Chapter XVI · Chapter 16

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

From this reading Certain local rules have been recognized in society at Washington, from the fact that a gentleman's social position is acquired by virtue of certain offices which he holds, and the social status of woman is also determined by the official rank of her husband.

personal knowledge or information about someone or something

From this reading There is no necessity of special formalities to form his acquaintance, and he receives calls without being under any obligation to return them.

gotten through environmental forces

From this reading Certain local rules have been recognized in society at Washington, from the fact that a gentleman's social position is acquired by virtue of certain offices which he holds, and the social status of woman is also determined by the official rank of her husband.

in addition

From this reading Certain local rules have been recognized in society at Washington, from the fact that a gentleman's social position is acquired by virtue of certain offices which he holds, and the social status of woman is also determined by the official rank of her husband.

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

From this reading Certain local rules have been recognized in society at Washington, from the fact that a gentleman's social position is acquired by virtue of certain offices which he holds, and the social status of woman is also determined by the official rank of her husband.

one or some or every or all without specification

From this reading There is no necessity of special formalities to form his acquaintance, and he receives calls without being under any obligation to return them.

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

From this reading As the President of the United States holds the highest official rank in political life, so is he also by virtue of that office, awarded precedence in social life.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading Certain local rules have been recognized in society at Washington, from the fact that a gentleman's social position is acquired by virtue of certain offices which he holds, and the social status of woman is also determined by the official rank of her husband.

past form of “award” — give, especially as an honor or reward

From this reading As the President of the United States holds the highest official rank in political life, so is he also by virtue of that office, awarded precedence in social life.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading Certain local rules have been recognized in society at Washington, from the fact that a gentleman's social position is acquired by virtue of certain offices which he holds, and the social status of woman is also determined by the official rank of her husband.

the -ing form of “be”

From this reading There is no necessity of special formalities to form his acquaintance, and he receives calls without being under any obligation to return them.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading Certain local rules have been recognized in society at Washington, from the fact that a gentleman's social position is acquired by virtue of certain offices which he holds, and the social status of woman is also determined by the official rank of her husband.

plural of “call” — a telephone connection

From this reading There is no necessity of special formalities to form his acquaintance, and he receives calls without being under any obligation to return them.

definite but not specified or identified

From this reading Certain local rules have been recognized in society at Washington, from the fact that a gentleman's social position is acquired by virtue of certain offices which he holds, and the social status of woman is also determined by the official rank of her husband.

characterized by great determination

From this reading Certain local rules have been recognized in society at Washington, from the fact that a gentleman's social position is acquired by virtue of certain offices which he holds, and the social status of woman is also determined by the official rank of her husband.

rules governing socially acceptable behavior

From this reading Washington Etiquette.

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

From this reading Certain local rules have been recognized in society at Washington, from the fact that a gentleman's social position is acquired by virtue of certain offices which he holds, and the social status of woman is also determined by the official rank of her husband.

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

From this reading There is no necessity of special formalities to form his acquaintance, and he receives calls without being under any obligation to return them.

a requirement of etiquette or custom

From this reading There is no necessity of special formalities to form his acquaintance, and he receives calls without being under any obligation to return them.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading Certain local rules have been recognized in society at Washington, from the fact that a gentleman's social position is acquired by virtue of certain offices which he holds, and the social status of woman is also determined by the official rank of her husband.

possessive form of “gentleman” — a man of refinement

From this reading Certain local rules have been recognized in society at Washington, from the fact that a gentleman's social position is acquired by virtue of certain offices which he holds, and the social status of woman is also determined by the official rank of her husband.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading Certain local rules have been recognized in society at Washington, from the fact that a gentleman's social position is acquired by virtue of certain offices which he holds, and the social status of woman is also determined by the official rank of her husband.

a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading Certain local rules have been recognized in society at Washington, from the fact that a gentleman's social position is acquired by virtue of certain offices which he holds, and the social status of woman is also determined by the official rank of her husband.

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

From this reading Certain local rules have been recognized in society at Washington, from the fact that a gentleman's social position is acquired by virtue of certain offices which he holds, and the social status of woman is also determined by the official rank of her husband.

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

From this reading As the President of the United States holds the highest official rank in political life, so is he also by virtue of that office, awarded precedence in social life.

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

From this reading There is no necessity of special formalities to form his acquaintance, and he receives calls without being under any obligation to return them.

plural of “hold” — the act of grasping

From this reading Certain local rules have been recognized in society at Washington, from the fact that a gentleman's social position is acquired by virtue of certain offices which he holds, and the social status of woman is also determined by the official rank of her husband.

a married man; a woman's partner in marriage

From this reading Certain local rules have been recognized in society at Washington, from the fact that a gentleman's social position is acquired by virtue of certain offices which he holds, and the social status of woman is also determined by the official rank of her husband.

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

From this reading Certain local rules have been recognized in society at Washington, from the fact that a gentleman's social position is acquired by virtue of certain offices which he holds, and the social status of woman is also determined by the official rank of her husband.

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

From this reading Certain local rules have been recognized in society at Washington, from the fact that a gentleman's social position is acquired by virtue of certain offices which he holds, and the social status of woman is also determined by the official rank of her husband.

a characteristic state or mode of living

From this reading As the President of the United States holds the highest official rank in political life, so is he also by virtue of that office, awarded precedence in social life.

relating to or applicable to or concerned with the administration of a city or town or district rather than a larger area

From this reading Certain local rules have been recognized in society at Washington, from the fact that a gentleman's social position is acquired by virtue of certain offices which he holds, and the social status of woman is also determined by the official rank of her husband.

the condition of being essential or indispensable

From this reading There is no necessity of special formalities to form his acquaintance, and he receives calls without being under any obligation to return them.

not any; not one

From this reading There is no necessity of special formalities to form his acquaintance, and he receives calls without being under any obligation to return them.

the social force that binds you to the courses of action demanded by that force

From this reading There is no necessity of special formalities to form his acquaintance, and he receives calls without being under any obligation to return them.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Certain local rules have been recognized in society at Washington, from the fact that a gentleman's social position is acquired by virtue of certain offices which he holds, and the social status of woman is also determined by the official rank of her husband.

place of business where professional or clerical duties are performed

From this reading As the President of the United States holds the highest official rank in political life, so is he also by virtue of that office, awarded precedence in social life.

plural of “office” — place of business where professional or clerical duties are performed

From this reading Certain local rules have been recognized in society at Washington, from the fact that a gentleman's social position is acquired by virtue of certain offices which he holds, and the social status of woman is also determined by the official rank of her husband.

having official authority or sanction

From this reading Certain local rules have been recognized in society at Washington, from the fact that a gentleman's social position is acquired by virtue of certain offices which he holds, and the social status of woman is also determined by the official rank of her husband.

involving or characteristic of politics or parties or politicians

From this reading As the President of the United States holds the highest official rank in political life, so is he also by virtue of that office, awarded precedence in social life.

the particular portion of space occupied by something

From this reading Certain local rules have been recognized in society at Washington, from the fact that a gentleman's social position is acquired by virtue of certain offices which he holds, and the social status of woman is also determined by the official rank of her husband.

status established in order of importance or urgency

From this reading As the President of the United States holds the highest official rank in political life, so is he also by virtue of that office, awarded precedence in social life.

an executive officer of a firm or corporation

From this reading THE PRESIDENT.

a row or line of people (especially soldiers or police) standing abreast of one another

From this reading Certain local rules have been recognized in society at Washington, from the fact that a gentleman's social position is acquired by virtue of certain offices which he holds, and the social status of woman is also determined by the official rank of her husband.

third-person singular of “receive” — get something; come into possession of

From this reading There is no necessity of special formalities to form his acquaintance, and he receives calls without being under any obligation to return them.

generally approved or compelling recognition

From this reading Certain local rules have been recognized in society at Washington, from the fact that a gentleman's social position is acquired by virtue of certain offices which he holds, and the social status of woman is also determined by the official rank of her husband.

go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before

From this reading There is no necessity of special formalities to form his acquaintance, and he receives calls without being under any obligation to return them.

plural of “rule” — a principle or condition that customarily governs behavior

From this reading Certain local rules have been recognized in society at Washington, from the fact that a gentleman's social position is acquired by virtue of certain offices which he holds, and the social status of woman is also determined by the official rank of her husband.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading As the President of the United States holds the highest official rank in political life, so is he also by virtue of that office, awarded precedence in social life.

relating to human society and its members

From this reading Certain local rules have been recognized in society at Washington, from the fact that a gentleman's social position is acquired by virtue of certain offices which he holds, and the social status of woman is also determined by the official rank of her husband.

an extended social group having a distinctive cultural and economic organization

From this reading Certain local rules have been recognized in society at Washington, from the fact that a gentleman's social position is acquired by virtue of certain offices which he holds, and the social status of woman is also determined by the official rank of her husband.

unique or specific to a person or thing or category

From this reading There is no necessity of special formalities to form his acquaintance, and he receives calls without being under any obligation to return them.

plural of “state” — the territory occupied by one of the constituent administrative districts of a nation

From this reading As the President of the United States holds the highest official rank in political life, so is he also by virtue of that office, awarded precedence in social life.

the relative position or standing of things or especially persons in a society

From this reading Certain local rules have been recognized in society at Washington, from the fact that a gentleman's social position is acquired by virtue of certain offices which he holds, and the social status of woman is also determined by the official rank of her husband.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Certain local rules have been recognized in society at Washington, from the fact that a gentleman's social position is acquired by virtue of certain offices which he holds, and the social status of woman is also determined by the official rank of her husband.

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

From this reading Certain local rules have been recognized in society at Washington, from the fact that a gentleman's social position is acquired by virtue of certain offices which he holds, and the social status of woman is also determined by the official rank of her husband.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading There is no necessity of special formalities to form his acquaintance, and he receives calls without being under any obligation to return them.

in or at that place or location

From this reading There is no necessity of special formalities to form his acquaintance, and he receives calls without being under any obligation to return them.

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

From this reading There is no necessity of special formalities to form his acquaintance, and he receives calls without being under any obligation to return them.

below or beneath something; less than

From this reading There is no necessity of special formalities to form his acquaintance, and he receives calls without being under any obligation to return them.

characterized by unity; being or joined into a single entity

From this reading As the President of the United States holds the highest official rank in political life, so is he also by virtue of that office, awarded precedence in social life.

Moral excellence and goodness of character; the highest human attainment in Stoic philosophy.

From this reading Certain local rules have been recognized in society at Washington, from the fact that a gentleman's social position is acquired by virtue of certain offices which he holds, and the social status of woman is also determined by the official rank of her husband.

the capital of the United States in the District of Columbia and a tourist mecca; George Washington commissioned Charles L'Enfant to lay out the city in 1791

From this reading Washington Etiquette.

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

From this reading Certain local rules have been recognized in society at Washington, from the fact that a gentleman's social position is acquired by virtue of certain offices which he holds, and the social status of woman is also determined by the official rank of her husband.

not having, not using, or not accompanied by

From this reading There is no necessity of special formalities to form his acquaintance, and he receives calls without being under any obligation to return them.

an adult female person (as opposed to a man)

From this reading Certain local rules have been recognized in society at Washington, from the fact that a gentleman's social position is acquired by virtue of certain offices which he holds, and the social status of woman is also determined by the official rank of her husband.