Chapter VII · Chapter 7

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

From this reading GLORIA DECIDES TO PROSELYTE THE RICH While Philip was establishing himself in New York, as a social worker and writer, Gloria was spending more and more of her time in settlement work, in spite of the opposition of her family.

-ing form of “accomplish” — put in effect

From this reading Strawn saw in Philip a masterly man with a prodigious intellect, bent upon accomplishing a revolutionary adjustment of society, and he knew that nothing would deter him from his purpose.

making or becoming suitable; adjusting to circumstances

From this reading Strawn saw in Philip a masterly man with a prodigious intellect, bent upon accomplishing a revolutionary adjustment of society, and he knew that nothing would deter him from his purpose.

a feeling of delighted approval and liking

From this reading However, Strawn's opposition to Gloria's settlement work was not all impersonal, for he made no secret of his worry over Gloria's evident admiration for Dru.

a person or thing that is a resource that helps make something easier or possible to do

From this reading Naturally, their work brought them much into each other's society, and drew them even closer together than in Philip's dark days when Gloria was trying to aid him in the readjustment of his life.

(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class

From this reading They were to all appearances simply comrades in complete understanding, working together for a common cause.

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

From this reading GLORIA DECIDES TO PROSELYTE THE RICH While Philip was establishing himself in New York, as a social worker and writer, Gloria was spending more and more of her time in settlement work, in spite of the opposition of her family.

plural of “appearance” — outward or visible aspect of a person or thing

From this reading They were to all appearances simply comrades in complete understanding, working together for a common cause.

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

From this reading GLORIA DECIDES TO PROSELYTE THE RICH While Philip was establishing himself in New York, as a social worker and writer, Gloria was spending more and more of her time in settlement work, in spite of the opposition of her family.

a relatively permanent inclination to react in a particular way

From this reading Strawn saw in Philip a masterly man with a prodigious intellect, bent upon accomplishing a revolutionary adjustment of society, and he knew that nothing would deter him from his purpose.

inflected form of “bring” — take something or somebody with oneself somewhere

From this reading Naturally, their work brought them much into each other's society, and drew them even closer together than in Philip's dark days when Gloria was trying to aid him in the readjustment of his life.

events that provide the generative force that is the origin of something

From this reading They were to all appearances simply comrades in complete understanding, working together for a common cause.

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

From this reading Naturally, their work brought them much into each other's society, and drew them even closer together than in Philip's dark days when Gloria was trying to aid him in the readjustment of his life.

belonging to or participated in by a community as a whole; public

From this reading They were to all appearances simply comrades in complete understanding, working together for a common cause.

come or bring to a finish or an end

From this reading They were to all appearances simply comrades in complete understanding, working together for a common cause.

plural of “comrade” — a friend who is frequently in the company of another

From this reading They were to all appearances simply comrades in complete understanding, working together for a common cause.

absence of light or illumination

From this reading Naturally, their work brought them much into each other's society, and drew them even closer together than in Philip's dark days when Gloria was trying to aid him in the readjustment of his life.

the time during which someone's life continues

From this reading Naturally, their work brought them much into each other's society, and drew them even closer together than in Philip's dark days when Gloria was trying to aid him in the readjustment of his life.

third-person singular of “decide” — reach, make, or come to a decision about something

From this reading GLORIA DECIDES TO PROSELYTE THE RICH While Philip was establishing himself in New York, as a social worker and writer, Gloria was spending more and more of her time in settlement work, in spite of the opposition of her family.

try to prevent; show opposition to

From this reading Strawn saw in Philip a masterly man with a prodigious intellect, bent upon accomplishing a revolutionary adjustment of society, and he knew that nothing would deter him from his purpose.

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

From this reading Naturally, their work brought them much into each other's society, and drew them even closer together than in Philip's dark days when Gloria was trying to aid him in the readjustment of his life.

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From this reading However, Strawn's opposition to Gloria's settlement work was not all impersonal, for he made no secret of his worry over Gloria's evident admiration for Dru.

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

From this reading Naturally, their work brought them much into each other's society, and drew them even closer together than in Philip's dark days when Gloria was trying to aid him in the readjustment of his life.

-ing form of “establish” — set up or found

From this reading GLORIA DECIDES TO PROSELYTE THE RICH While Philip was establishing himself in New York, as a social worker and writer, Gloria was spending more and more of her time in settlement work, in spite of the opposition of her family.

divisible by two

From this reading Naturally, their work brought them much into each other's society, and drew them even closer together than in Philip's dark days when Gloria was trying to aid him in the readjustment of his life.

clearly revealed to the mind or the senses or judgment

From this reading However, Strawn's opposition to Gloria's settlement work was not all impersonal, for he made no secret of his worry over Gloria's evident admiration for Dru.

a social unit living together

From this reading GLORIA DECIDES TO PROSELYTE THE RICH While Philip was establishing himself in New York, as a social worker and writer, Gloria was spending more and more of her time in settlement work, in spite of the opposition of her family.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading They were to all appearances simply comrades in complete understanding, working together for a common cause.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading Strawn saw in Philip a masterly man with a prodigious intellect, bent upon accomplishing a revolutionary adjustment of society, and he knew that nothing would deter him from his purpose.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading GLORIA DECIDES TO PROSELYTE THE RICH While Philip was establishing himself in New York, as a social worker and writer, Gloria was spending more and more of her time in settlement work, in spite of the opposition of her family.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading However, Strawn's opposition to Gloria's settlement work was not all impersonal, for he made no secret of his worry over Gloria's evident admiration for Dru.

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

From this reading However, Strawn's opposition to Gloria's settlement work was not all impersonal, for he made no secret of his worry over Gloria's evident admiration for Dru.

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

From this reading GLORIA DECIDES TO PROSELYTE THE RICH While Philip was establishing himself in New York, as a social worker and writer, Gloria was spending more and more of her time in settlement work, in spite of the opposition of her family.

the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading Naturally, their work brought them much into each other's society, and drew them even closer together than in Philip's dark days when Gloria was trying to aid him in the readjustment of his life.

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

From this reading GLORIA DECIDES TO PROSELYTE THE RICH While Philip was establishing himself in New York, as a social worker and writer, Gloria was spending more and more of her time in settlement work, in spite of the opposition of her family.

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

From this reading Naturally, their work brought them much into each other's society, and drew them even closer together than in Philip's dark days when Gloria was trying to aid him in the readjustment of his life.

used to add a contrasting statement

From this reading However, Strawn's opposition to Gloria's settlement work was not all impersonal, for he made no secret of his worry over Gloria's evident admiration for Dru.

not relating to or responsive to individual persons

From this reading However, Strawn's opposition to Gloria's settlement work was not all impersonal, for he made no secret of his worry over Gloria's evident admiration for Dru.

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

From this reading GLORIA DECIDES TO PROSELYTE THE RICH While Philip was establishing himself in New York, as a social worker and writer, Gloria was spending more and more of her time in settlement work, in spite of the opposition of her family.

knowledge and intellectual ability

From this reading Strawn saw in Philip a masterly man with a prodigious intellect, bent upon accomplishing a revolutionary adjustment of society, and he knew that nothing would deter him from his purpose.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading Naturally, their work brought them much into each other's society, and drew them even closer together than in Philip's dark days when Gloria was trying to aid him in the readjustment of his life.

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 Strawn saw in Philip a masterly man with a prodigious intellect, bent upon accomplishing a revolutionary adjustment of society, and he knew that nothing would deter him from his purpose.

a characteristic state or mode of living

From this reading Naturally, their work brought them much into each other's society, and drew them even closer together than in Philip's dark days when Gloria was trying to aid him in the readjustment of his life.

produced by a manufacturing process

From this reading However, Strawn's opposition to Gloria's settlement work was not all impersonal, for he made no secret of his worry over Gloria's evident admiration for Dru.

an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)

From this reading Strawn saw in Philip a masterly man with a prodigious intellect, bent upon accomplishing a revolutionary adjustment of society, and he knew that nothing would deter him from his purpose.

having or revealing supreme mastery or skill

From this reading Strawn saw in Philip a masterly man with a prodigious intellect, bent upon accomplishing a revolutionary adjustment of society, and he knew that nothing would deter him from his purpose.

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

From this reading GLORIA DECIDES TO PROSELYTE THE RICH While Philip was establishing himself in New York, as a social worker and writer, Gloria was spending more and more of her time in settlement work, in spite of the opposition of her family.

to a great degree or extent

From this reading Naturally, their work brought them much into each other's society, and drew them even closer together than in Philip's dark days when Gloria was trying to aid him in the readjustment of his life.

as might be expected

From this reading Naturally, their work brought them much into each other's society, and drew them even closer together than in Philip's dark days when Gloria was trying to aid him in the readjustment of his life.

not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered

From this reading GLORIA DECIDES TO PROSELYTE THE RICH While Philip was establishing himself in New York, as a social worker and writer, Gloria was spending more and more of her time in settlement work, in spite of the opposition of her family.

not any; not one

From this reading However, Strawn's opposition to Gloria's settlement work was not all impersonal, for he made no secret of his worry over Gloria's evident admiration for Dru.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading However, Strawn's opposition to Gloria's settlement work was not all impersonal, for he made no secret of his worry over Gloria's evident admiration for Dru.

not one thing; not anything

From this reading Strawn saw in Philip a masterly man with a prodigious intellect, bent upon accomplishing a revolutionary adjustment of society, and he knew that nothing would deter him from his purpose.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading GLORIA DECIDES TO PROSELYTE THE RICH While Philip was establishing himself in New York, as a social worker and writer, Gloria was spending more and more of her time in settlement work, in spite of the opposition of her family.

the action of opposing something that you disapprove or disagree with

From this reading GLORIA DECIDES TO PROSELYTE THE RICH While Philip was establishing himself in New York, as a social worker and writer, Gloria was spending more and more of her time in settlement work, in spite of the opposition of her family.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading Naturally, their work brought them much into each other's society, and drew them even closer together than in Philip's dark days when Gloria was trying to aid him in the readjustment of his life.

above and across; more than

From this reading However, Strawn's opposition to Gloria's settlement work was not all impersonal, for he made no secret of his worry over Gloria's evident admiration for Dru.

Englishman and husband of Elizabeth II (born 1921)

From this reading GLORIA DECIDES TO PROSELYTE THE RICH While Philip was establishing himself in New York, as a social worker and writer, Gloria was spending more and more of her time in settlement work, in spite of the opposition of her family.

possessive form of “philip” — Englishman and husband of Elizabeth II (born 1921)

From this reading Naturally, their work brought them much into each other's society, and drew them even closer together than in Philip's dark days when Gloria was trying to aid him in the readjustment of his life.

so great in size or force or extent as to elicit awe

From this reading Strawn saw in Philip a masterly man with a prodigious intellect, bent upon accomplishing a revolutionary adjustment of society, and he knew that nothing would deter him from his purpose.

a new convert; especially a gentile converted to Judaism

From this reading GLORIA DECIDES TO PROSELYTE THE RICH While Philip was establishing himself in New York, as a social worker and writer, Gloria was spending more and more of her time in settlement work, in spite of the opposition of her family.

an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions

From this reading Strawn saw in Philip a masterly man with a prodigious intellect, bent upon accomplishing a revolutionary adjustment of society, and he knew that nothing would deter him from his purpose.

the act of adjusting again (to changed circumstances)

From this reading Naturally, their work brought them much into each other's society, and drew them even closer together than in Philip's dark days when Gloria was trying to aid him in the readjustment of his life.

markedly new or introducing radical change

From this reading Strawn saw in Philip a masterly man with a prodigious intellect, bent upon accomplishing a revolutionary adjustment of society, and he knew that nothing would deter him from his purpose.

possessing material wealth

From this reading GLORIA DECIDES TO PROSELYTE THE RICH While Philip was establishing himself in New York, as a social worker and writer, Gloria was spending more and more of her time in settlement work, in spite of the opposition of her family.

cut with a saw

From this reading Strawn saw in Philip a masterly man with a prodigious intellect, bent upon accomplishing a revolutionary adjustment of society, and he knew that nothing would deter him from his purpose.

Something that is kept or meant to be kept unknown or unseen by others.

From this reading However, Strawn's opposition to Gloria's settlement work was not all impersonal, for he made no secret of his worry over Gloria's evident admiration for Dru.

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

From this reading GLORIA DECIDES TO PROSELYTE THE RICH While Philip was establishing himself in New York, as a social worker and writer, Gloria was spending more and more of her time in settlement work, in spite of the opposition of her family.

and nothing more

From this reading They were to all appearances simply comrades in complete understanding, working together for a common cause.

relating to human society and its members

From this reading GLORIA DECIDES TO PROSELYTE THE RICH While Philip was establishing himself in New York, as a social worker and writer, Gloria was spending more and more of her time in settlement work, in spite of the opposition of her family.

an extended social group having a distinctive cultural and economic organization

From this reading Naturally, their work brought them much into each other's society, and drew them even closer together than in Philip's dark days when Gloria was trying to aid him in the readjustment of his life.

the act of spending or disbursing money

From this reading GLORIA DECIDES TO PROSELYTE THE RICH While Philip was establishing himself in New York, as a social worker and writer, Gloria was spending more and more of her time in settlement work, in spite of the opposition of her family.

feeling a need to see others suffer

From this reading GLORIA DECIDES TO PROSELYTE THE RICH While Philip was establishing himself in New York, as a social worker and writer, Gloria was spending more and more of her time in settlement work, in spite of the opposition of her family.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading Strawn saw in Philip a masterly man with a prodigious intellect, bent upon accomplishing a revolutionary adjustment of society, and he knew that nothing would deter him from his purpose.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading However, Strawn's opposition to Gloria's settlement work was not all impersonal, for he made no secret of his worry over Gloria's evident admiration for Dru.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading Naturally, their work brought them much into each other's society, and drew them even closer together than in Philip's dark days when Gloria was trying to aid him in the readjustment of his life.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Strawn saw in Philip a masterly man with a prodigious intellect, bent upon accomplishing a revolutionary adjustment of society, and he knew that nothing would deter him from his purpose.

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

From this reading GLORIA DECIDES TO PROSELYTE THE RICH While Philip was establishing himself in New York, as a social worker and writer, Gloria was spending more and more of her time in settlement work, in spite of the opposition of her family.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading Naturally, their work brought them much into each other's society, and drew them even closer together than in Philip's dark days when Gloria was trying to aid him in the readjustment of his life.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading Naturally, their work brought them much into each other's society, and drew them even closer together than in Philip's dark days when Gloria was trying to aid him in the readjustment of his life.

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

From this reading They were to all appearances simply comrades in complete understanding, working together for a common cause.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading GLORIA DECIDES TO PROSELYTE THE RICH While Philip was establishing himself in New York, as a social worker and writer, Gloria was spending more and more of her time in settlement work, in spite of the opposition of her family.

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

From this reading GLORIA DECIDES TO PROSELYTE THE RICH While Philip was establishing himself in New York, as a social worker and writer, Gloria was spending more and more of her time in settlement work, in spite of the opposition of her family.

in contact with each other or in proximity

From this reading Naturally, their work brought them much into each other's society, and drew them even closer together than in Philip's dark days when Gloria was trying to aid him in the readjustment of his life.

hard to endure

From this reading Naturally, their work brought them much into each other's society, and drew them even closer together than in Philip's dark days when Gloria was trying to aid him in the readjustment of his life.

the cognitive condition of someone who understands

From this reading They were to all appearances simply comrades in complete understanding, working together for a common cause.

a formal word for “on”

From this reading Strawn saw in Philip a masterly man with a prodigious intellect, bent upon accomplishing a revolutionary adjustment of society, and he knew that nothing would deter him from his purpose.

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

From this reading GLORIA DECIDES TO PROSELYTE THE RICH While Philip was establishing himself in New York, as a social worker and writer, Gloria was spending more and more of her time in settlement work, in spite of the opposition of her family.

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

From this reading They were to all appearances simply comrades in complete understanding, working together for a common cause.

at the time that

From this reading Naturally, their work brought them much into each other's society, and drew them even closer together than in Philip's dark days when Gloria was trying to aid him in the readjustment of his life.

during the time that

From this reading GLORIA DECIDES TO PROSELYTE THE RICH While Philip was establishing himself in New York, as a social worker and writer, Gloria was spending more and more of her time in settlement work, in spite of the opposition of her family.

in the company of; together with

From this reading Strawn saw in Philip a masterly man with a prodigious intellect, bent upon accomplishing a revolutionary adjustment of society, and he knew that nothing would deter him from his purpose.

exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity

From this reading GLORIA DECIDES TO PROSELYTE THE RICH While Philip was establishing himself in New York, as a social worker and writer, Gloria was spending more and more of her time in settlement work, in spite of the opposition of her family.

a person who works at a specific occupation

From this reading GLORIA DECIDES TO PROSELYTE THE RICH While Philip was establishing himself in New York, as a social worker and writer, Gloria was spending more and more of her time in settlement work, in spite of the opposition of her family.

actively engaged in paid work

From this reading They were to all appearances simply comrades in complete understanding, working together for a common cause.

be worried, concerned, anxious, troubled, or uneasy

From this reading However, Strawn's opposition to Gloria's settlement work was not all impersonal, for he made no secret of his worry over Gloria's evident admiration for Dru.

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

From this reading Strawn saw in Philip a masterly man with a prodigious intellect, bent upon accomplishing a revolutionary adjustment of society, and he knew that nothing would deter him from his purpose.

writes (books or stories or articles or the like) professionally (for pay)

From this reading GLORIA DECIDES TO PROSELYTE THE RICH While Philip was establishing himself in New York, as a social worker and writer, Gloria was spending more and more of her time in settlement work, in spite of the opposition of her family.

the English royal house (a branch of the Plantagenet line) that reigned from 1461 to 1485; its emblem was a white rose

From this reading GLORIA DECIDES TO PROSELYTE THE RICH While Philip was establishing himself in New York, as a social worker and writer, Gloria was spending more and more of her time in settlement work, in spite of the opposition of her family.