used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The Griffiths having introduced him to their friends and connections, it followed as a matter of course that he would be received in most homes here.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading And in consequence, while considering Clyde as one who was unquestionably eligible socially, still, because it had been whispered about that his means were very slender, they were not inclined to look upon him as one who might aspire to marriage with any of their daughters.
in actual fact
From this reading Clyde now was actually part and parcel of this local winter social scene.
(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 in this very limited world, where quite every one who was anything at all knew every one else, the state of one's purse was as much, and in some instances even more, considered than one's social connections.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Clyde now was actually part and parcel of this local winter social scene.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading And in consequence, while considering Clyde as one who was unquestionably eligible socially, still, because it had been whispered about that his means were very slender, they were not inclined to look upon him as one who might aspire to marriage with any of their daughters.
any thing at all
From this reading But in this very limited world, where quite every one who was anything at all knew every one else, the state of one's purse was as much, and in some instances even more, considered than one's social connections.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading The Griffiths having introduced him to their friends and connections, it followed as a matter of course that he would be received in most homes here.
aspireverbUS /əˈspaɪr/
have an ambitious plan or a lofty goal
From this reading And in consequence, while considering Clyde as one who was unquestionably eligible socially, still, because it had been whispered about that his means were very slender, they were not inclined to look upon him as one who might aspire to marriage with any of their daughters.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading But in this very limited world, where quite every one who was anything at all knew every one else, the state of one's purse was as much, and in some instances even more, considered than one's social connections.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading The Griffiths having introduced him to their friends and connections, it followed as a matter of course that he would be received in most homes here.
be-all
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From this reading For these local families of distinction were convinced that not only one's family but one's wealth was the be-all and end-all of every happy union meant to include social security.
for the reason that
From this reading And in consequence, while considering Clyde as one who was unquestionably eligible socially, still, because it had been whispered about that his means were very slender, they were not inclined to look upon him as one who might aspire to marriage with any of their daughters.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading And in consequence, while considering Clyde as one who was unquestionably eligible socially, still, because it had been whispered about that his means were very slender, they were not inclined to look upon him as one who might aspire to marriage with any of their daughters.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But in this very limited world, where quite every one who was anything at all knew every one else, the state of one's purse was as much, and in some instances even more, considered than one's social connections.
ClydenounUS /klaɪd/
a river in western Scotland that flows from the southern uplands into the Firth of Clyde; navigable by oceangoing vessels as far as Glasgow
From this reading Clyde now was actually part and parcel of this local winter social scene.
connectionsnounUS /kəˈnekʃənz/
plural of “connection” — a relation between things or events (as in the case of one causing the other or sharing features with it)
From this reading The Griffiths having introduced him to their friends and connections, it followed as a matter of course that he would be received in most homes here.
a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon
From this reading And in consequence, while considering Clyde as one who was unquestionably eligible socially, still, because it had been whispered about that his means were very slender, they were not inclined to look upon him as one who might aspire to marriage with any of their daughters.
carefully weighed
From this reading But in this very limited world, where quite every one who was anything at all knew every one else, the state of one's purse was as much, and in some instances even more, considered than one's social connections.
-ing form of “consider” — deem to be
From this reading And in consequence, while considering Clyde as one who was unquestionably eligible socially, still, because it had been whispered about that his means were very slender, they were not inclined to look upon him as one who might aspire to marriage with any of their daughters.
persuaded of; very sure
From this reading For these local families of distinction were convinced that not only one's family but one's wealth was the be-all and end-all of every happy union meant to include social security.
education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings
From this reading The Griffiths having introduced him to their friends and connections, it followed as a matter of course that he would be received in most homes here.
plural of “daughter” — a female human offspring
From this reading And in consequence, while considering Clyde as one who was unquestionably eligible socially, still, because it had been whispered about that his means were very slender, they were not inclined to look upon him as one who might aspire to marriage with any of their daughters.
distinctionnounUS /dɪˈstɪŋkʃən/
a discrimination between things as different and distinct on the basis of their characteristics or attributes
From this reading For these local families of distinction were convinced that not only one's family but one's wealth was the be-all and end-all of every happy union meant to include social security.
eligibleadjectiveUS /ˈelədʒəbəl/
qualified for or allowed or worthy of being chosen
From this reading And in consequence, while considering Clyde as one who was unquestionably eligible socially, still, because it had been whispered about that his means were very slender, they were not inclined to look upon him as one who might aspire to marriage with any of their daughters.
else
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From this reading But in this very limited world, where quite every one who was anything at all knew every one else, the state of one's purse was as much, and in some instances even more, considered than one's social connections.
end-allnoun
the ultimate goal
From this reading For these local families of distinction were convinced that not only one's family but one's wealth was the be-all and end-all of every happy union meant to include social security.
divisible by two
From this reading But in this very limited world, where quite every one who was anything at all knew every one else, the state of one's purse was as much, and in some instances even more, considered than one's social connections.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading But in this very limited world, where quite every one who was anything at all knew every one else, the state of one's purse was as much, and in some instances even more, considered than one's social connections.
plural of “family” — a social unit living together
From this reading For these local families of distinction were convinced that not only one's family but one's wealth was the be-all and end-all of every happy union meant to include social security.
a social unit living together
From this reading For these local families of distinction were convinced that not only one's family but one's wealth was the be-all and end-all of every happy union meant to include social security.
past form of “follow” — to travel behind, go after, come after
From this reading The Griffiths having introduced him to their friends and connections, it followed as a matter of course that he would be received in most homes here.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading For these local families of distinction were convinced that not only one's family but one's wealth was the be-all and end-all of every happy union meant to include social security.
plural of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading The Griffiths having introduced him to their friends and connections, it followed as a matter of course that he would be received in most homes here.
GriffithsnounUS /ˈɡrɪfɪθs/
plural of “griffith” — United States film maker who was the first to use flashbacks and fade-outs (1875-1948)
From this reading The Griffiths having introduced him to their friends and connections, it followed as a matter of course that he would be received in most homes here.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading And in consequence, while considering Clyde as one who was unquestionably eligible socially, still, because it had been whispered about that his means were very slender, they were not inclined to look upon him as one who might aspire to marriage with any of their daughters.
enjoying or showing or marked by joy or pleasure
From this reading For these local families of distinction were convinced that not only one's family but one's wealth was the be-all and end-all of every happy union meant to include social security.
havingauxiliary verbUS /ˈhævɪŋ/
the -ing form of “have”
From this reading The Griffiths having introduced him to their friends and connections, it followed as a matter of course that he would be received in most homes here.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The Griffiths having introduced him to their friends and connections, it followed as a matter of course that he would be received in most homes here.
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading The Griffiths having introduced him to their friends and connections, it followed as a matter of course that he would be received in most homes here.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading The Griffiths having introduced him to their friends and connections, it followed as a matter of course that he would be received in most homes here.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading And in consequence, while considering Clyde as one who was unquestionably eligible socially, still, because it had been whispered about that his means were very slender, they were not inclined to look upon him as one who might aspire to marriage with any of their daughters.
homesnounUS /hoʊmz/
plural of “home” — where you live at a particular time
From this reading The Griffiths having introduced him to their friends and connections, it followed as a matter of course that he would be received in most homes here.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The Griffiths having introduced him to their friends and connections, it followed as a matter of course that he would be received in most homes here.
(often followed by “to”) having a preference, disposition, or tendency
From this reading And in consequence, while considering Clyde as one who was unquestionably eligible socially, still, because it had been whispered about that his means were very slender, they were not inclined to look upon him as one who might aspire to marriage with any of their daughters.
includeverbUS /ˌɪnˈkluːd/
have as a part, be made up out of
From this reading For these local families of distinction were convinced that not only one's family but one's wealth was the be-all and end-all of every happy union meant to include social security.
instancesnounUS /ˈɪnstənsəz/
plural of “instance” — an occurrence of something
From this reading But in this very limited world, where quite every one who was anything at all knew every one else, the state of one's purse was as much, and in some instances even more, considered than one's social connections.
past form of “introduce” — cause to come to know personally
From this reading The Griffiths having introduced him to their friends and connections, it followed as a matter of course that he would be received in most homes here.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading The Griffiths having introduced him to their friends and connections, it followed as a matter of course that he would be received in most homes here.
inflected form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading But in this very limited world, where quite every one who was anything at all knew every one else, the state of one's purse was as much, and in some instances even more, considered than one's social connections.
limitedadjectiveUS /ˈlɪmətəd/
small in range or scope
From this reading But in this very limited world, where quite every one who was anything at all knew every one else, the state of one's purse was as much, and in some instances even more, considered than one's social connections.
localadjectiveUS /ˈloʊkəl/
relating to or applicable to or concerned with the administration of a city or town or district rather than a larger area
From this reading Clyde now was actually part and parcel of this local winter social scene.
perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading And in consequence, while considering Clyde as one who was unquestionably eligible socially, still, because it had been whispered about that his means were very slender, they were not inclined to look upon him as one who might aspire to marriage with any of their daughters.
the state of being a married couple voluntarily joined for life (or until divorce)
From this reading And in consequence, while considering Clyde as one who was unquestionably eligible socially, still, because it had been whispered about that his means were very slender, they were not inclined to look upon him as one who might aspire to marriage with any of their daughters.
a vaguely specified concern
From this reading The Griffiths having introduced him to their friends and connections, it followed as a matter of course that he would be received in most homes here.
thing or person that acts to produce a particular effect or achieve an end
From this reading And in consequence, while considering Clyde as one who was unquestionably eligible socially, still, because it had been whispered about that his means were very slender, they were not inclined to look upon him as one who might aspire to marriage with any of their daughters.
inflected form of “mean” — mean or intend to express or convey
From this reading For these local families of distinction were convinced that not only one's family but one's wealth was the be-all and end-all of every happy union meant to include social security.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading And in consequence, while considering Clyde as one who was unquestionably eligible socially, still, because it had been whispered about that his means were very slender, they were not inclined to look upon him as one who might aspire to marriage with any of their daughters.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading But in this very limited world, where quite every one who was anything at all knew every one else, the state of one's purse was as much, and in some instances even more, considered than one's social connections.
used to form the superlative
From this reading The Griffiths having introduced him to their friends and connections, it followed as a matter of course that he would be received in most homes here.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading But in this very limited world, where quite every one who was anything at all knew every one else, the state of one's purse was as much, and in some instances even more, considered than one's social connections.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading For these local families of distinction were convinced that not only one's family but one's wealth was the be-all and end-all of every happy union meant to include social security.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading Clyde now was actually part and parcel of this local winter social scene.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Clyde now was actually part and parcel of this local winter social scene.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading But in this very limited world, where quite every one who was anything at all knew every one else, the state of one's purse was as much, and in some instances even more, considered than one's social connections.
one's
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From this reading But in this very limited world, where quite every one who was anything at all knew every one else, the state of one's purse was as much, and in some instances even more, considered than one's social connections.
and nothing more
From this reading For these local families of distinction were convinced that not only one's family but one's wealth was the be-all and end-all of every happy union meant to include social security.
parcelnounUS /ˈpɑːrsəl/
a wrapped container
From this reading Clyde now was actually part and parcel of this local winter social scene.
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading Clyde now was actually part and parcel of this local winter social scene.
pursenounUS /pɜːrs/
a container used for carrying money and small personal items or accessories (especially by women)
From this reading But in this very limited world, where quite every one who was anything at all knew every one else, the state of one's purse was as much, and in some instances even more, considered than one's social connections.
to a degree (not used with a negative)
From this reading But in this very limited world, where quite every one who was anything at all knew every one else, the state of one's purse was as much, and in some instances even more, considered than one's social connections.
conforming to the established language usage of educated native speakers
From this reading The Griffiths having introduced him to their friends and connections, it followed as a matter of course that he would be received in most homes here.
the place where some action occurs
From this reading Clyde now was actually part and parcel of this local winter social scene.
securitynounUS /sɪˈkjʊrəti/
the state of being free from danger or injury
From this reading For these local families of distinction were convinced that not only one's family but one's wealth was the be-all and end-all of every happy union meant to include social security.
being of delicate or slender build
From this reading And in consequence, while considering Clyde as one who was unquestionably eligible socially, still, because it had been whispered about that his means were very slender, they were not inclined to look upon him as one who might aspire to marriage with any of their daughters.
relating to human society and its members
From this reading Clyde now was actually part and parcel of this local winter social scene.
sociallyadverbUS /ˈsoʊʃəli/
by or with respect to society
From this reading And in consequence, while considering Clyde as one who was unquestionably eligible socially, still, because it had been whispered about that his means were very slender, they were not inclined to look upon him as one who might aspire to marriage with any of their daughters.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading But in this very limited world, where quite every one who was anything at all knew every one else, the state of one's purse was as much, and in some instances even more, considered than one's social connections.
the territory occupied by one of the constituent administrative districts of a nation
From this reading But in this very limited world, where quite every one who was anything at all knew every one else, the state of one's purse was as much, and in some instances even more, considered than one's social connections.
not in physical motion
From this reading And in consequence, while considering Clyde as one who was unquestionably eligible socially, still, because it had been whispered about that his means were very slender, they were not inclined to look upon him as one who might aspire to marriage with any of their daughters.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading But in this very limited world, where quite every one who was anything at all knew every one else, the state of one's purse was as much, and in some instances even more, considered than one's social connections.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading The Griffiths having introduced him to their friends and connections, it followed as a matter of course that he would be received in most homes here.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The Griffiths having introduced him to their friends and connections, it followed as a matter of course that he would be received in most homes here.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading The Griffiths having introduced him to their friends and connections, it followed as a matter of course that he would be received in most homes here.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading For these local families of distinction were convinced that not only one's family but one's wealth was the be-all and end-all of every happy union meant to include social security.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading And in consequence, while considering Clyde as one who was unquestionably eligible socially, still, because it had been whispered about that his means were very slender, they were not inclined to look upon him as one who might aspire to marriage with any of their daughters.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading Clyde now was actually part and parcel of this local winter social scene.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The Griffiths having introduced him to their friends and connections, it followed as a matter of course that he would be received in most homes here.
an organization of employees formed to bargain with the employer
From this reading For these local families of distinction were convinced that not only one's family but one's wealth was the be-all and end-all of every happy union meant to include social security.
unquestionablyadverbUS /ənˈkwestʃənəbli/
without question
From this reading And in consequence, while considering Clyde as one who was unquestionably eligible socially, still, because it had been whispered about that his means were very slender, they were not inclined to look upon him as one who might aspire to marriage with any of their daughters.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading And in consequence, while considering Clyde as one who was unquestionably eligible socially, still, because it had been whispered about that his means were very slender, they were not inclined to look upon him as one who might aspire to marriage with any of their daughters.
precisely as stated
From this reading But in this very limited world, where quite every one who was anything at all knew every one else, the state of one's purse was as much, and in some instances even more, considered than one's social connections.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Clyde now was actually part and parcel of this local winter social scene.
the state of being rich and affluent; having a plentiful supply of material goods and money
From this reading For these local families of distinction were convinced that not only one's family but one's wealth was the be-all and end-all of every happy union meant to include social security.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading For these local families of distinction were convinced that not only one's family but one's wealth was the be-all and end-all of every happy union meant to include social security.
in or at the place that
From this reading But in this very limited world, where quite every one who was anything at all knew every one else, the state of one's purse was as much, and in some instances even more, considered than one's social connections.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading And in consequence, while considering Clyde as one who was unquestionably eligible socially, still, because it had been whispered about that his means were very slender, they were not inclined to look upon him as one who might aspire to marriage with any of their daughters.
spoken in soft hushed tones without vibrations of the vocal cords
From this reading And in consequence, while considering Clyde as one who was unquestionably eligible socially, still, because it had been whispered about that his means were very slender, they were not inclined to look upon him as one who might aspire to marriage with any of their daughters.
which person or people
From this reading But in this very limited world, where quite every one who was anything at all knew every one else, the state of one's purse was as much, and in some instances even more, considered than one's social connections.
the coldest season of the year; in the northern hemisphere it extends from the winter solstice to the vernal equinox
From this reading Clyde now was actually part and parcel of this local winter social scene.
in the company of; together with
From this reading And in consequence, while considering Clyde as one who was unquestionably eligible socially, still, because it had been whispered about that his means were very slender, they were not inclined to look upon him as one who might aspire to marriage with any of their daughters.
everything that exists anywhere
From this reading But in this very limited world, where quite every one who was anything at all knew every one else, the state of one's purse was as much, and in some instances even more, considered than one's social connections.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading The Griffiths having introduced him to their friends and connections, it followed as a matter of course that he would be received in most homes here.
