used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading For so have I heard, that all the noises and prating of the pool, the croaking of frogs and toads, is hushed and appeased upon the instant of bringing upon them the light of a candle or torch.
a mixture of gases (especially oxygen) required for breathing; the stuff that the wind consists of
From this reading THEY were received by Mrs. Bluemits with that air of condescension which great souls practise towards ordinary mortals, and which is intended, at one and the same time, to encourage and to repel; to show the extent of their goodness, even while they make, or try to make, their _protege_ feel the immeasurable distance which nature or fortune has placed between them.
(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
From this reading For so have I heard, that all the noises and prating of the pool, the croaking of frogs and toads, is hushed and appeased upon the instant of bringing upon them the light of a candle or torch.
prior to a specified or implied time
From this reading It was with this air of patronising grandeur that Mrs. Bluemits took her guests by the hand, and introduced them to the circle of females already assembled.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading For so have I heard, that all the noises and prating of the pool, the croaking of frogs and toads, is hushed and appeased upon the instant of bringing upon them the light of a candle or torch.
appeasedverbUS /əˈpiːzd/
past form of “appease” — cause to be more favorably inclined; gain the good will of
From this reading For so have I heard, that all the noises and prating of the pool, the croaking of frogs and toads, is hushed and appeased upon the instant of bringing upon them the light of a candle or torch.
assembledverbUS /əˈsembəld/
past form of “assemble” — create by putting components or members together
From this reading It was with this air of patronising grandeur that Mrs. Bluemits took her guests by the hand, and introduced them to the circle of females already assembled.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading THEY were received by Mrs. Bluemits with that air of condescension which great souls practise towards ordinary mortals, and which is intended, at one and the same time, to encourage and to repel; to show the extent of their goodness, even while they make, or try to make, their _protege_ feel the immeasurable distance which nature or fortune has placed between them.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading "It is certain great knowledge, if it be without vanity, is the most severe bridle of the tongue.
beamnounUS /biːm/
a signal transmitted along a narrow path; guides airplane pilots in darkness or bad weather
From this reading Every beam of reason, and ray of knowledge, checks the dissolutions of the tongue."-JEREMY TAYLOR.
in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading THEY were received by Mrs. Bluemits with that air of condescension which great souls practise towards ordinary mortals, and which is intended, at one and the same time, to encourage and to repel; to show the extent of their goodness, even while they make, or try to make, their _protege_ feel the immeasurable distance which nature or fortune has placed between them.
Bluemits
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From this reading THEY were received by Mrs. Bluemits with that air of condescension which great souls practise towards ordinary mortals, and which is intended, at one and the same time, to encourage and to repel; to show the extent of their goodness, even while they make, or try to make, their _protege_ feel the immeasurable distance which nature or fortune has placed between them.
bridlenounUS /ˈbraɪdəl/
headgear for a horse; includes a headstall and bit and reins to give the rider or driver control
From this reading "It is certain great knowledge, if it be without vanity, is the most severe bridle of the tongue.
the act of delivering or distributing something (as goods or mail)
From this reading For so have I heard, that all the noises and prating of the pool, the croaking of frogs and toads, is hushed and appeased upon the instant of bringing upon them the light of a candle or torch.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading THEY were received by Mrs. Bluemits with that air of condescension which great souls practise towards ordinary mortals, and which is intended, at one and the same time, to encourage and to repel; to show the extent of their goodness, even while they make, or try to make, their _protege_ feel the immeasurable distance which nature or fortune has placed between them.
stick of wax with a wick in the middle
From this reading For so have I heard, that all the noises and prating of the pool, the croaking of frogs and toads, is hushed and appeased upon the instant of bringing upon them the light of a candle or torch.
definite but not specified or identified
From this reading "It is certain great knowledge, if it be without vanity, is the most severe bridle of the tongue.
checksnounUS /tʃeks/
plural of “check” — a written order directing a bank to pay money
From this reading Every beam of reason, and ray of knowledge, checks the dissolutions of the tongue."-JEREMY TAYLOR.
ellipse in which the two axes are of equal length; a plane curve generated by one point moving at a constant distance from a fixed point
From this reading It was with this air of patronising grandeur that Mrs. Bluemits took her guests by the hand, and introduced them to the circle of females already assembled.
condescensionnounUS /ˌkɑːndəˈsenʃən/
the trait of displaying arrogance by patronizing those considered inferior
From this reading THEY were received by Mrs. Bluemits with that air of condescension which great souls practise towards ordinary mortals, and which is intended, at one and the same time, to encourage and to repel; to show the extent of their goodness, even while they make, or try to make, their _protege_ feel the immeasurable distance which nature or fortune has placed between them.
croakingnounUS /ˈkroʊkɪŋ/
a harsh hoarse utterance (as of a frog)
From this reading For so have I heard, that all the noises and prating of the pool, the croaking of frogs and toads, is hushed and appeased upon the instant of bringing upon them the light of a candle or torch.
dissolutions
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From this reading Every beam of reason, and ray of knowledge, checks the dissolutions of the tongue."-JEREMY TAYLOR.
the property created by the space between two objects or points
From this reading THEY were received by Mrs. Bluemits with that air of condescension which great souls practise towards ordinary mortals, and which is intended, at one and the same time, to encourage and to repel; to show the extent of their goodness, even while they make, or try to make, their _protege_ feel the immeasurable distance which nature or fortune has placed between them.
encourageverbUS /enˈkɜːrɪdʒ/
contribute to the progress or growth of
From this reading THEY were received by Mrs. Bluemits with that air of condescension which great souls practise towards ordinary mortals, and which is intended, at one and the same time, to encourage and to repel; to show the extent of their goodness, even while they make, or try to make, their _protege_ feel the immeasurable distance which nature or fortune has placed between them.
divisible by two
From this reading THEY were received by Mrs. Bluemits with that air of condescension which great souls practise towards ordinary mortals, and which is intended, at one and the same time, to encourage and to repel; to show the extent of their goodness, even while they make, or try to make, their _protege_ feel the immeasurable distance which nature or fortune has placed between them.
EverydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading Every beam of reason, and ray of knowledge, checks the dissolutions of the tongue."-JEREMY TAYLOR.
the point or degree to which something extends
From this reading THEY were received by Mrs. Bluemits with that air of condescension which great souls practise towards ordinary mortals, and which is intended, at one and the same time, to encourage and to repel; to show the extent of their goodness, even while they make, or try to make, their _protege_ feel the immeasurable distance which nature or fortune has placed between them.
undergo an emotional sensation or be in a particular state of mind
From this reading THEY were received by Mrs. Bluemits with that air of condescension which great souls practise towards ordinary mortals, and which is intended, at one and the same time, to encourage and to repel; to show the extent of their goodness, even while they make, or try to make, their _protege_ feel the immeasurable distance which nature or fortune has placed between them.
femalesnounUS /ˈfiːmeɪlz/
plural of “female” — an animal that produces gametes (ova) that can be fertilized by male gametes
From this reading It was with this air of patronising grandeur that Mrs. Bluemits took her guests by the hand, and introduced them to the circle of females already assembled.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading For so have I heard, that all the noises and prating of the pool, the croaking of frogs and toads, is hushed and appeased upon the instant of bringing upon them the light of a candle or torch.
an unknown and unpredictable phenomenon that causes an event to result one way rather than another
From this reading THEY were received by Mrs. Bluemits with that air of condescension which great souls practise towards ordinary mortals, and which is intended, at one and the same time, to encourage and to repel; to show the extent of their goodness, even while they make, or try to make, their _protege_ feel the immeasurable distance which nature or fortune has placed between them.
frogsnounUS /frɑːɡz/
plural of “frog” — any of various tailless stout-bodied amphibians with long hind limbs for leaping; semiaquatic and terrestrial species
From this reading For so have I heard, that all the noises and prating of the pool, the croaking of frogs and toads, is hushed and appeased upon the instant of bringing upon them the light of a candle or torch.
that which is pleasing or valuable or useful
From this reading THEY were received by Mrs. Bluemits with that air of condescension which great souls practise towards ordinary mortals, and which is intended, at one and the same time, to encourage and to repel; to show the extent of their goodness, even while they make, or try to make, their _protege_ feel the immeasurable distance which nature or fortune has placed between them.
grandeurnounUS /ɡrænˈduːr/
the quality of being magnificent or splendid or grand
From this reading It was with this air of patronising grandeur that Mrs. Bluemits took her guests by the hand, and introduced them to the circle of females already assembled.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading "It is certain great knowledge, if it be without vanity, is the most severe bridle of the tongue.
plural of “guest” — a visitor to whom hospitality is extended
From this reading It was with this air of patronising grandeur that Mrs. Bluemits took her guests by the hand, and introduced them to the circle of females already assembled.
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading It was with this air of patronising grandeur that Mrs. Bluemits took her guests by the hand, and introduced them to the circle of females already assembled.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading THEY were received by Mrs. Bluemits with that air of condescension which great souls practise towards ordinary mortals, and which is intended, at one and the same time, to encourage and to repel; to show the extent of their goodness, even while they make, or try to make, their _protege_ feel the immeasurable distance which nature or fortune has placed between them.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading For so have I heard, that all the noises and prating of the pool, the croaking of frogs and toads, is hushed and appeased upon the instant of bringing upon them the light of a candle or torch.
detected or perceived by the sense of hearing
From this reading For so have I heard, that all the noises and prating of the pool, the croaking of frogs and toads, is hushed and appeased upon the instant of bringing upon them the light of a candle or torch.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading It was with this air of patronising grandeur that Mrs. Bluemits took her guests by the hand, and introduced them to the circle of females already assembled.
hushedadjectiveUS /hʌʃt/
in a softened tone
From this reading For so have I heard, that all the noises and prating of the pool, the croaking of frogs and toads, is hushed and appeased upon the instant of bringing upon them the light of a candle or torch.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading For so have I heard, that all the noises and prating of the pool, the croaking of frogs and toads, is hushed and appeased upon the instant of bringing upon them the light of a candle or torch.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading "It is certain great knowledge, if it be without vanity, is the most severe bridle of the tongue.
immeasurableadjectiveUS /ˌɪˈmeʒəræbəl/
impossible to measure
From this reading THEY were received by Mrs. Bluemits with that air of condescension which great souls practise towards ordinary mortals, and which is intended, at one and the same time, to encourage and to repel; to show the extent of their goodness, even while they make, or try to make, their _protege_ feel the immeasurable distance which nature or fortune has placed between them.
a very short time (as the time it takes the eye to blink or the heart to beat)
From this reading For so have I heard, that all the noises and prating of the pool, the croaking of frogs and toads, is hushed and appeased upon the instant of bringing upon them the light of a candle or torch.
resulting from one's intentions
From this reading THEY were received by Mrs. Bluemits with that air of condescension which great souls practise towards ordinary mortals, and which is intended, at one and the same time, to encourage and to repel; to show the extent of their goodness, even while they make, or try to make, their _protege_ feel the immeasurable distance which nature or fortune has placed between them.
past form of “introduce” — cause to come to know personally
From this reading It was with this air of patronising grandeur that Mrs. Bluemits took her guests by the hand, and introduced them to the circle of females already assembled.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "It is certain great knowledge, if it be without vanity, is the most severe bridle of the tongue.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading "It is certain great knowledge, if it be without vanity, is the most severe bridle of the tongue.
JEREMY
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From this reading Every beam of reason, and ray of knowledge, checks the dissolutions of the tongue."-JEREMY TAYLOR.
the psychological result of perception and learning and reasoning
From this reading "It is certain great knowledge, if it be without vanity, is the most severe bridle of the tongue.
of comparatively little physical weight or density
From this reading For so have I heard, that all the noises and prating of the pool, the croaking of frogs and toads, is hushed and appeased upon the instant of bringing upon them the light of a candle or torch.
engage in
From this reading THEY were received by Mrs. Bluemits with that air of condescension which great souls practise towards ordinary mortals, and which is intended, at one and the same time, to encourage and to repel; to show the extent of their goodness, even while they make, or try to make, their _protege_ feel the immeasurable distance which nature or fortune has placed between them.
mortalsnounUS /ˈmɔːrtəlz/
plural of “mortal” — a human being
From this reading THEY were received by Mrs. Bluemits with that air of condescension which great souls practise towards ordinary mortals, and which is intended, at one and the same time, to encourage and to repel; to show the extent of their goodness, even while they make, or try to make, their _protege_ feel the immeasurable distance which nature or fortune has placed between them.
used to form the superlative
From this reading "It is certain great knowledge, if it be without vanity, is the most severe bridle of the tongue.
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading THEY were received by Mrs. Bluemits with that air of condescension which great souls practise towards ordinary mortals, and which is intended, at one and the same time, to encourage and to repel; to show the extent of their goodness, even while they make, or try to make, their _protege_ feel the immeasurable distance which nature or fortune has placed between them.
the essential qualities or characteristics by which something is recognized
From this reading THEY were received by Mrs. Bluemits with that air of condescension which great souls practise towards ordinary mortals, and which is intended, at one and the same time, to encourage and to repel; to show the extent of their goodness, even while they make, or try to make, their _protege_ feel the immeasurable distance which nature or fortune has placed between them.
noisesnounUS /ˈnɔɪzɪz/
plural of “noise” — sound of any kind (especially unintelligible or dissonant sound)
From this reading For so have I heard, that all the noises and prating of the pool, the croaking of frogs and toads, is hushed and appeased upon the instant of bringing upon them the light of a candle or torch.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading "It is certain great knowledge, if it be without vanity, is the most severe bridle of the tongue.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading THEY were received by Mrs. Bluemits with that air of condescension which great souls practise towards ordinary mortals, and which is intended, at one and the same time, to encourage and to repel; to show the extent of their goodness, even while they make, or try to make, their _protege_ feel the immeasurable distance which nature or fortune has placed between them.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading For so have I heard, that all the noises and prating of the pool, the croaking of frogs and toads, is hushed and appeased upon the instant of bringing upon them the light of a candle or torch.
a judge of a probate court
From this reading THEY were received by Mrs. Bluemits with that air of condescension which great souls practise towards ordinary mortals, and which is intended, at one and the same time, to encourage and to repel; to show the extent of their goodness, even while they make, or try to make, their _protege_ feel the immeasurable distance which nature or fortune has placed between them.
patronisingadjective
(used of behavior or attitude) characteristic of those who treat others with condescension
From this reading It was with this air of patronising grandeur that Mrs. Bluemits took her guests by the hand, and introduced them to the circle of females already assembled.
situated in a particular spot or position
From this reading THEY were received by Mrs. Bluemits with that air of condescension which great souls practise towards ordinary mortals, and which is intended, at one and the same time, to encourage and to repel; to show the extent of their goodness, even while they make, or try to make, their _protege_ feel the immeasurable distance which nature or fortune has placed between them.
poolnounUS /puːl/
an excavation that is (usually) filled with water
From this reading For so have I heard, that all the noises and prating of the pool, the croaking of frogs and toads, is hushed and appeased upon the instant of bringing upon them the light of a candle or torch.
practiseverbUS /ˈpræktɪs/
engage in a rehearsal
From this reading THEY were received by Mrs. Bluemits with that air of condescension which great souls practise towards ordinary mortals, and which is intended, at one and the same time, to encourage and to repel; to show the extent of their goodness, even while they make, or try to make, their _protege_ feel the immeasurable distance which nature or fortune has placed between them.
prating
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From this reading For so have I heard, that all the noises and prating of the pool, the croaking of frogs and toads, is hushed and appeased upon the instant of bringing upon them the light of a candle or torch.
protegenounUS /ˈproʊtəʒeɪ/
a person who receives support and protection from an influential patron who furthers the protege's career
From this reading THEY were received by Mrs. Bluemits with that air of condescension which great souls practise towards ordinary mortals, and which is intended, at one and the same time, to encourage and to repel; to show the extent of their goodness, even while they make, or try to make, their _protege_ feel the immeasurable distance which nature or fortune has placed between them.
raynounUS /reɪ/
a column of light (as from a beacon)
From this reading Every beam of reason, and ray of knowledge, checks the dissolutions of the tongue."-JEREMY TAYLOR.
a rational motive for a belief or action
From this reading Every beam of reason, and ray of knowledge, checks the dissolutions of the tongue."-JEREMY TAYLOR.
conforming to the established language usage of educated native speakers
From this reading THEY were received by Mrs. Bluemits with that air of condescension which great souls practise towards ordinary mortals, and which is intended, at one and the same time, to encourage and to repel; to show the extent of their goodness, even while they make, or try to make, their _protege_ feel the immeasurable distance which nature or fortune has placed between them.
repelverbUS /rɪˈpel/
cause to move back by force or influence
From this reading THEY were received by Mrs. Bluemits with that air of condescension which great souls practise towards ordinary mortals, and which is intended, at one and the same time, to encourage and to repel; to show the extent of their goodness, even while they make, or try to make, their _protege_ feel the immeasurable distance which nature or fortune has placed between them.
Identical; not different.
From this reading THEY were received by Mrs. Bluemits with that air of condescension which great souls practise towards ordinary mortals, and which is intended, at one and the same time, to encourage and to repel; to show the extent of their goodness, even while they make, or try to make, their _protege_ feel the immeasurable distance which nature or fortune has placed between them.
intensely or extremely bad or unpleasant in degree or quality
From this reading "It is certain great knowledge, if it be without vanity, is the most severe bridle of the tongue.
give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading THEY were received by Mrs. Bluemits with that air of condescension which great souls practise towards ordinary mortals, and which is intended, at one and the same time, to encourage and to repel; to show the extent of their goodness, even while they make, or try to make, their _protege_ feel the immeasurable distance which nature or fortune has placed between them.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading For so have I heard, that all the noises and prating of the pool, the croaking of frogs and toads, is hushed and appeased upon the instant of bringing upon them the light of a candle or torch.
plural of “soul” — the immaterial part of a person; the actuating cause of an individual life
From this reading THEY were received by Mrs. Bluemits with that air of condescension which great souls practise towards ordinary mortals, and which is intended, at one and the same time, to encourage and to repel; to show the extent of their goodness, even while they make, or try to make, their _protege_ feel the immeasurable distance which nature or fortune has placed between them.
TAYLORnounUS /ˈteɪlər/
United States composer and music critic (1885-1966)
From this reading Every beam of reason, and ray of knowledge, checks the dissolutions of the tongue."-JEREMY TAYLOR.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading For so have I heard, that all the noises and prating of the pool, the croaking of frogs and toads, is hushed and appeased upon the instant of bringing upon them the light of a candle or torch.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading "It is certain great knowledge, if it be without vanity, is the most severe bridle of the tongue.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading THEY were received by Mrs. Bluemits with that air of condescension which great souls practise towards ordinary mortals, and which is intended, at one and the same time, to encourage and to repel; to show the extent of their goodness, even while they make, or try to make, their _protege_ feel the immeasurable distance which nature or fortune has placed between them.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading For so have I heard, that all the noises and prating of the pool, the croaking of frogs and toads, is hushed and appeased upon the instant of bringing upon them the light of a candle or torch.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading THEY were received by Mrs. Bluemits with that air of condescension which great souls practise towards ordinary mortals, and which is intended, at one and the same time, to encourage and to repel; to show the extent of their goodness, even while they make, or try to make, their _protege_ feel the immeasurable distance which nature or fortune has placed between them.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading It was with this air of patronising grandeur that Mrs. Bluemits took her guests by the hand, and introduced them to the circle of females already assembled.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading THEY were received by Mrs. Bluemits with that air of condescension which great souls practise towards ordinary mortals, and which is intended, at one and the same time, to encourage and to repel; to show the extent of their goodness, even while they make, or try to make, their _protege_ feel the immeasurable distance which nature or fortune has placed between them.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading THEY were received by Mrs. Bluemits with that air of condescension which great souls practise towards ordinary mortals, and which is intended, at one and the same time, to encourage and to repel; to show the extent of their goodness, even while they make, or try to make, their _protege_ feel the immeasurable distance which nature or fortune has placed between them.
toadsnounUS /toʊdz/
plural of “toad” — any of various tailless stout-bodied amphibians with long hind limbs for leaping; semiaquatic and terrestrial species
From this reading For so have I heard, that all the noises and prating of the pool, the croaking of frogs and toads, is hushed and appeased upon the instant of bringing upon them the light of a candle or torch.
a mobile mass of muscular tissue covered with mucous membrane and located in the oral cavity
From this reading "It is certain great knowledge, if it be without vanity, is the most severe bridle of the tongue.
inflected form of “take” — carry out
From this reading It was with this air of patronising grandeur that Mrs. Bluemits took her guests by the hand, and introduced them to the circle of females already assembled.
torchnounUS /tɔːrtʃ/
a light usually carried in the hand; consists of some flammable substance
From this reading For so have I heard, that all the noises and prating of the pool, the croaking of frogs and toads, is hushed and appeased upon the instant of bringing upon them the light of a candle or torch.
in the direction of
From this reading THEY were received by Mrs. Bluemits with that air of condescension which great souls practise towards ordinary mortals, and which is intended, at one and the same time, to encourage and to repel; to show the extent of their goodness, even while they make, or try to make, their _protege_ feel the immeasurable distance which nature or fortune has placed between them.
make an effort or attempt
From this reading THEY were received by Mrs. Bluemits with that air of condescension which great souls practise towards ordinary mortals, and which is intended, at one and the same time, to encourage and to repel; to show the extent of their goodness, even while they make, or try to make, their _protege_ feel the immeasurable distance which nature or fortune has placed between them.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading For so have I heard, that all the noises and prating of the pool, the croaking of frogs and toads, is hushed and appeased upon the instant of bringing upon them the light of a candle or torch.
feelings of excessive pride
From this reading "It is certain great knowledge, if it be without vanity, is the most severe bridle of the tongue.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It was with this air of patronising grandeur that Mrs. Bluemits took her guests by the hand, and introduced them to the circle of females already assembled.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading THEY were received by Mrs. Bluemits with that air of condescension which great souls practise towards ordinary mortals, and which is intended, at one and the same time, to encourage and to repel; to show the extent of their goodness, even while they make, or try to make, their _protege_ feel the immeasurable distance which nature or fortune has placed between them.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading THEY were received by Mrs. Bluemits with that air of condescension which great souls practise towards ordinary mortals, and which is intended, at one and the same time, to encourage and to repel; to show the extent of their goodness, even while they make, or try to make, their _protege_ feel the immeasurable distance which nature or fortune has placed between them.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading THEY were received by Mrs. Bluemits with that air of condescension which great souls practise towards ordinary mortals, and which is intended, at one and the same time, to encourage and to repel; to show the extent of their goodness, even while they make, or try to make, their _protege_ feel the immeasurable distance which nature or fortune has placed between them.
in the company of; together with
From this reading THEY were received by Mrs. Bluemits with that air of condescension which great souls practise towards ordinary mortals, and which is intended, at one and the same time, to encourage and to repel; to show the extent of their goodness, even while they make, or try to make, their _protege_ feel the immeasurable distance which nature or fortune has placed between them.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading "It is certain great knowledge, if it be without vanity, is the most severe bridle of the tongue.
