Chapter VI

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

From this reading Robert with a glance laid the discussion in Ethel’s hands, and then she said: “But if you should succeed in annihilating the reverence which people have for their different forms of religion, and should get them to believe they have nothing to do but eat, drink and die and decay, would they not so eat, drink and be merry as to decay before they died, and yet live long enough to multiply what you call ‘dangerous classes’?”

matters of personal concern

From this reading What more has your belief to do with their affairs than the belief of religious people has to do with your affairs?”

later than; following

From this reading One evening after Judge Elkhorn’s arrival in the family when many guests were present, he opened up his warfare with Robert against credulity.

touching and pressing; in opposition to

From this reading One evening after Judge Elkhorn’s arrival in the family when many guests were present, he opened up his warfare with Robert against credulity.

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

From this reading Robert with a glance laid the discussion in Ethel’s hands, and then she said: “But if you should succeed in annihilating the reverence which people have for their different forms of religion, and should get them to believe they have nothing to do but eat, drink and die and decay, would they not so eat, drink and be merry as to decay before they died, and yet live long enough to multiply what you call ‘dangerous classes’?”

wreaking or capable of wreaking complete destruction

From this reading Robert with a glance laid the discussion in Ethel’s hands, and then she said: “But if you should succeed in annihilating the reverence which people have for their different forms of religion, and should get them to believe they have nothing to do but eat, drink and die and decay, would they not so eat, drink and be merry as to decay before they died, and yet live long enough to multiply what you call ‘dangerous classes’?”

accomplishment of an objective

From this reading One evening after Judge Elkhorn’s arrival in the family when many guests were present, he opened up his warfare with Robert against credulity.

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

From this reading Robert with a glance laid the discussion in Ethel’s hands, and then she said: “But if you should succeed in annihilating the reverence which people have for their different forms of religion, and should get them to believe they have nothing to do but eat, drink and die and decay, would they not so eat, drink and be merry as to decay before they died, and yet live long enough to multiply what you call ‘dangerous classes’?”

used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses

From this reading Robert with a glance laid the discussion in Ethel’s hands, and then she said: “But if you should succeed in annihilating the reverence which people have for their different forms of religion, and should get them to believe they have nothing to do but eat, drink and die and decay, would they not so eat, drink and be merry as to decay before they died, and yet live long enough to multiply what you call ‘dangerous classes’?”

for the reason that

From this reading “O!” said the judge, “I would enforce temperance, because I believe people get more happiness out of life by being decent.”

earlier than; in front of

From this reading Robert with a glance laid the discussion in Ethel’s hands, and then she said: “But if you should succeed in annihilating the reverence which people have for their different forms of religion, and should get them to believe they have nothing to do but eat, drink and die and decay, would they not so eat, drink and be merry as to decay before they died, and yet live long enough to multiply what you call ‘dangerous classes’?”

the -ing form of “be”

From this reading “O!” said the judge, “I would enforce temperance, because I believe people get more happiness out of life by being decent.”

any cognitive content held as true

From this reading What more has your belief to do with their affairs than the belief of religious people has to do with your affairs?”

accept as true; take to be true

From this reading Robert with a glance laid the discussion in Ethel’s hands, and then she said: “But if you should succeed in annihilating the reverence which people have for their different forms of religion, and should get them to believe they have nothing to do but eat, drink and die and decay, would they not so eat, drink and be merry as to decay before they died, and yet live long enough to multiply what you call ‘dangerous classes’?”

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading Robert with a glance laid the discussion in Ethel’s hands, and then she said: “But if you should succeed in annihilating the reverence which people have for their different forms of religion, and should get them to believe they have nothing to do but eat, drink and die and decay, would they not so eat, drink and be merry as to decay before they died, and yet live long enough to multiply what you call ‘dangerous classes’?”

showing who or what does the action

From this reading “O!” said the judge, “I would enforce temperance, because I believe people get more happiness out of life by being decent.”

assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to

From this reading Robert with a glance laid the discussion in Ethel’s hands, and then she said: “But if you should succeed in annihilating the reverence which people have for their different forms of religion, and should get them to believe they have nothing to do but eat, drink and die and decay, would they not so eat, drink and be merry as to decay before they died, and yet live long enough to multiply what you call ‘dangerous classes’?”

plural of “class” — a collection of things sharing a common attribute

From this reading Robert with a glance laid the discussion in Ethel’s hands, and then she said: “But if you should succeed in annihilating the reverence which people have for their different forms of religion, and should get them to believe they have nothing to do but eat, drink and die and decay, would they not so eat, drink and be merry as to decay before they died, and yet live long enough to multiply what you call ‘dangerous classes’?”

tendency to believe readily

From this reading One evening after Judge Elkhorn’s arrival in the family when many guests were present, he opened up his warfare with Robert against credulity.

involving or causing danger or risk; liable to hurt or harm

From this reading Robert with a glance laid the discussion in Ethel’s hands, and then she said: “But if you should succeed in annihilating the reverence which people have for their different forms of religion, and should get them to believe they have nothing to do but eat, drink and die and decay, would they not so eat, drink and be merry as to decay before they died, and yet live long enough to multiply what you call ‘dangerous classes’?”

the process of gradually becoming inferior

From this reading Robert with a glance laid the discussion in Ethel’s hands, and then she said: “But if you should succeed in annihilating the reverence which people have for their different forms of religion, and should get them to believe they have nothing to do but eat, drink and die and decay, would they not so eat, drink and be merry as to decay before they died, and yet live long enough to multiply what you call ‘dangerous classes’?”

socially or conventionally correct; refined or virtuous

From this reading “O!” said the judge, “I would enforce temperance, because I believe people get more happiness out of life by being decent.”

pass from physical life and lose all bodily attributes and functions necessary to sustain life

From this reading Robert with a glance laid the discussion in Ethel’s hands, and then she said: “But if you should succeed in annihilating the reverence which people have for their different forms of religion, and should get them to believe they have nothing to do but eat, drink and die and decay, would they not so eat, drink and be merry as to decay before they died, and yet live long enough to multiply what you call ‘dangerous classes’?”

past form of “die” — pass from physical life and lose all bodily attributes and functions necessary to sustain life

From this reading Robert with a glance laid the discussion in Ethel’s hands, and then she said: “But if you should succeed in annihilating the reverence which people have for their different forms of religion, and should get them to believe they have nothing to do but eat, drink and die and decay, would they not so eat, drink and be merry as to decay before they died, and yet live long enough to multiply what you call ‘dangerous classes’?”

unlike in nature or quality or form or degree

From this reading Robert with a glance laid the discussion in Ethel’s hands, and then she said: “But if you should succeed in annihilating the reverence which people have for their different forms of religion, and should get them to believe they have nothing to do but eat, drink and die and decay, would they not so eat, drink and be merry as to decay before they died, and yet live long enough to multiply what you call ‘dangerous classes’?”

an extended communication (often interactive) dealing with some particular topic

From this reading Robert with a glance laid the discussion in Ethel’s hands, and then she said: “But if you should succeed in annihilating the reverence which people have for their different forms of religion, and should get them to believe they have nothing to do but eat, drink and die and decay, would they not so eat, drink and be merry as to decay before they died, and yet live long enough to multiply what you call ‘dangerous classes’?”

used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis

From this reading Robert with a glance laid the discussion in Ethel’s hands, and then she said: “But if you should succeed in annihilating the reverence which people have for their different forms of religion, and should get them to believe they have nothing to do but eat, drink and die and decay, would they not so eat, drink and be merry as to decay before they died, and yet live long enough to multiply what you call ‘dangerous classes’?”

take in liquids

From this reading Robert with a glance laid the discussion in Ethel’s hands, and then she said: “But if you should succeed in annihilating the reverence which people have for their different forms of religion, and should get them to believe they have nothing to do but eat, drink and die and decay, would they not so eat, drink and be merry as to decay before they died, and yet live long enough to multiply what you call ‘dangerous classes’?”

take in solid food

From this reading Robert with a glance laid the discussion in Ethel’s hands, and then she said: “But if you should succeed in annihilating the reverence which people have for their different forms of religion, and should get them to believe they have nothing to do but eat, drink and die and decay, would they not so eat, drink and be merry as to decay before they died, and yet live long enough to multiply what you call ‘dangerous classes’?”

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

From this reading One evening after Judge Elkhorn’s arrival in the family when many guests were present, he opened up his warfare with Robert against credulity.

ensure observance of laws and rules

From this reading “O!” said the judge, “I would enforce temperance, because I believe people get more happiness out of life by being decent.”

an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose

From this reading Robert with a glance laid the discussion in Ethel’s hands, and then she said: “But if you should succeed in annihilating the reverence which people have for their different forms of religion, and should get them to believe they have nothing to do but eat, drink and die and decay, would they not so eat, drink and be merry as to decay before they died, and yet live long enough to multiply what you call ‘dangerous classes’?”

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

From this reading Robert with a glance laid the discussion in Ethel’s hands, and then she said: “But if you should succeed in annihilating the reverence which people have for their different forms of religion, and should get them to believe they have nothing to do but eat, drink and die and decay, would they not so eat, drink and be merry as to decay before they died, and yet live long enough to multiply what you call ‘dangerous classes’?”

the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)

From this reading One evening after Judge Elkhorn’s arrival in the family when many guests were present, he opened up his warfare with Robert against credulity.

a social unit living together

From this reading One evening after Judge Elkhorn’s arrival in the family when many guests were present, he opened up his warfare with Robert against credulity.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading Robert with a glance laid the discussion in Ethel’s hands, and then she said: “But if you should succeed in annihilating the reverence which people have for their different forms of religion, and should get them to believe they have nothing to do but eat, drink and die and decay, would they not so eat, drink and be merry as to decay before they died, and yet live long enough to multiply what you call ‘dangerous classes’?”

plural of “form” — the phonological or orthographic sound or appearance of a word that can be used to describe or identify something

From this reading Robert with a glance laid the discussion in Ethel’s hands, and then she said: “But if you should succeed in annihilating the reverence which people have for their different forms of religion, and should get them to believe they have nothing to do but eat, drink and die and decay, would they not so eat, drink and be merry as to decay before they died, and yet live long enough to multiply what you call ‘dangerous classes’?”

come into the possession of something concrete or abstract

From this reading Robert with a glance laid the discussion in Ethel’s hands, and then she said: “But if you should succeed in annihilating the reverence which people have for their different forms of religion, and should get them to believe they have nothing to do but eat, drink and die and decay, would they not so eat, drink and be merry as to decay before they died, and yet live long enough to multiply what you call ‘dangerous classes’?”

throw a glance at; take a brief look at

From this reading Robert with a glance laid the discussion in Ethel’s hands, and then she said: “But if you should succeed in annihilating the reverence which people have for their different forms of religion, and should get them to believe they have nothing to do but eat, drink and die and decay, would they not so eat, drink and be merry as to decay before they died, and yet live long enough to multiply what you call ‘dangerous classes’?”

plural of “guest” — a visitor to whom hospitality is extended

From this reading One evening after Judge Elkhorn’s arrival in the family when many guests were present, he opened up his warfare with Robert against credulity.

(with “in”) guardianship over; in divorce cases it is the right to house and care for and discipline a child

From this reading Robert with a glance laid the discussion in Ethel’s hands, and then she said: “But if you should succeed in annihilating the reverence which people have for their different forms of religion, and should get them to believe they have nothing to do but eat, drink and die and decay, would they not so eat, drink and be merry as to decay before they died, and yet live long enough to multiply what you call ‘dangerous classes’?”

state of well-being characterized by emotions ranging from contentment to intense joy

From this reading “O!” said the judge, “I would enforce temperance, because I believe people get more happiness out of life by being decent.”

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

From this reading What more has your belief to do with their affairs than the belief of religious people has to do with your affairs?”

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading Robert with a glance laid the discussion in Ethel’s hands, and then she said: “But if you should succeed in annihilating the reverence which people have for their different forms of religion, and should get them to believe they have nothing to do but eat, drink and die and decay, would they not so eat, drink and be merry as to decay before they died, and yet live long enough to multiply what you call ‘dangerous classes’?”

a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading One evening after Judge Elkhorn’s arrival in the family when many guests were present, he opened up his warfare with Robert against credulity.

belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned

From this reading One evening after Judge Elkhorn’s arrival in the family when many guests were present, he opened up his warfare with Robert against credulity.

the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb

From this reading “O!” said the judge, “I would enforce temperance, because I believe people get more happiness out of life by being decent.”

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading Robert with a glance laid the discussion in Ethel’s hands, and then she said: “But if you should succeed in annihilating the reverence which people have for their different forms of religion, and should get them to believe they have nothing to do but eat, drink and die and decay, would they not so eat, drink and be merry as to decay before they died, and yet live long enough to multiply what you call ‘dangerous classes’?”

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

From this reading One evening after Judge Elkhorn’s arrival in the family when many guests were present, he opened up his warfare with Robert against credulity.

not in keeping with accepted standards of what is right or proper in polite society

From this reading “But suppose others think they get more happiness by being indecent, what then?

determine the result of (a competition)

From this reading One evening after Judge Elkhorn’s arrival in the family when many guests were present, he opened up his warfare with Robert against credulity.

set down according to a plan

From this reading Robert with a glance laid the discussion in Ethel’s hands, and then she said: “But if you should succeed in annihilating the reverence which people have for their different forms of religion, and should get them to believe they have nothing to do but eat, drink and die and decay, would they not so eat, drink and be merry as to decay before they died, and yet live long enough to multiply what you call ‘dangerous classes’?”

a characteristic state or mode of living

From this reading “O!” said the judge, “I would enforce temperance, because I believe people get more happiness out of life by being decent.”

be an inhabitant of or reside in

From this reading Robert with a glance laid the discussion in Ethel’s hands, and then she said: “But if you should succeed in annihilating the reverence which people have for their different forms of religion, and should get them to believe they have nothing to do but eat, drink and die and decay, would they not so eat, drink and be merry as to decay before they died, and yet live long enough to multiply what you call ‘dangerous classes’?”

primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified

From this reading Robert with a glance laid the discussion in Ethel’s hands, and then she said: “But if you should succeed in annihilating the reverence which people have for their different forms of religion, and should get them to believe they have nothing to do but eat, drink and die and decay, would they not so eat, drink and be merry as to decay before they died, and yet live long enough to multiply what you call ‘dangerous classes’?”

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 One evening after Judge Elkhorn’s arrival in the family when many guests were present, he opened up his warfare with Robert against credulity.

full of or showing high-spirited merriment

From this reading Robert with a glance laid the discussion in Ethel’s hands, and then she said: “But if you should succeed in annihilating the reverence which people have for their different forms of religion, and should get them to believe they have nothing to do but eat, drink and die and decay, would they not so eat, drink and be merry as to decay before they died, and yet live long enough to multiply what you call ‘dangerous classes’?”

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

From this reading “O!” said the judge, “I would enforce temperance, because I believe people get more happiness out of life by being decent.”

combine by multiplication

From this reading Robert with a glance laid the discussion in Ethel’s hands, and then she said: “But if you should succeed in annihilating the reverence which people have for their different forms of religion, and should get them to believe they have nothing to do but eat, drink and die and decay, would they not so eat, drink and be merry as to decay before they died, and yet live long enough to multiply what you call ‘dangerous classes’?”

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading Robert with a glance laid the discussion in Ethel’s hands, and then she said: “But if you should succeed in annihilating the reverence which people have for their different forms of religion, and should get them to believe they have nothing to do but eat, drink and die and decay, would they not so eat, drink and be merry as to decay before they died, and yet live long enough to multiply what you call ‘dangerous classes’?”

not one thing; not anything

From this reading Robert with a glance laid the discussion in Ethel’s hands, and then she said: “But if you should succeed in annihilating the reverence which people have for their different forms of religion, and should get them to believe they have nothing to do but eat, drink and die and decay, would they not so eat, drink and be merry as to decay before they died, and yet live long enough to multiply what you call ‘dangerous classes’?”

a nonmetallic bivalent element that is normally a colorless odorless tasteless nonflammable diatomic gas; constitutes 21 percent of the atmosphere by volume; the most abundant element in the earth's crust

From this reading “O!” said the judge, “I would enforce temperance, because I believe people get more happiness out of life by being decent.”

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Robert with a glance laid the discussion in Ethel’s hands, and then she said: “But if you should succeed in annihilating the reverence which people have for their different forms of religion, and should get them to believe they have nothing to do but eat, drink and die and decay, would they not so eat, drink and be merry as to decay before they died, and yet live long enough to multiply what you call ‘dangerous classes’?”

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading One evening after Judge Elkhorn’s arrival in the family when many guests were present, he opened up his warfare with Robert against credulity.

used of mouth or eyes

From this reading One evening after Judge Elkhorn’s arrival in the family when many guests were present, he opened up his warfare with Robert against credulity.

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

From this reading “But suppose others think they get more happiness by being indecent, what then?

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading “O!” said the judge, “I would enforce temperance, because I believe people get more happiness out of life by being decent.”

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

From this reading Robert with a glance laid the discussion in Ethel’s hands, and then she said: “But if you should succeed in annihilating the reverence which people have for their different forms of religion, and should get them to believe they have nothing to do but eat, drink and die and decay, would they not so eat, drink and be merry as to decay before they died, and yet live long enough to multiply what you call ‘dangerous classes’?”

give an exhibition of to an interested audience

From this reading One evening after Judge Elkhorn’s arrival in the family when many guests were present, he opened up his warfare with Robert against credulity.

a strong belief in a supernatural power or powers that control human destiny

From this reading Robert with a glance laid the discussion in Ethel’s hands, and then she said: “But if you should succeed in annihilating the reverence which people have for their different forms of religion, and should get them to believe they have nothing to do but eat, drink and die and decay, would they not so eat, drink and be merry as to decay before they died, and yet live long enough to multiply what you call ‘dangerous classes’?”

concerned with sacred matters or religion or the church

From this reading What more has your belief to do with their affairs than the belief of religious people has to do with your affairs?”

regard with feelings of respect and reverence; consider hallowed or exalted or be in awe of

From this reading Robert with a glance laid the discussion in Ethel’s hands, and then she said: “But if you should succeed in annihilating the reverence which people have for their different forms of religion, and should get them to believe they have nothing to do but eat, drink and die and decay, would they not so eat, drink and be merry as to decay before they died, and yet live long enough to multiply what you call ‘dangerous classes’?”

United States parliamentary authority and author (in 1876) of Robert's Rules of Order (1837-1923)

From this reading One evening after Judge Elkhorn’s arrival in the family when many guests were present, he opened up his warfare with Robert against credulity.

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading Robert with a glance laid the discussion in Ethel’s hands, and then she said: “But if you should succeed in annihilating the reverence which people have for their different forms of religion, and should get them to believe they have nothing to do but eat, drink and die and decay, would they not so eat, drink and be merry as to decay before they died, and yet live long enough to multiply what you call ‘dangerous classes’?”

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

From this reading Robert with a glance laid the discussion in Ethel’s hands, and then she said: “But if you should succeed in annihilating the reverence which people have for their different forms of religion, and should get them to believe they have nothing to do but eat, drink and die and decay, would they not so eat, drink and be merry as to decay before they died, and yet live long enough to multiply what you call ‘dangerous classes’?”

used to say what is right, expected, or advisable

From this reading Robert with a glance laid the discussion in Ethel’s hands, and then she said: “But if you should succeed in annihilating the reverence which people have for their different forms of religion, and should get them to believe they have nothing to do but eat, drink and die and decay, would they not so eat, drink and be merry as to decay before they died, and yet live long enough to multiply what you call ‘dangerous classes’?”

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading Robert with a glance laid the discussion in Ethel’s hands, and then she said: “But if you should succeed in annihilating the reverence which people have for their different forms of religion, and should get them to believe they have nothing to do but eat, drink and die and decay, would they not so eat, drink and be merry as to decay before they died, and yet live long enough to multiply what you call ‘dangerous classes’?”

attain success or reach a desired goal

From this reading Robert with a glance laid the discussion in Ethel’s hands, and then she said: “But if you should succeed in annihilating the reverence which people have for their different forms of religion, and should get them to believe they have nothing to do but eat, drink and die and decay, would they not so eat, drink and be merry as to decay before they died, and yet live long enough to multiply what you call ‘dangerous classes’?”

express a supposition

From this reading “But suppose others think they get more happiness by being indecent, what then?

the trait of avoiding excesses

From this reading “O!” said the judge, “I would enforce temperance, because I believe people get more happiness out of life by being decent.”

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading What more has your belief to do with their affairs than the belief of religious people has to do with your affairs?”

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

From this reading One evening after Judge Elkhorn’s arrival in the family when many guests were present, he opened up his warfare with Robert against credulity.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading Robert with a glance laid the discussion in Ethel’s hands, and then she said: “But if you should succeed in annihilating the reverence which people have for their different forms of religion, and should get them to believe they have nothing to do but eat, drink and die and decay, would they not so eat, drink and be merry as to decay before they died, and yet live long enough to multiply what you call ‘dangerous classes’?”

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading Robert with a glance laid the discussion in Ethel’s hands, and then she said: “But if you should succeed in annihilating the reverence which people have for their different forms of religion, and should get them to believe they have nothing to do but eat, drink and die and decay, would they not so eat, drink and be merry as to decay before they died, and yet live long enough to multiply what you call ‘dangerous classes’?”

subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)

From this reading Robert with a glance laid the discussion in Ethel’s hands, and then she said: “But if you should succeed in annihilating the reverence which people have for their different forms of religion, and should get them to believe they have nothing to do but eat, drink and die and decay, would they not so eat, drink and be merry as to decay before they died, and yet live long enough to multiply what you call ‘dangerous classes’?”

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

From this reading Robert with a glance laid the discussion in Ethel’s hands, and then she said: “But if you should succeed in annihilating the reverence which people have for their different forms of religion, and should get them to believe they have nothing to do but eat, drink and die and decay, would they not so eat, drink and be merry as to decay before they died, and yet live long enough to multiply what you call ‘dangerous classes’?”

judge or regard; look upon; judge

From this reading “But suppose others think they get more happiness by being indecent, what then?

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

From this reading Robert with a glance laid the discussion in Ethel’s hands, and then she said: “But if you should succeed in annihilating the reverence which people have for their different forms of religion, and should get them to believe they have nothing to do but eat, drink and die and decay, would they not so eat, drink and be merry as to decay before they died, and yet live long enough to multiply what you call ‘dangerous classes’?”

being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level

From this reading One evening after Judge Elkhorn’s arrival in the family when many guests were present, he opened up his warfare with Robert against credulity.

the waging of armed conflict against an enemy

From this reading One evening after Judge Elkhorn’s arrival in the family when many guests were present, he opened up his warfare with Robert against credulity.

the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun

From this reading One evening after Judge Elkhorn’s arrival in the family when many guests were present, he opened up his warfare with Robert against credulity.

used to ask for information about something

From this reading Robert with a glance laid the discussion in Ethel’s hands, and then she said: “But if you should succeed in annihilating the reverence which people have for their different forms of religion, and should get them to believe they have nothing to do but eat, drink and die and decay, would they not so eat, drink and be merry as to decay before they died, and yet live long enough to multiply what you call ‘dangerous classes’?”

at the time that

From this reading One evening after Judge Elkhorn’s arrival in the family when many guests were present, he opened up his warfare with Robert against credulity.

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

From this reading Robert with a glance laid the discussion in Ethel’s hands, and then she said: “But if you should succeed in annihilating the reverence which people have for their different forms of religion, and should get them to believe they have nothing to do but eat, drink and die and decay, would they not so eat, drink and be merry as to decay before they died, and yet live long enough to multiply what you call ‘dangerous classes’?”

in the company of; together with

From this reading One evening after Judge Elkhorn’s arrival in the family when many guests were present, he opened up his warfare with Robert against credulity.

used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past

From this reading Robert with a glance laid the discussion in Ethel’s hands, and then she said: “But if you should succeed in annihilating the reverence which people have for their different forms of religion, and should get them to believe they have nothing to do but eat, drink and die and decay, would they not so eat, drink and be merry as to decay before they died, and yet live long enough to multiply what you call ‘dangerous classes’?”

but in spite of that

From this reading Robert with a glance laid the discussion in Ethel’s hands, and then she said: “But if you should succeed in annihilating the reverence which people have for their different forms of religion, and should get them to believe they have nothing to do but eat, drink and die and decay, would they not so eat, drink and be merry as to decay before they died, and yet live long enough to multiply what you call ‘dangerous classes’?”

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading Robert with a glance laid the discussion in Ethel’s hands, and then she said: “But if you should succeed in annihilating the reverence which people have for their different forms of religion, and should get them to believe they have nothing to do but eat, drink and die and decay, would they not so eat, drink and be merry as to decay before they died, and yet live long enough to multiply what you call ‘dangerous classes’?”

belonging to the person or people being spoken to

From this reading What more has your belief to do with their affairs than the belief of religious people has to do with your affairs?”