used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading It is a queer thought, not to say a startling one, what very trifles about us are constantly giving object lessons on our characters.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading It is a queer thought, not to say a startling one, what very trifles about us are constantly giving object lessons on our characters.
completely and without qualification; used informally as intensifiers
From this reading They took these whole seats from entirely different stand-points--Miss Erskine because she was a finished and selfish traveler; and although she did not belong to that absolutely unendurable class, who occupy room that is not theirs until a conductor interferes, she yet regularly appropriated and kept the extra seat engaged with her flounces until she was asked outright to vacate it by one more determined than the rest.
all-day
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From this reading Those four girls, as they arranged themselves in the cars for their all-day journey conveyed four different impressions to the critical looker-on.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading They took these whole seats from entirely different stand-points--Miss Erskine because she was a finished and selfish traveler; and although she did not belong to that absolutely unendurable class, who occupy room that is not theirs until a conductor interferes, she yet regularly appropriated and kept the extra seat engaged with her flounces until she was asked outright to vacate it by one more determined than the rest.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading In the first place they each selected and took possession of an entire seat, though the cars were filling rapidly, and many an anxious woman and heavily laden man looked reproachfully at them.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading In the first place they each selected and took possession of an entire seat, though the cars were filling rapidly, and many an anxious woman and heavily laden man looked reproachfully at them.
eagerly desirous
From this reading In the first place they each selected and took possession of an entire seat, though the cars were filling rapidly, and many an anxious woman and heavily laden man looked reproachfully at them.
appropriatedverbUS /əˈproʊprieɪtɪd/
past form of “appropriate” — give or assign a resource to a particular person or cause
From this reading They took these whole seats from entirely different stand-points--Miss Erskine because she was a finished and selfish traveler; and although she did not belong to that absolutely unendurable class, who occupy room that is not theirs until a conductor interferes, she yet regularly appropriated and kept the extra seat engaged with her flounces until she was asked outright to vacate it by one more determined than the rest.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading It is a queer thought, not to say a startling one, what very trifles about us are constantly giving object lessons on our characters.
disposed or placed in a particular kind of order
From this reading Those four girls, as they arranged themselves in the cars for their all-day journey conveyed four different impressions to the critical looker-on.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Those four girls, as they arranged themselves in the cars for their all-day journey conveyed four different impressions to the critical looker-on.
past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading They took these whole seats from entirely different stand-points--Miss Erskine because she was a finished and selfish traveler; and although she did not belong to that absolutely unendurable class, who occupy room that is not theirs until a conductor interferes, she yet regularly appropriated and kept the extra seat engaged with her flounces until she was asked outright to vacate it by one more determined than the rest.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading In the first place they each selected and took possession of an entire seat, though the cars were filling rapidly, and many an anxious woman and heavily laden man looked reproachfully at them.
for the reason that
From this reading They took these whole seats from entirely different stand-points--Miss Erskine because she was a finished and selfish traveler; and although she did not belong to that absolutely unendurable class, who occupy room that is not theirs until a conductor interferes, she yet regularly appropriated and kept the extra seat engaged with her flounces until she was asked outright to vacate it by one more determined than the rest.
be owned by; be in the possession of
From this reading They took these whole seats from entirely different stand-points--Miss Erskine because she was a finished and selfish traveler; and although she did not belong to that absolutely unendurable class, who occupy room that is not theirs until a conductor interferes, she yet regularly appropriated and kept the extra seat engaged with her flounces until she was asked outright to vacate it by one more determined than the rest.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading They took these whole seats from entirely different stand-points--Miss Erskine because she was a finished and selfish traveler; and although she did not belong to that absolutely unendurable class, who occupy room that is not theirs until a conductor interferes, she yet regularly appropriated and kept the extra seat engaged with her flounces until she was asked outright to vacate it by one more determined than the rest.
carsnounUS /kɑːrz/
plural of “car” — a motor vehicle with four wheels; usually propelled by an internal combustion engine
From this reading Those four girls, as they arranged themselves in the cars for their all-day journey conveyed four different impressions to the critical looker-on.
plural of “character” — an imaginary person represented in a work of fiction (play or film or story)
From this reading It is a queer thought, not to say a startling one, what very trifles about us are constantly giving object lessons on our characters.
a collection of things sharing a common attribute
From this reading They took these whole seats from entirely different stand-points--Miss Erskine because she was a finished and selfish traveler; and although she did not belong to that absolutely unendurable class, who occupy room that is not theirs until a conductor interferes, she yet regularly appropriated and kept the extra seat engaged with her flounces until she was asked outright to vacate it by one more determined than the rest.
conductornounUS /kənˈdʌktər/
the person who leads a musical group
From this reading They took these whole seats from entirely different stand-points--Miss Erskine because she was a finished and selfish traveler; and although she did not belong to that absolutely unendurable class, who occupy room that is not theirs until a conductor interferes, she yet regularly appropriated and kept the extra seat engaged with her flounces until she was asked outright to vacate it by one more determined than the rest.
without variation or change, in every case
From this reading It is a queer thought, not to say a startling one, what very trifles about us are constantly giving object lessons on our characters.
conveyedverbUS /kənˈveɪd/
past form of “convey” — (of information) make known; pass on
From this reading Those four girls, as they arranged themselves in the cars for their all-day journey conveyed four different impressions to the critical looker-on.
criticaladjectiveUS /ˈkrɪtɪkəl/
marked by a tendency to find and call attention to errors and flaws
From this reading Those four girls, as they arranged themselves in the cars for their all-day journey conveyed four different impressions to the critical looker-on.
a flow of electricity through a conductor
From this reading ENTERING THE CURRENT.
characterized by great determination
From this reading They took these whole seats from entirely different stand-points--Miss Erskine because she was a finished and selfish traveler; and although she did not belong to that absolutely unendurable class, who occupy room that is not theirs until a conductor interferes, she yet regularly appropriated and kept the extra seat engaged with her flounces until she was asked outright to vacate it by one more determined than the rest.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading They took these whole seats from entirely different stand-points--Miss Erskine because she was a finished and selfish traveler; and although she did not belong to that absolutely unendurable class, who occupy room that is not theirs until a conductor interferes, she yet regularly appropriated and kept the extra seat engaged with her flounces until she was asked outright to vacate it by one more determined than the rest.
unlike in nature or quality or form or degree
From this reading Those four girls, as they arranged themselves in the cars for their all-day journey conveyed four different impressions to the critical looker-on.
every one of two or more people or things, taken separately
From this reading In the first place they each selected and took possession of an entire seat, though the cars were filling rapidly, and many an anxious woman and heavily laden man looked reproachfully at them.
having ones attention or mind or energy engaged
From this reading They took these whole seats from entirely different stand-points--Miss Erskine because she was a finished and selfish traveler; and although she did not belong to that absolutely unendurable class, who occupy room that is not theirs until a conductor interferes, she yet regularly appropriated and kept the extra seat engaged with her flounces until she was asked outright to vacate it by one more determined than the rest.
a movement into or inward
From this reading ENTERING THE CURRENT.
constituting the full quantity or extent; complete
From this reading In the first place they each selected and took possession of an entire seat, though the cars were filling rapidly, and many an anxious woman and heavily laden man looked reproachfully at them.
to a complete degree or to the full or entire extent (“whole” is often used informally for “wholly”)
From this reading They took these whole seats from entirely different stand-points--Miss Erskine because she was a finished and selfish traveler; and although she did not belong to that absolutely unendurable class, who occupy room that is not theirs until a conductor interferes, she yet regularly appropriated and kept the extra seat engaged with her flounces until she was asked outright to vacate it by one more determined than the rest.
Erskine
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading They took these whole seats from entirely different stand-points--Miss Erskine because she was a finished and selfish traveler; and although she did not belong to that absolutely unendurable class, who occupy room that is not theirs until a conductor interferes, she yet regularly appropriated and kept the extra seat engaged with her flounces until she was asked outright to vacate it by one more determined than the rest.
extraadjectiveUS /ˈekstrə/
more than is needed, desired, or required
From this reading They took these whole seats from entirely different stand-points--Miss Erskine because she was a finished and selfish traveler; and although she did not belong to that absolutely unendurable class, who occupy room that is not theirs until a conductor interferes, she yet regularly appropriated and kept the extra seat engaged with her flounces until she was asked outright to vacate it by one more determined than the rest.
fillingnounUS /ˈfɪlɪŋ/
any material that fills a space or container
From this reading In the first place they each selected and took possession of an entire seat, though the cars were filling rapidly, and many an anxious woman and heavily laden man looked reproachfully at them.
(of materials or goods) brought to the desired final state
From this reading They took these whole seats from entirely different stand-points--Miss Erskine because she was a finished and selfish traveler; and although she did not belong to that absolutely unendurable class, who occupy room that is not theirs until a conductor interferes, she yet regularly appropriated and kept the extra seat engaged with her flounces until she was asked outright to vacate it by one more determined than the rest.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading In the first place they each selected and took possession of an entire seat, though the cars were filling rapidly, and many an anxious woman and heavily laden man looked reproachfully at them.
flouncesnounUS /ˈflaʊnsɪz/
plural of “flounce” — a strip of pleated material used as a decoration or a trim
From this reading They took these whole seats from entirely different stand-points--Miss Erskine because she was a finished and selfish traveler; and although she did not belong to that absolutely unendurable class, who occupy room that is not theirs until a conductor interferes, she yet regularly appropriated and kept the extra seat engaged with her flounces until she was asked outright to vacate it by one more determined than the rest.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Those four girls, as they arranged themselves in the cars for their all-day journey conveyed four different impressions to the critical looker-on.
the cardinal number that is the sum of three and one
From this reading Those four girls, as they arranged themselves in the cars for their all-day journey conveyed four different impressions to the critical looker-on.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading They took these whole seats from entirely different stand-points--Miss Erskine because she was a finished and selfish traveler; and although she did not belong to that absolutely unendurable class, who occupy room that is not theirs until a conductor interferes, she yet regularly appropriated and kept the extra seat engaged with her flounces until she was asked outright to vacate it by one more determined than the rest.
plural of “girl” — a young female
From this reading Those four girls, as they arranged themselves in the cars for their all-day journey conveyed four different impressions to the critical looker-on.
the act of giving
From this reading It is a queer thought, not to say a startling one, what very trifles about us are constantly giving object lessons on our characters.
to a considerable degree
From this reading In the first place they each selected and took possession of an entire seat, though the cars were filling rapidly, and many an anxious woman and heavily laden man looked reproachfully at them.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading They took these whole seats from entirely different stand-points--Miss Erskine because she was a finished and selfish traveler; and although she did not belong to that absolutely unendurable class, who occupy room that is not theirs until a conductor interferes, she yet regularly appropriated and kept the extra seat engaged with her flounces until she was asked outright to vacate it by one more determined than the rest.
impressionsnounUS /ˌɪmˈpreʃənz/
plural of “impression” — a vague idea in which some confidence is placed
From this reading Those four girls, as they arranged themselves in the cars for their all-day journey conveyed four different impressions to the critical looker-on.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Those four girls, as they arranged themselves in the cars for their all-day journey conveyed four different impressions to the critical looker-on.
interferesverbUS /ˌɪntərˈfɪrz/
third-person singular of “interfere” — come between so as to be hindrance or obstacle
From this reading They took these whole seats from entirely different stand-points--Miss Erskine because she was a finished and selfish traveler; and although she did not belong to that absolutely unendurable class, who occupy room that is not theirs until a conductor interferes, she yet regularly appropriated and kept the extra seat engaged with her flounces until she was asked outright to vacate it by one more determined than the rest.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It is a queer thought, not to say a startling one, what very trifles about us are constantly giving object lessons on our characters.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It is a queer thought, not to say a startling one, what very trifles about us are constantly giving object lessons on our characters.
undertake a journey or trip
From this reading Those four girls, as they arranged themselves in the cars for their all-day journey conveyed four different impressions to the critical looker-on.
(especially of promises or contracts) not violated or disregarded
From this reading They took these whole seats from entirely different stand-points--Miss Erskine because she was a finished and selfish traveler; and although she did not belong to that absolutely unendurable class, who occupy room that is not theirs until a conductor interferes, she yet regularly appropriated and kept the extra seat engaged with her flounces until she was asked outright to vacate it by one more determined than the rest.
ladenadjectiveUS /ˈleɪdən/
filled with a great quantity
From this reading In the first place they each selected and took possession of an entire seat, though the cars were filling rapidly, and many an anxious woman and heavily laden man looked reproachfully at them.
lessonsnounUS /ˈlesənz/
plural of “lesson” — a unit of instruction
From this reading It is a queer thought, not to say a startling one, what very trifles about us are constantly giving object lessons on our characters.
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading In the first place they each selected and took possession of an entire seat, though the cars were filling rapidly, and many an anxious woman and heavily laden man looked reproachfully at them.
looker-onnoun
someone who looks on
From this reading Those four girls, as they arranged themselves in the cars for their all-day journey conveyed four different impressions to the critical looker-on.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading In the first place they each selected and took possession of an entire seat, though the cars were filling rapidly, and many an anxious woman and heavily laden man looked reproachfully at them.
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 In the first place they each selected and took possession of an entire seat, though the cars were filling rapidly, and many an anxious woman and heavily laden man looked reproachfully at them.
fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind
From this reading They took these whole seats from entirely different stand-points--Miss Erskine because she was a finished and selfish traveler; and although she did not belong to that absolutely unendurable class, who occupy room that is not theirs until a conductor interferes, she yet regularly appropriated and kept the extra seat engaged with her flounces until she was asked outright to vacate it by one more determined than the rest.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading They took these whole seats from entirely different stand-points--Miss Erskine because she was a finished and selfish traveler; and although she did not belong to that absolutely unendurable class, who occupy room that is not theirs until a conductor interferes, she yet regularly appropriated and kept the extra seat engaged with her flounces until she was asked outright to vacate it by one more determined than the rest.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading It is a queer thought, not to say a startling one, what very trifles about us are constantly giving object lessons on our characters.
a tangible and visible entity; an entity that can cast a shadow
From this reading It is a queer thought, not to say a startling one, what very trifles about us are constantly giving object lessons on our characters.
occupyverbUS /ˈɑːkjəpaɪ/
keep busy with
From this reading They took these whole seats from entirely different stand-points--Miss Erskine because she was a finished and selfish traveler; and although she did not belong to that absolutely unendurable class, who occupy room that is not theirs until a conductor interferes, she yet regularly appropriated and kept the extra seat engaged with her flounces until she was asked outright to vacate it by one more determined than the rest.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading In the first place they each selected and took possession of an entire seat, though the cars were filling rapidly, and many an anxious woman and heavily laden man looked reproachfully at them.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading It is a queer thought, not to say a startling one, what very trifles about us are constantly giving object lessons on our characters.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading It is a queer thought, not to say a startling one, what very trifles about us are constantly giving object lessons on our characters.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading It is a queer thought, not to say a startling one, what very trifles about us are constantly giving object lessons on our characters.
outrightadverbUS /ˈaʊˈtraɪt/
without restrictions or stipulations or further payments
From this reading They took these whole seats from entirely different stand-points--Miss Erskine because she was a finished and selfish traveler; and although she did not belong to that absolutely unendurable class, who occupy room that is not theirs until a conductor interferes, she yet regularly appropriated and kept the extra seat engaged with her flounces until she was asked outright to vacate it by one more determined than the rest.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading In the first place they each selected and took possession of an entire seat, though the cars were filling rapidly, and many an anxious woman and heavily laden man looked reproachfully at them.
the act of having and controlling property
From this reading In the first place they each selected and took possession of an entire seat, though the cars were filling rapidly, and many an anxious woman and heavily laden man looked reproachfully at them.
beyond or deviating from the usual or expected
From this reading It is a queer thought, not to say a startling one, what very trifles about us are constantly giving object lessons on our characters.
with speed
From this reading In the first place they each selected and took possession of an entire seat, though the cars were filling rapidly, and many an anxious woman and heavily laden man looked reproachfully at them.
regularlyadverbUS /ˈreɡjələrli/
in a regular manner
From this reading They took these whole seats from entirely different stand-points--Miss Erskine because she was a finished and selfish traveler; and although she did not belong to that absolutely unendurable class, who occupy room that is not theirs until a conductor interferes, she yet regularly appropriated and kept the extra seat engaged with her flounces until she was asked outright to vacate it by one more determined than the rest.
reproachfullyadverb
in a reproving or reproachful manner
From this reading In the first place they each selected and took possession of an entire seat, though the cars were filling rapidly, and many an anxious woman and heavily laden man looked reproachfully at them.
not move; be in a resting position
From this reading They took these whole seats from entirely different stand-points--Miss Erskine because she was a finished and selfish traveler; and although she did not belong to that absolutely unendurable class, who occupy room that is not theirs until a conductor interferes, she yet regularly appropriated and kept the extra seat engaged with her flounces until she was asked outright to vacate it by one more determined than the rest.
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading They took these whole seats from entirely different stand-points--Miss Erskine because she was a finished and selfish traveler; and although she did not belong to that absolutely unendurable class, who occupy room that is not theirs until a conductor interferes, she yet regularly appropriated and kept the extra seat engaged with her flounces until she was asked outright to vacate it by one more determined than the rest.
express in words
From this reading It is a queer thought, not to say a startling one, what very trifles about us are constantly giving object lessons on our characters.
a space reserved for sitting (as in a theater or on a train or airplane)
From this reading In the first place they each selected and took possession of an entire seat, though the cars were filling rapidly, and many an anxious woman and heavily laden man looked reproachfully at them.
seatsnounUS /siːts/
an area that includes places where several people can sit
From this reading They took these whole seats from entirely different stand-points--Miss Erskine because she was a finished and selfish traveler; and although she did not belong to that absolutely unendurable class, who occupy room that is not theirs until a conductor interferes, she yet regularly appropriated and kept the extra seat engaged with her flounces until she was asked outright to vacate it by one more determined than the rest.
selectedadjectiveUS /səˈlektɪd/
chosen in preference to another
From this reading In the first place they each selected and took possession of an entire seat, though the cars were filling rapidly, and many an anxious woman and heavily laden man looked reproachfully at them.
selfishadjectiveUS /ˈselfɪʃ/
concerned chiefly or only with yourself and your advantage to the exclusion of others
From this reading They took these whole seats from entirely different stand-points--Miss Erskine because she was a finished and selfish traveler; and although she did not belong to that absolutely unendurable class, who occupy room that is not theirs until a conductor interferes, she yet regularly appropriated and kept the extra seat engaged with her flounces until she was asked outright to vacate it by one more determined than the rest.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading They took these whole seats from entirely different stand-points--Miss Erskine because she was a finished and selfish traveler; and although she did not belong to that absolutely unendurable class, who occupy room that is not theirs until a conductor interferes, she yet regularly appropriated and kept the extra seat engaged with her flounces until she was asked outright to vacate it by one more determined than the rest.
stand-points
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading They took these whole seats from entirely different stand-points--Miss Erskine because she was a finished and selfish traveler; and although she did not belong to that absolutely unendurable class, who occupy room that is not theirs until a conductor interferes, she yet regularly appropriated and kept the extra seat engaged with her flounces until she was asked outright to vacate it by one more determined than the rest.
startlingadjectiveUS /ˈstɑːrtlɪŋ/
so remarkably different or sudden as to cause momentary shock or alarm
From this reading It is a queer thought, not to say a startling one, what very trifles about us are constantly giving object lessons on our characters.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading They took these whole seats from entirely different stand-points--Miss Erskine because she was a finished and selfish traveler; and although she did not belong to that absolutely unendurable class, who occupy room that is not theirs until a conductor interferes, she yet regularly appropriated and kept the extra seat engaged with her flounces until she was asked outright to vacate it by one more determined than the rest.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading They took these whole seats from entirely different stand-points--Miss Erskine because she was a finished and selfish traveler; and although she did not belong to that absolutely unendurable class, who occupy room that is not theirs until a conductor interferes, she yet regularly appropriated and kept the extra seat engaged with her flounces until she was asked outright to vacate it by one more determined than the rest.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading ENTERING THE CURRENT.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Those four girls, as they arranged themselves in the cars for their all-day journey conveyed four different impressions to the critical looker-on.
theirspronounUS /ðerz/
the one or ones belonging to them
From this reading They took these whole seats from entirely different stand-points--Miss Erskine because she was a finished and selfish traveler; and although she did not belong to that absolutely unendurable class, who occupy room that is not theirs until a conductor interferes, she yet regularly appropriated and kept the extra seat engaged with her flounces until she was asked outright to vacate it by one more determined than the rest.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading In the first place they each selected and took possession of an entire seat, though the cars were filling rapidly, and many an anxious woman and heavily laden man looked reproachfully at them.
used when the people doing the action are also its object
From this reading Those four girls, as they arranged themselves in the cars for their all-day journey conveyed four different impressions to the critical looker-on.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading They took these whole seats from entirely different stand-points--Miss Erskine because she was a finished and selfish traveler; and although she did not belong to that absolutely unendurable class, who occupy room that is not theirs until a conductor interferes, she yet regularly appropriated and kept the extra seat engaged with her flounces until she was asked outright to vacate it by one more determined than the rest.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Those four girls, as they arranged themselves in the cars for their all-day journey conveyed four different impressions to the critical looker-on.
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading Those four girls, as they arranged themselves in the cars for their all-day journey conveyed four different impressions to the critical looker-on.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading In the first place they each selected and took possession of an entire seat, though the cars were filling rapidly, and many an anxious woman and heavily laden man looked reproachfully at them.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading It is a queer thought, not to say a startling one, what very trifles about us are constantly giving object lessons on our characters.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading It is a queer thought, not to say a startling one, what very trifles about us are constantly giving object lessons on our characters.
inflected form of “take” — carry out
From this reading In the first place they each selected and took possession of an entire seat, though the cars were filling rapidly, and many an anxious woman and heavily laden man looked reproachfully at them.
travelernounUS /ˈtrævələr/
a person who changes location
From this reading They took these whole seats from entirely different stand-points--Miss Erskine because she was a finished and selfish traveler; and although she did not belong to that absolutely unendurable class, who occupy room that is not theirs until a conductor interferes, she yet regularly appropriated and kept the extra seat engaged with her flounces until she was asked outright to vacate it by one more determined than the rest.
triflesnounUS /ˈtraɪfəlz/
plural of “trifle” — a cold pudding made of layers of sponge cake spread with fruit or jelly; may be decorated with nuts, cream, or chocolate
From this reading It is a queer thought, not to say a startling one, what very trifles about us are constantly giving object lessons on our characters.
unendurableadjective
incapable of being tolerated or endured
From this reading They took these whole seats from entirely different stand-points--Miss Erskine because she was a finished and selfish traveler; and although she did not belong to that absolutely unendurable class, who occupy room that is not theirs until a conductor interferes, she yet regularly appropriated and kept the extra seat engaged with her flounces until she was asked outright to vacate it by one more determined than the rest.
untilprepositionUS /ənˈtɪl/
up to a particular time
From this reading They took these whole seats from entirely different stand-points--Miss Erskine because she was a finished and selfish traveler; and although she did not belong to that absolutely unendurable class, who occupy room that is not theirs until a conductor interferes, she yet regularly appropriated and kept the extra seat engaged with her flounces until she was asked outright to vacate it by one more determined than the rest.
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading It is a queer thought, not to say a startling one, what very trifles about us are constantly giving object lessons on our characters.
vacateverbUS /ˈveɪkeɪt/
leave (a job, post, or position) voluntarily
From this reading They took these whole seats from entirely different stand-points--Miss Erskine because she was a finished and selfish traveler; and although she did not belong to that absolutely unendurable class, who occupy room that is not theirs until a conductor interferes, she yet regularly appropriated and kept the extra seat engaged with her flounces until she was asked outright to vacate it by one more determined than the rest.
precisely as stated
From this reading It is a queer thought, not to say a startling one, what very trifles about us are constantly giving object lessons on our characters.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading They took these whole seats from entirely different stand-points--Miss Erskine because she was a finished and selfish traveler; and although she did not belong to that absolutely unendurable class, who occupy room that is not theirs until a conductor interferes, she yet regularly appropriated and kept the extra seat engaged with her flounces until she was asked outright to vacate it by one more determined than the rest.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading In the first place they each selected and took possession of an entire seat, though the cars were filling rapidly, and many an anxious woman and heavily laden man looked reproachfully at them.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading It is a queer thought, not to say a startling one, what very trifles about us are constantly giving object lessons on our characters.
which person or people
From this reading They took these whole seats from entirely different stand-points--Miss Erskine because she was a finished and selfish traveler; and although she did not belong to that absolutely unendurable class, who occupy room that is not theirs until a conductor interferes, she yet regularly appropriated and kept the extra seat engaged with her flounces until she was asked outright to vacate it by one more determined than the rest.
including all components without exception; being one unit or constituting the full amount or extent or duration; complete
From this reading They took these whole seats from entirely different stand-points--Miss Erskine because she was a finished and selfish traveler; and although she did not belong to that absolutely unendurable class, who occupy room that is not theirs until a conductor interferes, she yet regularly appropriated and kept the extra seat engaged with her flounces until she was asked outright to vacate it by one more determined than the rest.
in the company of; together with
From this reading They took these whole seats from entirely different stand-points--Miss Erskine because she was a finished and selfish traveler; and although she did not belong to that absolutely unendurable class, who occupy room that is not theirs until a conductor interferes, she yet regularly appropriated and kept the extra seat engaged with her flounces until she was asked outright to vacate it by one more determined than the rest.
an adult female person (as opposed to a man)
From this reading In the first place they each selected and took possession of an entire seat, though the cars were filling rapidly, and many an anxious woman and heavily laden man looked reproachfully at them.
but in spite of that
From this reading They took these whole seats from entirely different stand-points--Miss Erskine because she was a finished and selfish traveler; and although she did not belong to that absolutely unendurable class, who occupy room that is not theirs until a conductor interferes, she yet regularly appropriated and kept the extra seat engaged with her flounces until she was asked outright to vacate it by one more determined than the rest.
