Chapter IX · Chapter 9

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

From this reading THERE were a good many pretty villas in the outskirts of Moleswich, and the owners of them were generally well off, and yet there was little of what is called visiting society; owing perhaps to the fact that there not being among these proprietors any persons belonging to what is commonly called "the aristocratic class," there was a vast deal of aristocratic pretension.

recognized or made known or admitted

From this reading The Braefields were the only persons who really drew together the antagonistic atoms of the Moleswich society, partly because they were acknowledged to be the first persons there, in right not only of old settlement (the Braefields had held Braefieldville for four generations), but of the wealth derived from those departments of commercial enterprise which are recognized as the highest, and of an establishment considered to be the most elegant in the neighbourhood; principally because Elsie, while exceedingly genial and cheerful in temper, had a certain power of will (as her runaway folly had manifested), and when she got people together compelled them to be civil to each other.

surrounded by; in the middle of a group

From this reading THERE were a good many pretty villas in the outskirts of Moleswich, and the owners of them were generally well off, and yet there was little of what is called visiting society; owing perhaps to the fact that there not being among these proprietors any persons belonging to what is commonly called "the aristocratic class," there was a vast deal of aristocratic pretension.

the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound

From this reading The Braefields were the only persons who really drew together the antagonistic atoms of the Moleswich society, partly because they were acknowledged to be the first persons there, in right not only of old settlement (the Braefields had held Braefieldville for four generations), but of the wealth derived from those departments of commercial enterprise which are recognized as the highest, and of an establishment considered to be the most elegant in the neighbourhood; principally because Elsie, while exceedingly genial and cheerful in temper, had a certain power of will (as her runaway folly had manifested), and when she got people together compelled them to be civil to each other.

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

From this reading THERE were a good many pretty villas in the outskirts of Moleswich, and the owners of them were generally well off, and yet there was little of what is called visiting society; owing perhaps to the fact that there not being among these proprietors any persons belonging to what is commonly called "the aristocratic class," there was a vast deal of aristocratic pretension.

indicating opposition or resistance

From this reading The Braefields were the only persons who really drew together the antagonistic atoms of the Moleswich society, partly because they were acknowledged to be the first persons there, in right not only of old settlement (the Braefields had held Braefieldville for four generations), but of the wealth derived from those departments of commercial enterprise which are recognized as the highest, and of an establishment considered to be the most elegant in the neighbourhood; principally because Elsie, while exceedingly genial and cheerful in temper, had a certain power of will (as her runaway folly had manifested), and when she got people together compelled them to be civil to each other.

one or some or every or all without specification

From this reading THERE were a good many pretty villas in the outskirts of Moleswich, and the owners of them were generally well off, and yet there was little of what is called visiting society; owing perhaps to the fact that there not being among these proprietors any persons belonging to what is commonly called "the aristocratic class," there was a vast deal of aristocratic pretension.

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

From this reading The Braefields were the only persons who really drew together the antagonistic atoms of the Moleswich society, partly because they were acknowledged to be the first persons there, in right not only of old settlement (the Braefields had held Braefieldville for four generations), but of the wealth derived from those departments of commercial enterprise which are recognized as the highest, and of an establishment considered to be the most elegant in the neighbourhood; principally because Elsie, while exceedingly genial and cheerful in temper, had a certain power of will (as her runaway folly had manifested), and when she got people together compelled them to be civil to each other.

a privileged class holding hereditary titles

From this reading England would be a community so aristocratic that there would be no living in it, if one could exterminate what is now called "aristocracy."

belonging to or characteristic of the nobility or aristocracy

From this reading THERE were a good many pretty villas in the outskirts of Moleswich, and the owners of them were generally well off, and yet there was little of what is called visiting society; owing perhaps to the fact that there not being among these proprietors any persons belonging to what is commonly called "the aristocratic class," there was a vast deal of aristocratic pretension.

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

From this reading The family of Mr. A-----, who had enriched himself as a stock-jobber, turned up its nose at the family of Mr. B-----, who had enriched himself still more as a linen-draper, while the family of Mr. B----- showed a very cold shoulder to the family of Mr. C-----, who had become richer than either of them as a pawnbroker, and whose wife wore diamonds, but dropped her h's.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading The family of Mr. A-----, who had enriched himself as a stock-jobber, turned up its nose at the family of Mr. B-----, who had enriched himself still more as a linen-draper, while the family of Mr. B----- showed a very cold shoulder to the family of Mr. C-----, who had become richer than either of them as a pawnbroker, and whose wife wore diamonds, but dropped her h's.

plural of “atom” — (physics and chemistry) the smallest component of an element having the chemical properties of the element

From this reading The Braefields were the only persons who really drew together the antagonistic atoms of the Moleswich society, partly because they were acknowledged to be the first persons there, in right not only of old settlement (the Braefields had held Braefieldville for four generations), but of the wealth derived from those departments of commercial enterprise which are recognized as the highest, and of an establishment considered to be the most elegant in the neighbourhood; principally because Elsie, while exceedingly genial and cheerful in temper, had a certain power of will (as her runaway folly had manifested), and when she got people together compelled them to be civil to each other.

aerobic rod-shaped spore-producing bacterium; often occurring in chainlike formations; found primarily in soil

From this reading The family of Mr. A-----, who had enriched himself as a stock-jobber, turned up its nose at the family of Mr. B-----, who had enriched himself still more as a linen-draper, while the family of Mr. B----- showed a very cold shoulder to the family of Mr. C-----, who had become richer than either of them as a pawnbroker, and whose wife wore diamonds, but dropped her h's.

used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses

From this reading England would be a community so aristocratic that there would be no living in it, if one could exterminate what is now called "aristocracy."

inflected form of “become” — enter or assume a certain state or condition

From this reading She had commenced this gracious career by inaugurating children's parties, and when the children became friends the parents necessarily grew closer together.

for the reason that

From this reading The Braefields were the only persons who really drew together the antagonistic atoms of the Moleswich society, partly because they were acknowledged to be the first persons there, in right not only of old settlement (the Braefields had held Braefieldville for four generations), but of the wealth derived from those departments of commercial enterprise which are recognized as the highest, and of an establishment considered to be the most elegant in the neighbourhood; principally because Elsie, while exceedingly genial and cheerful in temper, had a certain power of will (as her runaway folly had manifested), and when she got people together compelled them to be civil to each other.

enter or assume a certain state or condition

From this reading The family of Mr. A-----, who had enriched himself as a stock-jobber, turned up its nose at the family of Mr. B-----, who had enriched himself still more as a linen-draper, while the family of Mr. B----- showed a very cold shoulder to the family of Mr. C-----, who had become richer than either of them as a pawnbroker, and whose wife wore diamonds, but dropped her h's.

the -ing form of “be”

From this reading THERE were a good many pretty villas in the outskirts of Moleswich, and the owners of them were generally well off, and yet there was little of what is called visiting society; owing perhaps to the fact that there not being among these proprietors any persons belonging to what is commonly called "the aristocratic class," there was a vast deal of aristocratic pretension.

happiness felt in a secure relationship

From this reading THERE were a good many pretty villas in the outskirts of Moleswich, and the owners of them were generally well off, and yet there was little of what is called visiting society; owing perhaps to the fact that there not being among these proprietors any persons belonging to what is commonly called "the aristocratic class," there was a vast deal of aristocratic pretension.

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From this reading The Braefields were the only persons who really drew together the antagonistic atoms of the Moleswich society, partly because they were acknowledged to be the first persons there, in right not only of old settlement (the Braefields had held Braefieldville for four generations), but of the wealth derived from those departments of commercial enterprise which are recognized as the highest, and of an establishment considered to be the most elegant in the neighbourhood; principally because Elsie, while exceedingly genial and cheerful in temper, had a certain power of will (as her runaway folly had manifested), and when she got people together compelled them to be civil to each other.

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From this reading The Braefields were the only persons who really drew together the antagonistic atoms of the Moleswich society, partly because they were acknowledged to be the first persons there, in right not only of old settlement (the Braefields had held Braefieldville for four generations), but of the wealth derived from those departments of commercial enterprise which are recognized as the highest, and of an establishment considered to be the most elegant in the neighbourhood; principally because Elsie, while exceedingly genial and cheerful in temper, had a certain power of will (as her runaway folly had manifested), and when she got people together compelled them to be civil to each other.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading The family of Mr. A-----, who had enriched himself as a stock-jobber, turned up its nose at the family of Mr. B-----, who had enriched himself still more as a linen-draper, while the family of Mr. B----- showed a very cold shoulder to the family of Mr. C-----, who had become richer than either of them as a pawnbroker, and whose wife wore diamonds, but dropped her h's.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading She had commenced this gracious career by inaugurating children's parties, and when the children became friends the parents necessarily grew closer together.

a degree on the centigrade scale of temperature

From this reading The family of Mr. A-----, who had enriched himself as a stock-jobber, turned up its nose at the family of Mr. B-----, who had enriched himself still more as a linen-draper, while the family of Mr. B----- showed a very cold shoulder to the family of Mr. C-----, who had become richer than either of them as a pawnbroker, and whose wife wore diamonds, but dropped her h's.

past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to

From this reading THERE were a good many pretty villas in the outskirts of Moleswich, and the owners of them were generally well off, and yet there was little of what is called visiting society; owing perhaps to the fact that there not being among these proprietors any persons belonging to what is commonly called "the aristocratic class," there was a vast deal of aristocratic pretension.

the particular occupation for which you are trained

From this reading She had commenced this gracious career by inaugurating children's parties, and when the children became friends the parents necessarily grew closer together.

definite but not specified or identified

From this reading The Braefields were the only persons who really drew together the antagonistic atoms of the Moleswich society, partly because they were acknowledged to be the first persons there, in right not only of old settlement (the Braefields had held Braefieldville for four generations), but of the wealth derived from those departments of commercial enterprise which are recognized as the highest, and of an establishment considered to be the most elegant in the neighbourhood; principally because Elsie, while exceedingly genial and cheerful in temper, had a certain power of will (as her runaway folly had manifested), and when she got people together compelled them to be civil to each other.

being full of or promoting cheer; having or showing good spirits

From this reading The Braefields were the only persons who really drew together the antagonistic atoms of the Moleswich society, partly because they were acknowledged to be the first persons there, in right not only of old settlement (the Braefields had held Braefieldville for four generations), but of the wealth derived from those departments of commercial enterprise which are recognized as the highest, and of an establishment considered to be the most elegant in the neighbourhood; principally because Elsie, while exceedingly genial and cheerful in temper, had a certain power of will (as her runaway folly had manifested), and when she got people together compelled them to be civil to each other.

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

From this reading She had commenced this gracious career by inaugurating children's parties, and when the children became friends the parents necessarily grew closer together.

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From this reading She had commenced this gracious career by inaugurating children's parties, and when the children became friends the parents necessarily grew closer together.

applying to ordinary citizens as contrasted with the military

From this reading The Braefields were the only persons who really drew together the antagonistic atoms of the Moleswich society, partly because they were acknowledged to be the first persons there, in right not only of old settlement (the Braefields had held Braefieldville for four generations), but of the wealth derived from those departments of commercial enterprise which are recognized as the highest, and of an establishment considered to be the most elegant in the neighbourhood; principally because Elsie, while exceedingly genial and cheerful in temper, had a certain power of will (as her runaway folly had manifested), and when she got people together compelled them to be civil to each other.

a collection of things sharing a common attribute

From this reading THERE were a good many pretty villas in the outskirts of Moleswich, and the owners of them were generally well off, and yet there was little of what is called visiting society; owing perhaps to the fact that there not being among these proprietors any persons belonging to what is commonly called "the aristocratic class," there was a vast deal of aristocratic pretension.

(comparative of “near” or “close”) within a shorter distance

From this reading She had commenced this gracious career by inaugurating children's parties, and when the children became friends the parents necessarily grew closer together.

having a low or inadequate temperature or feeling a sensation of coldness or having been made cold by e.g. ice or refrigeration

From this reading The family of Mr. A-----, who had enriched himself as a stock-jobber, turned up its nose at the family of Mr. B-----, who had enriched himself still more as a linen-draper, while the family of Mr. B----- showed a very cold shoulder to the family of Mr. C-----, who had become richer than either of them as a pawnbroker, and whose wife wore diamonds, but dropped her h's.

past form of “commence” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action

From this reading She had commenced this gracious career by inaugurating children's parties, and when the children became friends the parents necessarily grew closer together.

connected with or engaged in or sponsored by or used in commerce or commercial enterprises

From this reading The Braefields were the only persons who really drew together the antagonistic atoms of the Moleswich society, partly because they were acknowledged to be the first persons there, in right not only of old settlement (the Braefields had held Braefieldville for four generations), but of the wealth derived from those departments of commercial enterprise which are recognized as the highest, and of an establishment considered to be the most elegant in the neighbourhood; principally because Elsie, while exceedingly genial and cheerful in temper, had a certain power of will (as her runaway folly had manifested), and when she got people together compelled them to be civil to each other.

under normal conditions

From this reading THERE were a good many pretty villas in the outskirts of Moleswich, and the owners of them were generally well off, and yet there was little of what is called visiting society; owing perhaps to the fact that there not being among these proprietors any persons belonging to what is commonly called "the aristocratic class," there was a vast deal of aristocratic pretension.

a group of people living in a particular local area

From this reading England would be a community so aristocratic that there would be no living in it, if one could exterminate what is now called "aristocracy."

inflected form of “compel” — force somebody to do something

From this reading The Braefields were the only persons who really drew together the antagonistic atoms of the Moleswich society, partly because they were acknowledged to be the first persons there, in right not only of old settlement (the Braefields had held Braefieldville for four generations), but of the wealth derived from those departments of commercial enterprise which are recognized as the highest, and of an establishment considered to be the most elegant in the neighbourhood; principally because Elsie, while exceedingly genial and cheerful in temper, had a certain power of will (as her runaway folly had manifested), and when she got people together compelled them to be civil to each other.

carefully weighed

From this reading The Braefields were the only persons who really drew together the antagonistic atoms of the Moleswich society, partly because they were acknowledged to be the first persons there, in right not only of old settlement (the Braefields had held Braefieldville for four generations), but of the wealth derived from those departments of commercial enterprise which are recognized as the highest, and of an establishment considered to be the most elegant in the neighbourhood; principally because Elsie, while exceedingly genial and cheerful in temper, had a certain power of will (as her runaway folly had manifested), and when she got people together compelled them to be civil to each other.

the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests

From this reading England would be a community so aristocratic that there would be no living in it, if one could exterminate what is now called "aristocracy."

act on verbally or in some form of artistic expression

From this reading THERE were a good many pretty villas in the outskirts of Moleswich, and the owners of them were generally well off, and yet there was little of what is called visiting society; owing perhaps to the fact that there not being among these proprietors any persons belonging to what is commonly called "the aristocratic class," there was a vast deal of aristocratic pretension.

plural of “department” — a specialized division of a large organization

From this reading The Braefields were the only persons who really drew together the antagonistic atoms of the Moleswich society, partly because they were acknowledged to be the first persons there, in right not only of old settlement (the Braefields had held Braefieldville for four generations), but of the wealth derived from those departments of commercial enterprise which are recognized as the highest, and of an establishment considered to be the most elegant in the neighbourhood; principally because Elsie, while exceedingly genial and cheerful in temper, had a certain power of will (as her runaway folly had manifested), and when she got people together compelled them to be civil to each other.

formed or developed from something else; not original

From this reading The Braefields were the only persons who really drew together the antagonistic atoms of the Moleswich society, partly because they were acknowledged to be the first persons there, in right not only of old settlement (the Braefields had held Braefieldville for four generations), but of the wealth derived from those departments of commercial enterprise which are recognized as the highest, and of an establishment considered to be the most elegant in the neighbourhood; principally because Elsie, while exceedingly genial and cheerful in temper, had a certain power of will (as her runaway folly had manifested), and when she got people together compelled them to be civil to each other.

plural of “diamond” — a transparent piece of diamond that has been cut and polished and is valued as a precious gem

From this reading The family of Mr. A-----, who had enriched himself as a stock-jobber, turned up its nose at the family of Mr. B-----, who had enriched himself still more as a linen-draper, while the family of Mr. B----- showed a very cold shoulder to the family of Mr. C-----, who had become richer than either of them as a pawnbroker, and whose wife wore diamonds, but dropped her h's.

United States actor (born in Ireland); father of Georgiana Emma Barrymore (1827-1862)

From this reading The Braefields were the only persons who really drew together the antagonistic atoms of the Moleswich society, partly because they were acknowledged to be the first persons there, in right not only of old settlement (the Braefields had held Braefieldville for four generations), but of the wealth derived from those departments of commercial enterprise which are recognized as the highest, and of an establishment considered to be the most elegant in the neighbourhood; principally because Elsie, while exceedingly genial and cheerful in temper, had a certain power of will (as her runaway folly had manifested), and when she got people together compelled them to be civil to each other.

inflected form of “drop” — let fall to the ground

From this reading The family of Mr. A-----, who had enriched himself as a stock-jobber, turned up its nose at the family of Mr. B-----, who had enriched himself still more as a linen-draper, while the family of Mr. B----- showed a very cold shoulder to the family of Mr. C-----, who had become richer than either of them as a pawnbroker, and whose wife wore diamonds, but dropped her h's.

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

From this reading The Braefields were the only persons who really drew together the antagonistic atoms of the Moleswich society, partly because they were acknowledged to be the first persons there, in right not only of old settlement (the Braefields had held Braefieldville for four generations), but of the wealth derived from those departments of commercial enterprise which are recognized as the highest, and of an establishment considered to be the most elegant in the neighbourhood; principally because Elsie, while exceedingly genial and cheerful in temper, had a certain power of will (as her runaway folly had manifested), and when she got people together compelled them to be civil to each other.

one or the other of two

From this reading The family of Mr. A-----, who had enriched himself as a stock-jobber, turned up its nose at the family of Mr. B-----, who had enriched himself still more as a linen-draper, while the family of Mr. B----- showed a very cold shoulder to the family of Mr. C-----, who had become richer than either of them as a pawnbroker, and whose wife wore diamonds, but dropped her h's.

refined and tasteful in appearance or behavior or style

From this reading The Braefields were the only persons who really drew together the antagonistic atoms of the Moleswich society, partly because they were acknowledged to be the first persons there, in right not only of old settlement (the Braefields had held Braefieldville for four generations), but of the wealth derived from those departments of commercial enterprise which are recognized as the highest, and of an establishment considered to be the most elegant in the neighbourhood; principally because Elsie, while exceedingly genial and cheerful in temper, had a certain power of will (as her runaway folly had manifested), and when she got people together compelled them to be civil to each other.

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From this reading The Braefields were the only persons who really drew together the antagonistic atoms of the Moleswich society, partly because they were acknowledged to be the first persons there, in right not only of old settlement (the Braefields had held Braefieldville for four generations), but of the wealth derived from those departments of commercial enterprise which are recognized as the highest, and of an establishment considered to be the most elegant in the neighbourhood; principally because Elsie, while exceedingly genial and cheerful in temper, had a certain power of will (as her runaway folly had manifested), and when she got people together compelled them to be civil to each other.

a division of the United Kingdom

From this reading England would be a community so aristocratic that there would be no living in it, if one could exterminate what is now called "aristocracy."

past form of “enrich” — make better or improve in quality

From this reading The family of Mr. A-----, who had enriched himself as a stock-jobber, turned up its nose at the family of Mr. B-----, who had enriched himself still more as a linen-draper, while the family of Mr. B----- showed a very cold shoulder to the family of Mr. C-----, who had become richer than either of them as a pawnbroker, and whose wife wore diamonds, but dropped her h's.

a purposeful or industrious undertaking (especially one that requires effort or boldness)

From this reading The Braefields were the only persons who really drew together the antagonistic atoms of the Moleswich society, partly because they were acknowledged to be the first persons there, in right not only of old settlement (the Braefields had held Braefieldville for four generations), but of the wealth derived from those departments of commercial enterprise which are recognized as the highest, and of an establishment considered to be the most elegant in the neighbourhood; principally because Elsie, while exceedingly genial and cheerful in temper, had a certain power of will (as her runaway folly had manifested), and when she got people together compelled them to be civil to each other.

the act of forming or establishing something

From this reading The Braefields were the only persons who really drew together the antagonistic atoms of the Moleswich society, partly because they were acknowledged to be the first persons there, in right not only of old settlement (the Braefields had held Braefieldville for four generations), but of the wealth derived from those departments of commercial enterprise which are recognized as the highest, and of an establishment considered to be the most elegant in the neighbourhood; principally because Elsie, while exceedingly genial and cheerful in temper, had a certain power of will (as her runaway folly had manifested), and when she got people together compelled them to be civil to each other.

to an extreme degree

From this reading The Braefields were the only persons who really drew together the antagonistic atoms of the Moleswich society, partly because they were acknowledged to be the first persons there, in right not only of old settlement (the Braefields had held Braefieldville for four generations), but of the wealth derived from those departments of commercial enterprise which are recognized as the highest, and of an establishment considered to be the most elegant in the neighbourhood; principally because Elsie, while exceedingly genial and cheerful in temper, had a certain power of will (as her runaway folly had manifested), and when she got people together compelled them to be civil to each other.

kill en masse; kill on a large scale; kill many

From this reading England would be a community so aristocratic that there would be no living in it, if one could exterminate what is now called "aristocracy."

a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred

From this reading THERE were a good many pretty villas in the outskirts of Moleswich, and the owners of them were generally well off, and yet there was little of what is called visiting society; owing perhaps to the fact that there not being among these proprietors any persons belonging to what is commonly called "the aristocratic class," there was a vast deal of aristocratic pretension.

a social unit living together

From this reading The family of Mr. A-----, who had enriched himself as a stock-jobber, turned up its nose at the family of Mr. B-----, who had enriched himself still more as a linen-draper, while the family of Mr. B----- showed a very cold shoulder to the family of Mr. C-----, who had become richer than either of them as a pawnbroker, and whose wife wore diamonds, but dropped her h's.

preceding all others in time or space or degree

From this reading The Braefields were the only persons who really drew together the antagonistic atoms of the Moleswich society, partly because they were acknowledged to be the first persons there, in right not only of old settlement (the Braefields had held Braefieldville for four generations), but of the wealth derived from those departments of commercial enterprise which are recognized as the highest, and of an establishment considered to be the most elegant in the neighbourhood; principally because Elsie, while exceedingly genial and cheerful in temper, had a certain power of will (as her runaway folly had manifested), and when she got people together compelled them to be civil to each other.

the trait of acting stupidly or rashly

From this reading The Braefields were the only persons who really drew together the antagonistic atoms of the Moleswich society, partly because they were acknowledged to be the first persons there, in right not only of old settlement (the Braefields had held Braefieldville for four generations), but of the wealth derived from those departments of commercial enterprise which are recognized as the highest, and of an establishment considered to be the most elegant in the neighbourhood; principally because Elsie, while exceedingly genial and cheerful in temper, had a certain power of will (as her runaway folly had manifested), and when she got people together compelled them to be civil to each other.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading The Braefields were the only persons who really drew together the antagonistic atoms of the Moleswich society, partly because they were acknowledged to be the first persons there, in right not only of old settlement (the Braefields had held Braefieldville for four generations), but of the wealth derived from those departments of commercial enterprise which are recognized as the highest, and of an establishment considered to be the most elegant in the neighbourhood; principally because Elsie, while exceedingly genial and cheerful in temper, had a certain power of will (as her runaway folly had manifested), and when she got people together compelled them to be civil to each other.

the cardinal number that is the sum of three and one

From this reading The Braefields were the only persons who really drew together the antagonistic atoms of the Moleswich society, partly because they were acknowledged to be the first persons there, in right not only of old settlement (the Braefields had held Braefieldville for four generations), but of the wealth derived from those departments of commercial enterprise which are recognized as the highest, and of an establishment considered to be the most elegant in the neighbourhood; principally because Elsie, while exceedingly genial and cheerful in temper, had a certain power of will (as her runaway folly had manifested), and when she got people together compelled them to be civil to each other.

plural of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust

From this reading She had commenced this gracious career by inaugurating children's parties, and when the children became friends the parents necessarily grew closer together.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading The Braefields were the only persons who really drew together the antagonistic atoms of the Moleswich society, partly because they were acknowledged to be the first persons there, in right not only of old settlement (the Braefields had held Braefieldville for four generations), but of the wealth derived from those departments of commercial enterprise which are recognized as the highest, and of an establishment considered to be the most elegant in the neighbourhood; principally because Elsie, while exceedingly genial and cheerful in temper, had a certain power of will (as her runaway folly had manifested), and when she got people together compelled them to be civil to each other.

usually; as a rule

From this reading THERE were a good many pretty villas in the outskirts of Moleswich, and the owners of them were generally well off, and yet there was little of what is called visiting society; owing perhaps to the fact that there not being among these proprietors any persons belonging to what is commonly called "the aristocratic class," there was a vast deal of aristocratic pretension.

plural of “generation” — all the people living at the same time or of approximately the same age

From this reading The Braefields were the only persons who really drew together the antagonistic atoms of the Moleswich society, partly because they were acknowledged to be the first persons there, in right not only of old settlement (the Braefields had held Braefieldville for four generations), but of the wealth derived from those departments of commercial enterprise which are recognized as the highest, and of an establishment considered to be the most elegant in the neighbourhood; principally because Elsie, while exceedingly genial and cheerful in temper, had a certain power of will (as her runaway folly had manifested), and when she got people together compelled them to be civil to each other.

diffusing warmth and friendliness

From this reading The Braefields were the only persons who really drew together the antagonistic atoms of the Moleswich society, partly because they were acknowledged to be the first persons there, in right not only of old settlement (the Braefields had held Braefieldville for four generations), but of the wealth derived from those departments of commercial enterprise which are recognized as the highest, and of an establishment considered to be the most elegant in the neighbourhood; principally because Elsie, while exceedingly genial and cheerful in temper, had a certain power of will (as her runaway folly had manifested), and when she got people together compelled them to be civil to each other.

having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified

From this reading THERE were a good many pretty villas in the outskirts of Moleswich, and the owners of them were generally well off, and yet there was little of what is called visiting society; owing perhaps to the fact that there not being among these proprietors any persons belonging to what is commonly called "the aristocratic class," there was a vast deal of aristocratic pretension.

inflected form of “get” — come into the possession of something concrete or abstract

From this reading The Braefields were the only persons who really drew together the antagonistic atoms of the Moleswich society, partly because they were acknowledged to be the first persons there, in right not only of old settlement (the Braefields had held Braefieldville for four generations), but of the wealth derived from those departments of commercial enterprise which are recognized as the highest, and of an establishment considered to be the most elegant in the neighbourhood; principally because Elsie, while exceedingly genial and cheerful in temper, had a certain power of will (as her runaway folly had manifested), and when she got people together compelled them to be civil to each other.

characterized by charm, good taste, and generosity of spirit

From this reading She had commenced this gracious career by inaugurating children's parties, and when the children became friends the parents necessarily grew closer together.

inflected form of “grow” — pass into a condition gradually, take on a specific property or attribute; become

From this reading She had commenced this gracious career by inaugurating children's parties, and when the children became friends the parents necessarily grew closer together.

possessive form of “h” — a nonmetallic univalent element that is normally a colorless and odorless highly flammable diatomic gas; the simplest and lightest and most abundant element in the universe

From this reading The family of Mr. A-----, who had enriched himself as a stock-jobber, turned up its nose at the family of Mr. B-----, who had enriched himself still more as a linen-draper, while the family of Mr. B----- showed a very cold shoulder to the family of Mr. C-----, who had become richer than either of them as a pawnbroker, and whose wife wore diamonds, but dropped her h's.

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

From this reading The family of Mr. A-----, who had enriched himself as a stock-jobber, turned up its nose at the family of Mr. B-----, who had enriched himself still more as a linen-draper, while the family of Mr. B----- showed a very cold shoulder to the family of Mr. C-----, who had become richer than either of them as a pawnbroker, and whose wife wore diamonds, but dropped her h's.

occupied or in the control of; often used in combination

From this reading The Braefields were the only persons who really drew together the antagonistic atoms of the Moleswich society, partly because they were acknowledged to be the first persons there, in right not only of old settlement (the Braefields had held Braefieldville for four generations), but of the wealth derived from those departments of commercial enterprise which are recognized as the highest, and of an establishment considered to be the most elegant in the neighbourhood; principally because Elsie, while exceedingly genial and cheerful in temper, had a certain power of will (as her runaway folly had manifested), and when she got people together compelled them to be civil to each other.

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

From this reading The family of Mr. A-----, who had enriched himself as a stock-jobber, turned up its nose at the family of Mr. B-----, who had enriched himself still more as a linen-draper, while the family of Mr. B----- showed a very cold shoulder to the family of Mr. C-----, who had become richer than either of them as a pawnbroker, and whose wife wore diamonds, but dropped her h's.

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

From this reading The Braefields were the only persons who really drew together the antagonistic atoms of the Moleswich society, partly because they were acknowledged to be the first persons there, in right not only of old settlement (the Braefields had held Braefieldville for four generations), but of the wealth derived from those departments of commercial enterprise which are recognized as the highest, and of an establishment considered to be the most elegant in the neighbourhood; principally because Elsie, while exceedingly genial and cheerful in temper, had a certain power of will (as her runaway folly had manifested), and when she got people together compelled them to be civil to each other.

used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object

From this reading The family of Mr. A-----, who had enriched himself as a stock-jobber, turned up its nose at the family of Mr. B-----, who had enriched himself still more as a linen-draper, while the family of Mr. B----- showed a very cold shoulder to the family of Mr. C-----, who had become richer than either of them as a pawnbroker, and whose wife wore diamonds, but dropped her h's.

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading England would be a community so aristocratic that there would be no living in it, if one could exterminate what is now called "aristocracy."

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

From this reading THERE were a good many pretty villas in the outskirts of Moleswich, and the owners of them were generally well off, and yet there was little of what is called visiting society; owing perhaps to the fact that there not being among these proprietors any persons belonging to what is commonly called "the aristocratic class," there was a vast deal of aristocratic pretension.

-ing form of “inaugurate” — commence officially

From this reading She had commenced this gracious career by inaugurating children's parties, and when the children became friends the parents necessarily grew closer together.

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

From this reading THERE were a good many pretty villas in the outskirts of Moleswich, and the owners of them were generally well off, and yet there was little of what is called visiting society; owing perhaps to the fact that there not being among these proprietors any persons belonging to what is commonly called "the aristocratic class," there was a vast deal of aristocratic pretension.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading England would be a community so aristocratic that there would be no living in it, if one could exterminate what is now called "aristocracy."

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading The family of Mr. A-----, who had enriched himself as a stock-jobber, turned up its nose at the family of Mr. B-----, who had enriched himself still more as a linen-draper, while the family of Mr. B----- showed a very cold shoulder to the family of Mr. C-----, who had become richer than either of them as a pawnbroker, and whose wife wore diamonds, but dropped her h's.

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From this reading The family of Mr. A-----, who had enriched himself as a stock-jobber, turned up its nose at the family of Mr. B-----, who had enriched himself still more as a linen-draper, while the family of Mr. B----- showed a very cold shoulder to the family of Mr. C-----, who had become richer than either of them as a pawnbroker, and whose wife wore diamonds, but dropped her h's.

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

From this reading THERE were a good many pretty villas in the outskirts of Moleswich, and the owners of them were generally well off, and yet there was little of what is called visiting society; owing perhaps to the fact that there not being among these proprietors any persons belonging to what is commonly called "the aristocratic class," there was a vast deal of aristocratic pretension.

the experience of being alive; the course of human events and activities

From this reading England would be a community so aristocratic that there would be no living in it, if one could exterminate what is now called "aristocracy."

past form of “manifest” — provide evidence for; stand as proof of; show by one's behavior, attitude, or external attributes

From this reading The Braefields were the only persons who really drew together the antagonistic atoms of the Moleswich society, partly because they were acknowledged to be the first persons there, in right not only of old settlement (the Braefields had held Braefieldville for four generations), but of the wealth derived from those departments of commercial enterprise which are recognized as the highest, and of an establishment considered to be the most elegant in the neighbourhood; principally because Elsie, while exceedingly genial and cheerful in temper, had a certain power of will (as her runaway folly had manifested), and when she got people together compelled them to be civil to each other.

a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number

From this reading THERE were a good many pretty villas in the outskirts of Moleswich, and the owners of them were generally well off, and yet there was little of what is called visiting society; owing perhaps to the fact that there not being among these proprietors any persons belonging to what is commonly called "the aristocratic class," there was a vast deal of aristocratic pretension.

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From this reading THERE were a good many pretty villas in the outskirts of Moleswich, and the owners of them were generally well off, and yet there was little of what is called visiting society; owing perhaps to the fact that there not being among these proprietors any persons belonging to what is commonly called "the aristocratic class," there was a vast deal of aristocratic pretension.

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

From this reading The family of Mr. A-----, who had enriched himself as a stock-jobber, turned up its nose at the family of Mr. B-----, who had enriched himself still more as a linen-draper, while the family of Mr. B----- showed a very cold shoulder to the family of Mr. C-----, who had become richer than either of them as a pawnbroker, and whose wife wore diamonds, but dropped her h's.

used to form the superlative

From this reading The Braefields were the only persons who really drew together the antagonistic atoms of the Moleswich society, partly because they were acknowledged to be the first persons there, in right not only of old settlement (the Braefields had held Braefieldville for four generations), but of the wealth derived from those departments of commercial enterprise which are recognized as the highest, and of an establishment considered to be the most elegant in the neighbourhood; principally because Elsie, while exceedingly genial and cheerful in temper, had a certain power of will (as her runaway folly had manifested), and when she got people together compelled them to be civil to each other.

a form of address for a man

From this reading The family of Mr. A-----, who had enriched himself as a stock-jobber, turned up its nose at the family of Mr. B-----, who had enriched himself still more as a linen-draper, while the family of Mr. B----- showed a very cold shoulder to the family of Mr. C-----, who had become richer than either of them as a pawnbroker, and whose wife wore diamonds, but dropped her h's.

in an essential manner

From this reading She had commenced this gracious career by inaugurating children's parties, and when the children became friends the parents necessarily grew closer together.

a surrounding or nearby region

From this reading The Braefields were the only persons who really drew together the antagonistic atoms of the Moleswich society, partly because they were acknowledged to be the first persons there, in right not only of old settlement (the Braefields had held Braefieldville for four generations), but of the wealth derived from those departments of commercial enterprise which are recognized as the highest, and of an establishment considered to be the most elegant in the neighbourhood; principally because Elsie, while exceedingly genial and cheerful in temper, had a certain power of will (as her runaway folly had manifested), and when she got people together compelled them to be civil to each other.

not any; not one

From this reading England would be a community so aristocratic that there would be no living in it, if one could exterminate what is now called "aristocracy."

the organ of smell and entrance to the respiratory tract; the prominent part of the face of man or other mammals

From this reading The family of Mr. A-----, who had enriched himself as a stock-jobber, turned up its nose at the family of Mr. B-----, who had enriched himself still more as a linen-draper, while the family of Mr. B----- showed a very cold shoulder to the family of Mr. C-----, who had become richer than either of them as a pawnbroker, and whose wife wore diamonds, but dropped her h's.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading THERE were a good many pretty villas in the outskirts of Moleswich, and the owners of them were generally well off, and yet there was little of what is called visiting society; owing perhaps to the fact that there not being among these proprietors any persons belonging to what is commonly called "the aristocratic class," there was a vast deal of aristocratic pretension.

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

From this reading England would be a community so aristocratic that there would be no living in it, if one could exterminate what is now called "aristocracy."

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading THERE were a good many pretty villas in the outskirts of Moleswich, and the owners of them were generally well off, and yet there was little of what is called visiting society; owing perhaps to the fact that there not being among these proprietors any persons belonging to what is commonly called "the aristocratic class," there was a vast deal of aristocratic pretension.

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

From this reading THERE were a good many pretty villas in the outskirts of Moleswich, and the owners of them were generally well off, and yet there was little of what is called visiting society; owing perhaps to the fact that there not being among these proprietors any persons belonging to what is commonly called "the aristocratic class," there was a vast deal of aristocratic pretension.

(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age

From this reading The Braefields were the only persons who really drew together the antagonistic atoms of the Moleswich society, partly because they were acknowledged to be the first persons there, in right not only of old settlement (the Braefields had held Braefieldville for four generations), but of the wealth derived from those departments of commercial enterprise which are recognized as the highest, and of an establishment considered to be the most elegant in the neighbourhood; principally because Elsie, while exceedingly genial and cheerful in temper, had a certain power of will (as her runaway folly had manifested), and when she got people together compelled them to be civil to each other.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading England would be a community so aristocratic that there would be no living in it, if one could exterminate what is now called "aristocracy."

and nothing more

From this reading The Braefields were the only persons who really drew together the antagonistic atoms of the Moleswich society, partly because they were acknowledged to be the first persons there, in right not only of old settlement (the Braefields had held Braefieldville for four generations), but of the wealth derived from those departments of commercial enterprise which are recognized as the highest, and of an establishment considered to be the most elegant in the neighbourhood; principally because Elsie, while exceedingly genial and cheerful in temper, had a certain power of will (as her runaway folly had manifested), and when she got people together compelled them to be civil to each other.

not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied

From this reading The Braefields were the only persons who really drew together the antagonistic atoms of the Moleswich society, partly because they were acknowledged to be the first persons there, in right not only of old settlement (the Braefields had held Braefieldville for four generations), but of the wealth derived from those departments of commercial enterprise which are recognized as the highest, and of an establishment considered to be the most elegant in the neighbourhood; principally because Elsie, while exceedingly genial and cheerful in temper, had a certain power of will (as her runaway folly had manifested), and when she got people together compelled them to be civil to each other.

outlying areas (as of a city or town)

From this reading THERE were a good many pretty villas in the outskirts of Moleswich, and the owners of them were generally well off, and yet there was little of what is called visiting society; owing perhaps to the fact that there not being among these proprietors any persons belonging to what is commonly called "the aristocratic class," there was a vast deal of aristocratic pretension.

owed as a debt

From this reading THERE were a good many pretty villas in the outskirts of Moleswich, and the owners of them were generally well off, and yet there was little of what is called visiting society; owing perhaps to the fact that there not being among these proprietors any persons belonging to what is commonly called "the aristocratic class," there was a vast deal of aristocratic pretension.

plural of “owner” — (law) someone who owns (is legal possessor of) a business

From this reading THERE were a good many pretty villas in the outskirts of Moleswich, and the owners of them were generally well off, and yet there was little of what is called visiting society; owing perhaps to the fact that there not being among these proprietors any persons belonging to what is commonly called "the aristocratic class," there was a vast deal of aristocratic pretension.

plural of “parent” — a father or mother; one who begets or one who gives birth to or nurtures and raises a child; a relative who plays the role of guardian

From this reading She had commenced this gracious career by inaugurating children's parties, and when the children became friends the parents necessarily grew closer together.

plural of “party” — an organization to gain political power

From this reading She had commenced this gracious career by inaugurating children's parties, and when the children became friends the parents necessarily grew closer together.

to some extent; in some degree; not wholly

From this reading The Braefields were the only persons who really drew together the antagonistic atoms of the Moleswich society, partly because they were acknowledged to be the first persons there, in right not only of old settlement (the Braefields had held Braefieldville for four generations), but of the wealth derived from those departments of commercial enterprise which are recognized as the highest, and of an establishment considered to be the most elegant in the neighbourhood; principally because Elsie, while exceedingly genial and cheerful in temper, had a certain power of will (as her runaway folly had manifested), and when she got people together compelled them to be civil to each other.

a person who lends money at interest in exchange for personal property that is deposited as security

From this reading The family of Mr. A-----, who had enriched himself as a stock-jobber, turned up its nose at the family of Mr. B-----, who had enriched himself still more as a linen-draper, while the family of Mr. B----- showed a very cold shoulder to the family of Mr. C-----, who had become richer than either of them as a pawnbroker, and whose wife wore diamonds, but dropped her h's.

(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively

From this reading The Braefields were the only persons who really drew together the antagonistic atoms of the Moleswich society, partly because they were acknowledged to be the first persons there, in right not only of old settlement (the Braefields had held Braefieldville for four generations), but of the wealth derived from those departments of commercial enterprise which are recognized as the highest, and of an establishment considered to be the most elegant in the neighbourhood; principally because Elsie, while exceedingly genial and cheerful in temper, had a certain power of will (as her runaway folly had manifested), and when she got people together compelled them to be civil to each other.

by chance

From this reading THERE were a good many pretty villas in the outskirts of Moleswich, and the owners of them were generally well off, and yet there was little of what is called visiting society; owing perhaps to the fact that there not being among these proprietors any persons belonging to what is commonly called "the aristocratic class," there was a vast deal of aristocratic pretension.

plural of “person” — a human being

From this reading THERE were a good many pretty villas in the outskirts of Moleswich, and the owners of them were generally well off, and yet there was little of what is called visiting society; owing perhaps to the fact that there not being among these proprietors any persons belonging to what is commonly called "the aristocratic class," there was a vast deal of aristocratic pretension.

possession of controlling influence

From this reading The Braefields were the only persons who really drew together the antagonistic atoms of the Moleswich society, partly because they were acknowledged to be the first persons there, in right not only of old settlement (the Braefields had held Braefieldville for four generations), but of the wealth derived from those departments of commercial enterprise which are recognized as the highest, and of an establishment considered to be the most elegant in the neighbourhood; principally because Elsie, while exceedingly genial and cheerful in temper, had a certain power of will (as her runaway folly had manifested), and when she got people together compelled them to be civil to each other.

a false or unsupportable quality

From this reading THERE were a good many pretty villas in the outskirts of Moleswich, and the owners of them were generally well off, and yet there was little of what is called visiting society; owing perhaps to the fact that there not being among these proprietors any persons belonging to what is commonly called "the aristocratic class," there was a vast deal of aristocratic pretension.

pleasing by delicacy or grace; not imposing

From this reading THERE were a good many pretty villas in the outskirts of Moleswich, and the owners of them were generally well off, and yet there was little of what is called visiting society; owing perhaps to the fact that there not being among these proprietors any persons belonging to what is commonly called "the aristocratic class," there was a vast deal of aristocratic pretension.

for the most part

From this reading The Braefields were the only persons who really drew together the antagonistic atoms of the Moleswich society, partly because they were acknowledged to be the first persons there, in right not only of old settlement (the Braefields had held Braefieldville for four generations), but of the wealth derived from those departments of commercial enterprise which are recognized as the highest, and of an establishment considered to be the most elegant in the neighbourhood; principally because Elsie, while exceedingly genial and cheerful in temper, had a certain power of will (as her runaway folly had manifested), and when she got people together compelled them to be civil to each other.

plural of “proprietor” — (law) someone who owns (is legal possessor of) a business

From this reading THERE were a good many pretty villas in the outskirts of Moleswich, and the owners of them were generally well off, and yet there was little of what is called visiting society; owing perhaps to the fact that there not being among these proprietors any persons belonging to what is commonly called "the aristocratic class," there was a vast deal of aristocratic pretension.

in accordance with truth or fact or reality

From this reading The Braefields were the only persons who really drew together the antagonistic atoms of the Moleswich society, partly because they were acknowledged to be the first persons there, in right not only of old settlement (the Braefields had held Braefieldville for four generations), but of the wealth derived from those departments of commercial enterprise which are recognized as the highest, and of an establishment considered to be the most elegant in the neighbourhood; principally because Elsie, while exceedingly genial and cheerful in temper, had a certain power of will (as her runaway folly had manifested), and when she got people together compelled them to be civil to each other.

generally approved or compelling recognition

From this reading The Braefields were the only persons who really drew together the antagonistic atoms of the Moleswich society, partly because they were acknowledged to be the first persons there, in right not only of old settlement (the Braefields had held Braefieldville for four generations), but of the wealth derived from those departments of commercial enterprise which are recognized as the highest, and of an establishment considered to be the most elegant in the neighbourhood; principally because Elsie, while exceedingly genial and cheerful in temper, had a certain power of will (as her runaway folly had manifested), and when she got people together compelled them to be civil to each other.

comparative of “rich” — possessing material wealth

From this reading The family of Mr. A-----, who had enriched himself as a stock-jobber, turned up its nose at the family of Mr. B-----, who had enriched himself still more as a linen-draper, while the family of Mr. B----- showed a very cold shoulder to the family of Mr. C-----, who had become richer than either of them as a pawnbroker, and whose wife wore diamonds, but dropped her h's.

precisely, exactly

From this reading The Braefields were the only persons who really drew together the antagonistic atoms of the Moleswich society, partly because they were acknowledged to be the first persons there, in right not only of old settlement (the Braefields had held Braefieldville for four generations), but of the wealth derived from those departments of commercial enterprise which are recognized as the highest, and of an establishment considered to be the most elegant in the neighbourhood; principally because Elsie, while exceedingly genial and cheerful in temper, had a certain power of will (as her runaway folly had manifested), and when she got people together compelled them to be civil to each other.

an easy victory

From this reading The Braefields were the only persons who really drew together the antagonistic atoms of the Moleswich society, partly because they were acknowledged to be the first persons there, in right not only of old settlement (the Braefields had held Braefieldville for four generations), but of the wealth derived from those departments of commercial enterprise which are recognized as the highest, and of an establishment considered to be the most elegant in the neighbourhood; principally because Elsie, while exceedingly genial and cheerful in temper, had a certain power of will (as her runaway folly had manifested), and when she got people together compelled them to be civil to each other.

a body of people who settle far from home but maintain ties with their homeland; inhabitants remain nationals of their home state but are not literally under the home state's system of government

From this reading The Braefields were the only persons who really drew together the antagonistic atoms of the Moleswich society, partly because they were acknowledged to be the first persons there, in right not only of old settlement (the Braefields had held Braefieldville for four generations), but of the wealth derived from those departments of commercial enterprise which are recognized as the highest, and of an establishment considered to be the most elegant in the neighbourhood; principally because Elsie, while exceedingly genial and cheerful in temper, had a certain power of will (as her runaway folly had manifested), and when she got people together compelled them to be civil to each other.

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

From this reading The Braefields were the only persons who really drew together the antagonistic atoms of the Moleswich society, partly because they were acknowledged to be the first persons there, in right not only of old settlement (the Braefields had held Braefieldville for four generations), but of the wealth derived from those departments of commercial enterprise which are recognized as the highest, and of an establishment considered to be the most elegant in the neighbourhood; principally because Elsie, while exceedingly genial and cheerful in temper, had a certain power of will (as her runaway folly had manifested), and when she got people together compelled them to be civil to each other.

lift onto one's shoulders

From this reading The family of Mr. A-----, who had enriched himself as a stock-jobber, turned up its nose at the family of Mr. B-----, who had enriched himself still more as a linen-draper, while the family of Mr. B----- showed a very cold shoulder to the family of Mr. C-----, who had become richer than either of them as a pawnbroker, and whose wife wore diamonds, but dropped her h's.

past form of “show” — give an exhibition of to an interested audience

From this reading The family of Mr. A-----, who had enriched himself as a stock-jobber, turned up its nose at the family of Mr. B-----, who had enriched himself still more as a linen-draper, while the family of Mr. B----- showed a very cold shoulder to the family of Mr. C-----, who had become richer than either of them as a pawnbroker, and whose wife wore diamonds, but dropped her h's.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading England would be a community so aristocratic that there would be no living in it, if one could exterminate what is now called "aristocracy."

an extended social group having a distinctive cultural and economic organization

From this reading THERE were a good many pretty villas in the outskirts of Moleswich, and the owners of them were generally well off, and yet there was little of what is called visiting society; owing perhaps to the fact that there not being among these proprietors any persons belonging to what is commonly called "the aristocratic class," there was a vast deal of aristocratic pretension.

not in physical motion

From this reading The family of Mr. A-----, who had enriched himself as a stock-jobber, turned up its nose at the family of Mr. B-----, who had enriched himself still more as a linen-draper, while the family of Mr. B----- showed a very cold shoulder to the family of Mr. C-----, who had become richer than either of them as a pawnbroker, and whose wife wore diamonds, but dropped her h's.

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From this reading The family of Mr. A-----, who had enriched himself as a stock-jobber, turned up its nose at the family of Mr. B-----, who had enriched himself still more as a linen-draper, while the family of Mr. B----- showed a very cold shoulder to the family of Mr. C-----, who had become richer than either of them as a pawnbroker, and whose wife wore diamonds, but dropped her h's.

a sudden outburst of anger

From this reading The Braefields were the only persons who really drew together the antagonistic atoms of the Moleswich society, partly because they were acknowledged to be the first persons there, in right not only of old settlement (the Braefields had held Braefieldville for four generations), but of the wealth derived from those departments of commercial enterprise which are recognized as the highest, and of an establishment considered to be the most elegant in the neighbourhood; principally because Elsie, while exceedingly genial and cheerful in temper, had a certain power of will (as her runaway folly had manifested), and when she got people together compelled them to be civil to each other.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading The family of Mr. A-----, who had enriched himself as a stock-jobber, turned up its nose at the family of Mr. B-----, who had enriched himself still more as a linen-draper, while the family of Mr. B----- showed a very cold shoulder to the family of Mr. C-----, who had become richer than either of them as a pawnbroker, and whose wife wore diamonds, but dropped her h's.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading THERE were a good many pretty villas in the outskirts of Moleswich, and the owners of them were generally well off, and yet there was little of what is called visiting society; owing perhaps to the fact that there not being among these proprietors any persons belonging to what is commonly called "the aristocratic class," there was a vast deal of aristocratic pretension.

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

From this reading THERE were a good many pretty villas in the outskirts of Moleswich, and the owners of them were generally well off, and yet there was little of what is called visiting society; owing perhaps to the fact that there not being among these proprietors any persons belonging to what is commonly called "the aristocratic class," there was a vast deal of aristocratic pretension.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading THERE were a good many pretty villas in the outskirts of Moleswich, and the owners of them were generally well off, and yet there was little of what is called visiting society; owing perhaps to the fact that there not being among these proprietors any persons belonging to what is commonly called "the aristocratic class," there was a vast deal of aristocratic pretension.

in or at that place or location

From this reading THERE were a good many pretty villas in the outskirts of Moleswich, and the owners of them were generally well off, and yet there was little of what is called visiting society; owing perhaps to the fact that there not being among these proprietors any persons belonging to what is commonly called "the aristocratic class," there was a vast deal of aristocratic pretension.

the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned

From this reading THERE were a good many pretty villas in the outskirts of Moleswich, and the owners of them were generally well off, and yet there was little of what is called visiting society; owing perhaps to the fact that there not being among these proprietors any persons belonging to what is commonly called "the aristocratic class," there was a vast deal of aristocratic pretension.

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

From this reading The Braefields were the only persons who really drew together the antagonistic atoms of the Moleswich society, partly because they were acknowledged to be the first persons there, in right not only of old settlement (the Braefields had held Braefieldville for four generations), but of the wealth derived from those departments of commercial enterprise which are recognized as the highest, and of an establishment considered to be the most elegant in the neighbourhood; principally because Elsie, while exceedingly genial and cheerful in temper, had a certain power of will (as her runaway folly had manifested), and when she got people together compelled them to be civil to each other.

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

From this reading She had commenced this gracious career by inaugurating children's parties, and when the children became friends the parents necessarily grew closer together.

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

From this reading The Braefields were the only persons who really drew together the antagonistic atoms of the Moleswich society, partly because they were acknowledged to be the first persons there, in right not only of old settlement (the Braefields had held Braefieldville for four generations), but of the wealth derived from those departments of commercial enterprise which are recognized as the highest, and of an establishment considered to be the most elegant in the neighbourhood; principally because Elsie, while exceedingly genial and cheerful in temper, had a certain power of will (as her runaway folly had manifested), and when she got people together compelled them to be civil to each other.

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

From this reading THERE were a good many pretty villas in the outskirts of Moleswich, and the owners of them were generally well off, and yet there was little of what is called visiting society; owing perhaps to the fact that there not being among these proprietors any persons belonging to what is commonly called "the aristocratic class," there was a vast deal of aristocratic pretension.

in contact with each other or in proximity

From this reading The Braefields were the only persons who really drew together the antagonistic atoms of the Moleswich society, partly because they were acknowledged to be the first persons there, in right not only of old settlement (the Braefields had held Braefieldville for four generations), but of the wealth derived from those departments of commercial enterprise which are recognized as the highest, and of an establishment considered to be the most elegant in the neighbourhood; principally because Elsie, while exceedingly genial and cheerful in temper, had a certain power of will (as her runaway folly had manifested), and when she got people together compelled them to be civil to each other.

moved around an axis or center

From this reading The family of Mr. A-----, who had enriched himself as a stock-jobber, turned up its nose at the family of Mr. B-----, who had enriched himself still more as a linen-draper, while the family of Mr. B----- showed a very cold shoulder to the family of Mr. C-----, who had become richer than either of them as a pawnbroker, and whose wife wore diamonds, but dropped her h's.

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

From this reading The family of Mr. A-----, who had enriched himself as a stock-jobber, turned up its nose at the family of Mr. B-----, who had enriched himself still more as a linen-draper, while the family of Mr. B----- showed a very cold shoulder to the family of Mr. C-----, who had become richer than either of them as a pawnbroker, and whose wife wore diamonds, but dropped her h's.

unusually great in size or amount or degree or especially extent or scope

From this reading THERE were a good many pretty villas in the outskirts of Moleswich, and the owners of them were generally well off, and yet there was little of what is called visiting society; owing perhaps to the fact that there not being among these proprietors any persons belonging to what is commonly called "the aristocratic class," there was a vast deal of aristocratic pretension.

precisely as stated

From this reading The family of Mr. A-----, who had enriched himself as a stock-jobber, turned up its nose at the family of Mr. B-----, who had enriched himself still more as a linen-draper, while the family of Mr. B----- showed a very cold shoulder to the family of Mr. C-----, who had become richer than either of them as a pawnbroker, and whose wife wore diamonds, but dropped her h's.

plural of “villa” — Mexican revolutionary leader (1877-1923)

From this reading THERE were a good many pretty villas in the outskirts of Moleswich, and the owners of them were generally well off, and yet there was little of what is called visiting society; owing perhaps to the fact that there not being among these proprietors any persons belonging to what is commonly called "the aristocratic class," there was a vast deal of aristocratic pretension.

the activity of making visits

From this reading THERE were a good many pretty villas in the outskirts of Moleswich, and the owners of them were generally well off, and yet there was little of what is called visiting society; owing perhaps to the fact that there not being among these proprietors any persons belonging to what is commonly called "the aristocratic class," there was a vast deal of aristocratic pretension.

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

From this reading THERE were a good many pretty villas in the outskirts of Moleswich, and the owners of them were generally well off, and yet there was little of what is called visiting society; owing perhaps to the fact that there not being among these proprietors any persons belonging to what is commonly called "the aristocratic class," there was a vast deal of aristocratic pretension.

the state of being rich and affluent; having a plentiful supply of material goods and money

From this reading The Braefields were the only persons who really drew together the antagonistic atoms of the Moleswich society, partly because they were acknowledged to be the first persons there, in right not only of old settlement (the Braefields had held Braefieldville for four generations), but of the wealth derived from those departments of commercial enterprise which are recognized as the highest, and of an establishment considered to be the most elegant in the neighbourhood; principally because Elsie, while exceedingly genial and cheerful in temper, had a certain power of will (as her runaway folly had manifested), and when she got people together compelled them to be civil to each other.

(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)

From this reading THERE were a good many pretty villas in the outskirts of Moleswich, and the owners of them were generally well off, and yet there was little of what is called visiting society; owing perhaps to the fact that there not being among these proprietors any persons belonging to what is commonly called "the aristocratic class," there was a vast deal of aristocratic pretension.

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

From this reading THERE were a good many pretty villas in the outskirts of Moleswich, and the owners of them were generally well off, and yet there was little of what is called visiting society; owing perhaps to the fact that there not being among these proprietors any persons belonging to what is commonly called "the aristocratic class," there was a vast deal of aristocratic pretension.

used to ask for information about something

From this reading THERE were a good many pretty villas in the outskirts of Moleswich, and the owners of them were generally well off, and yet there was little of what is called visiting society; owing perhaps to the fact that there not being among these proprietors any persons belonging to what is commonly called "the aristocratic class," there was a vast deal of aristocratic pretension.

at the time that

From this reading The Braefields were the only persons who really drew together the antagonistic atoms of the Moleswich society, partly because they were acknowledged to be the first persons there, in right not only of old settlement (the Braefields had held Braefieldville for four generations), but of the wealth derived from those departments of commercial enterprise which are recognized as the highest, and of an establishment considered to be the most elegant in the neighbourhood; principally because Elsie, while exceedingly genial and cheerful in temper, had a certain power of will (as her runaway folly had manifested), and when she got people together compelled them to be civil to each other.

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

From this reading The Braefields were the only persons who really drew together the antagonistic atoms of the Moleswich society, partly because they were acknowledged to be the first persons there, in right not only of old settlement (the Braefields had held Braefieldville for four generations), but of the wealth derived from those departments of commercial enterprise which are recognized as the highest, and of an establishment considered to be the most elegant in the neighbourhood; principally because Elsie, while exceedingly genial and cheerful in temper, had a certain power of will (as her runaway folly had manifested), and when she got people together compelled them to be civil to each other.

during the time that

From this reading The family of Mr. A-----, who had enriched himself as a stock-jobber, turned up its nose at the family of Mr. B-----, who had enriched himself still more as a linen-draper, while the family of Mr. B----- showed a very cold shoulder to the family of Mr. C-----, who had become richer than either of them as a pawnbroker, and whose wife wore diamonds, but dropped her h's.

which person or people

From this reading The family of Mr. A-----, who had enriched himself as a stock-jobber, turned up its nose at the family of Mr. B-----, who had enriched himself still more as a linen-draper, while the family of Mr. B----- showed a very cold shoulder to the family of Mr. C-----, who had become richer than either of them as a pawnbroker, and whose wife wore diamonds, but dropped her h's.

belonging to which person

From this reading The family of Mr. A-----, who had enriched himself as a stock-jobber, turned up its nose at the family of Mr. B-----, who had enriched himself still more as a linen-draper, while the family of Mr. B----- showed a very cold shoulder to the family of Mr. C-----, who had become richer than either of them as a pawnbroker, and whose wife wore diamonds, but dropped her h's.

a married woman; a man's partner in marriage

From this reading The family of Mr. A-----, who had enriched himself as a stock-jobber, turned up its nose at the family of Mr. B-----, who had enriched himself still more as a linen-draper, while the family of Mr. B----- showed a very cold shoulder to the family of Mr. C-----, who had become richer than either of them as a pawnbroker, and whose wife wore diamonds, but dropped her h's.

used to talk about the future, or about willingness

From this reading The Braefields were the only persons who really drew together the antagonistic atoms of the Moleswich society, partly because they were acknowledged to be the first persons there, in right not only of old settlement (the Braefields had held Braefieldville for four generations), but of the wealth derived from those departments of commercial enterprise which are recognized as the highest, and of an establishment considered to be the most elegant in the neighbourhood; principally because Elsie, while exceedingly genial and cheerful in temper, had a certain power of will (as her runaway folly had manifested), and when she got people together compelled them to be civil to each other.

inflected form of “wear” — be dressed in

From this reading The family of Mr. A-----, who had enriched himself as a stock-jobber, turned up its nose at the family of Mr. B-----, who had enriched himself still more as a linen-draper, while the family of Mr. B----- showed a very cold shoulder to the family of Mr. C-----, who had become richer than either of them as a pawnbroker, and whose wife wore diamonds, but dropped her h's.

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

From this reading England would be a community so aristocratic that there would be no living in it, if one could exterminate what is now called "aristocracy."

but in spite of that

From this reading THERE were a good many pretty villas in the outskirts of Moleswich, and the owners of them were generally well off, and yet there was little of what is called visiting society; owing perhaps to the fact that there not being among these proprietors any persons belonging to what is commonly called "the aristocratic class," there was a vast deal of aristocratic pretension.