Chapter XII · Chapter 12

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

From this reading The Stornaway parlours were very brilliant that evening in a Willowfield sense.

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From this reading Not a Burton, a Larkin, or a Downing was missing, even Miss Amory Starkweather being present.

the descendants of one individual

From this reading Miss Amory Starkweather was greatly respected by the Stornaways, the Downings, the Larkins, and the Burtons, the Starkweathers having landed upon Plymouth Rock so early and with such a distinguished sense of their own importance as to lead to the impression in weak minds that they had not only founded that monumental corner-stone of ancestry, but were personally responsible for the Mayflower.

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

From this reading Miss Amory Starkweather was greatly respected by the Stornaways, the Downings, the Larkins, and the Burtons, the Starkweathers having landed upon Plymouth Rock so early and with such a distinguished sense of their own importance as to lead to the impression in weak minds that they had not only founded that monumental corner-stone of ancestry, but were personally responsible for the Mayflower.

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

From this reading Miss Amory Starkweather was greatly respected by the Stornaways, the Downings, the Larkins, and the Burtons, the Starkweathers having landed upon Plymouth Rock so early and with such a distinguished sense of their own importance as to lead to the impression in weak minds that they had not only founded that monumental corner-stone of ancestry, but were personally responsible for the Mayflower.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading She had been born into a world too narrow and provincial for the development of the powers born with her.

the -ing form of “be”

From this reading Not a Burton, a Larkin, or a Downing was missing, even Miss Amory Starkweather being present.

brought into existence

From this reading She had been born into a world too narrow and provincial for the development of the powers born with her.

of surpassing excellence

From this reading The Stornaway parlours were very brilliant that evening in a Willowfield sense.

English explorer who with John Speke was the first European to explore Lake Tanganyika (1821-1890)

From this reading Not a Burton, a Larkin, or a Downing was missing, even Miss Amory Starkweather being present.

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From this reading Miss Amory Starkweather was greatly respected by the Stornaways, the Downings, the Larkins, and the Burtons, the Starkweathers having landed upon Plymouth Rock so early and with such a distinguished sense of their own importance as to lead to the impression in weak minds that they had not only founded that monumental corner-stone of ancestry, but were personally responsible for the Mayflower.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading Miss Amory Starkweather was greatly respected by the Stornaways, the Downings, the Larkins, and the Burtons, the Starkweathers having landed upon Plymouth Rock so early and with such a distinguished sense of their own importance as to lead to the impression in weak minds that they had not only founded that monumental corner-stone of ancestry, but were personally responsible for the Mayflower.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading Miss Amory Starkweather was greatly respected by the Stornaways, the Downings, the Larkins, and the Burtons, the Starkweathers having landed upon Plymouth Rock so early and with such a distinguished sense of their own importance as to lead to the impression in weak minds that they had not only founded that monumental corner-stone of ancestry, but were personally responsible for the Mayflower.

light and humorous drama with a happy ending

From this reading This gentlewoman represented to the humorous something more of the element of comedy than she represented to herself.

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From this reading Miss Amory Starkweather was greatly respected by the Stornaways, the Downings, the Larkins, and the Burtons, the Starkweathers having landed upon Plymouth Rock so early and with such a distinguished sense of their own importance as to lead to the impression in weak minds that they had not only founded that monumental corner-stone of ancestry, but were personally responsible for the Mayflower.

act of improving by expanding or enlarging or refining

From this reading She had been born into a world too narrow and provincial for the development of the powers born with her.

(used of persons) standing above others in character or attainment or reputation

From this reading Miss Amory Starkweather was greatly respected by the Stornaways, the Downings, the Larkins, and the Burtons, the Starkweathers having landed upon Plymouth Rock so early and with such a distinguished sense of their own importance as to lead to the impression in weak minds that they had not only founded that monumental corner-stone of ancestry, but were personally responsible for the Mayflower.

United States landscape architect who designed the grounds of the White House and the Capitol Building (1815-1852)

From this reading Not a Burton, a Larkin, or a Downing was missing, even Miss Amory Starkweather being present.

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From this reading Miss Amory Starkweather was greatly respected by the Stornaways, the Downings, the Larkins, and the Burtons, the Starkweathers having landed upon Plymouth Rock so early and with such a distinguished sense of their own importance as to lead to the impression in weak minds that they had not only founded that monumental corner-stone of ancestry, but were personally responsible for the Mayflower.

at or near the beginning of a period of time or course of events or before the usual or expected time

From this reading Miss Amory Starkweather was greatly respected by the Stornaways, the Downings, the Larkins, and the Burtons, the Starkweathers having landed upon Plymouth Rock so early and with such a distinguished sense of their own importance as to lead to the impression in weak minds that they had not only founded that monumental corner-stone of ancestry, but were personally responsible for the Mayflower.

an abstract part of something

From this reading This gentlewoman represented to the humorous something more of the element of comedy than she represented to herself.

divisible by two

From this reading Not a Burton, a Larkin, or a Downing was missing, even Miss Amory Starkweather being present.

the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)

From this reading The Stornaway parlours were very brilliant that evening in a Willowfield sense.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading Miss Amory Starkweather was greatly respected by the Stornaways, the Downings, the Larkins, and the Burtons, the Starkweathers having landed upon Plymouth Rock so early and with such a distinguished sense of their own importance as to lead to the impression in weak minds that they had not only founded that monumental corner-stone of ancestry, but were personally responsible for the Mayflower.

past form of “found” — set up or found

From this reading Miss Amory Starkweather was greatly respected by the Stornaways, the Downings, the Larkins, and the Burtons, the Starkweathers having landed upon Plymouth Rock so early and with such a distinguished sense of their own importance as to lead to the impression in weak minds that they had not only founded that monumental corner-stone of ancestry, but were personally responsible for the Mayflower.

a woman of refinement

From this reading This gentlewoman represented to the humorous something more of the element of comedy than she represented to herself.

to an extraordinary extent or degree

From this reading Miss Amory Starkweather was greatly respected by the Stornaways, the Downings, the Larkins, and the Burtons, the Starkweathers having landed upon Plymouth Rock so early and with such a distinguished sense of their own importance as to lead to the impression in weak minds that they had not only founded that monumental corner-stone of ancestry, but were personally responsible for the Mayflower.

the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect

From this reading Miss Amory Starkweather was greatly respected by the Stornaways, the Downings, the Larkins, and the Burtons, the Starkweathers having landed upon Plymouth Rock so early and with such a distinguished sense of their own importance as to lead to the impression in weak minds that they had not only founded that monumental corner-stone of ancestry, but were personally responsible for the Mayflower.

the -ing form of “have”

From this reading Miss Amory Starkweather was greatly respected by the Stornaways, the Downings, the Larkins, and the Burtons, the Starkweathers having landed upon Plymouth Rock so early and with such a distinguished sense of their own importance as to lead to the impression in weak minds that they had not only founded that monumental corner-stone of ancestry, but were personally responsible for the Mayflower.

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

From this reading She had been born into a world too narrow and provincial for the development of the powers born with her.

used when the woman or girl doing the action is also its object

From this reading This gentlewoman represented to the humorous something more of the element of comedy than she represented to herself.

full of or characterized by humor

From this reading This gentlewoman represented to the humorous something more of the element of comedy than she represented to herself.

the quality of being important and worthy of note

From this reading Miss Amory Starkweather was greatly respected by the Stornaways, the Downings, the Larkins, and the Burtons, the Starkweathers having landed upon Plymouth Rock so early and with such a distinguished sense of their own importance as to lead to the impression in weak minds that they had not only founded that monumental corner-stone of ancestry, but were personally responsible for the Mayflower.

a vague idea in which some confidence is placed

From this reading Miss Amory Starkweather was greatly respected by the Stornaways, the Downings, the Larkins, and the Burtons, the Starkweathers having landed upon Plymouth Rock so early and with such a distinguished sense of their own importance as to lead to the impression in weak minds that they had not only founded that monumental corner-stone of ancestry, but were personally responsible for the Mayflower.

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

From this reading The Stornaway parlours were very brilliant that evening in a Willowfield sense.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading She had been born into a world too narrow and provincial for the development of the powers born with her.

owning or consisting of land or real estate

From this reading Miss Amory Starkweather was greatly respected by the Stornaways, the Downings, the Larkins, and the Burtons, the Starkweathers having landed upon Plymouth Rock so early and with such a distinguished sense of their own importance as to lead to the impression in weak minds that they had not only founded that monumental corner-stone of ancestry, but were personally responsible for the Mayflower.

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

From this reading Not a Burton, a Larkin, or a Downing was missing, even Miss Amory Starkweather being present.

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

From this reading Miss Amory Starkweather was greatly respected by the Stornaways, the Downings, the Larkins, and the Burtons, the Starkweathers having landed upon Plymouth Rock so early and with such a distinguished sense of their own importance as to lead to the impression in weak minds that they had not only founded that monumental corner-stone of ancestry, but were personally responsible for the Mayflower.

take somebody somewhere

From this reading Miss Amory Starkweather was greatly respected by the Stornaways, the Downings, the Larkins, and the Burtons, the Starkweathers having landed upon Plymouth Rock so early and with such a distinguished sense of their own importance as to lead to the impression in weak minds that they had not only founded that monumental corner-stone of ancestry, but were personally responsible for the Mayflower.

the ship in which the Pilgrim Fathers sailed from England to Massachusetts in 1620

From this reading Miss Amory Starkweather was greatly respected by the Stornaways, the Downings, the Larkins, and the Burtons, the Starkweathers having landed upon Plymouth Rock so early and with such a distinguished sense of their own importance as to lead to the impression in weak minds that they had not only founded that monumental corner-stone of ancestry, but were personally responsible for the Mayflower.

plural of “mind” — that which is responsible for one's thoughts, feelings, and conscious brain functions; the seat of the faculty of reason

From this reading Miss Amory Starkweather was greatly respected by the Stornaways, the Downings, the Larkins, and the Burtons, the Starkweathers having landed upon Plymouth Rock so early and with such a distinguished sense of their own importance as to lead to the impression in weak minds that they had not only founded that monumental corner-stone of ancestry, but were personally responsible for the Mayflower.

fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind

From this reading Not a Burton, a Larkin, or a Downing was missing, even Miss Amory Starkweather being present.

not able to be found

From this reading Not a Burton, a Larkin, or a Downing was missing, even Miss Amory Starkweather being present.

relating or belonging to or serving as a monument

From this reading Miss Amory Starkweather was greatly respected by the Stornaways, the Downings, the Larkins, and the Burtons, the Starkweathers having landed upon Plymouth Rock so early and with such a distinguished sense of their own importance as to lead to the impression in weak minds that they had not only founded that monumental corner-stone of ancestry, but were personally responsible for the Mayflower.

(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree

From this reading This gentlewoman represented to the humorous something more of the element of comedy than she represented to herself.

make or become more narrow or restricted

From this reading She had been born into a world too narrow and provincial for the development of the powers born with her.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading Not a Burton, a Larkin, or a Downing was missing, even Miss Amory Starkweather being present.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Miss Amory Starkweather was greatly respected by the Stornaways, the Downings, the Larkins, and the Burtons, the Starkweathers having landed upon Plymouth Rock so early and with such a distinguished sense of their own importance as to lead to the impression in weak minds that they had not only founded that monumental corner-stone of ancestry, but were personally responsible for the Mayflower.

and nothing more

From this reading Miss Amory Starkweather was greatly respected by the Stornaways, the Downings, the Larkins, and the Burtons, the Starkweathers having landed upon Plymouth Rock so early and with such a distinguished sense of their own importance as to lead to the impression in weak minds that they had not only founded that monumental corner-stone of ancestry, but were personally responsible for the Mayflower.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading Not a Burton, a Larkin, or a Downing was missing, even Miss Amory Starkweather being present.

have ownership or possession of

From this reading Miss Amory Starkweather was greatly respected by the Stornaways, the Downings, the Larkins, and the Burtons, the Starkweathers having landed upon Plymouth Rock so early and with such a distinguished sense of their own importance as to lead to the impression in weak minds that they had not only founded that monumental corner-stone of ancestry, but were personally responsible for the Mayflower.

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From this reading The Stornaway parlours were very brilliant that evening in a Willowfield sense.

as yourself

From this reading Miss Amory Starkweather was greatly respected by the Stornaways, the Downings, the Larkins, and the Burtons, the Starkweathers having landed upon Plymouth Rock so early and with such a distinguished sense of their own importance as to lead to the impression in weak minds that they had not only founded that monumental corner-stone of ancestry, but were personally responsible for the Mayflower.

a town in Massachusetts founded by Pilgrims in 1620

From this reading Miss Amory Starkweather was greatly respected by the Stornaways, the Downings, the Larkins, and the Burtons, the Starkweathers having landed upon Plymouth Rock so early and with such a distinguished sense of their own importance as to lead to the impression in weak minds that they had not only founded that monumental corner-stone of ancestry, but were personally responsible for the Mayflower.

plural of “power” — possession of controlling influence

From this reading She had been born into a world too narrow and provincial for the development of the powers born with her.

give an exhibition of to an interested audience

From this reading Not a Burton, a Larkin, or a Downing was missing, even Miss Amory Starkweather being present.

of or associated with a province

From this reading She had been born into a world too narrow and provincial for the development of the powers born with her.

represented accurately or precisely

From this reading This gentlewoman represented to the humorous something more of the element of comedy than she represented to herself.

receiving deferential regard

From this reading Miss Amory Starkweather was greatly respected by the Stornaways, the Downings, the Larkins, and the Burtons, the Starkweathers having landed upon Plymouth Rock so early and with such a distinguished sense of their own importance as to lead to the impression in weak minds that they had not only founded that monumental corner-stone of ancestry, but were personally responsible for the Mayflower.

worthy of or requiring responsibility or trust; or held accountable

From this reading Miss Amory Starkweather was greatly respected by the Stornaways, the Downings, the Larkins, and the Burtons, the Starkweathers having landed upon Plymouth Rock so early and with such a distinguished sense of their own importance as to lead to the impression in weak minds that they had not only founded that monumental corner-stone of ancestry, but were personally responsible for the Mayflower.

a lump or mass of hard consolidated mineral matter

From this reading Miss Amory Starkweather was greatly respected by the Stornaways, the Downings, the Larkins, and the Burtons, the Starkweathers having landed upon Plymouth Rock so early and with such a distinguished sense of their own importance as to lead to the impression in weak minds that they had not only founded that monumental corner-stone of ancestry, but were personally responsible for the Mayflower.

a general conscious awareness

From this reading The Stornaway parlours were very brilliant that evening in a Willowfield sense.

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

From this reading This gentlewoman represented to the humorous something more of the element of comedy than she represented to herself.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading Miss Amory Starkweather was greatly respected by the Stornaways, the Downings, the Larkins, and the Burtons, the Starkweathers having landed upon Plymouth Rock so early and with such a distinguished sense of their own importance as to lead to the impression in weak minds that they had not only founded that monumental corner-stone of ancestry, but were personally responsible for the Mayflower.

a thing, without saying which

From this reading This gentlewoman represented to the humorous something more of the element of comedy than she represented to herself.

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

From this reading Not a Burton, a Larkin, or a Downing was missing, even Miss Amory Starkweather being present.

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

From this reading Miss Amory Starkweather was greatly respected by the Stornaways, the Downings, the Larkins, and the Burtons, the Starkweathers having landed upon Plymouth Rock so early and with such a distinguished sense of their own importance as to lead to the impression in weak minds that they had not only founded that monumental corner-stone of ancestry, but were personally responsible for the Mayflower.

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

From this reading The Stornaway parlours were very brilliant that evening in a Willowfield sense.

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

From this reading Miss Amory Starkweather was greatly respected by the Stornaways, the Downings, the Larkins, and the Burtons, the Starkweathers having landed upon Plymouth Rock so early and with such a distinguished sense of their own importance as to lead to the impression in weak minds that they had not only founded that monumental corner-stone of ancestry, but were personally responsible for the Mayflower.

of the kind already mentioned

From this reading Miss Amory Starkweather was greatly respected by the Stornaways, the Downings, the Larkins, and the Burtons, the Starkweathers having landed upon Plymouth Rock so early and with such a distinguished sense of their own importance as to lead to the impression in weak minds that they had not only founded that monumental corner-stone of ancestry, but were personally responsible for the Mayflower.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading This gentlewoman represented to the humorous something more of the element of comedy than she represented to herself.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading The Stornaway parlours were very brilliant that evening in a Willowfield sense.

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

From this reading The Stornaway parlours were very brilliant that evening in a Willowfield sense.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading Miss Amory Starkweather was greatly respected by the Stornaways, the Downings, the Larkins, and the Burtons, the Starkweathers having landed upon Plymouth Rock so early and with such a distinguished sense of their own importance as to lead to the impression in weak minds that they had not only founded that monumental corner-stone of ancestry, but were personally responsible for the Mayflower.

the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading Miss Amory Starkweather was greatly respected by the Stornaways, the Downings, the Larkins, and the Burtons, the Starkweathers having landed upon Plymouth Rock so early and with such a distinguished sense of their own importance as to lead to the impression in weak minds that they had not only founded that monumental corner-stone of ancestry, but were personally responsible for the Mayflower.

used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned

From this reading This gentlewoman represented to the humorous something more of the element of comedy than she represented to herself.

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

From this reading Miss Amory Starkweather was greatly respected by the Stornaways, the Downings, the Larkins, and the Burtons, the Starkweathers having landed upon Plymouth Rock so early and with such a distinguished sense of their own importance as to lead to the impression in weak minds that they had not only founded that monumental corner-stone of ancestry, but were personally responsible for the Mayflower.

to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits

From this reading She had been born into a world too narrow and provincial for the development of the powers born with her.

a formal word for “on”

From this reading Miss Amory Starkweather was greatly respected by the Stornaways, the Downings, the Larkins, and the Burtons, the Starkweathers having landed upon Plymouth Rock so early and with such a distinguished sense of their own importance as to lead to the impression in weak minds that they had not only founded that monumental corner-stone of ancestry, but were personally responsible for the Mayflower.

precisely as stated

From this reading The Stornaway parlours were very brilliant that evening in a Willowfield sense.

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

From this reading Not a Burton, a Larkin, or a Downing was missing, even Miss Amory Starkweather being present.

wanting in physical strength

From this reading Miss Amory Starkweather was greatly respected by the Stornaways, the Downings, the Larkins, and the Burtons, the Starkweathers having landed upon Plymouth Rock so early and with such a distinguished sense of their own importance as to lead to the impression in weak minds that they had not only founded that monumental corner-stone of ancestry, but were personally responsible for the Mayflower.

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

From this reading The Stornaway parlours were very brilliant that evening in a Willowfield sense.

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From this reading The Stornaway parlours were very brilliant that evening in a Willowfield sense.

in the company of; together with

From this reading Miss Amory Starkweather was greatly respected by the Stornaways, the Downings, the Larkins, and the Burtons, the Starkweathers having landed upon Plymouth Rock so early and with such a distinguished sense of their own importance as to lead to the impression in weak minds that they had not only founded that monumental corner-stone of ancestry, but were personally responsible for the Mayflower.

everything that exists anywhere

From this reading She had been born into a world too narrow and provincial for the development of the powers born with her.