Chapter VI

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

From this reading Certain qualifications in the way of family being given, mere personal charm and accomplishment would often secure for their possessors a high place in its ranks.

generally approved or compelling recognition

From this reading Indeed, such qualifications were by no means always necessary, as was shown in still earlier days by the cases of Moore and Brummell; but, on the whole, the social conditions then prevalent in London coincided with what, in the country, I had known and accepted, when a child, as part of the order of Nature.

the action of accomplishing something

From this reading Certain qualifications in the way of family being given, mere personal charm and accomplishment would often secure for their possessors a high place in its ranks.

plural of “accomplishment” — the action of accomplishing something

From this reading THE BASIS OF LONDON SOCIETY Early Experiences of London Society--Society Thirty Years Ago Relatively Small--Arts and Accomplishments Which Can Flourish in Small Societies Only Comparing London society as it was when I first knew it with what it has since become, I should say that its two most distinguishing features were its then comparative smallness and its practically unquestioned position.

in the past

From this reading THE BASIS OF LONDON SOCIETY Early Experiences of London Society--Society Thirty Years Ago Relatively Small--Arts and Accomplishments Which Can Flourish in Small Societies Only Comparing London society as it was when I first knew it with what it has since become, I should say that its two most distinguishing features were its then comparative smallness and its practically unquestioned position.

conforming to your own liking or feelings or nature

From this reading Its position was mainly founded on the hereditary possession of land, its nucleus being the heads of more or less ancient families whose rent rolls enabled them to occupy London houses and play an agreeable and ornamental part in the business of entertaining and being entertained for the few months called "the season."

at all times; all the time and on every occasion

From this reading Indeed, such qualifications were by no means always necessary, as was shown in still earlier days by the cases of Moore and Brummell; but, on the whole, the social conditions then prevalent in London coincided with what, in the country, I had known and accepted, when a child, as part of the order of Nature.

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

From this reading Its position was mainly founded on the hereditary possession of land, its nucleus being the heads of more or less ancient families whose rent rolls enabled them to occupy London houses and play an agreeable and ornamental part in the business of entertaining and being entertained for the few months called "the season."

Belonging to the very distant past and no longer in existence or deeply revered.

From this reading Its position was mainly founded on the hereditary possession of land, its nucleus being the heads of more or less ancient families whose rent rolls enabled them to occupy London houses and play an agreeable and ornamental part in the business of entertaining and being entertained for the few months called "the season."

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

From this reading THE BASIS OF LONDON SOCIETY Early Experiences of London Society--Society Thirty Years Ago Relatively Small--Arts and Accomplishments Which Can Flourish in Small Societies Only Comparing London society as it was when I first knew it with what it has since become, I should say that its two most distinguishing features were its then comparative smallness and its practically unquestioned position.

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

From this reading THE BASIS OF LONDON SOCIETY Early Experiences of London Society--Society Thirty Years Ago Relatively Small--Arts and Accomplishments Which Can Flourish in Small Societies Only Comparing London society as it was when I first knew it with what it has since become, I should say that its two most distinguishing features were its then comparative smallness and its practically unquestioned position.

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

From this reading THE BASIS OF LONDON SOCIETY Early Experiences of London Society--Society Thirty Years Ago Relatively Small--Arts and Accomplishments Which Can Flourish in Small Societies Only Comparing London society as it was when I first knew it with what it has since become, I should say that its two most distinguishing features were its then comparative smallness and its practically unquestioned position.

a relation that provides the foundation for something

From this reading THE BASIS OF LONDON SOCIETY Early Experiences of London Society--Society Thirty Years Ago Relatively Small--Arts and Accomplishments Which Can Flourish in Small Societies Only Comparing London society as it was when I first knew it with what it has since become, I should say that its two most distinguishing features were its then comparative smallness and its practically unquestioned position.

enter or assume a certain state or condition

From this reading THE BASIS OF LONDON SOCIETY Early Experiences of London Society--Society Thirty Years Ago Relatively Small--Arts and Accomplishments Which Can Flourish in Small Societies Only Comparing London society as it was when I first knew it with what it has since become, I should say that its two most distinguishing features were its then comparative smallness and its practically unquestioned position.

the -ing form of “be”

From this reading Its position was mainly founded on the hereditary possession of land, its nucleus being the heads of more or less ancient families whose rent rolls enabled them to occupy London houses and play an agreeable and ornamental part in the business of entertaining and being entertained for the few months called "the season."

English dandy who was a fashion leader during the Regency (1778-1840)

From this reading Indeed, such qualifications were by no means always necessary, as was shown in still earlier days by the cases of Moore and Brummell; but, on the whole, the social conditions then prevalent in London coincided with what, in the country, I had known and accepted, when a child, as part of the order of Nature.

a commercial or industrial enterprise and the people who constitute it

From this reading Its position was mainly founded on the hereditary possession of land, its nucleus being the heads of more or less ancient families whose rent rolls enabled them to occupy London houses and play an agreeable and ornamental part in the business of entertaining and being entertained for the few months called "the season."

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading Indeed, such qualifications were by no means always necessary, as was shown in still earlier days by the cases of Moore and Brummell; but, on the whole, the social conditions then prevalent in London coincided with what, in the country, I had known and accepted, when a child, as part of the order of Nature.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading Indeed, such qualifications were by no means always necessary, as was shown in still earlier days by the cases of Moore and Brummell; but, on the whole, the social conditions then prevalent in London coincided with what, in the country, I had known and accepted, when a child, as part of the order of Nature.

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

From this reading Its position was mainly founded on the hereditary possession of land, its nucleus being the heads of more or less ancient families whose rent rolls enabled them to occupy London houses and play an agreeable and ornamental part in the business of entertaining and being entertained for the few months called "the season."

to be able to, or to be allowed to

From this reading THE BASIS OF LONDON SOCIETY Early Experiences of London Society--Society Thirty Years Ago Relatively Small--Arts and Accomplishments Which Can Flourish in Small Societies Only Comparing London society as it was when I first knew it with what it has since become, I should say that its two most distinguishing features were its then comparative smallness and its practically unquestioned position.

plural of “case” — an occurrence of something

From this reading Indeed, such qualifications were by no means always necessary, as was shown in still earlier days by the cases of Moore and Brummell; but, on the whole, the social conditions then prevalent in London coincided with what, in the country, I had known and accepted, when a child, as part of the order of Nature.

definite but not specified or identified

From this reading Certain qualifications in the way of family being given, mere personal charm and accomplishment would often secure for their possessors a high place in its ranks.

attractiveness that interests or pleases or stimulates

From this reading Certain qualifications in the way of family being given, mere personal charm and accomplishment would often secure for their possessors a high place in its ranks.

a young person of either sex

From this reading Indeed, such qualifications were by no means always necessary, as was shown in still earlier days by the cases of Moore and Brummell; but, on the whole, the social conditions then prevalent in London coincided with what, in the country, I had known and accepted, when a child, as part of the order of Nature.

a collection of things sharing a common attribute

From this reading Of society as represented by a definite upper class, the basis was still inheritance in the form of inherited land.

past form of “coincide” — go with, fall together

From this reading Indeed, such qualifications were by no means always necessary, as was shown in still earlier days by the cases of Moore and Brummell; but, on the whole, the social conditions then prevalent in London coincided with what, in the country, I had known and accepted, when a child, as part of the order of Nature.

relating to or based on or involving comparison

From this reading THE BASIS OF LONDON SOCIETY Early Experiences of London Society--Society Thirty Years Ago Relatively Small--Arts and Accomplishments Which Can Flourish in Small Societies Only Comparing London society as it was when I first knew it with what it has since become, I should say that its two most distinguishing features were its then comparative smallness and its practically unquestioned position.

the act of examining resemblances

From this reading THE BASIS OF LONDON SOCIETY Early Experiences of London Society--Society Thirty Years Ago Relatively Small--Arts and Accomplishments Which Can Flourish in Small Societies Only Comparing London society as it was when I first knew it with what it has since become, I should say that its two most distinguishing features were its then comparative smallness and its practically unquestioned position.

the prevailing context that influences the performance or the outcome of a process

From this reading Indeed, such qualifications were by no means always necessary, as was shown in still earlier days by the cases of Moore and Brummell; but, on the whole, the social conditions then prevalent in London coincided with what, in the country, I had known and accepted, when a child, as part of the order of Nature.

a politically organized body of people under a single government

From this reading Indeed, such qualifications were by no means always necessary, as was shown in still earlier days by the cases of Moore and Brummell; but, on the whole, the social conditions then prevalent in London coincided with what, in the country, I had known and accepted, when a child, as part of the order of Nature.

the time during which someone's life continues

From this reading Indeed, such qualifications were by no means always necessary, as was shown in still earlier days by the cases of Moore and Brummell; but, on the whole, the social conditions then prevalent in London coincided with what, in the country, I had known and accepted, when a child, as part of the order of Nature.

precise; explicit and clearly defined

From this reading Of society as represented by a definite upper class, the basis was still inheritance in the form of inherited land.

-ing form of “distinguish” — mark as different

From this reading THE BASIS OF LONDON SOCIETY Early Experiences of London Society--Society Thirty Years Ago Relatively Small--Arts and Accomplishments Which Can Flourish in Small Societies Only Comparing London society as it was when I first knew it with what it has since become, I should say that its two most distinguishing features were its then comparative smallness and its practically unquestioned position.

earlier in time; previously

From this reading Indeed, such qualifications were by no means always necessary, as was shown in still earlier days by the cases of Moore and Brummell; but, on the whole, the social conditions then prevalent in London coincided with what, in the country, I had known and accepted, when a child, as part of the order of Nature.

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

From this reading THE BASIS OF LONDON SOCIETY Early Experiences of London Society--Society Thirty Years Ago Relatively Small--Arts and Accomplishments Which Can Flourish in Small Societies Only Comparing London society as it was when I first knew it with what it has since become, I should say that its two most distinguishing features were its then comparative smallness and its practically unquestioned position.

past form of “enable” — render capable or able for some task

From this reading Its position was mainly founded on the hereditary possession of land, its nucleus being the heads of more or less ancient families whose rent rolls enabled them to occupy London houses and play an agreeable and ornamental part in the business of entertaining and being entertained for the few months called "the season."

pleasantly occupied

From this reading Its position was mainly founded on the hereditary possession of land, its nucleus being the heads of more or less ancient families whose rent rolls enabled them to occupy London houses and play an agreeable and ornamental part in the business of entertaining and being entertained for the few months called "the season."

agreeably diverting

From this reading Its position was mainly founded on the hereditary possession of land, its nucleus being the heads of more or less ancient families whose rent rolls enabled them to occupy London houses and play an agreeable and ornamental part in the business of entertaining and being entertained for the few months called "the season."

plural of “experience” — the accumulation of knowledge or skill that results from direct participation in events or activities

From this reading THE BASIS OF LONDON SOCIETY Early Experiences of London Society--Society Thirty Years Ago Relatively Small--Arts and Accomplishments Which Can Flourish in Small Societies Only Comparing London society as it was when I first knew it with what it has since become, I should say that its two most distinguishing features were its then comparative smallness and its practically unquestioned position.

plural of “family” — a social unit living together

From this reading Its position was mainly founded on the hereditary possession of land, its nucleus being the heads of more or less ancient families whose rent rolls enabled them to occupy London houses and play an agreeable and ornamental part in the business of entertaining and being entertained for the few months called "the season."

a social unit living together

From this reading Certain qualifications in the way of family being given, mere personal charm and accomplishment would often secure for their possessors a high place in its ranks.

plural of “feature” — a prominent attribute or aspect of something

From this reading THE BASIS OF LONDON SOCIETY Early Experiences of London Society--Society Thirty Years Ago Relatively Small--Arts and Accomplishments Which Can Flourish in Small Societies Only Comparing London society as it was when I first knew it with what it has since become, I should say that its two most distinguishing features were its then comparative smallness and its practically unquestioned position.

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

From this reading Its position was mainly founded on the hereditary possession of land, its nucleus being the heads of more or less ancient families whose rent rolls enabled them to occupy London houses and play an agreeable and ornamental part in the business of entertaining and being entertained for the few months called "the season."

preceding all others in time or space or degree

From this reading THE BASIS OF LONDON SOCIETY Early Experiences of London Society--Society Thirty Years Ago Relatively Small--Arts and Accomplishments Which Can Flourish in Small Societies Only Comparing London society as it was when I first knew it with what it has since become, I should say that its two most distinguishing features were its then comparative smallness and its practically unquestioned position.

grow vigorously

From this reading THE BASIS OF LONDON SOCIETY Early Experiences of London Society--Society Thirty Years Ago Relatively Small--Arts and Accomplishments Which Can Flourish in Small Societies Only Comparing London society as it was when I first knew it with what it has since become, I should say that its two most distinguishing features were its then comparative smallness and its practically unquestioned position.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading Its position was mainly founded on the hereditary possession of land, its nucleus being the heads of more or less ancient families whose rent rolls enabled them to occupy London houses and play an agreeable and ornamental part in the business of entertaining and being entertained for the few months called "the season."

the phonological or orthographic sound or appearance of a word that can be used to describe or identify something

From this reading Of society as represented by a definite upper class, the basis was still inheritance in the form of inherited land.

past form of “found” — set up or found

From this reading Its position was mainly founded on the hereditary possession of land, its nucleus being the heads of more or less ancient families whose rent rolls enabled them to occupy London houses and play an agreeable and ornamental part in the business of entertaining and being entertained for the few months called "the season."

acknowledged as a supposition

From this reading Certain qualifications in the way of family being given, mere personal charm and accomplishment would often secure for their possessors a high place in its ranks.

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

From this reading Indeed, such qualifications were by no means always necessary, as was shown in still earlier days by the cases of Moore and Brummell; but, on the whole, the social conditions then prevalent in London coincided with what, in the country, I had known and accepted, when a child, as part of the order of Nature.

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

From this reading THE BASIS OF LONDON SOCIETY Early Experiences of London Society--Society Thirty Years Ago Relatively Small--Arts and Accomplishments Which Can Flourish in Small Societies Only Comparing London society as it was when I first knew it with what it has since become, I should say that its two most distinguishing features were its then comparative smallness and its practically unquestioned position.

plural of “head” — the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains

From this reading Its position was mainly founded on the hereditary possession of land, its nucleus being the heads of more or less ancient families whose rent rolls enabled them to occupy London houses and play an agreeable and ornamental part in the business of entertaining and being entertained for the few months called "the season."

occurring among members of a family usually by heredity

From this reading Its position was mainly founded on the hereditary possession of land, its nucleus being the heads of more or less ancient families whose rent rolls enabled them to occupy London houses and play an agreeable and ornamental part in the business of entertaining and being entertained for the few months called "the season."

greater than normal in degree or intensity or amount

From this reading Certain qualifications in the way of family being given, mere personal charm and accomplishment would often secure for their possessors a high place in its ranks.

plural of “house” — a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families

From this reading Its position was mainly founded on the hereditary possession of land, its nucleus being the heads of more or less ancient families whose rent rolls enabled them to occupy London houses and play an agreeable and ornamental part in the business of entertaining and being entertained for the few months called "the season."

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

From this reading THE BASIS OF LONDON SOCIETY Early Experiences of London Society--Society Thirty Years Ago Relatively Small--Arts and Accomplishments Which Can Flourish in Small Societies Only Comparing London society as it was when I first knew it with what it has since become, I should say that its two most distinguishing features were its then comparative smallness and its practically unquestioned position.

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

From this reading THE BASIS OF LONDON SOCIETY Early Experiences of London Society--Society Thirty Years Ago Relatively Small--Arts and Accomplishments Which Can Flourish in Small Societies Only Comparing London society as it was when I first knew it with what it has since become, I should say that its two most distinguishing features were its then comparative smallness and its practically unquestioned position.

in truth (often tends to intensify)

From this reading Indeed, such qualifications were by no means always necessary, as was shown in still earlier days by the cases of Moore and Brummell; but, on the whole, the social conditions then prevalent in London coincided with what, in the country, I had known and accepted, when a child, as part of the order of Nature.

hereditary succession to a title or an office or property

From this reading Of society as represented by a definite upper class, the basis was still inheritance in the form of inherited land.

occurring among members of a family usually by heredity

From this reading Of society as represented by a definite upper class, the basis was still inheritance in the form of inherited land.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading THE BASIS OF LONDON SOCIETY Early Experiences of London Society--Society Thirty Years Ago Relatively Small--Arts and Accomplishments Which Can Flourish in Small Societies Only Comparing London society as it was when I first knew it with what it has since become, I should say that its two most distinguishing features were its then comparative smallness and its practically unquestioned position.

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading THE BASIS OF LONDON SOCIETY Early Experiences of London Society--Society Thirty Years Ago Relatively Small--Arts and Accomplishments Which Can Flourish in Small Societies Only Comparing London society as it was when I first knew it with what it has since become, I should say that its two most distinguishing features were its then comparative smallness and its practically unquestioned position.

inflected form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about

From this reading THE BASIS OF LONDON SOCIETY Early Experiences of London Society--Society Thirty Years Ago Relatively Small--Arts and Accomplishments Which Can Flourish in Small Societies Only Comparing London society as it was when I first knew it with what it has since become, I should say that its two most distinguishing features were its then comparative smallness and its practically unquestioned position.

apprehended with certainty

From this reading Indeed, such qualifications were by no means always necessary, as was shown in still earlier days by the cases of Moore and Brummell; but, on the whole, the social conditions then prevalent in London coincided with what, in the country, I had known and accepted, when a child, as part of the order of Nature.

the land on which real estate is located

From this reading Its position was mainly founded on the hereditary possession of land, its nucleus being the heads of more or less ancient families whose rent rolls enabled them to occupy London houses and play an agreeable and ornamental part in the business of entertaining and being entertained for the few months called "the season."

used to form the comparative of some adjectives and adverbs

From this reading Its position was mainly founded on the hereditary possession of land, its nucleus being the heads of more or less ancient families whose rent rolls enabled them to occupy London houses and play an agreeable and ornamental part in the business of entertaining and being entertained for the few months called "the season."

the capital and largest city of England; located on the Thames in southeastern England; financial and industrial and cultural center

From this reading THE BASIS OF LONDON SOCIETY Early Experiences of London Society--Society Thirty Years Ago Relatively Small--Arts and Accomplishments Which Can Flourish in Small Societies Only Comparing London society as it was when I first knew it with what it has since become, I should say that its two most distinguishing features were its then comparative smallness and its practically unquestioned position.

for the most part

From this reading Its position was mainly founded on the hereditary possession of land, its nucleus being the heads of more or less ancient families whose rent rolls enabled them to occupy London houses and play an agreeable and ornamental part in the business of entertaining and being entertained for the few months called "the season."

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

From this reading Indeed, such qualifications were by no means always necessary, as was shown in still earlier days by the cases of Moore and Brummell; but, on the whole, the social conditions then prevalent in London coincided with what, in the country, I had known and accepted, when a child, as part of the order of Nature.

being nothing more than specified

From this reading Certain qualifications in the way of family being given, mere personal charm and accomplishment would often secure for their possessors a high place in its ranks.

plural of “month” — one of the twelve divisions of the calendar year

From this reading Its position was mainly founded on the hereditary possession of land, its nucleus being the heads of more or less ancient families whose rent rolls enabled them to occupy London houses and play an agreeable and ornamental part in the business of entertaining and being entertained for the few months called "the season."

United States composer of works noted for their use of the American vernacular (1893-1969)

From this reading Indeed, such qualifications were by no means always necessary, as was shown in still earlier days by the cases of Moore and Brummell; but, on the whole, the social conditions then prevalent in London coincided with what, in the country, I had known and accepted, when a child, as part of the order of Nature.

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

From this reading Its position was mainly founded on the hereditary possession of land, its nucleus being the heads of more or less ancient families whose rent rolls enabled them to occupy London houses and play an agreeable and ornamental part in the business of entertaining and being entertained for the few months called "the season."

used to form the superlative

From this reading THE BASIS OF LONDON SOCIETY Early Experiences of London Society--Society Thirty Years Ago Relatively Small--Arts and Accomplishments Which Can Flourish in Small Societies Only Comparing London society as it was when I first knew it with what it has since become, I should say that its two most distinguishing features were its then comparative smallness and its practically unquestioned position.

the essential qualities or characteristics by which something is recognized

From this reading Indeed, such qualifications were by no means always necessary, as was shown in still earlier days by the cases of Moore and Brummell; but, on the whole, the social conditions then prevalent in London coincided with what, in the country, I had known and accepted, when a child, as part of the order of Nature.

absolutely essential

From this reading Indeed, such qualifications were by no means always necessary, as was shown in still earlier days by the cases of Moore and Brummell; but, on the whole, the social conditions then prevalent in London coincided with what, in the country, I had known and accepted, when a child, as part of the order of Nature.

not any; not one

From this reading Indeed, such qualifications were by no means always necessary, as was shown in still earlier days by the cases of Moore and Brummell; but, on the whole, the social conditions then prevalent in London coincided with what, in the country, I had known and accepted, when a child, as part of the order of Nature.

a part of the cell containing DNA and RNA and responsible for growth and reproduction

From this reading Its position was mainly founded on the hereditary possession of land, its nucleus being the heads of more or less ancient families whose rent rolls enabled them to occupy London houses and play an agreeable and ornamental part in the business of entertaining and being entertained for the few months called "the season."

keep busy with

From this reading Its position was mainly founded on the hereditary possession of land, its nucleus being the heads of more or less ancient families whose rent rolls enabled them to occupy London houses and play an agreeable and ornamental part in the business of entertaining and being entertained for the few months called "the season."

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading THE BASIS OF LONDON SOCIETY Early Experiences of London Society--Society Thirty Years Ago Relatively Small--Arts and Accomplishments Which Can Flourish in Small Societies Only Comparing London society as it was when I first knew it with what it has since become, I should say that its two most distinguishing features were its then comparative smallness and its practically unquestioned position.

many times at short intervals

From this reading Certain qualifications in the way of family being given, mere personal charm and accomplishment would often secure for their possessors a high place in its ranks.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading Its position was mainly founded on the hereditary possession of land, its nucleus being the heads of more or less ancient families whose rent rolls enabled them to occupy London houses and play an agreeable and ornamental part in the business of entertaining and being entertained for the few months called "the season."

and nothing more

From this reading THE BASIS OF LONDON SOCIETY Early Experiences of London Society--Society Thirty Years Ago Relatively Small--Arts and Accomplishments Which Can Flourish in Small Societies Only Comparing London society as it was when I first knew it with what it has since become, I should say that its two most distinguishing features were its then comparative smallness and its practically unquestioned position.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading Its position was mainly founded on the hereditary possession of land, its nucleus being the heads of more or less ancient families whose rent rolls enabled them to occupy London houses and play an agreeable and ornamental part in the business of entertaining and being entertained for the few months called "the season."

(often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed

From this reading Indeed, such qualifications were by no means always necessary, as was shown in still earlier days by the cases of Moore and Brummell; but, on the whole, the social conditions then prevalent in London coincided with what, in the country, I had known and accepted, when a child, as part of the order of Nature.

any plant grown for its beauty or ornamental value

From this reading Its position was mainly founded on the hereditary possession of land, its nucleus being the heads of more or less ancient families whose rent rolls enabled them to occupy London houses and play an agreeable and ornamental part in the business of entertaining and being entertained for the few months called "the season."

something determined in relation to something that includes it

From this reading Its position was mainly founded on the hereditary possession of land, its nucleus being the heads of more or less ancient families whose rent rolls enabled them to occupy London houses and play an agreeable and ornamental part in the business of entertaining and being entertained for the few months called "the season."

concerning or affecting a particular person or his or her private life and personality

From this reading Certain qualifications in the way of family being given, mere personal charm and accomplishment would often secure for their possessors a high place in its ranks.

a point located with respect to surface features of some region

From this reading Certain qualifications in the way of family being given, mere personal charm and accomplishment would often secure for their possessors a high place in its ranks.

participate in games or sport

From this reading Its position was mainly founded on the hereditary possession of land, its nucleus being the heads of more or less ancient families whose rent rolls enabled them to occupy London houses and play an agreeable and ornamental part in the business of entertaining and being entertained for the few months called "the season."

the particular portion of space occupied by something

From this reading THE BASIS OF LONDON SOCIETY Early Experiences of London Society--Society Thirty Years Ago Relatively Small--Arts and Accomplishments Which Can Flourish in Small Societies Only Comparing London society as it was when I first knew it with what it has since become, I should say that its two most distinguishing features were its then comparative smallness and its practically unquestioned position.

the act of having and controlling property

From this reading Its position was mainly founded on the hereditary possession of land, its nucleus being the heads of more or less ancient families whose rent rolls enabled them to occupy London houses and play an agreeable and ornamental part in the business of entertaining and being entertained for the few months called "the season."

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From this reading Certain qualifications in the way of family being given, mere personal charm and accomplishment would often secure for their possessors a high place in its ranks.

almost; nearly

From this reading THE BASIS OF LONDON SOCIETY Early Experiences of London Society--Society Thirty Years Ago Relatively Small--Arts and Accomplishments Which Can Flourish in Small Societies Only Comparing London society as it was when I first knew it with what it has since become, I should say that its two most distinguishing features were its then comparative smallness and its practically unquestioned position.

most frequent or common

From this reading Indeed, such qualifications were by no means always necessary, as was shown in still earlier days by the cases of Moore and Brummell; but, on the whole, the social conditions then prevalent in London coincided with what, in the country, I had known and accepted, when a child, as part of the order of Nature.

plural of “qualification” — an attribute that must be met or complied with and that fits a person for something

From this reading Certain qualifications in the way of family being given, mere personal charm and accomplishment would often secure for their possessors a high place in its ranks.

plural of “rank” — a row or line of people (especially soldiers or police) standing abreast of one another

From this reading Certain qualifications in the way of family being given, mere personal charm and accomplishment would often secure for their possessors a high place in its ranks.

in a relative manner; by comparison to something else

From this reading THE BASIS OF LONDON SOCIETY Early Experiences of London Society--Society Thirty Years Ago Relatively Small--Arts and Accomplishments Which Can Flourish in Small Societies Only Comparing London society as it was when I first knew it with what it has since become, I should say that its two most distinguishing features were its then comparative smallness and its practically unquestioned position.

let for money

From this reading Its position was mainly founded on the hereditary possession of land, its nucleus being the heads of more or less ancient families whose rent rolls enabled them to occupy London houses and play an agreeable and ornamental part in the business of entertaining and being entertained for the few months called "the season."

represented accurately or precisely

From this reading Of society as represented by a definite upper class, the basis was still inheritance in the form of inherited land.

plural of “roll” — rotary motion of an object around its own axis

From this reading Its position was mainly founded on the hereditary possession of land, its nucleus being the heads of more or less ancient families whose rent rolls enabled them to occupy London houses and play an agreeable and ornamental part in the business of entertaining and being entertained for the few months called "the season."

express in words

From this reading THE BASIS OF LONDON SOCIETY Early Experiences of London Society--Society Thirty Years Ago Relatively Small--Arts and Accomplishments Which Can Flourish in Small Societies Only Comparing London society as it was when I first knew it with what it has since become, I should say that its two most distinguishing features were its then comparative smallness and its practically unquestioned position.

a period of the year marked by special events or activities in some field

From this reading Its position was mainly founded on the hereditary possession of land, its nucleus being the heads of more or less ancient families whose rent rolls enabled them to occupy London houses and play an agreeable and ornamental part in the business of entertaining and being entertained for the few months called "the season."

get by special effort

From this reading Certain qualifications in the way of family being given, mere personal charm and accomplishment would often secure for their possessors a high place in its ranks.

used to say what is right, expected, or advisable

From this reading THE BASIS OF LONDON SOCIETY Early Experiences of London Society--Society Thirty Years Ago Relatively Small--Arts and Accomplishments Which Can Flourish in Small Societies Only Comparing London society as it was when I first knew it with what it has since become, I should say that its two most distinguishing features were its then comparative smallness and its practically unquestioned position.

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

From this reading Indeed, such qualifications were by no means always necessary, as was shown in still earlier days by the cases of Moore and Brummell; but, on the whole, the social conditions then prevalent in London coincided with what, in the country, I had known and accepted, when a child, as part of the order of Nature.

from a time in the past until now

From this reading THE BASIS OF LONDON SOCIETY Early Experiences of London Society--Society Thirty Years Ago Relatively Small--Arts and Accomplishments Which Can Flourish in Small Societies Only Comparing London society as it was when I first knew it with what it has since become, I should say that its two most distinguishing features were its then comparative smallness and its practically unquestioned position.

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

From this reading THE BASIS OF LONDON SOCIETY Early Experiences of London Society--Society Thirty Years Ago Relatively Small--Arts and Accomplishments Which Can Flourish in Small Societies Only Comparing London society as it was when I first knew it with what it has since become, I should say that its two most distinguishing features were its then comparative smallness and its practically unquestioned position.

the property of having a relatively small size

From this reading THE BASIS OF LONDON SOCIETY Early Experiences of London Society--Society Thirty Years Ago Relatively Small--Arts and Accomplishments Which Can Flourish in Small Societies Only Comparing London society as it was when I first knew it with what it has since become, I should say that its two most distinguishing features were its then comparative smallness and its practically unquestioned position.

relating to human society and its members

From this reading Indeed, such qualifications were by no means always necessary, as was shown in still earlier days by the cases of Moore and Brummell; but, on the whole, the social conditions then prevalent in London coincided with what, in the country, I had known and accepted, when a child, as part of the order of Nature.

plural of “society” — an extended social group having a distinctive cultural and economic organization

From this reading THE BASIS OF LONDON SOCIETY Early Experiences of London Society--Society Thirty Years Ago Relatively Small--Arts and Accomplishments Which Can Flourish in Small Societies Only Comparing London society as it was when I first knew it with what it has since become, I should say that its two most distinguishing features were its then comparative smallness and its practically unquestioned position.

an extended social group having a distinctive cultural and economic organization

From this reading THE BASIS OF LONDON SOCIETY Early Experiences of London Society--Society Thirty Years Ago Relatively Small--Arts and Accomplishments Which Can Flourish in Small Societies Only Comparing London society as it was when I first knew it with what it has since become, I should say that its two most distinguishing features were its then comparative smallness and its practically unquestioned position.

not in physical motion

From this reading Indeed, such qualifications were by no means always necessary, as was shown in still earlier days by the cases of Moore and Brummell; but, on the whole, the social conditions then prevalent in London coincided with what, in the country, I had known and accepted, when a child, as part of the order of Nature.

of the kind already mentioned

From this reading Indeed, such qualifications were by no means always necessary, as was shown in still earlier days by the cases of Moore and Brummell; but, on the whole, the social conditions then prevalent in London coincided with what, in the country, I had known and accepted, when a child, as part of the order of Nature.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading THE BASIS OF LONDON SOCIETY Early Experiences of London Society--Society Thirty Years Ago Relatively Small--Arts and Accomplishments Which Can Flourish in Small Societies Only Comparing London society as it was when I first knew it with what it has since become, I should say that its two most distinguishing features were its then comparative smallness and its practically unquestioned position.

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

From this reading THE BASIS OF LONDON SOCIETY Early Experiences of London Society--Society Thirty Years Ago Relatively Small--Arts and Accomplishments Which Can Flourish in Small Societies Only Comparing London society as it was when I first knew it with what it has since become, I should say that its two most distinguishing features were its then comparative smallness and its practically unquestioned position.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading Certain qualifications in the way of family being given, mere personal charm and accomplishment would often secure for their possessors a high place in its ranks.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading Its position was mainly founded on the hereditary possession of land, its nucleus being the heads of more or less ancient families whose rent rolls enabled them to occupy London houses and play an agreeable and ornamental part in the business of entertaining and being entertained for the few months called "the season."

subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)

From this reading THE BASIS OF LONDON SOCIETY Early Experiences of London Society--Society Thirty Years Ago Relatively Small--Arts and Accomplishments Which Can Flourish in Small Societies Only Comparing London society as it was when I first knew it with what it has since become, I should say that its two most distinguishing features were its then comparative smallness and its practically unquestioned position.

the cardinal number that is the product of ten and three

From this reading THE BASIS OF LONDON SOCIETY Early Experiences of London Society--Society Thirty Years Ago Relatively Small--Arts and Accomplishments Which Can Flourish in Small Societies Only Comparing London society as it was when I first knew it with what it has since become, I should say that its two most distinguishing features were its then comparative smallness and its practically unquestioned position.

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

From this reading Its position was mainly founded on the hereditary possession of land, its nucleus being the heads of more or less ancient families whose rent rolls enabled them to occupy London houses and play an agreeable and ornamental part in the business of entertaining and being entertained for the few months called "the season."

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

From this reading THE BASIS OF LONDON SOCIETY Early Experiences of London Society--Society Thirty Years Ago Relatively Small--Arts and Accomplishments Which Can Flourish in Small Societies Only Comparing London society as it was when I first knew it with what it has since become, I should say that its two most distinguishing features were its then comparative smallness and its practically unquestioned position.

generally agreed upon; not subject to dispute

From this reading THE BASIS OF LONDON SOCIETY Early Experiences of London Society--Society Thirty Years Ago Relatively Small--Arts and Accomplishments Which Can Flourish in Small Societies Only Comparing London society as it was when I first knew it with what it has since become, I should say that its two most distinguishing features were its then comparative smallness and its practically unquestioned position.

the topmost one of two

From this reading Of society as represented by a definite upper class, the basis was still inheritance in the form of inherited land.

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

From this reading THE BASIS OF LONDON SOCIETY Early Experiences of London Society--Society Thirty Years Ago Relatively Small--Arts and Accomplishments Which Can Flourish in Small Societies Only Comparing London society as it was when I first knew it with what it has since become, I should say that its two most distinguishing features were its then comparative smallness and its practically unquestioned position.

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading Certain qualifications in the way of family being given, mere personal charm and accomplishment would often secure for their possessors a high place in its ranks.

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

From this reading THE BASIS OF LONDON SOCIETY Early Experiences of London Society--Society Thirty Years Ago Relatively Small--Arts and Accomplishments Which Can Flourish in Small Societies Only Comparing London society as it was when I first knew it with what it has since become, I should say that its two most distinguishing features were its then comparative smallness and its practically unquestioned position.

used to ask for information about something

From this reading THE BASIS OF LONDON SOCIETY Early Experiences of London Society--Society Thirty Years Ago Relatively Small--Arts and Accomplishments Which Can Flourish in Small Societies Only Comparing London society as it was when I first knew it with what it has since become, I should say that its two most distinguishing features were its then comparative smallness and its practically unquestioned position.

at the time that

From this reading THE BASIS OF LONDON SOCIETY Early Experiences of London Society--Society Thirty Years Ago Relatively Small--Arts and Accomplishments Which Can Flourish in Small Societies Only Comparing London society as it was when I first knew it with what it has since become, I should say that its two most distinguishing features were its then comparative smallness and its practically unquestioned position.

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

From this reading THE BASIS OF LONDON SOCIETY Early Experiences of London Society--Society Thirty Years Ago Relatively Small--Arts and Accomplishments Which Can Flourish in Small Societies Only Comparing London society as it was when I first knew it with what it has since become, I should say that its two most distinguishing features were its then comparative smallness and its practically unquestioned position.

including all components without exception; being one unit or constituting the full amount or extent or duration; complete

From this reading Indeed, such qualifications were by no means always necessary, as was shown in still earlier days by the cases of Moore and Brummell; but, on the whole, the social conditions then prevalent in London coincided with what, in the country, I had known and accepted, when a child, as part of the order of Nature.

belonging to which person

From this reading Its position was mainly founded on the hereditary possession of land, its nucleus being the heads of more or less ancient families whose rent rolls enabled them to occupy London houses and play an agreeable and ornamental part in the business of entertaining and being entertained for the few months called "the season."

in the company of; together with

From this reading THE BASIS OF LONDON SOCIETY Early Experiences of London Society--Society Thirty Years Ago Relatively Small--Arts and Accomplishments Which Can Flourish in Small Societies Only Comparing London society as it was when I first knew it with what it has since become, I should say that its two most distinguishing features were its then comparative smallness and its practically unquestioned position.

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

From this reading Certain qualifications in the way of family being given, mere personal charm and accomplishment would often secure for their possessors a high place in its ranks.

a late time of life

From this reading THE BASIS OF LONDON SOCIETY Early Experiences of London Society--Society Thirty Years Ago Relatively Small--Arts and Accomplishments Which Can Flourish in Small Societies Only Comparing London society as it was when I first knew it with what it has since become, I should say that its two most distinguishing features were its then comparative smallness and its practically unquestioned position.