used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading When a question as to the existence of social distinctions would be asked the citizens of Mizora, the invariable answer would be--there were none; yet a long and intimate acquaintance with them assured me that there were.
personal knowledge or information about someone or something
From this reading When a question as to the existence of social distinctions would be asked the citizens of Mizora, the invariable answer would be--there were none; yet a long and intimate acquaintance with them assured me that there were.
amiableadjectiveUS /ˈeɪmiəbəl/
disposed to please
From this reading They had an aristocracy; but of so peculiar and amiable a kind that it deserves a special mention.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading They had an aristocracy; but of so peculiar and amiable a kind that it deserves a special mention.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading When a question as to the existence of social distinctions would be asked the citizens of Mizora, the invariable answer would be--there were none; yet a long and intimate acquaintance with them assured me that there were.
react verbally
From this reading When a question as to the existence of social distinctions would be asked the citizens of Mizora, the invariable answer would be--there were none; yet a long and intimate acquaintance with them assured me that there were.
aristocracynounUS /ˌerəˈstɑːkrəsi/
a privileged class holding hereditary titles
From this reading They had an aristocracy; but of so peculiar and amiable a kind that it deserves a special mention.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading When a question as to the existence of social distinctions would be asked the citizens of Mizora, the invariable answer would be--there were none; yet a long and intimate acquaintance with them assured me that there were.
make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading In order to explain more lucidly the peculiar social life of Mizora, I will ask you to remember some Charity Fair you have attended, perhaps participated in, and which had been gotten up and managed by women of the highest social rank.
past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading When a question as to the existence of social distinctions would be asked the citizens of Mizora, the invariable answer would be--there were none; yet a long and intimate acquaintance with them assured me that there were.
marked by assurance; exhibiting confidence
From this reading When a question as to the existence of social distinctions would be asked the citizens of Mizora, the invariable answer would be--there were none; yet a long and intimate acquaintance with them assured me that there were.
playing or singing with instrumental or vocal accompaniment
From this reading In order to explain more lucidly the peculiar social life of Mizora, I will ask you to remember some Charity Fair you have attended, perhaps participated in, and which had been gotten up and managed by women of the highest social rank.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading When a question as to the existence of social distinctions would be asked the citizens of Mizora, the invariable answer would be--there were none; yet a long and intimate acquaintance with them assured me that there were.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading In order to explain more lucidly the peculiar social life of Mizora, I will ask you to remember some Charity Fair you have attended, perhaps participated in, and which had been gotten up and managed by women of the highest social rank.
in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading That there were really no dividing lines between the person who superintended the kitchen and the one who paid her for it, in a social point of view, I could plainly see; yet there were distinctions; and rather sharply defined ones too.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading They had an aristocracy; but of so peculiar and amiable a kind that it deserves a special mention.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading In order to explain more lucidly the peculiar social life of Mizora, I will ask you to remember some Charity Fair you have attended, perhaps participated in, and which had been gotten up and managed by women of the highest social rank.
a foundation created to promote the public good (not for assistance to any particular individuals)
From this reading In order to explain more lucidly the peculiar social life of Mizora, I will ask you to remember some Charity Fair you have attended, perhaps participated in, and which had been gotten up and managed by women of the highest social rank.
citizensnounUS /ˈsɪtəzənz/
plural of “citizen” — a native or naturalized member of a state or other political community
From this reading When a question as to the existence of social distinctions would be asked the citizens of Mizora, the invariable answer would be--there were none; yet a long and intimate acquaintance with them assured me that there were.
comprehendverbUS /ˌkɑːmpriˈhend/
get the meaning of something
From this reading It took a long time for me to comprehend the exact condition of their society in this respect.
a state at a particular time
From this reading It took a long time for me to comprehend the exact condition of their society in this respect.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading That there were really no dividing lines between the person who superintended the kitchen and the one who paid her for it, in a social point of view, I could plainly see; yet there were distinctions; and rather sharply defined ones too.
definedadjectiveUS /dɪˈfaɪnd/
clearly characterized or delimited
From this reading That there were really no dividing lines between the person who superintended the kitchen and the one who paid her for it, in a social point of view, I could plainly see; yet there were distinctions; and rather sharply defined ones too.
deservesverbUS /dɪˈzɜːrvz/
third-person singular of “deserve” — be worthy or deserving
From this reading They had an aristocracy; but of so peculiar and amiable a kind that it deserves a special mention.
distinctionsnounUS /dɪˈstɪŋkʃənz/
plural of “distinction” — a discrimination between things as different and distinct on the basis of their characteristics or attributes
From this reading When a question as to the existence of social distinctions would be asked the citizens of Mizora, the invariable answer would be--there were none; yet a long and intimate acquaintance with them assured me that there were.
dividingverbUS /dɪˈvaɪdɪŋ/
-ing form of “divide” — separate into parts or portions
From this reading That there were really no dividing lines between the person who superintended the kitchen and the one who paid her for it, in a social point of view, I could plainly see; yet there were distinctions; and rather sharply defined ones too.
exactadjectiveUS /ɪɡˈzækt/
Strictly particular and correct.
From this reading It took a long time for me to comprehend the exact condition of their society in this respect.
the state or fact of existing
From this reading When a question as to the existence of social distinctions would be asked the citizens of Mizora, the invariable answer would be--there were none; yet a long and intimate acquaintance with them assured me that there were.
make plain and comprehensible
From this reading In order to explain more lucidly the peculiar social life of Mizora, I will ask you to remember some Charity Fair you have attended, perhaps participated in, and which had been gotten up and managed by women of the highest social rank.
free from favoritism or self-interest or bias or deception; conforming with established standards or rules
From this reading In order to explain more lucidly the peculiar social life of Mizora, I will ask you to remember some Charity Fair you have attended, perhaps participated in, and which had been gotten up and managed by women of the highest social rank.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading It took a long time for me to comprehend the exact condition of their society in this respect.
gottenverbUS /ˈɡɑːtən/
inflected form of “get” — come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading In order to explain more lucidly the peculiar social life of Mizora, I will ask you to remember some Charity Fair you have attended, perhaps participated in, and which had been gotten up and managed by women of the highest social rank.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading They had an aristocracy; but of so peculiar and amiable a kind that it deserves a special mention.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading In order to explain more lucidly the peculiar social life of Mizora, I will ask you to remember some Charity Fair you have attended, perhaps participated in, and which had been gotten up and managed by women of the highest social rank.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading That there were really no dividing lines between the person who superintended the kitchen and the one who paid her for it, in a social point of view, I could plainly see; yet there were distinctions; and rather sharply defined ones too.
superlative of “high” — greater than normal in degree or intensity or amount
From this reading In order to explain more lucidly the peculiar social life of Mizora, I will ask you to remember some Charity Fair you have attended, perhaps participated in, and which had been gotten up and managed by women of the highest social rank.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading That there were really no dividing lines between the person who superintended the kitchen and the one who paid her for it, in a social point of view, I could plainly see; yet there were distinctions; and rather sharply defined ones too.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading It took a long time for me to comprehend the exact condition of their society in this respect.
marked by close acquaintance, association, or familiarity
From this reading When a question as to the existence of social distinctions would be asked the citizens of Mizora, the invariable answer would be--there were none; yet a long and intimate acquaintance with them assured me that there were.
invariableadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈveriəbəl/
not liable to or capable of change
From this reading When a question as to the existence of social distinctions would be asked the citizens of Mizora, the invariable answer would be--there were none; yet a long and intimate acquaintance with them assured me that there were.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading They had an aristocracy; but of so peculiar and amiable a kind that it deserves a special mention.
having or showing a tender and considerate and helpful nature; used especially of persons and their behavior
From this reading They had an aristocracy; but of so peculiar and amiable a kind that it deserves a special mention.
a room equipped for preparing meals
From this reading That there were really no dividing lines between the person who superintended the kitchen and the one who paid her for it, in a social point of view, I could plainly see; yet there were distinctions; and rather sharply defined ones too.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading In order to explain more lucidly the peculiar social life of Mizora, I will ask you to remember some Charity Fair you have attended, perhaps participated in, and which had been gotten up and managed by women of the highest social rank.
plural of “line” — a formation of people or things one beside another
From this reading That there were really no dividing lines between the person who superintended the kitchen and the one who paid her for it, in a social point of view, I could plainly see; yet there were distinctions; and rather sharply defined ones too.
primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified
From this reading When a question as to the existence of social distinctions would be asked the citizens of Mizora, the invariable answer would be--there were none; yet a long and intimate acquaintance with them assured me that there were.
lucidlyadverb
in a clear and lucid manner
From this reading In order to explain more lucidly the peculiar social life of Mizora, I will ask you to remember some Charity Fair you have attended, perhaps participated in, and which had been gotten up and managed by women of the highest social rank.
past form of “manage” — be successful; achieve a goal
From this reading In order to explain more lucidly the peculiar social life of Mizora, I will ask you to remember some Charity Fair you have attended, perhaps participated in, and which had been gotten up and managed by women of the highest social rank.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading When a question as to the existence of social distinctions would be asked the citizens of Mizora, the invariable answer would be--there were none; yet a long and intimate acquaintance with them assured me that there were.
make reference to
From this reading They had an aristocracy; but of so peculiar and amiable a kind that it deserves a special mention.
Mizora
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From this reading When a question as to the existence of social distinctions would be asked the citizens of Mizora, the invariable answer would be--there were none; yet a long and intimate acquaintance with them assured me that there were.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading In order to explain more lucidly the peculiar social life of Mizora, I will ask you to remember some Charity Fair you have attended, perhaps participated in, and which had been gotten up and managed by women of the highest social rank.
not any; not one
From this reading That there were really no dividing lines between the person who superintended the kitchen and the one who paid her for it, in a social point of view, I could plainly see; yet there were distinctions; and rather sharply defined ones too.
not one, and not any
From this reading When a question as to the existence of social distinctions would be asked the citizens of Mizora, the invariable answer would be--there were none; yet a long and intimate acquaintance with them assured me that there were.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading When a question as to the existence of social distinctions would be asked the citizens of Mizora, the invariable answer would be--there were none; yet a long and intimate acquaintance with them assured me that there were.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading That there were really no dividing lines between the person who superintended the kitchen and the one who paid her for it, in a social point of view, I could plainly see; yet there were distinctions; and rather sharply defined ones too.
plural of “one” — the smallest whole number or a numeral representing this number
From this reading That there were really no dividing lines between the person who superintended the kitchen and the one who paid her for it, in a social point of view, I could plainly see; yet there were distinctions; and rather sharply defined ones too.
(often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed
From this reading In order to explain more lucidly the peculiar social life of Mizora, I will ask you to remember some Charity Fair you have attended, perhaps participated in, and which had been gotten up and managed by women of the highest social rank.
marked by the reception of pay
From this reading That there were really no dividing lines between the person who superintended the kitchen and the one who paid her for it, in a social point of view, I could plainly see; yet there were distinctions; and rather sharply defined ones too.
participatedverbUS /pɑːrˈtɪsəpeɪtɪd/
past form of “participate” — share in something
From this reading In order to explain more lucidly the peculiar social life of Mizora, I will ask you to remember some Charity Fair you have attended, perhaps participated in, and which had been gotten up and managed by women of the highest social rank.
beyond or deviating from the usual or expected
From this reading They had an aristocracy; but of so peculiar and amiable a kind that it deserves a special mention.
by chance
From this reading In order to explain more lucidly the peculiar social life of Mizora, I will ask you to remember some Charity Fair you have attended, perhaps participated in, and which had been gotten up and managed by women of the highest social rank.
a human being
From this reading That there were really no dividing lines between the person who superintended the kitchen and the one who paid her for it, in a social point of view, I could plainly see; yet there were distinctions; and rather sharply defined ones too.
unmistakably (“plain” is often used informally for “plainly”)
From this reading That there were really no dividing lines between the person who superintended the kitchen and the one who paid her for it, in a social point of view, I could plainly see; yet there were distinctions; and rather sharply defined ones too.
a geometric element that has position but no extension
From this reading That there were really no dividing lines between the person who superintended the kitchen and the one who paid her for it, in a social point of view, I could plainly see; yet there were distinctions; and rather sharply defined ones too.
challenge the accuracy, probity, or propriety of
From this reading When a question as to the existence of social distinctions would be asked the citizens of Mizora, the invariable answer would be--there were none; yet a long and intimate acquaintance with them assured me that there were.
a row or line of people (especially soldiers or police) standing abreast of one another
From this reading In order to explain more lucidly the peculiar social life of Mizora, I will ask you to remember some Charity Fair you have attended, perhaps participated in, and which had been gotten up and managed by women of the highest social rank.
on the contrary
From this reading That there were really no dividing lines between the person who superintended the kitchen and the one who paid her for it, in a social point of view, I could plainly see; yet there were distinctions; and rather sharply defined ones too.
in accordance with truth or fact or reality
From this reading That there were really no dividing lines between the person who superintended the kitchen and the one who paid her for it, in a social point of view, I could plainly see; yet there were distinctions; and rather sharply defined ones too.
To recall to mind.
From this reading In order to explain more lucidly the peculiar social life of Mizora, I will ask you to remember some Charity Fair you have attended, perhaps participated in, and which had been gotten up and managed by women of the highest social rank.
(usually preceded by “in”) a detail or point
From this reading It took a long time for me to comprehend the exact condition of their society in this respect.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading That there were really no dividing lines between the person who superintended the kitchen and the one who paid her for it, in a social point of view, I could plainly see; yet there were distinctions; and rather sharply defined ones too.
in an aggressive manner
From this reading That there were really no dividing lines between the person who superintended the kitchen and the one who paid her for it, in a social point of view, I could plainly see; yet there were distinctions; and rather sharply defined ones too.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading They had an aristocracy; but of so peculiar and amiable a kind that it deserves a special mention.
relating to human society and its members
From this reading When a question as to the existence of social distinctions would be asked the citizens of Mizora, the invariable answer would be--there were none; yet a long and intimate acquaintance with them assured me that there were.
an extended social group having a distinctive cultural and economic organization
From this reading It took a long time for me to comprehend the exact condition of their society in this respect.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading In order to explain more lucidly the peculiar social life of Mizora, I will ask you to remember some Charity Fair you have attended, perhaps participated in, and which had been gotten up and managed by women of the highest social rank.
unique or specific to a person or thing or category
From this reading They had an aristocracy; but of so peculiar and amiable a kind that it deserves a special mention.
superintended
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From this reading That there were really no dividing lines between the person who superintended the kitchen and the one who paid her for it, in a social point of view, I could plainly see; yet there were distinctions; and rather sharply defined ones too.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading When a question as to the existence of social distinctions would be asked the citizens of Mizora, the invariable answer would be--there were none; yet a long and intimate acquaintance with them assured me that there were.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading When a question as to the existence of social distinctions would be asked the citizens of Mizora, the invariable answer would be--there were none; yet a long and intimate acquaintance with them assured me that there were.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading It took a long time for me to comprehend the exact condition of their society in this respect.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading When a question as to the existence of social distinctions would be asked the citizens of Mizora, the invariable answer would be--there were none; yet a long and intimate acquaintance with them assured me that there were.
in or at that place or location
From this reading When a question as to the existence of social distinctions would be asked the citizens of Mizora, the invariable answer would be--there were none; yet a long and intimate acquaintance with them assured me that there were.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading They had an aristocracy; but of so peculiar and amiable a kind that it deserves a special mention.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading It took a long time for me to comprehend the exact condition of their society in this respect.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading It took a long time for me to comprehend the exact condition of their society in this respect.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading When a question as to the existence of social distinctions would be asked the citizens of Mizora, the invariable answer would be--there were none; yet a long and intimate acquaintance with them assured me that there were.
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading That there were really no dividing lines between the person who superintended the kitchen and the one who paid her for it, in a social point of view, I could plainly see; yet there were distinctions; and rather sharply defined ones too.
inflected form of “take” — carry out
From this reading It took a long time for me to comprehend the exact condition of their society in this respect.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading In order to explain more lucidly the peculiar social life of Mizora, I will ask you to remember some Charity Fair you have attended, perhaps participated in, and which had been gotten up and managed by women of the highest social rank.
a way of regarding situations or topics etc.
From this reading That there were really no dividing lines between the person who superintended the kitchen and the one who paid her for it, in a social point of view, I could plainly see; yet there were distinctions; and rather sharply defined ones too.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading When a question as to the existence of social distinctions would be asked the citizens of Mizora, the invariable answer would be--there were none; yet a long and intimate acquaintance with them assured me that there were.
at the time that
From this reading When a question as to the existence of social distinctions would be asked the citizens of Mizora, the invariable answer would be--there were none; yet a long and intimate acquaintance with them assured me that there were.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading In order to explain more lucidly the peculiar social life of Mizora, I will ask you to remember some Charity Fair you have attended, perhaps participated in, and which had been gotten up and managed by women of the highest social rank.
which person or people
From this reading That there were really no dividing lines between the person who superintended the kitchen and the one who paid her for it, in a social point of view, I could plainly see; yet there were distinctions; and rather sharply defined ones too.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading In order to explain more lucidly the peculiar social life of Mizora, I will ask you to remember some Charity Fair you have attended, perhaps participated in, and which had been gotten up and managed by women of the highest social rank.
in the company of; together with
From this reading When a question as to the existence of social distinctions would be asked the citizens of Mizora, the invariable answer would be--there were none; yet a long and intimate acquaintance with them assured me that there were.
plural of “woman” — an adult female person (as opposed to a man)
From this reading In order to explain more lucidly the peculiar social life of Mizora, I will ask you to remember some Charity Fair you have attended, perhaps participated in, and which had been gotten up and managed by women of the highest social rank.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading When a question as to the existence of social distinctions would be asked the citizens of Mizora, the invariable answer would be--there were none; yet a long and intimate acquaintance with them assured me that there were.
but in spite of that
From this reading When a question as to the existence of social distinctions would be asked the citizens of Mizora, the invariable answer would be--there were none; yet a long and intimate acquaintance with them assured me that there were.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading In order to explain more lucidly the peculiar social life of Mizora, I will ask you to remember some Charity Fair you have attended, perhaps participated in, and which had been gotten up and managed by women of the highest social rank.
