of "our college buildings," though they had little to do with either.

relating to or characteristic of or situated in suburbs

From this reading CHAINED TO AN ICEBERG Hillaton, the suburban city in which the Arnots resided, was not very distant from New York, and drew much of its prosperity from its relations with the metropolis.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading But with the majority of those most cerulean in their vital fluid the fact that she possessed large wealth in her own name, and was the wife of a man engaged in a colossal business, weighed more than all her graces and ancestral honors.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading It is true that this highest social circle was very exclusive, and formed but a small fraction of the population; but the people in general had come to speak of "our society," as being "unusually good," just as they commended to strangers the architecture of "our college buildings," though they had little to do with either.

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

From this reading CHAINED TO AN ICEBERG Hillaton, the suburban city in which the Arnots resided, was not very distant from New York, and drew much of its prosperity from its relations with the metropolis.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading But with the majority of those most cerulean in their vital fluid the fact that she possessed large wealth in her own name, and was the wife of a man engaged in a colossal business, weighed more than all her graces and ancestral honors.

the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading It is true that this highest social circle was very exclusive, and formed but a small fraction of the population; but the people in general had come to speak of "our society," as being "unusually good," just as they commended to strangers the architecture of "our college buildings," though they had little to do with either.

used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned

From this reading It is true that this highest social circle was very exclusive, and formed but a small fraction of the population; but the people in general had come to speak of "our society," as being "unusually good," just as they commended to strangers the architecture of "our college buildings," though they had little to do with either.

the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known

From this reading But with the majority of those most cerulean in their vital fluid the fact that she possessed large wealth in her own name, and was the wife of a man engaged in a colossal business, weighed more than all her graces and ancestral honors.

in spite of the fact that

From this reading It is true that this highest social circle was very exclusive, and formed but a small fraction of the population; but the people in general had come to speak of "our society," as being "unusually good," just as they commended to strangers the architecture of "our college buildings," though they had little to do with either.

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

From this reading CHAINED TO AN ICEBERG Hillaton, the suburban city in which the Arnots resided, was not very distant from New York, and drew much of its prosperity from its relations with the metropolis.

the quality of a person's voice

From this reading It prided itself much on being a university town, but more because many old families of extremely blue blood and large wealth gave tone and color to its society.

an urban area with a fixed boundary that is smaller than a city

From this reading It prided itself much on being a university town, but more because many old families of extremely blue blood and large wealth gave tone and color to its society.

consistent with fact or reality; not false

From this reading It is true that this highest social circle was very exclusive, and formed but a small fraction of the population; but the people in general had come to speak of "our society," as being "unusually good," just as they commended to strangers the architecture of "our college buildings," though they had little to do with either.

the body of faculty and students at a university

From this reading It prided itself much on being a university town, but more because many old families of extremely blue blood and large wealth gave tone and color to its society.

to a remarkable degree or extent

From this reading It is true that this highest social circle was very exclusive, and formed but a small fraction of the population; but the people in general had come to speak of "our society," as being "unusually good," just as they commended to strangers the architecture of "our college buildings," though they had little to do with either.

precisely as stated

From this reading CHAINED TO AN ICEBERG Hillaton, the suburban city in which the Arnots resided, was not very distant from New York, and drew much of its prosperity from its relations with the metropolis.

urgently needed; absolutely necessary

From this reading But with the majority of those most cerulean in their vital fluid the fact that she possessed large wealth in her own name, and was the wife of a man engaged in a colossal business, weighed more than all her graces and ancestral honors.

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

From this reading CHAINED TO AN ICEBERG Hillaton, the suburban city in which the Arnots resided, was not very distant from New York, and drew much of its prosperity from its relations with the metropolis.

the state of being rich and affluent; having a plentiful supply of material goods and money

From this reading It prided itself much on being a university town, but more because many old families of extremely blue blood and large wealth gave tone and color to its society.

past form of “weigh” — have a certain weight

From this reading But with the majority of those most cerulean in their vital fluid the fact that she possessed large wealth in her own name, and was the wife of a man engaged in a colossal business, weighed more than all her graces and ancestral honors.

used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned

From this reading CHAINED TO AN ICEBERG Hillaton, the suburban city in which the Arnots resided, was not very distant from New York, and drew much of its prosperity from its relations with the metropolis.

during the time that

From this reading Mrs. Arnot's blood, however, was as blue as that of the most ancient and aristocratic of her neighbors, while in character and culture she had few equals.

a married woman; a man's partner in marriage

From this reading But with the majority of those most cerulean in their vital fluid the fact that she possessed large wealth in her own name, and was the wife of a man engaged in a colossal business, weighed more than all her graces and ancestral honors.

in the company of; together with

From this reading CHAINED TO AN ICEBERG Hillaton, the suburban city in which the Arnots resided, was not very distant from New York, and drew much of its prosperity from its relations with the metropolis.

the English royal house (a branch of the Plantagenet line) that reigned from 1461 to 1485; its emblem was a white rose

From this reading CHAINED TO AN ICEBERG Hillaton, the suburban city in which the Arnots resided, was not very distant from New York, and drew much of its prosperity from its relations with the metropolis.