Chapter VIII

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

From this reading The Lady President's "collegiate re-unions" on the first and third Thursdays of each month had, up to this winter, been declared a nuisance by the class for whose benefit she had inaugurated the series; to wit, the homeless, graceless students whose intellectual training was committed to her husband and his _confreres_, while their polite education was left to Fate and the hap-hazard culture of promiscuous society.

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading Now, promiscuous society--(the term is Mrs. Baxter's--not mine) in Hamilton, although less detrimental to the principles, manners, and conversational powers of unguarded youth than the same foe would have been in a region more remote from the great humanizing and refining centre expressed, to the visual organs, by the square, cream-colored mansion at the right of the college campus--was yet inimical to the best interests (another stolen phrase!) of the aforesaid matriculated youngsters.

in spite of the fact that

From this reading Now, promiscuous society--(the term is Mrs. Baxter's--not mine) in Hamilton, although less detrimental to the principles, manners, and conversational powers of unguarded youth than the same foe would have been in a region more remote from the great humanizing and refining centre expressed, to the visual organs, by the square, cream-colored mansion at the right of the college campus--was yet inimical to the best interests (another stolen phrase!) of the aforesaid matriculated youngsters.

the act of relieving ills and changing for the better

From this reading To counteract the evil, the presidential residence was converted, on the evenings I have designated, into a social reformatory, and the mistress put forth her utmost energy to render the process of amelioration pleasant to the subjects thereof.

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

From this reading The Lady President's "collegiate re-unions" on the first and third Thursdays of each month had, up to this winter, been declared a nuisance by the class for whose benefit she had inaugurated the series; to wit, the homeless, graceless students whose intellectual training was committed to her husband and his _confreres_, while their polite education was left to Fate and the hap-hazard culture of promiscuous society.

one more of the same kind, or a different one

From this reading Now, promiscuous society--(the term is Mrs. Baxter's--not mine) in Hamilton, although less detrimental to the principles, manners, and conversational powers of unguarded youth than the same foe would have been in a region more remote from the great humanizing and refining centre expressed, to the visual organs, by the square, cream-colored mansion at the right of the college campus--was yet inimical to the best interests (another stolen phrase!) of the aforesaid matriculated youngsters.

accomplishment of an objective

From this reading The success of her system, which had gone into operation two years before, had been less than indifferent up to the date of her young kinswoman's arrival.

studies intended to provide general knowledge and intellectual skills (rather than occupational or professional skills)

From this reading "You find us, in humble imitation of Mr. Turveydrop, still using our little arts to polish--polish!" said Jessie Kirke, mimicking the famous trowel gesture of the Professor of Deportment, as Orrin Wyllys entered Mrs. Baxter's drawing-room on the evening of the fourth of January.

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

From this reading "You find us, in humble imitation of Mr. Turveydrop, still using our little arts to polish--polish!" said Jessie Kirke, mimicking the famous trowel gesture of the Professor of Deportment, as Orrin Wyllys entered Mrs. Baxter's drawing-room on the evening of the fourth of January.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading Now, promiscuous society--(the term is Mrs. Baxter's--not mine) in Hamilton, although less detrimental to the principles, manners, and conversational powers of unguarded youth than the same foe would have been in a region more remote from the great humanizing and refining centre expressed, to the visual organs, by the square, cream-colored mansion at the right of the college campus--was yet inimical to the best interests (another stolen phrase!) of the aforesaid matriculated youngsters.

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

From this reading "You find us, in humble imitation of Mr. Turveydrop, still using our little arts to polish--polish!" said Jessie Kirke, mimicking the famous trowel gesture of the Professor of Deportment, as Orrin Wyllys entered Mrs. Baxter's drawing-room on the evening of the fourth of January.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading The Lady President's "collegiate re-unions" on the first and third Thursdays of each month had, up to this winter, been declared a nuisance by the class for whose benefit she had inaugurated the series; to wit, the homeless, graceless students whose intellectual training was committed to her husband and his _confreres_, while their polite education was left to Fate and the hap-hazard culture of promiscuous society.

earlier than; in front of

From this reading The success of her system, which had gone into operation two years before, had been less than indifferent up to the date of her young kinswoman's arrival.

financial assistance in time of need

From this reading The Lady President's "collegiate re-unions" on the first and third Thursdays of each month had, up to this winter, been declared a nuisance by the class for whose benefit she had inaugurated the series; to wit, the homeless, graceless students whose intellectual training was committed to her husband and his _confreres_, while their polite education was left to Fate and the hap-hazard culture of promiscuous society.

the supreme effort one can make

From this reading Now, promiscuous society--(the term is Mrs. Baxter's--not mine) in Hamilton, although less detrimental to the principles, manners, and conversational powers of unguarded youth than the same foe would have been in a region more remote from the great humanizing and refining centre expressed, to the visual organs, by the square, cream-colored mansion at the right of the college campus--was yet inimical to the best interests (another stolen phrase!) of the aforesaid matriculated youngsters.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading The Lady President's "collegiate re-unions" on the first and third Thursdays of each month had, up to this winter, been declared a nuisance by the class for whose benefit she had inaugurated the series; to wit, the homeless, graceless students whose intellectual training was committed to her husband and his _confreres_, while their polite education was left to Fate and the hap-hazard culture of promiscuous society.

a field on which the buildings of a university are situated

From this reading Now, promiscuous society--(the term is Mrs. Baxter's--not mine) in Hamilton, although less detrimental to the principles, manners, and conversational powers of unguarded youth than the same foe would have been in a region more remote from the great humanizing and refining centre expressed, to the visual organs, by the square, cream-colored mansion at the right of the college campus--was yet inimical to the best interests (another stolen phrase!) of the aforesaid matriculated youngsters.

a low-lying region in central France

From this reading Now, promiscuous society--(the term is Mrs. Baxter's--not mine) in Hamilton, although less detrimental to the principles, manners, and conversational powers of unguarded youth than the same foe would have been in a region more remote from the great humanizing and refining centre expressed, to the visual organs, by the square, cream-colored mansion at the right of the college campus--was yet inimical to the best interests (another stolen phrase!) of the aforesaid matriculated youngsters.

a collection of things sharing a common attribute

From this reading The Lady President's "collegiate re-unions" on the first and third Thursdays of each month had, up to this winter, been declared a nuisance by the class for whose benefit she had inaugurated the series; to wit, the homeless, graceless students whose intellectual training was committed to her husband and his _confreres_, while their polite education was left to Fate and the hap-hazard culture of promiscuous society.

the body of faculty and students of a college

From this reading Now, promiscuous society--(the term is Mrs. Baxter's--not mine) in Hamilton, although less detrimental to the principles, manners, and conversational powers of unguarded youth than the same foe would have been in a region more remote from the great humanizing and refining centre expressed, to the visual organs, by the square, cream-colored mansion at the right of the college campus--was yet inimical to the best interests (another stolen phrase!) of the aforesaid matriculated youngsters.

of or resembling or typical of a college or college students

From this reading The Lady President's "collegiate re-unions" on the first and third Thursdays of each month had, up to this winter, been declared a nuisance by the class for whose benefit she had inaugurated the series; to wit, the homeless, graceless students whose intellectual training was committed to her husband and his _confreres_, while their polite education was left to Fate and the hap-hazard culture of promiscuous society.

bound or obligated, as under a pledge to a particular cause, action, or attitude

From this reading The Lady President's "collegiate re-unions" on the first and third Thursdays of each month had, up to this winter, been declared a nuisance by the class for whose benefit she had inaugurated the series; to wit, the homeless, graceless students whose intellectual training was committed to her husband and his _confreres_, while their polite education was left to Fate and the hap-hazard culture of promiscuous society.

plural of “confrere” — a person who is member of one's class or profession

From this reading The Lady President's "collegiate re-unions" on the first and third Thursdays of each month had, up to this winter, been declared a nuisance by the class for whose benefit she had inaugurated the series; to wit, the homeless, graceless students whose intellectual training was committed to her husband and his _confreres_, while their polite education was left to Fate and the hap-hazard culture of promiscuous society.

characteristic of informal spoken language or conversation

From this reading Now, promiscuous society--(the term is Mrs. Baxter's--not mine) in Hamilton, although less detrimental to the principles, manners, and conversational powers of unguarded youth than the same foe would have been in a region more remote from the great humanizing and refining centre expressed, to the visual organs, by the square, cream-colored mansion at the right of the college campus--was yet inimical to the best interests (another stolen phrase!) of the aforesaid matriculated youngsters.

past form of “convert” — change from one system to another or to a new plan or policy

From this reading To counteract the evil, the presidential residence was converted, on the evenings I have designated, into a social reformatory, and the mistress put forth her utmost energy to render the process of amelioration pleasant to the subjects thereof.

act in opposition to

From this reading To counteract the evil, the presidential residence was converted, on the evenings I have designated, into a social reformatory, and the mistress put forth her utmost energy to render the process of amelioration pleasant to the subjects thereof.

having the color of fresh cream

From this reading Now, promiscuous society--(the term is Mrs. Baxter's--not mine) in Hamilton, although less detrimental to the principles, manners, and conversational powers of unguarded youth than the same foe would have been in a region more remote from the great humanizing and refining centre expressed, to the visual organs, by the square, cream-colored mansion at the right of the college campus--was yet inimical to the best interests (another stolen phrase!) of the aforesaid matriculated youngsters.

a particular society at a particular time and place

From this reading The Lady President's "collegiate re-unions" on the first and third Thursdays of each month had, up to this winter, been declared a nuisance by the class for whose benefit she had inaugurated the series; to wit, the homeless, graceless students whose intellectual training was committed to her husband and his _confreres_, while their polite education was left to Fate and the hap-hazard culture of promiscuous society.

the specified day of the month

From this reading The success of her system, which had gone into operation two years before, had been less than indifferent up to the date of her young kinswoman's arrival.

made known or openly avowed

From this reading The Lady President's "collegiate re-unions" on the first and third Thursdays of each month had, up to this winter, been declared a nuisance by the class for whose benefit she had inaugurated the series; to wit, the homeless, graceless students whose intellectual training was committed to her husband and his _confreres_, while their polite education was left to Fate and the hap-hazard culture of promiscuous society.

(behavioral attributes) the way a person behaves toward other people

From this reading "You find us, in humble imitation of Mr. Turveydrop, still using our little arts to polish--polish!" said Jessie Kirke, mimicking the famous trowel gesture of the Professor of Deportment, as Orrin Wyllys entered Mrs. Baxter's drawing-room on the evening of the fourth of January.

past form of “designate” — assign a name or title to

From this reading To counteract the evil, the presidential residence was converted, on the evenings I have designated, into a social reformatory, and the mistress put forth her utmost energy to render the process of amelioration pleasant to the subjects thereof.

(sometimes followed by “to”) causing harm or injury

From this reading Now, promiscuous society--(the term is Mrs. Baxter's--not mine) in Hamilton, although less detrimental to the principles, manners, and conversational powers of unguarded youth than the same foe would have been in a region more remote from the great humanizing and refining centre expressed, to the visual organs, by the square, cream-colored mansion at the right of the college campus--was yet inimical to the best interests (another stolen phrase!) of the aforesaid matriculated youngsters.

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

From this reading "You find us, in humble imitation of Mr. Turveydrop, still using our little arts to polish--polish!" said Jessie Kirke, mimicking the famous trowel gesture of the Professor of Deportment, as Orrin Wyllys entered Mrs. Baxter's drawing-room on the evening of the fourth of January.

every one of two or more people or things, taken separately

From this reading The Lady President's "collegiate re-unions" on the first and third Thursdays of each month had, up to this winter, been declared a nuisance by the class for whose benefit she had inaugurated the series; to wit, the homeless, graceless students whose intellectual training was committed to her husband and his _confreres_, while their polite education was left to Fate and the hap-hazard culture of promiscuous society.

the activities of educating or instructing; activities that impart knowledge or skill

From this reading The Lady President's "collegiate re-unions" on the first and third Thursdays of each month had, up to this winter, been declared a nuisance by the class for whose benefit she had inaugurated the series; to wit, the homeless, graceless students whose intellectual training was committed to her husband and his _confreres_, while their polite education was left to Fate and the hap-hazard culture of promiscuous society.

(physics) a thermodynamic quantity equivalent to the capacity of a physical system to do work; the units of energy are joules or ergs

From this reading To counteract the evil, the presidential residence was converted, on the evenings I have designated, into a social reformatory, and the mistress put forth her utmost energy to render the process of amelioration pleasant to the subjects thereof.

past form of “enter” — to come or go into

From this reading "You find us, in humble imitation of Mr. Turveydrop, still using our little arts to polish--polish!" said Jessie Kirke, mimicking the famous trowel gesture of the Professor of Deportment, as Orrin Wyllys entered Mrs. Baxter's drawing-room on the evening of the fourth of January.

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

From this reading "You find us, in humble imitation of Mr. Turveydrop, still using our little arts to polish--polish!" said Jessie Kirke, mimicking the famous trowel gesture of the Professor of Deportment, as Orrin Wyllys entered Mrs. Baxter's drawing-room on the evening of the fourth of January.

plural of “evening” — the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)

From this reading To counteract the evil, the presidential residence was converted, on the evenings I have designated, into a social reformatory, and the mistress put forth her utmost energy to render the process of amelioration pleasant to the subjects thereof.

morally objectionable behavior

From this reading To counteract the evil, the presidential residence was converted, on the evenings I have designated, into a social reformatory, and the mistress put forth her utmost energy to render the process of amelioration pleasant to the subjects thereof.

communicated in words

From this reading Now, promiscuous society--(the term is Mrs. Baxter's--not mine) in Hamilton, although less detrimental to the principles, manners, and conversational powers of unguarded youth than the same foe would have been in a region more remote from the great humanizing and refining centre expressed, to the visual organs, by the square, cream-colored mansion at the right of the college campus--was yet inimical to the best interests (another stolen phrase!) of the aforesaid matriculated youngsters.

widely known and esteemed

From this reading "You find us, in humble imitation of Mr. Turveydrop, still using our little arts to polish--polish!" said Jessie Kirke, mimicking the famous trowel gesture of the Professor of Deportment, as Orrin Wyllys entered Mrs. Baxter's drawing-room on the evening of the fourth of January.

an event (or a course of events) that will inevitably happen in the future

From this reading The Lady President's "collegiate re-unions" on the first and third Thursdays of each month had, up to this winter, been declared a nuisance by the class for whose benefit she had inaugurated the series; to wit, the homeless, graceless students whose intellectual training was committed to her husband and his _confreres_, while their polite education was left to Fate and the hap-hazard culture of promiscuous society.

come upon, as if by accident; meet with

From this reading "You find us, in humble imitation of Mr. Turveydrop, still using our little arts to polish--polish!" said Jessie Kirke, mimicking the famous trowel gesture of the Professor of Deportment, as Orrin Wyllys entered Mrs. Baxter's drawing-room on the evening of the fourth of January.

preceding all others in time or space or degree

From this reading The Lady President's "collegiate re-unions" on the first and third Thursdays of each month had, up to this winter, been declared a nuisance by the class for whose benefit she had inaugurated the series; to wit, the homeless, graceless students whose intellectual training was committed to her husband and his _confreres_, while their polite education was left to Fate and the hap-hazard culture of promiscuous society.

an armed adversary (especially a member of an opposing military force)

From this reading Now, promiscuous society--(the term is Mrs. Baxter's--not mine) in Hamilton, although less detrimental to the principles, manners, and conversational powers of unguarded youth than the same foe would have been in a region more remote from the great humanizing and refining centre expressed, to the visual organs, by the square, cream-colored mansion at the right of the college campus--was yet inimical to the best interests (another stolen phrase!) of the aforesaid matriculated youngsters.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading The Lady President's "collegiate re-unions" on the first and third Thursdays of each month had, up to this winter, been declared a nuisance by the class for whose benefit she had inaugurated the series; to wit, the homeless, graceless students whose intellectual training was committed to her husband and his _confreres_, while their polite education was left to Fate and the hap-hazard culture of promiscuous society.

from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)

From this reading To counteract the evil, the presidential residence was converted, on the evenings I have designated, into a social reformatory, and the mistress put forth her utmost energy to render the process of amelioration pleasant to the subjects thereof.

following the third position; number four in a countable series

From this reading "You find us, in humble imitation of Mr. Turveydrop, still using our little arts to polish--polish!" said Jessie Kirke, mimicking the famous trowel gesture of the Professor of Deportment, as Orrin Wyllys entered Mrs. Baxter's drawing-room on the evening of the fourth of January.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading Now, promiscuous society--(the term is Mrs. Baxter's--not mine) in Hamilton, although less detrimental to the principles, manners, and conversational powers of unguarded youth than the same foe would have been in a region more remote from the great humanizing and refining centre expressed, to the visual organs, by the square, cream-colored mansion at the right of the college campus--was yet inimical to the best interests (another stolen phrase!) of the aforesaid matriculated youngsters.

motion of hands or body to emphasize or help to express a thought or feeling

From this reading "You find us, in humble imitation of Mr. Turveydrop, still using our little arts to polish--polish!" said Jessie Kirke, mimicking the famous trowel gesture of the Professor of Deportment, as Orrin Wyllys entered Mrs. Baxter's drawing-room on the evening of the fourth of January.

destroyed or killed

From this reading The success of her system, which had gone into operation two years before, had been less than indifferent up to the date of her young kinswoman's arrival.

lacking graciousness

From this reading The Lady President's "collegiate re-unions" on the first and third Thursdays of each month had, up to this winter, been declared a nuisance by the class for whose benefit she had inaugurated the series; to wit, the homeless, graceless students whose intellectual training was committed to her husband and his _confreres_, while their polite education was left to Fate and the hap-hazard culture of promiscuous society.

relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind

From this reading Now, promiscuous society--(the term is Mrs. Baxter's--not mine) in Hamilton, although less detrimental to the principles, manners, and conversational powers of unguarded youth than the same foe would have been in a region more remote from the great humanizing and refining centre expressed, to the visual organs, by the square, cream-colored mansion at the right of the college campus--was yet inimical to the best interests (another stolen phrase!) of the aforesaid matriculated youngsters.

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

From this reading The Lady President's "collegiate re-unions" on the first and third Thursdays of each month had, up to this winter, been declared a nuisance by the class for whose benefit she had inaugurated the series; to wit, the homeless, graceless students whose intellectual training was committed to her husband and his _confreres_, while their polite education was left to Fate and the hap-hazard culture of promiscuous society.

Irish mathematician (1806-1865)

From this reading Now, promiscuous society--(the term is Mrs. Baxter's--not mine) in Hamilton, although less detrimental to the principles, manners, and conversational powers of unguarded youth than the same foe would have been in a region more remote from the great humanizing and refining centre expressed, to the visual organs, by the square, cream-colored mansion at the right of the college campus--was yet inimical to the best interests (another stolen phrase!) of the aforesaid matriculated youngsters.

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

From this reading The Lady President's "collegiate re-unions" on the first and third Thursdays of each month had, up to this winter, been declared a nuisance by the class for whose benefit she had inaugurated the series; to wit, the homeless, graceless students whose intellectual training was committed to her husband and his _confreres_, while their polite education was left to Fate and the hap-hazard culture of promiscuous society.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading Now, promiscuous society--(the term is Mrs. Baxter's--not mine) in Hamilton, although less detrimental to the principles, manners, and conversational powers of unguarded youth than the same foe would have been in a region more remote from the great humanizing and refining centre expressed, to the visual organs, by the square, cream-colored mansion at the right of the college campus--was yet inimical to the best interests (another stolen phrase!) of the aforesaid matriculated youngsters.

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

From this reading The Lady President's "collegiate re-unions" on the first and third Thursdays of each month had, up to this winter, been declared a nuisance by the class for whose benefit she had inaugurated the series; to wit, the homeless, graceless students whose intellectual training was committed to her husband and his _confreres_, while their polite education was left to Fate and the hap-hazard culture of promiscuous society.

belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned

From this reading The Lady President's "collegiate re-unions" on the first and third Thursdays of each month had, up to this winter, been declared a nuisance by the class for whose benefit she had inaugurated the series; to wit, the homeless, graceless students whose intellectual training was committed to her husband and his _confreres_, while their polite education was left to Fate and the hap-hazard culture of promiscuous society.

someone unfortunate without housing

From this reading The Lady President's "collegiate re-unions" on the first and third Thursdays of each month had, up to this winter, been declared a nuisance by the class for whose benefit she had inaugurated the series; to wit, the homeless, graceless students whose intellectual training was committed to her husband and his _confreres_, while their polite education was left to Fate and the hap-hazard culture of promiscuous society.

-ing form of “humanize” — make more humane

From this reading Now, promiscuous society--(the term is Mrs. Baxter's--not mine) in Hamilton, although less detrimental to the principles, manners, and conversational powers of unguarded youth than the same foe would have been in a region more remote from the great humanizing and refining centre expressed, to the visual organs, by the square, cream-colored mansion at the right of the college campus--was yet inimical to the best interests (another stolen phrase!) of the aforesaid matriculated youngsters.

low or inferior in station or quality

From this reading "You find us, in humble imitation of Mr. Turveydrop, still using our little arts to polish--polish!" said Jessie Kirke, mimicking the famous trowel gesture of the Professor of Deportment, as Orrin Wyllys entered Mrs. Baxter's drawing-room on the evening of the fourth of January.

a married man; a woman's partner in marriage

From this reading The Lady President's "collegiate re-unions" on the first and third Thursdays of each month had, up to this winter, been declared a nuisance by the class for whose benefit she had inaugurated the series; to wit, the homeless, graceless students whose intellectual training was committed to her husband and his _confreres_, while their polite education was left to Fate and the hap-hazard culture of promiscuous society.

the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb

From this reading To counteract the evil, the presidential residence was converted, on the evenings I have designated, into a social reformatory, and the mistress put forth her utmost energy to render the process of amelioration pleasant to the subjects thereof.

the doctrine that representations of nature or human behavior should be accurate imitations

From this reading "You find us, in humble imitation of Mr. Turveydrop, still using our little arts to polish--polish!" said Jessie Kirke, mimicking the famous trowel gesture of the Professor of Deportment, as Orrin Wyllys entered Mrs. Baxter's drawing-room on the evening of the fourth of January.

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

From this reading "You find us, in humble imitation of Mr. Turveydrop, still using our little arts to polish--polish!" said Jessie Kirke, mimicking the famous trowel gesture of the Professor of Deportment, as Orrin Wyllys entered Mrs. Baxter's drawing-room on the evening of the fourth of January.

past form of “inaugurate” — commence officially

From this reading The Lady President's "collegiate re-unions" on the first and third Thursdays of each month had, up to this winter, been declared a nuisance by the class for whose benefit she had inaugurated the series; to wit, the homeless, graceless students whose intellectual training was committed to her husband and his _confreres_, while their polite education was left to Fate and the hap-hazard culture of promiscuous society.

marked by a lack of interest

From this reading The success of her system, which had gone into operation two years before, had been less than indifferent up to the date of her young kinswoman's arrival.

not friendly

From this reading Now, promiscuous society--(the term is Mrs. Baxter's--not mine) in Hamilton, although less detrimental to the principles, manners, and conversational powers of unguarded youth than the same foe would have been in a region more remote from the great humanizing and refining centre expressed, to the visual organs, by the square, cream-colored mansion at the right of the college campus--was yet inimical to the best interests (another stolen phrase!) of the aforesaid matriculated youngsters.

of or associated with or requiring the use of the mind

From this reading The Lady President's "collegiate re-unions" on the first and third Thursdays of each month had, up to this winter, been declared a nuisance by the class for whose benefit she had inaugurated the series; to wit, the homeless, graceless students whose intellectual training was committed to her husband and his _confreres_, while their polite education was left to Fate and the hap-hazard culture of promiscuous society.

plural of “interest” — a sense of concern with and curiosity about someone or something

From this reading Now, promiscuous society--(the term is Mrs. Baxter's--not mine) in Hamilton, although less detrimental to the principles, manners, and conversational powers of unguarded youth than the same foe would have been in a region more remote from the great humanizing and refining centre expressed, to the visual organs, by the square, cream-colored mansion at the right of the college campus--was yet inimical to the best interests (another stolen phrase!) of the aforesaid matriculated youngsters.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading To counteract the evil, the presidential residence was converted, on the evenings I have designated, into a social reformatory, and the mistress put forth her utmost energy to render the process of amelioration pleasant to the subjects thereof.

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

From this reading Now, promiscuous society--(the term is Mrs. Baxter's--not mine) in Hamilton, although less detrimental to the principles, manners, and conversational powers of unguarded youth than the same foe would have been in a region more remote from the great humanizing and refining centre expressed, to the visual organs, by the square, cream-colored mansion at the right of the college campus--was yet inimical to the best interests (another stolen phrase!) of the aforesaid matriculated youngsters.

the first month of the year; begins 10 days after the winter solstice

From this reading "You find us, in humble imitation of Mr. Turveydrop, still using our little arts to polish--polish!" said Jessie Kirke, mimicking the famous trowel gesture of the Professor of Deportment, as Orrin Wyllys entered Mrs. Baxter's drawing-room on the evening of the fourth of January.

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

From this reading "You find us, in humble imitation of Mr. Turveydrop, still using our little arts to polish--polish!" said Jessie Kirke, mimicking the famous trowel gesture of the Professor of Deportment, as Orrin Wyllys entered Mrs. Baxter's drawing-room on the evening of the fourth of January.

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

From this reading The success of her system, which had gone into operation two years before, had been less than indifferent up to the date of her young kinswoman's arrival.

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

From this reading "You find us, in humble imitation of Mr. Turveydrop, still using our little arts to polish--polish!" said Jessie Kirke, mimicking the famous trowel gesture of the Professor of Deportment, as Orrin Wyllys entered Mrs. Baxter's drawing-room on the evening of the fourth of January.

a polite name for any woman

From this reading The Lady President's "collegiate re-unions" on the first and third Thursdays of each month had, up to this winter, been declared a nuisance by the class for whose benefit she had inaugurated the series; to wit, the homeless, graceless students whose intellectual training was committed to her husband and his _confreres_, while their polite education was left to Fate and the hap-hazard culture of promiscuous society.

location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east

From this reading The Lady President's "collegiate re-unions" on the first and third Thursdays of each month had, up to this winter, been declared a nuisance by the class for whose benefit she had inaugurated the series; to wit, the homeless, graceless students whose intellectual training was committed to her husband and his _confreres_, while their polite education was left to Fate and the hap-hazard culture of promiscuous society.

used to form the comparative of some adjectives and adverbs

From this reading Now, promiscuous society--(the term is Mrs. Baxter's--not mine) in Hamilton, although less detrimental to the principles, manners, and conversational powers of unguarded youth than the same foe would have been in a region more remote from the great humanizing and refining centre expressed, to the visual organs, by the square, cream-colored mansion at the right of the college campus--was yet inimical to the best interests (another stolen phrase!) of the aforesaid matriculated youngsters.

limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading "You find us, in humble imitation of Mr. Turveydrop, still using our little arts to polish--polish!" said Jessie Kirke, mimicking the famous trowel gesture of the Professor of Deportment, as Orrin Wyllys entered Mrs. Baxter's drawing-room on the evening of the fourth of January.

social deportment

From this reading Now, promiscuous society--(the term is Mrs. Baxter's--not mine) in Hamilton, although less detrimental to the principles, manners, and conversational powers of unguarded youth than the same foe would have been in a region more remote from the great humanizing and refining centre expressed, to the visual organs, by the square, cream-colored mansion at the right of the college campus--was yet inimical to the best interests (another stolen phrase!) of the aforesaid matriculated youngsters.

(astrology) one of 12 equal areas into which the zodiac is divided

From this reading Now, promiscuous society--(the term is Mrs. Baxter's--not mine) in Hamilton, although less detrimental to the principles, manners, and conversational powers of unguarded youth than the same foe would have been in a region more remote from the great humanizing and refining centre expressed, to the visual organs, by the square, cream-colored mansion at the right of the college campus--was yet inimical to the best interests (another stolen phrase!) of the aforesaid matriculated youngsters.

past form of “matriculate” — enroll as a student

From this reading Now, promiscuous society--(the term is Mrs. Baxter's--not mine) in Hamilton, although less detrimental to the principles, manners, and conversational powers of unguarded youth than the same foe would have been in a region more remote from the great humanizing and refining centre expressed, to the visual organs, by the square, cream-colored mansion at the right of the college campus--was yet inimical to the best interests (another stolen phrase!) of the aforesaid matriculated youngsters.

inflected form of “mimic” — imitate (a person or manner), especially for satirical effect

From this reading "You find us, in humble imitation of Mr. Turveydrop, still using our little arts to polish--polish!" said Jessie Kirke, mimicking the famous trowel gesture of the Professor of Deportment, as Orrin Wyllys entered Mrs. Baxter's drawing-room on the evening of the fourth of January.

the one or ones belonging to the person speaking

From this reading Now, promiscuous society--(the term is Mrs. Baxter's--not mine) in Hamilton, although less detrimental to the principles, manners, and conversational powers of unguarded youth than the same foe would have been in a region more remote from the great humanizing and refining centre expressed, to the visual organs, by the square, cream-colored mansion at the right of the college campus--was yet inimical to the best interests (another stolen phrase!) of the aforesaid matriculated youngsters.

an adulterous woman; a woman who has an ongoing extramarital sexual relationship with a man

From this reading To counteract the evil, the presidential residence was converted, on the evenings I have designated, into a social reformatory, and the mistress put forth her utmost energy to render the process of amelioration pleasant to the subjects thereof.

one of the twelve divisions of the calendar year

From this reading The Lady President's "collegiate re-unions" on the first and third Thursdays of each month had, up to this winter, been declared a nuisance by the class for whose benefit she had inaugurated the series; to wit, the homeless, graceless students whose intellectual training was committed to her husband and his _confreres_, while their polite education was left to Fate and the hap-hazard culture of promiscuous society.

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

From this reading Now, promiscuous society--(the term is Mrs. Baxter's--not mine) in Hamilton, although less detrimental to the principles, manners, and conversational powers of unguarded youth than the same foe would have been in a region more remote from the great humanizing and refining centre expressed, to the visual organs, by the square, cream-colored mansion at the right of the college campus--was yet inimical to the best interests (another stolen phrase!) of the aforesaid matriculated youngsters.

a form of address for a man

From this reading "You find us, in humble imitation of Mr. Turveydrop, still using our little arts to polish--polish!" said Jessie Kirke, mimicking the famous trowel gesture of the Professor of Deportment, as Orrin Wyllys entered Mrs. Baxter's drawing-room on the evening of the fourth of January.

a form of address for a married woman

From this reading "You find us, in humble imitation of Mr. Turveydrop, still using our little arts to polish--polish!" said Jessie Kirke, mimicking the famous trowel gesture of the Professor of Deportment, as Orrin Wyllys entered Mrs. Baxter's drawing-room on the evening of the fourth of January.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading Now, promiscuous society--(the term is Mrs. Baxter's--not mine) in Hamilton, although less detrimental to the principles, manners, and conversational powers of unguarded youth than the same foe would have been in a region more remote from the great humanizing and refining centre expressed, to the visual organs, by the square, cream-colored mansion at the right of the college campus--was yet inimical to the best interests (another stolen phrase!) of the aforesaid matriculated youngsters.

in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events

From this reading Now, promiscuous society--(the term is Mrs. Baxter's--not mine) in Hamilton, although less detrimental to the principles, manners, and conversational powers of unguarded youth than the same foe would have been in a region more remote from the great humanizing and refining centre expressed, to the visual organs, by the square, cream-colored mansion at the right of the college campus--was yet inimical to the best interests (another stolen phrase!) of the aforesaid matriculated youngsters.

(law) a broad legal concept including anything that disturbs the reasonable use of your property or endangers life and health or is offensive

From this reading The Lady President's "collegiate re-unions" on the first and third Thursdays of each month had, up to this winter, been declared a nuisance by the class for whose benefit she had inaugurated the series; to wit, the homeless, graceless students whose intellectual training was committed to her husband and his _confreres_, while their polite education was left to Fate and the hap-hazard culture of promiscuous society.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading "You find us, in humble imitation of Mr. Turveydrop, still using our little arts to polish--polish!" said Jessie Kirke, mimicking the famous trowel gesture of the Professor of Deportment, as Orrin Wyllys entered Mrs. Baxter's drawing-room on the evening of the fourth of January.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading "You find us, in humble imitation of Mr. Turveydrop, still using our little arts to polish--polish!" said Jessie Kirke, mimicking the famous trowel gesture of the Professor of Deportment, as Orrin Wyllys entered Mrs. Baxter's drawing-room on the evening of the fourth of January.

the state of being in effect or being operative

From this reading The success of her system, which had gone into operation two years before, had been less than indifferent up to the date of her young kinswoman's arrival.

edible viscera of a butchered animal

From this reading Now, promiscuous society--(the term is Mrs. Baxter's--not mine) in Hamilton, although less detrimental to the principles, manners, and conversational powers of unguarded youth than the same foe would have been in a region more remote from the great humanizing and refining centre expressed, to the visual organs, by the square, cream-colored mansion at the right of the college campus--was yet inimical to the best interests (another stolen phrase!) of the aforesaid matriculated youngsters.

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

From this reading "You find us, in humble imitation of Mr. Turveydrop, still using our little arts to polish--polish!" said Jessie Kirke, mimicking the famous trowel gesture of the Professor of Deportment, as Orrin Wyllys entered Mrs. Baxter's drawing-room on the evening of the fourth of January.

belonging to the speaker and others

From this reading "You find us, in humble imitation of Mr. Turveydrop, still using our little arts to polish--polish!" said Jessie Kirke, mimicking the famous trowel gesture of the Professor of Deportment, as Orrin Wyllys entered Mrs. Baxter's drawing-room on the evening of the fourth of January.

an expression consisting of one or more words forming a grammatical constituent of a sentence

From this reading Now, promiscuous society--(the term is Mrs. Baxter's--not mine) in Hamilton, although less detrimental to the principles, manners, and conversational powers of unguarded youth than the same foe would have been in a region more remote from the great humanizing and refining centre expressed, to the visual organs, by the square, cream-colored mansion at the right of the college campus--was yet inimical to the best interests (another stolen phrase!) of the aforesaid matriculated youngsters.

affording pleasure; being in harmony with your taste or likings

From this reading To counteract the evil, the presidential residence was converted, on the evenings I have designated, into a social reformatory, and the mistress put forth her utmost energy to render the process of amelioration pleasant to the subjects thereof.

the property of being smooth and shiny

From this reading "You find us, in humble imitation of Mr. Turveydrop, still using our little arts to polish--polish!" said Jessie Kirke, mimicking the famous trowel gesture of the Professor of Deportment, as Orrin Wyllys entered Mrs. Baxter's drawing-room on the evening of the fourth of January.

showing regard for others in manners, speech, behavior, etc.

From this reading The Lady President's "collegiate re-unions" on the first and third Thursdays of each month had, up to this winter, been declared a nuisance by the class for whose benefit she had inaugurated the series; to wit, the homeless, graceless students whose intellectual training was committed to her husband and his _confreres_, while their polite education was left to Fate and the hap-hazard culture of promiscuous society.

plural of “power” — possession of controlling influence

From this reading Now, promiscuous society--(the term is Mrs. Baxter's--not mine) in Hamilton, although less detrimental to the principles, manners, and conversational powers of unguarded youth than the same foe would have been in a region more remote from the great humanizing and refining centre expressed, to the visual organs, by the square, cream-colored mansion at the right of the college campus--was yet inimical to the best interests (another stolen phrase!) of the aforesaid matriculated youngsters.

possessive form of “president” — an executive officer of a firm or corporation

From this reading The Lady President's "collegiate re-unions" on the first and third Thursdays of each month had, up to this winter, been declared a nuisance by the class for whose benefit she had inaugurated the series; to wit, the homeless, graceless students whose intellectual training was committed to her husband and his _confreres_, while their polite education was left to Fate and the hap-hazard culture of promiscuous society.

relating to a president or presidency

From this reading To counteract the evil, the presidential residence was converted, on the evenings I have designated, into a social reformatory, and the mistress put forth her utmost energy to render the process of amelioration pleasant to the subjects thereof.

plural of “principle” — a basic generalization that is accepted as true and that can be used as a basis for reasoning or conduct

From this reading Now, promiscuous society--(the term is Mrs. Baxter's--not mine) in Hamilton, although less detrimental to the principles, manners, and conversational powers of unguarded youth than the same foe would have been in a region more remote from the great humanizing and refining centre expressed, to the visual organs, by the square, cream-colored mansion at the right of the college campus--was yet inimical to the best interests (another stolen phrase!) of the aforesaid matriculated youngsters.

subject to a process or treatment, with the aim of readying for some purpose, improving, or remedying a condition

From this reading To counteract the evil, the presidential residence was converted, on the evenings I have designated, into a social reformatory, and the mistress put forth her utmost energy to render the process of amelioration pleasant to the subjects thereof.

someone who is a member of the faculty at a college or university

From this reading "You find us, in humble imitation of Mr. Turveydrop, still using our little arts to polish--polish!" said Jessie Kirke, mimicking the famous trowel gesture of the Professor of Deportment, as Orrin Wyllys entered Mrs. Baxter's drawing-room on the evening of the fourth of January.

not selective of a single class or person

From this reading The Lady President's "collegiate re-unions" on the first and third Thursdays of each month had, up to this winter, been declared a nuisance by the class for whose benefit she had inaugurated the series; to wit, the homeless, graceless students whose intellectual training was committed to her husband and his _confreres_, while their polite education was left to Fate and the hap-hazard culture of promiscuous society.

put into a certain place or abstract location

From this reading To counteract the evil, the presidential residence was converted, on the evenings I have designated, into a social reformatory, and the mistress put forth her utmost energy to render the process of amelioration pleasant to the subjects thereof.

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

From this reading The Lady President's "collegiate re-unions" on the first and third Thursdays of each month had, up to this winter, been declared a nuisance by the class for whose benefit she had inaugurated the series; to wit, the homeless, graceless students whose intellectual training was committed to her husband and his _confreres_, while their polite education was left to Fate and the hap-hazard culture of promiscuous society.

the process of removing impurities (as from oil or metals or sugar etc.)

From this reading Now, promiscuous society--(the term is Mrs. Baxter's--not mine) in Hamilton, although less detrimental to the principles, manners, and conversational powers of unguarded youth than the same foe would have been in a region more remote from the great humanizing and refining centre expressed, to the visual organs, by the square, cream-colored mansion at the right of the college campus--was yet inimical to the best interests (another stolen phrase!) of the aforesaid matriculated youngsters.

correctional institution for the detention and discipline and training of young or first offenders

From this reading To counteract the evil, the presidential residence was converted, on the evenings I have designated, into a social reformatory, and the mistress put forth her utmost energy to render the process of amelioration pleasant to the subjects thereof.

the extended spatial location of something

From this reading Now, promiscuous society--(the term is Mrs. Baxter's--not mine) in Hamilton, although less detrimental to the principles, manners, and conversational powers of unguarded youth than the same foe would have been in a region more remote from the great humanizing and refining centre expressed, to the visual organs, by the square, cream-colored mansion at the right of the college campus--was yet inimical to the best interests (another stolen phrase!) of the aforesaid matriculated youngsters.

located far away spatially

From this reading Now, promiscuous society--(the term is Mrs. Baxter's--not mine) in Hamilton, although less detrimental to the principles, manners, and conversational powers of unguarded youth than the same foe would have been in a region more remote from the great humanizing and refining centre expressed, to the visual organs, by the square, cream-colored mansion at the right of the college campus--was yet inimical to the best interests (another stolen phrase!) of the aforesaid matriculated youngsters.

cause to become

From this reading To counteract the evil, the presidential residence was converted, on the evenings I have designated, into a social reformatory, and the mistress put forth her utmost energy to render the process of amelioration pleasant to the subjects thereof.

any address at which you dwell more than temporarily

From this reading To counteract the evil, the presidential residence was converted, on the evenings I have designated, into a social reformatory, and the mistress put forth her utmost energy to render the process of amelioration pleasant to the subjects thereof.

precisely, exactly

From this reading Now, promiscuous society--(the term is Mrs. Baxter's--not mine) in Hamilton, although less detrimental to the principles, manners, and conversational powers of unguarded youth than the same foe would have been in a region more remote from the great humanizing and refining centre expressed, to the visual organs, by the square, cream-colored mansion at the right of the college campus--was yet inimical to the best interests (another stolen phrase!) of the aforesaid matriculated youngsters.

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading "You find us, in humble imitation of Mr. Turveydrop, still using our little arts to polish--polish!" said Jessie Kirke, mimicking the famous trowel gesture of the Professor of Deportment, as Orrin Wyllys entered Mrs. Baxter's drawing-room on the evening of the fourth of January.

Identical; not different.

From this reading Now, promiscuous society--(the term is Mrs. Baxter's--not mine) in Hamilton, although less detrimental to the principles, manners, and conversational powers of unguarded youth than the same foe would have been in a region more remote from the great humanizing and refining centre expressed, to the visual organs, by the square, cream-colored mansion at the right of the college campus--was yet inimical to the best interests (another stolen phrase!) of the aforesaid matriculated youngsters.

similar things placed in order or happening one after another

From this reading The Lady President's "collegiate re-unions" on the first and third Thursdays of each month had, up to this winter, been declared a nuisance by the class for whose benefit she had inaugurated the series; to wit, the homeless, graceless students whose intellectual training was committed to her husband and his _confreres_, while their polite education was left to Fate and the hap-hazard culture of promiscuous society.

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

From this reading The Lady President's "collegiate re-unions" on the first and third Thursdays of each month had, up to this winter, been declared a nuisance by the class for whose benefit she had inaugurated the series; to wit, the homeless, graceless students whose intellectual training was committed to her husband and his _confreres_, while their polite education was left to Fate and the hap-hazard culture of promiscuous society.

relating to human society and its members

From this reading To counteract the evil, the presidential residence was converted, on the evenings I have designated, into a social reformatory, and the mistress put forth her utmost energy to render the process of amelioration pleasant to the subjects thereof.

an extended social group having a distinctive cultural and economic organization

From this reading The Lady President's "collegiate re-unions" on the first and third Thursdays of each month had, up to this winter, been declared a nuisance by the class for whose benefit she had inaugurated the series; to wit, the homeless, graceless students whose intellectual training was committed to her husband and his _confreres_, while their polite education was left to Fate and the hap-hazard culture of promiscuous society.

make square

From this reading Now, promiscuous society--(the term is Mrs. Baxter's--not mine) in Hamilton, although less detrimental to the principles, manners, and conversational powers of unguarded youth than the same foe would have been in a region more remote from the great humanizing and refining centre expressed, to the visual organs, by the square, cream-colored mansion at the right of the college campus--was yet inimical to the best interests (another stolen phrase!) of the aforesaid matriculated youngsters.

not in physical motion

From this reading "You find us, in humble imitation of Mr. Turveydrop, still using our little arts to polish--polish!" said Jessie Kirke, mimicking the famous trowel gesture of the Professor of Deportment, as Orrin Wyllys entered Mrs. Baxter's drawing-room on the evening of the fourth of January.

inflected form of “steal” — take without the owner's consent

From this reading Now, promiscuous society--(the term is Mrs. Baxter's--not mine) in Hamilton, although less detrimental to the principles, manners, and conversational powers of unguarded youth than the same foe would have been in a region more remote from the great humanizing and refining centre expressed, to the visual organs, by the square, cream-colored mansion at the right of the college campus--was yet inimical to the best interests (another stolen phrase!) of the aforesaid matriculated youngsters.

plural of “student” — a learner who is enrolled in an educational institution

From this reading The Lady President's "collegiate re-unions" on the first and third Thursdays of each month had, up to this winter, been declared a nuisance by the class for whose benefit she had inaugurated the series; to wit, the homeless, graceless students whose intellectual training was committed to her husband and his _confreres_, while their polite education was left to Fate and the hap-hazard culture of promiscuous society.

plural of “subject” — the subject matter of a conversation or discussion

From this reading To counteract the evil, the presidential residence was converted, on the evenings I have designated, into a social reformatory, and the mistress put forth her utmost energy to render the process of amelioration pleasant to the subjects thereof.

an event that accomplishes its intended purpose

From this reading The success of her system, which had gone into operation two years before, had been less than indifferent up to the date of her young kinswoman's arrival.

instrumentality that combines interrelated interacting artifacts designed to work as a coherent entity

From this reading The success of her system, which had gone into operation two years before, had been less than indifferent up to the date of her young kinswoman's arrival.

a word or expression used for some particular thing

From this reading Now, promiscuous society--(the term is Mrs. Baxter's--not mine) in Hamilton, although less detrimental to the principles, manners, and conversational powers of unguarded youth than the same foe would have been in a region more remote from the great humanizing and refining centre expressed, to the visual organs, by the square, cream-colored mansion at the right of the college campus--was yet inimical to the best interests (another stolen phrase!) of the aforesaid matriculated youngsters.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading Now, promiscuous society--(the term is Mrs. Baxter's--not mine) in Hamilton, although less detrimental to the principles, manners, and conversational powers of unguarded youth than the same foe would have been in a region more remote from the great humanizing and refining centre expressed, to the visual organs, by the square, cream-colored mansion at the right of the college campus--was yet inimical to the best interests (another stolen phrase!) of the aforesaid matriculated youngsters.

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

From this reading "You find us, in humble imitation of Mr. Turveydrop, still using our little arts to polish--polish!" said Jessie Kirke, mimicking the famous trowel gesture of the Professor of Deportment, as Orrin Wyllys entered Mrs. Baxter's drawing-room on the evening of the fourth of January.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading The Lady President's "collegiate re-unions" on the first and third Thursdays of each month had, up to this winter, been declared a nuisance by the class for whose benefit she had inaugurated the series; to wit, the homeless, graceless students whose intellectual training was committed to her husband and his _confreres_, while their polite education was left to Fate and the hap-hazard culture of promiscuous society.

of or concerning this or that

From this reading To counteract the evil, the presidential residence was converted, on the evenings I have designated, into a social reformatory, and the mistress put forth her utmost energy to render the process of amelioration pleasant to the subjects thereof.

one of three equal parts of a divisible whole

From this reading The Lady President's "collegiate re-unions" on the first and third Thursdays of each month had, up to this winter, been declared a nuisance by the class for whose benefit she had inaugurated the series; to wit, the homeless, graceless students whose intellectual training was committed to her husband and his _confreres_, while their polite education was left to Fate and the hap-hazard culture of promiscuous society.

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

From this reading The Lady President's "collegiate re-unions" on the first and third Thursdays of each month had, up to this winter, been declared a nuisance by the class for whose benefit she had inaugurated the series; to wit, the homeless, graceless students whose intellectual training was committed to her husband and his _confreres_, while their polite education was left to Fate and the hap-hazard culture of promiscuous society.

plural of “thursday” — the fifth day of the week; the fourth working day

From this reading The Lady President's "collegiate re-unions" on the first and third Thursdays of each month had, up to this winter, been declared a nuisance by the class for whose benefit she had inaugurated the series; to wit, the homeless, graceless students whose intellectual training was committed to her husband and his _confreres_, while their polite education was left to Fate and the hap-hazard culture of promiscuous society.

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

From this reading "You find us, in humble imitation of Mr. Turveydrop, still using our little arts to polish--polish!" said Jessie Kirke, mimicking the famous trowel gesture of the Professor of Deportment, as Orrin Wyllys entered Mrs. Baxter's drawing-room on the evening of the fourth of January.

activity leading to skilled behavior

From this reading The Lady President's "collegiate re-unions" on the first and third Thursdays of each month had, up to this winter, been declared a nuisance by the class for whose benefit she had inaugurated the series; to wit, the homeless, graceless students whose intellectual training was committed to her husband and his _confreres_, while their polite education was left to Fate and the hap-hazard culture of promiscuous society.

a small hand tool with a handle and flat metal blade; used for scooping or spreading plaster or similar materials

From this reading "You find us, in humble imitation of Mr. Turveydrop, still using our little arts to polish--polish!" said Jessie Kirke, mimicking the famous trowel gesture of the Professor of Deportment, as Orrin Wyllys entered Mrs. Baxter's drawing-room on the evening of the fourth of January.

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

From this reading "You find us, in humble imitation of Mr. Turveydrop, still using our little arts to polish--polish!" said Jessie Kirke, mimicking the famous trowel gesture of the Professor of Deportment, as Orrin Wyllys entered Mrs. Baxter's drawing-room on the evening of the fourth of January.

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number

From this reading The success of her system, which had gone into operation two years before, had been less than indifferent up to the date of her young kinswoman's arrival.

lacking protection or a guard

From this reading Now, promiscuous society--(the term is Mrs. Baxter's--not mine) in Hamilton, although less detrimental to the principles, manners, and conversational powers of unguarded youth than the same foe would have been in a region more remote from the great humanizing and refining centre expressed, to the visual organs, by the square, cream-colored mansion at the right of the college campus--was yet inimical to the best interests (another stolen phrase!) of the aforesaid matriculated youngsters.

being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level

From this reading The Lady President's "collegiate re-unions" on the first and third Thursdays of each month had, up to this winter, been declared a nuisance by the class for whose benefit she had inaugurated the series; to wit, the homeless, graceless students whose intellectual training was committed to her husband and his _confreres_, while their polite education was left to Fate and the hap-hazard culture of promiscuous society.

the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading "You find us, in humble imitation of Mr. Turveydrop, still using our little arts to polish--polish!" said Jessie Kirke, mimicking the famous trowel gesture of the Professor of Deportment, as Orrin Wyllys entered Mrs. Baxter's drawing-room on the evening of the fourth of January.

an act that exploits or victimizes someone (treats them unfairly)

From this reading "You find us, in humble imitation of Mr. Turveydrop, still using our little arts to polish--polish!" said Jessie Kirke, mimicking the famous trowel gesture of the Professor of Deportment, as Orrin Wyllys entered Mrs. Baxter's drawing-room on the evening of the fourth of January.

of the greatest possible degree or extent or intensity

From this reading To counteract the evil, the presidential residence was converted, on the evenings I have designated, into a social reformatory, and the mistress put forth her utmost energy to render the process of amelioration pleasant to the subjects thereof.

relating to or using sight

From this reading Now, promiscuous society--(the term is Mrs. Baxter's--not mine) in Hamilton, although less detrimental to the principles, manners, and conversational powers of unguarded youth than the same foe would have been in a region more remote from the great humanizing and refining centre expressed, to the visual organs, by the square, cream-colored mansion at the right of the college campus--was yet inimical to the best interests (another stolen phrase!) of the aforesaid matriculated youngsters.

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

From this reading The Lady President's "collegiate re-unions" on the first and third Thursdays of each month had, up to this winter, been declared a nuisance by the class for whose benefit she had inaugurated the series; to wit, the homeless, graceless students whose intellectual training was committed to her husband and his _confreres_, while their polite education was left to Fate and the hap-hazard culture of promiscuous society.

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

From this reading The success of her system, which had gone into operation two years before, had been less than indifferent up to the date of her young kinswoman's arrival.

during the time that

From this reading The Lady President's "collegiate re-unions" on the first and third Thursdays of each month had, up to this winter, been declared a nuisance by the class for whose benefit she had inaugurated the series; to wit, the homeless, graceless students whose intellectual training was committed to her husband and his _confreres_, while their polite education was left to Fate and the hap-hazard culture of promiscuous society.

belonging to which person

From this reading The Lady President's "collegiate re-unions" on the first and third Thursdays of each month had, up to this winter, been declared a nuisance by the class for whose benefit she had inaugurated the series; to wit, the homeless, graceless students whose intellectual training was committed to her husband and his _confreres_, while their polite education was left to Fate and the hap-hazard culture of promiscuous society.

the coldest season of the year; in the northern hemisphere it extends from the winter solstice to the vernal equinox

From this reading The Lady President's "collegiate re-unions" on the first and third Thursdays of each month had, up to this winter, been declared a nuisance by the class for whose benefit she had inaugurated the series; to wit, the homeless, graceless students whose intellectual training was committed to her husband and his _confreres_, while their polite education was left to Fate and the hap-hazard culture of promiscuous society.

a message whose ingenuity or verbal skill or incongruity has the power to evoke laughter

From this reading The Lady President's "collegiate re-unions" on the first and third Thursdays of each month had, up to this winter, been declared a nuisance by the class for whose benefit she had inaugurated the series; to wit, the homeless, graceless students whose intellectual training was committed to her husband and his _confreres_, while their polite education was left to Fate and the hap-hazard culture of promiscuous society.

used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past

From this reading Now, promiscuous society--(the term is Mrs. Baxter's--not mine) in Hamilton, although less detrimental to the principles, manners, and conversational powers of unguarded youth than the same foe would have been in a region more remote from the great humanizing and refining centre expressed, to the visual organs, by the square, cream-colored mansion at the right of the college campus--was yet inimical to the best interests (another stolen phrase!) of the aforesaid matriculated youngsters.

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From this reading "You find us, in humble imitation of Mr. Turveydrop, still using our little arts to polish--polish!" said Jessie Kirke, mimicking the famous trowel gesture of the Professor of Deportment, as Orrin Wyllys entered Mrs. Baxter's drawing-room on the evening of the fourth of January.

a late time of life

From this reading The success of her system, which had gone into operation two years before, had been less than indifferent up to the date of her young kinswoman's arrival.

but in spite of that

From this reading Now, promiscuous society--(the term is Mrs. Baxter's--not mine) in Hamilton, although less detrimental to the principles, manners, and conversational powers of unguarded youth than the same foe would have been in a region more remote from the great humanizing and refining centre expressed, to the visual organs, by the square, cream-colored mansion at the right of the college campus--was yet inimical to the best interests (another stolen phrase!) of the aforesaid matriculated youngsters.

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading "You find us, in humble imitation of Mr. Turveydrop, still using our little arts to polish--polish!" said Jessie Kirke, mimicking the famous trowel gesture of the Professor of Deportment, as Orrin Wyllys entered Mrs. Baxter's drawing-room on the evening of the fourth of January.

(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth

From this reading The success of her system, which had gone into operation two years before, had been less than indifferent up to the date of her young kinswoman's arrival.

plural of “youngster” — a young person of either sex

From this reading Now, promiscuous society--(the term is Mrs. Baxter's--not mine) in Hamilton, although less detrimental to the principles, manners, and conversational powers of unguarded youth than the same foe would have been in a region more remote from the great humanizing and refining centre expressed, to the visual organs, by the square, cream-colored mansion at the right of the college campus--was yet inimical to the best interests (another stolen phrase!) of the aforesaid matriculated youngsters.

a young person (especially a young man or boy)

From this reading Now, promiscuous society--(the term is Mrs. Baxter's--not mine) in Hamilton, although less detrimental to the principles, manners, and conversational powers of unguarded youth than the same foe would have been in a region more remote from the great humanizing and refining centre expressed, to the visual organs, by the square, cream-colored mansion at the right of the college campus--was yet inimical to the best interests (another stolen phrase!) of the aforesaid matriculated youngsters.