used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading By education and environment they belonged to a section of society which had "in those days" abandoned the more old-fashioned views of marriage.
forsaken by owner or inhabitants
From this reading By education and environment they belonged to a section of society which had "in those days" abandoned the more old-fashioned views of marriage.
a record or narrative description of past events
From this reading HILARY DEALS WITH THE SITUATION To understand the conduct of Hilary and Bianca at what "Westminister" would have called this "crisax," not only their feelings as sentient human beings, but their matrimonial philosophy, must be taken into account.
(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 Like all folk in opposition, they were bound, as a simple matter of principle, to disagree with those in power, to view with a contemptuous resentment that majority which said, "I believe the thing is mine, and mine it shall remain"--a majority which by force of numbers made this creed the law.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading Such as composed this section, finding themselves in opposition, not only to the orthodox proprietary creed, but even to their own legal rights, had been driven to an attitude of almost blatant freedom.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Such as composed this section, finding themselves in opposition, not only to the orthodox proprietary creed, but even to their own legal rights, had been driven to an attitude of almost blatant freedom.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading HILARY DEALS WITH THE SITUATION To understand the conduct of Hilary and Bianca at what "Westminister" would have called this "crisax," not only their feelings as sentient human beings, but their matrimonial philosophy, must be taken into account.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading HILARY DEALS WITH THE SITUATION To understand the conduct of Hilary and Bianca at what "Westminister" would have called this "crisax," not only their feelings as sentient human beings, but their matrimonial philosophy, must be taken into account.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading HILARY DEALS WITH THE SITUATION To understand the conduct of Hilary and Bianca at what "Westminister" would have called this "crisax," not only their feelings as sentient human beings, but their matrimonial philosophy, must be taken into account.
a complex mental state involving beliefs and feelings and values and dispositions to act in certain ways
From this reading Such as composed this section, finding themselves in opposition, not only to the orthodox proprietary creed, but even to their own legal rights, had been driven to an attitude of almost blatant freedom.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading HILARY DEALS WITH THE SITUATION To understand the conduct of Hilary and Bianca at what "Westminister" would have called this "crisax," not only their feelings as sentient human beings, but their matrimonial philosophy, must be taken into account.
enter or assume a certain state or condition
From this reading Unable legally to, be other than the proprietors of wife or husband, as the case might be, they were obliged, even in the most happy unions, to be very careful not to become disgusted with their own position.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Such as composed this section, finding themselves in opposition, not only to the orthodox proprietary creed, but even to their own legal rights, had been driven to an attitude of almost blatant freedom.
beingsnounUS /ˈbiːɪŋz/
plural of “being” — the state or fact of existing
From this reading HILARY DEALS WITH THE SITUATION To understand the conduct of Hilary and Bianca at what "Westminister" would have called this "crisax," not only their feelings as sentient human beings, but their matrimonial philosophy, must be taken into account.
accept as true; take to be true
From this reading Like all folk in opposition, they were bound, as a simple matter of principle, to disagree with those in power, to view with a contemptuous resentment that majority which said, "I believe the thing is mine, and mine it shall remain"--a majority which by force of numbers made this creed the law.
past form of “belong” — be owned by; be in the possession of
From this reading By education and environment they belonged to a section of society which had "in those days" abandoned the more old-fashioned views of marriage.
Bianca
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From this reading HILARY DEALS WITH THE SITUATION To understand the conduct of Hilary and Bianca at what "Westminister" would have called this "crisax," not only their feelings as sentient human beings, but their matrimonial philosophy, must be taken into account.
blatantadjectiveUS /ˈbleɪtənt/
without any attempt at concealment; completely obvious
From this reading Such as composed this section, finding themselves in opposition, not only to the orthodox proprietary creed, but even to their own legal rights, had been driven to an attitude of almost blatant freedom.
confined by bonds
From this reading Like all folk in opposition, they were bound, as a simple matter of principle, to disagree with those in power, to view with a contemptuous resentment that majority which said, "I believe the thing is mine, and mine it shall remain"--a majority which by force of numbers made this creed the law.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading HILARY DEALS WITH THE SITUATION To understand the conduct of Hilary and Bianca at what "Westminister" would have called this "crisax," not only their feelings as sentient human beings, but their matrimonial philosophy, must be taken into account.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading By education and environment they belonged to a section of society which had "in those days" abandoned the more old-fashioned views of marriage.
past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading HILARY DEALS WITH THE SITUATION To understand the conduct of Hilary and Bianca at what "Westminister" would have called this "crisax," not only their feelings as sentient human beings, but their matrimonial philosophy, must be taken into account.
exercising caution or showing care or attention
From this reading Unable legally to, be other than the proprietors of wife or husband, as the case might be, they were obliged, even in the most happy unions, to be very careful not to become disgusted with their own position.
an occurrence of something
From this reading Unable legally to, be other than the proprietors of wife or husband, as the case might be, they were obliged, even in the most happy unions, to be very careful not to become disgusted with their own position.
serenely self-possessed and free from agitation especially in times of stress
From this reading Such as composed this section, finding themselves in opposition, not only to the orthodox proprietary creed, but even to their own legal rights, had been driven to an attitude of almost blatant freedom.
direct the course of; manage or control
From this reading HILARY DEALS WITH THE SITUATION To understand the conduct of Hilary and Bianca at what "Westminister" would have called this "crisax," not only their feelings as sentient human beings, but their matrimonial philosophy, must be taken into account.
contemptuousadjectiveUS /kənˈtemptʃuːəs/
expressing extreme contempt
From this reading Like all folk in opposition, they were bound, as a simple matter of principle, to disagree with those in power, to view with a contemptuous resentment that majority which said, "I believe the thing is mine, and mine it shall remain"--a majority which by force of numbers made this creed the law.
creednounUS /kriːd/
any system of principles or beliefs
From this reading Such as composed this section, finding themselves in opposition, not only to the orthodox proprietary creed, but even to their own legal rights, had been driven to an attitude of almost blatant freedom.
crisax
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From this reading HILARY DEALS WITH THE SITUATION To understand the conduct of Hilary and Bianca at what "Westminister" would have called this "crisax," not only their feelings as sentient human beings, but their matrimonial philosophy, must be taken into account.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading By education and environment they belonged to a section of society which had "in those days" abandoned the more old-fashioned views of marriage.
DEALSnounUS /diːlz/
plural of “deal” — a particular instance of buying or selling
From this reading HILARY DEALS WITH THE SITUATION To understand the conduct of Hilary and Bianca at what "Westminister" would have called this "crisax," not only their feelings as sentient human beings, but their matrimonial philosophy, must be taken into account.
disagreeverbUS /dɪsəˈɡriː/
be of different opinions
From this reading Like all folk in opposition, they were bound, as a simple matter of principle, to disagree with those in power, to view with a contemptuous resentment that majority which said, "I believe the thing is mine, and mine it shall remain"--a majority which by force of numbers made this creed the law.
disgustedadjectiveUS /dɪsˈɡʌstəd/
having a strong distaste from surfeit
From this reading Unable legally to, be other than the proprietors of wife or husband, as the case might be, they were obliged, even in the most happy unions, to be very careful not to become disgusted with their own position.
compelled forcibly by an outside agency
From this reading Such as composed this section, finding themselves in opposition, not only to the orthodox proprietary creed, but even to their own legal rights, had been driven to an attitude of almost blatant freedom.
the activities of educating or instructing; activities that impart knowledge or skill
From this reading By education and environment they belonged to a section of society which had "in those days" abandoned the more old-fashioned views of marriage.
environmentnounUS /ɪnˈvaɪrənmənt/
the totality of surrounding conditions
From this reading By education and environment they belonged to a section of society which had "in those days" abandoned the more old-fashioned views of marriage.
divisible by two
From this reading Such as composed this section, finding themselves in opposition, not only to the orthodox proprietary creed, but even to their own legal rights, had been driven to an attitude of almost blatant freedom.
emotional or moral sensitivity (especially in relation to personal principles or dignity)
From this reading HILARY DEALS WITH THE SITUATION To understand the conduct of Hilary and Bianca at what "Westminister" would have called this "crisax," not only their feelings as sentient human beings, but their matrimonial philosophy, must be taken into account.
the act of determining the properties of something, usually by research or calculation
From this reading Such as composed this section, finding themselves in opposition, not only to the orthodox proprietary creed, but even to their own legal rights, had been driven to an attitude of almost blatant freedom.
people in general (often used in the plural)
From this reading Like all folk in opposition, they were bound, as a simple matter of principle, to disagree with those in power, to view with a contemptuous resentment that majority which said, "I believe the thing is mine, and mine it shall remain"--a majority which by force of numbers made this creed the law.
a powerful effect or influence
From this reading Like all folk in opposition, they were bound, as a simple matter of principle, to disagree with those in power, to view with a contemptuous resentment that majority which said, "I believe the thing is mine, and mine it shall remain"--a majority which by force of numbers made this creed the law.
the condition of being free; the power to act or speak or think without externally imposed restraints
From this reading Such as composed this section, finding themselves in opposition, not only to the orthodox proprietary creed, but even to their own legal rights, had been driven to an attitude of almost blatant freedom.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading By education and environment they belonged to a section of society which had "in those days" abandoned the more old-fashioned views of marriage.
enjoying or showing or marked by joy or pleasure
From this reading Unable legally to, be other than the proprietors of wife or husband, as the case might be, they were obliged, even in the most happy unions, to be very careful not to become disgusted with their own position.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading HILARY DEALS WITH THE SITUATION To understand the conduct of Hilary and Bianca at what "Westminister" would have called this "crisax," not only their feelings as sentient human beings, but their matrimonial philosophy, must be taken into account.
HILARY
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From this reading HILARY DEALS WITH THE SITUATION To understand the conduct of Hilary and Bianca at what "Westminister" would have called this "crisax," not only their feelings as sentient human beings, but their matrimonial philosophy, must be taken into account.
humanadjectiveUS /ˈhjuːmən/
characteristic of humanity
From this reading HILARY DEALS WITH THE SITUATION To understand the conduct of Hilary and Bianca at what "Westminister" would have called this "crisax," not only their feelings as sentient human beings, but their matrimonial philosophy, must be taken into account.
a married man; a woman's partner in marriage
From this reading Unable legally to, be other than the proprietors of wife or husband, as the case might be, they were obliged, even in the most happy unions, to be very careful not to become disgusted with their own position.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading Like all folk in opposition, they were bound, as a simple matter of principle, to disagree with those in power, to view with a contemptuous resentment that majority which said, "I believe the thing is mine, and mine it shall remain"--a majority which by force of numbers made this creed the law.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading By education and environment they belonged to a section of society which had "in those days" abandoned the more old-fashioned views of marriage.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading HILARY DEALS WITH THE SITUATION To understand the conduct of Hilary and Bianca at what "Westminister" would have called this "crisax," not only their feelings as sentient human beings, but their matrimonial philosophy, must be taken into account.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Like all folk in opposition, they were bound, as a simple matter of principle, to disagree with those in power, to view with a contemptuous resentment that majority which said, "I believe the thing is mine, and mine it shall remain"--a majority which by force of numbers made this creed the law.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Like all folk in opposition, they were bound, as a simple matter of principle, to disagree with those in power, to view with a contemptuous resentment that majority which said, "I believe the thing is mine, and mine it shall remain"--a majority which by force of numbers made this creed the law.
the collection of rules imposed by authority
From this reading Like all folk in opposition, they were bound, as a simple matter of principle, to disagree with those in power, to view with a contemptuous resentment that majority which said, "I believe the thing is mine, and mine it shall remain"--a majority which by force of numbers made this creed the law.
legaladjectiveUS /ˈliːɡəl/
established by or founded upon law or official or accepted rules
From this reading Such as composed this section, finding themselves in opposition, not only to the orthodox proprietary creed, but even to their own legal rights, had been driven to an attitude of almost blatant freedom.
legallyadverbUS /ˈliːɡəli/
by law; conforming to the law
From this reading Unable legally to, be other than the proprietors of wife or husband, as the case might be, they were obliged, even in the most happy unions, to be very careful not to become disgusted with their own position.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading Like all folk in opposition, they were bound, as a simple matter of principle, to disagree with those in power, to view with a contemptuous resentment that majority which said, "I believe the thing is mine, and mine it shall remain"--a majority which by force of numbers made this creed the law.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading Like all folk in opposition, they were bound, as a simple matter of principle, to disagree with those in power, to view with a contemptuous resentment that majority which said, "I believe the thing is mine, and mine it shall remain"--a majority which by force of numbers made this creed the law.
majoritynounUS /məˈdʒɔːrəti/
the property resulting from being or relating to the greater in number of two parts; the main part
From this reading Like all folk in opposition, they were bound, as a simple matter of principle, to disagree with those in power, to view with a contemptuous resentment that majority which said, "I believe the thing is mine, and mine it shall remain"--a majority which by force of numbers made this creed the law.
the state of being a married couple voluntarily joined for life (or until divorce)
From this reading By education and environment they belonged to a section of society which had "in those days" abandoned the more old-fashioned views of marriage.
matrimonialadjectiveUS /ˌmætrəˈmoʊniəl/
of or relating to the state of marriage
From this reading HILARY DEALS WITH THE SITUATION To understand the conduct of Hilary and Bianca at what "Westminister" would have called this "crisax," not only their feelings as sentient human beings, but their matrimonial philosophy, must be taken into account.
a vaguely specified concern
From this reading Like all folk in opposition, they were bound, as a simple matter of principle, to disagree with those in power, to view with a contemptuous resentment that majority which said, "I believe the thing is mine, and mine it shall remain"--a majority which by force of numbers made this creed the law.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading Unable legally to, be other than the proprietors of wife or husband, as the case might be, they were obliged, even in the most happy unions, to be very careful not to become disgusted with their own position.
the one or ones belonging to the person speaking
From this reading Like all folk in opposition, they were bound, as a simple matter of principle, to disagree with those in power, to view with a contemptuous resentment that majority which said, "I believe the thing is mine, and mine it shall remain"--a majority which by force of numbers made this creed the law.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading By education and environment they belonged to a section of society which had "in those days" abandoned the more old-fashioned views of marriage.
used to form the superlative
From this reading Unable legally to, be other than the proprietors of wife or husband, as the case might be, they were obliged, even in the most happy unions, to be very careful not to become disgusted with their own position.
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading HILARY DEALS WITH THE SITUATION To understand the conduct of Hilary and Bianca at what "Westminister" would have called this "crisax," not only their feelings as sentient human beings, but their matrimonial philosophy, must be taken into account.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading HILARY DEALS WITH THE SITUATION To understand the conduct of Hilary and Bianca at what "Westminister" would have called this "crisax," not only their feelings as sentient human beings, but their matrimonial philosophy, must be taken into account.
the fourth book of the Old Testament; contains a record of the number of Israelites who followed Moses out of Egypt
From this reading Like all folk in opposition, they were bound, as a simple matter of principle, to disagree with those in power, to view with a contemptuous resentment that majority which said, "I believe the thing is mine, and mine it shall remain"--a majority which by force of numbers made this creed the law.
under a moral obligation to do something
From this reading Unable legally to, be other than the proprietors of wife or husband, as the case might be, they were obliged, even in the most happy unions, to be very careful not to become disgusted with their own position.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading HILARY DEALS WITH THE SITUATION To understand the conduct of Hilary and Bianca at what "Westminister" would have called this "crisax," not only their feelings as sentient human beings, but their matrimonial philosophy, must be taken into account.
old-fashionedadjectiveUS /ˌoʊldˈfæʃənd/
out of fashion
From this reading By education and environment they belonged to a section of society which had "in those days" abandoned the more old-fashioned views of marriage.
and nothing more
From this reading HILARY DEALS WITH THE SITUATION To understand the conduct of Hilary and Bianca at what "Westminister" would have called this "crisax," not only their feelings as sentient human beings, but their matrimonial philosophy, must be taken into account.
oppositionnounUS /ˌɑːpəˈzɪʃən/
the action of opposing something that you disapprove or disagree with
From this reading Such as composed this section, finding themselves in opposition, not only to the orthodox proprietary creed, but even to their own legal rights, had been driven to an attitude of almost blatant freedom.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Unable legally to, be other than the proprietors of wife or husband, as the case might be, they were obliged, even in the most happy unions, to be very careful not to become disgusted with their own position.
orthodoxadjectiveUS /ˈɔːrθədɑːks/
of or pertaining to or characteristic of Judaism
From this reading Such as composed this section, finding themselves in opposition, not only to the orthodox proprietary creed, but even to their own legal rights, had been driven to an attitude of almost blatant freedom.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading Unable legally to, be other than the proprietors of wife or husband, as the case might be, they were obliged, even in the most happy unions, to be very careful not to become disgusted with their own position.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading Such as composed this section, finding themselves in opposition, not only to the orthodox proprietary creed, but even to their own legal rights, had been driven to an attitude of almost blatant freedom.
philosophynounUS /fɪˈlɑː.sə.fi/
The study of the fundamental nature of knowledge, reality, and existence. (Triết học, đạo lý nhân sinh.)
From this reading HILARY DEALS WITH THE SITUATION To understand the conduct of Hilary and Bianca at what "Westminister" would have called this "crisax," not only their feelings as sentient human beings, but their matrimonial philosophy, must be taken into account.
the particular portion of space occupied by something
From this reading Unable legally to, be other than the proprietors of wife or husband, as the case might be, they were obliged, even in the most happy unions, to be very careful not to become disgusted with their own position.
possession of controlling influence
From this reading Like all folk in opposition, they were bound, as a simple matter of principle, to disagree with those in power, to view with a contemptuous resentment that majority which said, "I believe the thing is mine, and mine it shall remain"--a majority which by force of numbers made this creed the law.
a basic generalization that is accepted as true and that can be used as a basis for reasoning or conduct
From this reading Like all folk in opposition, they were bound, as a simple matter of principle, to disagree with those in power, to view with a contemptuous resentment that majority which said, "I believe the thing is mine, and mine it shall remain"--a majority which by force of numbers made this creed the law.
proprietarynounUS /prəˈpraɪəteri/
an unincorporated business owned by a single person who is responsible for its liabilities and entitled to its profits
From this reading Such as composed this section, finding themselves in opposition, not only to the orthodox proprietary creed, but even to their own legal rights, had been driven to an attitude of almost blatant freedom.
proprietorsnounUS /prəˈpraɪətərz/
plural of “proprietor” — (law) someone who owns (is legal possessor of) a business
From this reading Unable legally to, be other than the proprietors of wife or husband, as the case might be, they were obliged, even in the most happy unions, to be very careful not to become disgusted with their own position.
stay the same; remain in a certain state
From this reading Like all folk in opposition, they were bound, as a simple matter of principle, to disagree with those in power, to view with a contemptuous resentment that majority which said, "I believe the thing is mine, and mine it shall remain"--a majority which by force of numbers made this creed the law.
resentmentnounUS /rɪˈzentmənt/
a feeling of deep and bitter anger and ill-will
From this reading Like all folk in opposition, they were bound, as a simple matter of principle, to disagree with those in power, to view with a contemptuous resentment that majority which said, "I believe the thing is mine, and mine it shall remain"--a majority which by force of numbers made this creed the law.
plural of “right” — an abstract idea of that which is due to a person or governmental body by law or tradition or nature
From this reading Such as composed this section, finding themselves in opposition, not only to the orthodox proprietary creed, but even to their own legal rights, had been driven to an attitude of almost blatant freedom.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading Like all folk in opposition, they were bound, as a simple matter of principle, to disagree with those in power, to view with a contemptuous resentment that majority which said, "I believe the thing is mine, and mine it shall remain"--a majority which by force of numbers made this creed the law.
sectionnounUS /ˈsekʃən/
a self-contained part of a larger composition (written or musical)
From this reading By education and environment they belonged to a section of society which had "in those days" abandoned the more old-fashioned views of marriage.
sentientadjective
endowed with feeling and unstructured consciousness
From this reading HILARY DEALS WITH THE SITUATION To understand the conduct of Hilary and Bianca at what "Westminister" would have called this "crisax," not only their feelings as sentient human beings, but their matrimonial philosophy, must be taken into account.
used with I and we for the future, or to offer and suggest
From this reading Like all folk in opposition, they were bound, as a simple matter of principle, to disagree with those in power, to view with a contemptuous resentment that majority which said, "I believe the thing is mine, and mine it shall remain"--a majority which by force of numbers made this creed the law.
having few parts; not complex or complicated or involved
From this reading Like all folk in opposition, they were bound, as a simple matter of principle, to disagree with those in power, to view with a contemptuous resentment that majority which said, "I believe the thing is mine, and mine it shall remain"--a majority which by force of numbers made this creed the law.
the general state of things; the combination of circumstances at a given time
From this reading HILARY DEALS WITH THE SITUATION To understand the conduct of Hilary and Bianca at what "Westminister" would have called this "crisax," not only their feelings as sentient human beings, but their matrimonial philosophy, must be taken into account.
an extended social group having a distinctive cultural and economic organization
From this reading By education and environment they belonged to a section of society which had "in those days" abandoned the more old-fashioned views of marriage.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading Such as composed this section, finding themselves in opposition, not only to the orthodox proprietary creed, but even to their own legal rights, had been driven to an attitude of almost blatant freedom.
takenadjectiveUS /ˈteɪkən/
understood in a certain way; made sense of
From this reading HILARY DEALS WITH THE SITUATION To understand the conduct of Hilary and Bianca at what "Westminister" would have called this "crisax," not only their feelings as sentient human beings, but their matrimonial philosophy, must be taken into account.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading Unable legally to, be other than the proprietors of wife or husband, as the case might be, they were obliged, even in the most happy unions, to be very careful not to become disgusted with their own position.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Like all folk in opposition, they were bound, as a simple matter of principle, to disagree with those in power, to view with a contemptuous resentment that majority which said, "I believe the thing is mine, and mine it shall remain"--a majority which by force of numbers made this creed the law.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading HILARY DEALS WITH THE SITUATION To understand the conduct of Hilary and Bianca at what "Westminister" would have called this "crisax," not only their feelings as sentient human beings, but their matrimonial philosophy, must be taken into account.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading HILARY DEALS WITH THE SITUATION To understand the conduct of Hilary and Bianca at what "Westminister" would have called this "crisax," not only their feelings as sentient human beings, but their matrimonial philosophy, must be taken into account.
used when the people doing the action are also its object
From this reading Such as composed this section, finding themselves in opposition, not only to the orthodox proprietary creed, but even to their own legal rights, had been driven to an attitude of almost blatant freedom.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading By education and environment they belonged to a section of society which had "in those days" abandoned the more old-fashioned views of marriage.
a special situation
From this reading Like all folk in opposition, they were bound, as a simple matter of principle, to disagree with those in power, to view with a contemptuous resentment that majority which said, "I believe the thing is mine, and mine it shall remain"--a majority which by force of numbers made this creed the law.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading HILARY DEALS WITH THE SITUATION To understand the conduct of Hilary and Bianca at what "Westminister" would have called this "crisax," not only their feelings as sentient human beings, but their matrimonial philosophy, must be taken into account.
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading By education and environment they belonged to a section of society which had "in those days" abandoned the more old-fashioned views of marriage.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading HILARY DEALS WITH THE SITUATION To understand the conduct of Hilary and Bianca at what "Westminister" would have called this "crisax," not only their feelings as sentient human beings, but their matrimonial philosophy, must be taken into account.
(usually followed by “to”) not having the necessary means or skill or know-how
From this reading Unable legally to, be other than the proprietors of wife or husband, as the case might be, they were obliged, even in the most happy unions, to be very careful not to become disgusted with their own position.
know and comprehend the nature or meaning of
From this reading HILARY DEALS WITH THE SITUATION To understand the conduct of Hilary and Bianca at what "Westminister" would have called this "crisax," not only their feelings as sentient human beings, but their matrimonial philosophy, must be taken into account.
unionsnounUS /ˈjuːnjənz/
plural of “union” — an organization of employees formed to bargain with the employer
From this reading Unable legally to, be other than the proprietors of wife or husband, as the case might be, they were obliged, even in the most happy unions, to be very careful not to become disgusted with their own position.
precisely as stated
From this reading Unable legally to, be other than the proprietors of wife or husband, as the case might be, they were obliged, even in the most happy unions, to be very careful not to become disgusted with their own position.
a way of regarding situations or topics etc.
From this reading Like all folk in opposition, they were bound, as a simple matter of principle, to disagree with those in power, to view with a contemptuous resentment that majority which said, "I believe the thing is mine, and mine it shall remain"--a majority which by force of numbers made this creed the law.
plural of “view” — a way of regarding situations or topics etc.
From this reading By education and environment they belonged to a section of society which had "in those days" abandoned the more old-fashioned views of marriage.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Like all folk in opposition, they were bound, as a simple matter of principle, to disagree with those in power, to view with a contemptuous resentment that majority which said, "I believe the thing is mine, and mine it shall remain"--a majority which by force of numbers made this creed the law.
Westminister
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From this reading HILARY DEALS WITH THE SITUATION To understand the conduct of Hilary and Bianca at what "Westminister" would have called this "crisax," not only their feelings as sentient human beings, but their matrimonial philosophy, must be taken into account.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading HILARY DEALS WITH THE SITUATION To understand the conduct of Hilary and Bianca at what "Westminister" would have called this "crisax," not only their feelings as sentient human beings, but their matrimonial philosophy, must be taken into account.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading By education and environment they belonged to a section of society which had "in those days" abandoned the more old-fashioned views of marriage.
a married woman; a man's partner in marriage
From this reading Unable legally to, be other than the proprietors of wife or husband, as the case might be, they were obliged, even in the most happy unions, to be very careful not to become disgusted with their own position.
in the company of; together with
From this reading HILARY DEALS WITH THE SITUATION To understand the conduct of Hilary and Bianca at what "Westminister" would have called this "crisax," not only their feelings as sentient human beings, but their matrimonial philosophy, must be taken into account.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading HILARY DEALS WITH THE SITUATION To understand the conduct of Hilary and Bianca at what "Westminister" would have called this "crisax," not only their feelings as sentient human beings, but their matrimonial philosophy, must be taken into account.
