Chapter XXXI · Chapter 31

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.

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.

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.

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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.

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.

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.

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.

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

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.