Chapter V · Chapter 5

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

From this reading Mrs. Houston was what is termed a fashionable woman in New-York.

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading MUCH ADO ABOUT NOTHING.

inflected form of “admit” — declare to be true or admit the existence or reality or truth of

From this reading Still her claims were admitted by the most fastidious on such points, for a few do remain who think descent indisputable to gentility; and as her means were ample, and her tastes perhaps superior to those of most around her, she kept what was thought a house of better tone than common, even in the highest circle.

a rapid active commotion

From this reading MUCH ADO ABOUT NOTHING.

more than enough in size or scope or capacity

From this reading Still her claims were admitted by the most fastidious on such points, for a few do remain who think descent indisputable to gentility; and as her means were ample, and her tastes perhaps superior to those of most around her, she kept what was thought a house of better tone than common, even in the highest circle.

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

From this reading "So turns she every man the wrong side out; And never gives to truth and virtue, that Which simpleness and merit purchaseth."

surrounding, or on every side of, something

From this reading Still her claims were admitted by the most fastidious on such points, for a few do remain who think descent indisputable to gentility; and as her means were ample, and her tastes perhaps superior to those of most around her, she kept what was thought a house of better tone than common, even in the highest circle.

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

From this reading Still her claims were admitted by the most fastidious on such points, for a few do remain who think descent indisputable to gentility; and as her means were ample, and her tastes perhaps superior to those of most around her, she kept what was thought a house of better tone than common, even in the highest circle.

(comparative of “good”) superior to another (of the same class or set or kind) in excellence or quality or desirability or suitability; more highly skilled than another

From this reading Still her claims were admitted by the most fastidious on such points, for a few do remain who think descent indisputable to gentility; and as her means were ample, and her tastes perhaps superior to those of most around her, she kept what was thought a house of better tone than common, even in the highest circle.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading Still her claims were admitted by the most fastidious on such points, for a few do remain who think descent indisputable to gentility; and as her means were ample, and her tastes perhaps superior to those of most around her, she kept what was thought a house of better tone than common, even in the highest circle.

ellipse in which the two axes are of equal length; a plane curve generated by one point moving at a constant distance from a fixed point

From this reading Still her claims were admitted by the most fastidious on such points, for a few do remain who think descent indisputable to gentility; and as her means were ample, and her tastes perhaps superior to those of most around her, she kept what was thought a house of better tone than common, even in the highest circle.

plural of “claim” — an assertion of a right (as to money or property)

From this reading Still her claims were admitted by the most fastidious on such points, for a few do remain who think descent indisputable to gentility; and as her means were ample, and her tastes perhaps superior to those of most around her, she kept what was thought a house of better tone than common, even in the highest circle.

belonging to or participated in by a community as a whole; public

From this reading Still her claims were admitted by the most fastidious on such points, for a few do remain who think descent indisputable to gentility; and as her means were ample, and her tastes perhaps superior to those of most around her, she kept what was thought a house of better tone than common, even in the highest circle.

An action of moving downward, dropping, or falling into a deeper place.

From this reading Still her claims were admitted by the most fastidious on such points, for a few do remain who think descent indisputable to gentility; and as her means were ample, and her tastes perhaps superior to those of most around her, she kept what was thought a house of better tone than common, even in the highest circle.

used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis

From this reading Still her claims were admitted by the most fastidious on such points, for a few do remain who think descent indisputable to gentility; and as her means were ample, and her tastes perhaps superior to those of most around her, she kept what was thought a house of better tone than common, even in the highest circle.

raised above the ground

From this reading She, too, was of a family of local note, though of one much less elevated in the olden time than that of Mrs. Hawker.

divisible by two

From this reading Still her claims were admitted by the most fastidious on such points, for a few do remain who think descent indisputable to gentility; and as her means were ample, and her tastes perhaps superior to those of most around her, she kept what was thought a house of better tone than common, even in the highest circle.

all the members of a group, with none left out

From this reading "So turns she every man the wrong side out; And never gives to truth and virtue, that Which simpleness and merit purchaseth."

a social unit living together

From this reading She, too, was of a family of local note, though of one much less elevated in the olden time than that of Mrs. Hawker.

being or in accordance with current social fashions

From this reading Mrs. Houston was what is termed a fashionable woman in New-York.

giving careful attention to detail; hard to please; excessively concerned with cleanliness

From this reading Still her claims were admitted by the most fastidious on such points, for a few do remain who think descent indisputable to gentility; and as her means were ample, and her tastes perhaps superior to those of most around her, she kept what was thought a house of better tone than common, even in the highest circle.

a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number

From this reading Still her claims were admitted by the most fastidious on such points, for a few do remain who think descent indisputable to gentility; and as her means were ample, and her tastes perhaps superior to those of most around her, she kept what was thought a house of better tone than common, even in the highest circle.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading Still her claims were admitted by the most fastidious on such points, for a few do remain who think descent indisputable to gentility; and as her means were ample, and her tastes perhaps superior to those of most around her, she kept what was thought a house of better tone than common, even in the highest circle.

elegance by virtue of fineness of manner and expression

From this reading Still her claims were admitted by the most fastidious on such points, for a few do remain who think descent indisputable to gentility; and as her means were ample, and her tastes perhaps superior to those of most around her, she kept what was thought a house of better tone than common, even in the highest circle.

plural of “give” — the elasticity of something that can be stretched and returns to its original length

From this reading "So turns she every man the wrong side out; And never gives to truth and virtue, that Which simpleness and merit purchaseth."

someone who travels about selling his wares (as on the streets or at carnivals)

From this reading She, too, was of a family of local note, though of one much less elevated in the olden time than that of Mrs. Hawker.

belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned

From this reading Still her claims were admitted by the most fastidious on such points, for a few do remain who think descent indisputable to gentility; and as her means were ample, and her tastes perhaps superior to those of most around her, she kept what was thought a house of better tone than common, even in the highest circle.

superlative of “high” — greater than normal in degree or intensity or amount

From this reading Still her claims were admitted by the most fastidious on such points, for a few do remain who think descent indisputable to gentility; and as her means were ample, and her tastes perhaps superior to those of most around her, she kept what was thought a house of better tone than common, even in the highest circle.

a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families

From this reading Still her claims were admitted by the most fastidious on such points, for a few do remain who think descent indisputable to gentility; and as her means were ample, and her tastes perhaps superior to those of most around her, she kept what was thought a house of better tone than common, even in the highest circle.

the largest city in Texas; located in southeastern Texas near the Gulf of Mexico; site of the National Aeronautics and Space Administration

From this reading Mrs. Houston was what is termed a fashionable woman in New-York.

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

From this reading Mrs. Houston was what is termed a fashionable woman in New-York.

not open to question; obviously true

From this reading Still her claims were admitted by the most fastidious on such points, for a few do remain who think descent indisputable to gentility; and as her means were ample, and her tastes perhaps superior to those of most around her, she kept what was thought a house of better tone than common, even in the highest circle.

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

From this reading Mrs. Houston was what is termed a fashionable woman in New-York.

(especially of promises or contracts) not violated or disregarded

From this reading Still her claims were admitted by the most fastidious on such points, for a few do remain who think descent indisputable to gentility; and as her means were ample, and her tastes perhaps superior to those of most around her, she kept what was thought a house of better tone than common, even in the highest circle.

used to form the comparative of some adjectives and adverbs

From this reading She, too, was of a family of local note, though of one much less elevated in the olden time than that of Mrs. Hawker.

relating to or applicable to or concerned with the administration of a city or town or district rather than a larger area

From this reading She, too, was of a family of local note, though of one much less elevated in the olden time than that of Mrs. Hawker.

an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)

From this reading "So turns she every man the wrong side out; And never gives to truth and virtue, that Which simpleness and merit purchaseth."

thing or person that acts to produce a particular effect or achieve an end

From this reading Still her claims were admitted by the most fastidious on such points, for a few do remain who think descent indisputable to gentility; and as her means were ample, and her tastes perhaps superior to those of most around her, she kept what was thought a house of better tone than common, even in the highest circle.

any admirable quality or attribute

From this reading "So turns she every man the wrong side out; And never gives to truth and virtue, that Which simpleness and merit purchaseth."

used to form the superlative

From this reading Still her claims were admitted by the most fastidious on such points, for a few do remain who think descent indisputable to gentility; and as her means were ample, and her tastes perhaps superior to those of most around her, she kept what was thought a house of better tone than common, even in the highest circle.

a form of address for a married woman

From this reading Mrs. Houston was what is termed a fashionable woman in New-York.

to a great degree or extent

From this reading MUCH ADO ABOUT NOTHING.

not ever; at no time in the past or future

From this reading "So turns she every man the wrong side out; And never gives to truth and virtue, that Which simpleness and merit purchaseth."

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From this reading Mrs. Houston was what is termed a fashionable woman in New-York.

a brief written record

From this reading She, too, was of a family of local note, though of one much less elevated in the olden time than that of Mrs. Hawker.

not one thing; not anything

From this reading MUCH ADO ABOUT NOTHING.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading She, too, was of a family of local note, though of one much less elevated in the olden time than that of Mrs. Hawker.

relating to time long past

From this reading She, too, was of a family of local note, though of one much less elevated in the olden time than that of Mrs. Hawker.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading Still her claims were admitted by the most fastidious on such points, for a few do remain who think descent indisputable to gentility; and as her means were ample, and her tastes perhaps superior to those of most around her, she kept what was thought a house of better tone than common, even in the highest circle.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading She, too, was of a family of local note, though of one much less elevated in the olden time than that of Mrs. Hawker.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading "So turns she every man the wrong side out; And never gives to truth and virtue, that Which simpleness and merit purchaseth."

by chance

From this reading Still her claims were admitted by the most fastidious on such points, for a few do remain who think descent indisputable to gentility; and as her means were ample, and her tastes perhaps superior to those of most around her, she kept what was thought a house of better tone than common, even in the highest circle.

plural of “point” — a geometric element that has position but no extension

From this reading Still her claims were admitted by the most fastidious on such points, for a few do remain who think descent indisputable to gentility; and as her means were ample, and her tastes perhaps superior to those of most around her, she kept what was thought a house of better tone than common, even in the highest circle.

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

From this reading "So turns she every man the wrong side out; And never gives to truth and virtue, that Which simpleness and merit purchaseth."

stay the same; remain in a certain state

From this reading Still her claims were admitted by the most fastidious on such points, for a few do remain who think descent indisputable to gentility; and as her means were ample, and her tastes perhaps superior to those of most around her, she kept what was thought a house of better tone than common, even in the highest circle.

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

From this reading "So turns she every man the wrong side out; And never gives to truth and virtue, that Which simpleness and merit purchaseth."

a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location

From this reading "So turns she every man the wrong side out; And never gives to truth and virtue, that Which simpleness and merit purchaseth."

a lack of penetration or subtlety

From this reading "So turns she every man the wrong side out; And never gives to truth and virtue, that Which simpleness and merit purchaseth."

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading "So turns she every man the wrong side out; And never gives to truth and virtue, that Which simpleness and merit purchaseth."

not in physical motion

From this reading Still her claims were admitted by the most fastidious on such points, for a few do remain who think descent indisputable to gentility; and as her means were ample, and her tastes perhaps superior to those of most around her, she kept what was thought a house of better tone than common, even in the highest circle.

of the kind already mentioned

From this reading Still her claims were admitted by the most fastidious on such points, for a few do remain who think descent indisputable to gentility; and as her means were ample, and her tastes perhaps superior to those of most around her, she kept what was thought a house of better tone than common, even in the highest circle.

of high or superior quality or performance

From this reading Still her claims were admitted by the most fastidious on such points, for a few do remain who think descent indisputable to gentility; and as her means were ample, and her tastes perhaps superior to those of most around her, she kept what was thought a house of better tone than common, even in the highest circle.

plural of “taste” — the sensation that results when taste buds in the tongue and throat convey information about the chemical composition of a soluble stimulus

From this reading Still her claims were admitted by the most fastidious on such points, for a few do remain who think descent indisputable to gentility; and as her means were ample, and her tastes perhaps superior to those of most around her, she kept what was thought a house of better tone than common, even in the highest circle.

past form of “term” — name formally or designate with a term

From this reading Mrs. Houston was what is termed a fashionable woman in New-York.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading She, too, was of a family of local note, though of one much less elevated in the olden time than that of Mrs. Hawker.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading "So turns she every man the wrong side out; And never gives to truth and virtue, that Which simpleness and merit purchaseth."

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

From this reading "So turns she every man the wrong side out; And never gives to truth and virtue, that Which simpleness and merit purchaseth."

judge or regard; look upon; judge

From this reading Still her claims were admitted by the most fastidious on such points, for a few do remain who think descent indisputable to gentility; and as her means were ample, and her tastes perhaps superior to those of most around her, she kept what was thought a house of better tone than common, even in the highest circle.

the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known

From this reading Still her claims were admitted by the most fastidious on such points, for a few do remain who think descent indisputable to gentility; and as her means were ample, and her tastes perhaps superior to those of most around her, she kept what was thought a house of better tone than common, even in the highest circle.

in spite of the fact that

From this reading She, too, was of a family of local note, though of one much less elevated in the olden time than that of Mrs. Hawker.

the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about

From this reading Still her claims were admitted by the most fastidious on such points, for a few do remain who think descent indisputable to gentility; and as her means were ample, and her tastes perhaps superior to those of most around her, she kept what was thought a house of better tone than common, even in the highest circle.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading She, too, was of a family of local note, though of one much less elevated in the olden time than that of Mrs. Hawker.

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

From this reading "So turns she every man the wrong side out; And never gives to truth and virtue, that Which simpleness and merit purchaseth."

the quality of a person's voice

From this reading Still her claims were admitted by the most fastidious on such points, for a few do remain who think descent indisputable to gentility; and as her means were ample, and her tastes perhaps superior to those of most around her, she kept what was thought a house of better tone than common, even in the highest circle.

to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits

From this reading She, too, was of a family of local note, though of one much less elevated in the olden time than that of Mrs. Hawker.

a fact that has been verified

From this reading "So turns she every man the wrong side out; And never gives to truth and virtue, that Which simpleness and merit purchaseth."

plural of “turn” — a circular segment of a curve

From this reading "So turns she every man the wrong side out; And never gives to truth and virtue, that Which simpleness and merit purchaseth."

Moral excellence and goodness of character; the highest human attainment in Stoic philosophy.

From this reading "So turns she every man the wrong side out; And never gives to truth and virtue, that Which simpleness and merit purchaseth."

the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading Mrs. Houston was what is termed a fashionable woman in New-York.

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

From this reading Still her claims were admitted by the most fastidious on such points, for a few do remain who think descent indisputable to gentility; and as her means were ample, and her tastes perhaps superior to those of most around her, she kept what was thought a house of better tone than common, even in the highest circle.

used to ask for information about something

From this reading Mrs. Houston was what is termed a fashionable woman in New-York.

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

From this reading "So turns she every man the wrong side out; And never gives to truth and virtue, that Which simpleness and merit purchaseth."

which person or people

From this reading Still her claims were admitted by the most fastidious on such points, for a few do remain who think descent indisputable to gentility; and as her means were ample, and her tastes perhaps superior to those of most around her, she kept what was thought a house of better tone than common, even in the highest circle.

an adult female person (as opposed to a man)

From this reading Mrs. Houston was what is termed a fashionable woman in New-York.

not correct; not in conformity with fact or truth

From this reading "So turns she every man the wrong side out; And never gives to truth and virtue, that Which simpleness and merit purchaseth."