used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading It is a pasturage intended solely for those who bask in the sunlight of the smartest society.
actorsnounUS /ˈæktərz/
plural of “actor” — a theatrical performer
From this reading Those whose social standing could conceivably be classed with that of brewers, green-grocers, minor poets, munition magnates, linen drapers, provincial actors, and cubist sculptors, _must not_ trespass within these covers.
in actual fact
From this reading No reader will be permitted to pass beyond this page who is not actually _in_ society.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Those whose social standing could conceivably be classed with that of brewers, green-grocers, minor poets, munition magnates, linen drapers, provincial actors, and cubist sculptors, _must not_ trespass within these covers.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading s may be found at the end of this text
baskverbUS /bæsk/
derive or receive pleasure from; get enjoyment from; take pleasure in
From this reading It is a pasturage intended solely for those who bask in the sunlight of the smartest society.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading s may be found at the end of this text
on the far side of; further than
From this reading No reader will be permitted to pass beyond this page who is not actually _in_ society.
blazenounUS /bleɪz/
a strong flame that burns brightly
From this reading This book is not for those who dwell in the gloom of mere respectability, or the blaze of sheer wealth.
a written work or composition that has been published (printed on pages bound together)
From this reading This book is not for those who dwell in the gloom of mere respectability, or the blaze of sheer wealth.
brewersnounUS /ˈbruːərz/
plural of “brewer” — someone who brews beer or ale from malt and hops and water
From this reading Those whose social standing could conceivably be classed with that of brewers, green-grocers, minor poets, munition magnates, linen drapers, provincial actors, and cubist sculptors, _must not_ trespass within these covers.
classedverbUS /klæst/
past form of “class” — arrange or order by classes or categories
From this reading Those whose social standing could conceivably be classed with that of brewers, green-grocers, minor poets, munition magnates, linen drapers, provincial actors, and cubist sculptors, _must not_ trespass within these covers.
conceivablyadverbUS /kənˈsiːvəbli/
within the realm of possibility
From this reading Those whose social standing could conceivably be classed with that of brewers, green-grocers, minor poets, munition magnates, linen drapers, provincial actors, and cubist sculptors, _must not_ trespass within these covers.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading Those whose social standing could conceivably be classed with that of brewers, green-grocers, minor poets, munition magnates, linen drapers, provincial actors, and cubist sculptors, _must not_ trespass within these covers.
coversnounUS /ˈkʌvərz/
plural of “cover” — a covering that serves to conceal or shelter something
From this reading Those whose social standing could conceivably be classed with that of brewers, green-grocers, minor poets, munition magnates, linen drapers, provincial actors, and cubist sculptors, _must not_ trespass within these covers.
cubistadjectiveUS /ˈkjuːbɪst/
relating to or characteristic of cubism
From this reading Those whose social standing could conceivably be classed with that of brewers, green-grocers, minor poets, munition magnates, linen drapers, provincial actors, and cubist sculptors, _must not_ trespass within these covers.
drapers
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dwellverbUS /dwel/
think moodily or anxiously about something
From this reading This book is not for those who dwell in the gloom of mere respectability, or the blaze of sheer wealth.
either extremity of something that has length
From this reading s may be found at the end of this text
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading This book is not for those who dwell in the gloom of mere respectability, or the blaze of sheer wealth.
set up or found
From this reading s may be found at the end of this text
a state of partial or total darkness
From this reading This book is not for those who dwell in the gloom of mere respectability, or the blaze of sheer wealth.
green-grocers
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From this reading Those whose social standing could conceivably be classed with that of brewers, green-grocers, minor poets, munition magnates, linen drapers, provincial actors, and cubist sculptors, _must not_ trespass within these covers.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading No reader will be permitted to pass beyond this page who is not actually _in_ society.
resulting from one's intentions
From this reading It is a pasturage intended solely for those who bask in the sunlight of the smartest society.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading No reader will be permitted to pass beyond this page who is not actually _in_ society.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It is a pasturage intended solely for those who bask in the sunlight of the smartest society.
linennounUS /ˈlɪnən/
a fabric woven with fibers from the flax plant
From this reading Those whose social standing could conceivably be classed with that of brewers, green-grocers, minor poets, munition magnates, linen drapers, provincial actors, and cubist sculptors, _must not_ trespass within these covers.
magnatesnounUS /ˈmæɡneɪts/
plural of “magnate” — a very wealthy or powerful businessman
From this reading Those whose social standing could conceivably be classed with that of brewers, green-grocers, minor poets, munition magnates, linen drapers, provincial actors, and cubist sculptors, _must not_ trespass within these covers.
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading s may be found at the end of this text
being nothing more than specified
From this reading This book is not for those who dwell in the gloom of mere respectability, or the blaze of sheer wealth.
minoradjectiveUS /ˈmaɪnər/
of lesser importance or stature or rank
From this reading Those whose social standing could conceivably be classed with that of brewers, green-grocers, minor poets, munition magnates, linen drapers, provincial actors, and cubist sculptors, _must not_ trespass within these covers.
munitionnounUS /mjuːˈnɪʃən/
weapons considered collectively
From this reading Those whose social standing could conceivably be classed with that of brewers, green-grocers, minor poets, munition magnates, linen drapers, provincial actors, and cubist sculptors, _must not_ trespass within these covers.
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading Those whose social standing could conceivably be classed with that of brewers, green-grocers, minor poets, munition magnates, linen drapers, provincial actors, and cubist sculptors, _must not_ trespass within these covers.
not any; not one
From this reading No reader will be permitted to pass beyond this page who is not actually _in_ society.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading No reader will be permitted to pass beyond this page who is not actually _in_ society.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading s may be found at the end of this text
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading This book is not for those who dwell in the gloom of mere respectability, or the blaze of sheer wealth.
one side of one leaf (of a book or magazine or newspaper or letter etc.) or the written or pictorial matter it contains
From this reading No reader will be permitted to pass beyond this page who is not actually _in_ society.
go across or through
From this reading No reader will be permitted to pass beyond this page who is not actually _in_ society.
pasturagenoun
succulent herbaceous vegetation of pasture land
From this reading It is a pasturage intended solely for those who bask in the sunlight of the smartest society.
inflected form of “permit” — consent to, give permission
From this reading No reader will be permitted to pass beyond this page who is not actually _in_ society.
poetsnounUS /ˈpoʊəts/
plural of “poet” — a writer of poems (the term is usually reserved for writers of good poetry)
From this reading Those whose social standing could conceivably be classed with that of brewers, green-grocers, minor poets, munition magnates, linen drapers, provincial actors, and cubist sculptors, _must not_ trespass within these covers.
provincialadjectiveUS /prəˈvɪnʃəl/
of or associated with a province
From this reading Those whose social standing could conceivably be classed with that of brewers, green-grocers, minor poets, munition magnates, linen drapers, provincial actors, and cubist sculptors, _must not_ trespass within these covers.
a person who enjoys reading
From this reading No reader will be permitted to pass beyond this page who is not actually _in_ society.
respectabilitynounUS /riˌspektəˈbɪlɪti/
honorableness by virtue of being respectable and having a good reputation
From this reading This book is not for those who dwell in the gloom of mere respectability, or the blaze of sheer wealth.
1/60 of a minute; the basic unit of time adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites
From this reading s may be found at the end of this text
sculptorsnounUS /ˈskʌlptərz/
plural of “sculptor” — an artist who creates sculptures
From this reading Those whose social standing could conceivably be classed with that of brewers, green-grocers, minor poets, munition magnates, linen drapers, provincial actors, and cubist sculptors, _must not_ trespass within these covers.
sheeradjectiveUS /ʃɪr/
complete and without restriction or qualification; sometimes used informally as intensifiers
From this reading This book is not for those who dwell in the gloom of mere respectability, or the blaze of sheer wealth.
smartestadjectiveUS /ˈsmɑːrtəst/
superlative of “smart” — showing mental alertness and calculation and resourcefulness
From this reading It is a pasturage intended solely for those who bask in the sunlight of the smartest society.
relating to human society and its members
From this reading Those whose social standing could conceivably be classed with that of brewers, green-grocers, minor poets, munition magnates, linen drapers, provincial actors, and cubist sculptors, _must not_ trespass within these covers.
an extended social group having a distinctive cultural and economic organization
From this reading No reader will be permitted to pass beyond this page who is not actually _in_ society.
solelyadverbUS /ˈsoʊəli/
without any others being included or involved
From this reading It is a pasturage intended solely for those who bask in the sunlight of the smartest society.
having a supporting base
From this reading Those whose social standing could conceivably be classed with that of brewers, green-grocers, minor poets, munition magnates, linen drapers, provincial actors, and cubist sculptors, _must not_ trespass within these covers.
the rays of the sun
From this reading It is a pasturage intended solely for those who bask in the sunlight of the smartest society.
textnounUS /tekst/
the words of something written
From this reading s may be found at the end of this text
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Those whose social standing could conceivably be classed with that of brewers, green-grocers, minor poets, munition magnates, linen drapers, provincial actors, and cubist sculptors, _must not_ trespass within these covers.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading s may be found at the end of this text
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading Those whose social standing could conceivably be classed with that of brewers, green-grocers, minor poets, munition magnates, linen drapers, provincial actors, and cubist sculptors, _must not_ trespass within these covers.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading s may be found at the end of this text
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading This book is not for those who dwell in the gloom of mere respectability, or the blaze of sheer wealth.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading No reader will be permitted to pass beyond this page who is not actually _in_ society.
trespassverbUS /ˈtrespæs/
enter unlawfully on someone's property
From this reading Those whose social standing could conceivably be classed with that of brewers, green-grocers, minor poets, munition magnates, linen drapers, provincial actors, and cubist sculptors, _must not_ trespass within these covers.
the state of being rich and affluent; having a plentiful supply of material goods and money
From this reading This book is not for those who dwell in the gloom of mere respectability, or the blaze of sheer wealth.
which person or people
From this reading No reader will be permitted to pass beyond this page who is not actually _in_ society.
belonging to which person
From this reading Those whose social standing could conceivably be classed with that of brewers, green-grocers, minor poets, munition magnates, linen drapers, provincial actors, and cubist sculptors, _must not_ trespass within these covers.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading No reader will be permitted to pass beyond this page who is not actually _in_ society.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Those whose social standing could conceivably be classed with that of brewers, green-grocers, minor poets, munition magnates, linen drapers, provincial actors, and cubist sculptors, _must not_ trespass within these covers.
inside; before a period of time has passed
From this reading Those whose social standing could conceivably be classed with that of brewers, green-grocers, minor poets, munition magnates, linen drapers, provincial actors, and cubist sculptors, _must not_ trespass within these covers.
