used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading THE mother of Doctor Baldwin was connected with a family of some note in the State, upon which fact she built up a pretty high estimate of her own consequence.
aboveprepositionUS /əˈbʌv/
higher than, or over, something
From this reading It was, in fact, the mother's wish that her son, in marriage, should, above all things, seek to better his fortune.
advantagesnounUS /ædˈvæntɪdʒɪz/
plural of “advantage” — the quality of having a superior or more favorable position
From this reading Her son had good reason to fear that there would be some difficulty in the way of reconciling her to his marriage with a poor music teacher, when she had more than once expressed, in his hearing, the hope that he would not forget the advantages which his professional standing, as well as his family connexions, gave him in a matter of this kind.
(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 It was, in fact, the mother's wish that her son, in marriage, should, above all things, seek to better his fortune.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading For everything low and vulgar she had a most decided contempt, and would almost as soon be guilty of a crime as a breach of etiquette.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading For everything low and vulgar she had a most decided contempt, and would almost as soon be guilty of a crime as a breach of etiquette.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading For everything low and vulgar she had a most decided contempt, and would almost as soon be guilty of a crime as a breach of etiquette.
BaldwinnounUS /ˈbɔːldwən/
United States author who was an outspoken critic of racism (1924-1987)
From this reading THE mother of Doctor Baldwin was connected with a family of some note in the State, upon which fact she built up a pretty high estimate of her own consequence.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading For everything low and vulgar she had a most decided contempt, and would almost as soon be guilty of a crime as a breach of etiquette.
(comparative of “good”) superior to another (of the same class or set or kind) in excellence or quality or desirability or suitability; more highly skilled than another
From this reading It was, in fact, the mother's wish that her son, in marriage, should, above all things, seek to better his fortune.
breachverbUS /briːtʃ/
act in disregard of laws, rules, contracts, or promises
From this reading For everything low and vulgar she had a most decided contempt, and would almost as soon be guilty of a crime as a breach of etiquette.
(used of soaps or cleaning agents) having a substance (an abrasive or filler) added to increase effectiveness
From this reading THE mother of Doctor Baldwin was connected with a family of some note in the State, upon which fact she built up a pretty high estimate of her own consequence.
being joined in close association
From this reading THE mother of Doctor Baldwin was connected with a family of some note in the State, upon which fact she built up a pretty high estimate of her own consequence.
connexionsnounUS /kəˈnekʃənz/
plural of “connexion” — a connecting shape
From this reading Her son had good reason to fear that there would be some difficulty in the way of reconciling her to his marriage with a poor music teacher, when she had more than once expressed, in his hearing, the hope that he would not forget the advantages which his professional standing, as well as his family connexions, gave him in a matter of this kind.
a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon
From this reading THE mother of Doctor Baldwin was connected with a family of some note in the State, upon which fact she built up a pretty high estimate of her own consequence.
lack of respect accompanied by a feeling of intense dislike
From this reading For everything low and vulgar she had a most decided contempt, and would almost as soon be guilty of a crime as a breach of etiquette.
(criminal law) an act punishable by law; usually considered an evil act
From this reading For everything low and vulgar she had a most decided contempt, and would almost as soon be guilty of a crime as a breach of etiquette.
recognizable; marked
From this reading For everything low and vulgar she had a most decided contempt, and would almost as soon be guilty of a crime as a breach of etiquette.
an effort that is inconvenient
From this reading Her son had good reason to fear that there would be some difficulty in the way of reconciling her to his marriage with a poor music teacher, when she had more than once expressed, in his hearing, the hope that he would not forget the advantages which his professional standing, as well as his family connexions, gave him in a matter of this kind.
a licensed medical practitioner
From this reading THE mother of Doctor Baldwin was connected with a family of some note in the State, upon which fact she built up a pretty high estimate of her own consequence.
estimatenounUS /ˈestəmət/
an approximate calculation of quantity or degree or worth
From this reading THE mother of Doctor Baldwin was connected with a family of some note in the State, upon which fact she built up a pretty high estimate of her own consequence.
etiquettenounUS /ˈetəkət/
rules governing socially acceptable behavior
From this reading For everything low and vulgar she had a most decided contempt, and would almost as soon be guilty of a crime as a breach of etiquette.
all things; all of a situation
From this reading For everything low and vulgar she had a most decided contempt, and would almost as soon be guilty of a crime as a breach of etiquette.
communicated in words
From this reading Her son had good reason to fear that there would be some difficulty in the way of reconciling her to his marriage with a poor music teacher, when she had more than once expressed, in his hearing, the hope that he would not forget the advantages which his professional standing, as well as his family connexions, gave him in a matter of this kind.
a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred
From this reading THE mother of Doctor Baldwin was connected with a family of some note in the State, upon which fact she built up a pretty high estimate of her own consequence.
a social unit living together
From this reading THE mother of Doctor Baldwin was connected with a family of some note in the State, upon which fact she built up a pretty high estimate of her own consequence.
be afraid or feel anxious or apprehensive about a possible or probable situation or event
From this reading Her son had good reason to fear that there would be some difficulty in the way of reconciling her to his marriage with a poor music teacher, when she had more than once expressed, in his hearing, the hope that he would not forget the advantages which his professional standing, as well as his family connexions, gave him in a matter of this kind.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading For everything low and vulgar she had a most decided contempt, and would almost as soon be guilty of a crime as a breach of etiquette.
dismiss from the mind; stop remembering
From this reading Her son had good reason to fear that there would be some difficulty in the way of reconciling her to his marriage with a poor music teacher, when she had more than once expressed, in his hearing, the hope that he would not forget the advantages which his professional standing, as well as his family connexions, gave him in a matter of this kind.
an unknown and unpredictable phenomenon that causes an event to result one way rather than another
From this reading It was, in fact, the mother's wish that her son, in marriage, should, above all things, seek to better his fortune.
inflected form of “give” — cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading Her son had good reason to fear that there would be some difficulty in the way of reconciling her to his marriage with a poor music teacher, when she had more than once expressed, in his hearing, the hope that he would not forget the advantages which his professional standing, as well as his family connexions, gave him in a matter of this kind.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading Her son had good reason to fear that there would be some difficulty in the way of reconciling her to his marriage with a poor music teacher, when she had more than once expressed, in his hearing, the hope that he would not forget the advantages which his professional standing, as well as his family connexions, gave him in a matter of this kind.
responsible for or chargeable with a reprehensible act
From this reading For everything low and vulgar she had a most decided contempt, and would almost as soon be guilty of a crime as a breach of etiquette.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading For everything low and vulgar she had a most decided contempt, and would almost as soon be guilty of a crime as a breach of etiquette.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Her son had good reason to fear that there would be some difficulty in the way of reconciling her to his marriage with a poor music teacher, when she had more than once expressed, in his hearing, the hope that he would not forget the advantages which his professional standing, as well as his family connexions, gave him in a matter of this kind.
(law) a proceeding (usually by a court) where evidence is taken for the purpose of determining an issue of fact and reaching a decision based on that evidence
From this reading Her son had good reason to fear that there would be some difficulty in the way of reconciling her to his marriage with a poor music teacher, when she had more than once expressed, in his hearing, the hope that he would not forget the advantages which his professional standing, as well as his family connexions, gave him in a matter of this kind.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading THE mother of Doctor Baldwin was connected with a family of some note in the State, upon which fact she built up a pretty high estimate of her own consequence.
greater than normal in degree or intensity or amount
From this reading THE mother of Doctor Baldwin was connected with a family of some note in the State, upon which fact she built up a pretty high estimate of her own consequence.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Her son had good reason to fear that there would be some difficulty in the way of reconciling her to his marriage with a poor music teacher, when she had more than once expressed, in his hearing, the hope that he would not forget the advantages which his professional standing, as well as his family connexions, gave him in a matter of this kind.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Her son had good reason to fear that there would be some difficulty in the way of reconciling her to his marriage with a poor music teacher, when she had more than once expressed, in his hearing, the hope that he would not forget the advantages which his professional standing, as well as his family connexions, gave him in a matter of this kind.
a specific instance of feeling hopeful
From this reading Her son had good reason to fear that there would be some difficulty in the way of reconciling her to his marriage with a poor music teacher, when she had more than once expressed, in his hearing, the hope that he would not forget the advantages which his professional standing, as well as his family connexions, gave him in a matter of this kind.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading THE mother of Doctor Baldwin was connected with a family of some note in the State, upon which fact she built up a pretty high estimate of her own consequence.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was, in fact, the mother's wish that her son, in marriage, should, above all things, seek to better his fortune.
having or showing a tender and considerate and helpful nature; used especially of persons and their behavior
From this reading Her son had good reason to fear that there would be some difficulty in the way of reconciling her to his marriage with a poor music teacher, when she had more than once expressed, in his hearing, the hope that he would not forget the advantages which his professional standing, as well as his family connexions, gave him in a matter of this kind.
less than normal in degree or intensity or amount
From this reading For everything low and vulgar she had a most decided contempt, and would almost as soon be guilty of a crime as a breach of etiquette.
the state of being a married couple voluntarily joined for life (or until divorce)
From this reading Her son had good reason to fear that there would be some difficulty in the way of reconciling her to his marriage with a poor music teacher, when she had more than once expressed, in his hearing, the hope that he would not forget the advantages which his professional standing, as well as his family connexions, gave him in a matter of this kind.
a vaguely specified concern
From this reading Her son had good reason to fear that there would be some difficulty in the way of reconciling her to his marriage with a poor music teacher, when she had more than once expressed, in his hearing, the hope that he would not forget the advantages which his professional standing, as well as his family connexions, gave him in a matter of this kind.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading Her son had good reason to fear that there would be some difficulty in the way of reconciling her to his marriage with a poor music teacher, when she had more than once expressed, in his hearing, the hope that he would not forget the advantages which his professional standing, as well as his family connexions, gave him in a matter of this kind.
used to form the superlative
From this reading For everything low and vulgar she had a most decided contempt, and would almost as soon be guilty of a crime as a breach of etiquette.
a woman who has given birth to a child (also used as a term of address to your mother)
From this reading THE mother of Doctor Baldwin was connected with a family of some note in the State, upon which fact she built up a pretty high estimate of her own consequence.
mother'snounUS /ˈmʌðərz/
possessive form of “mother” — a woman who has given birth to a child (also used as a term of address to your mother)
From this reading It was, in fact, the mother's wish that her son, in marriage, should, above all things, seek to better his fortune.
an artistic form of auditory communication incorporating instrumental or vocal tones in a structured and continuous manner
From this reading Her son had good reason to fear that there would be some difficulty in the way of reconciling her to his marriage with a poor music teacher, when she had more than once expressed, in his hearing, the hope that he would not forget the advantages which his professional standing, as well as his family connexions, gave him in a matter of this kind.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Her son had good reason to fear that there would be some difficulty in the way of reconciling her to his marriage with a poor music teacher, when she had more than once expressed, in his hearing, the hope that he would not forget the advantages which his professional standing, as well as his family connexions, gave him in a matter of this kind.
a brief written record
From this reading THE mother of Doctor Baldwin was connected with a family of some note in the State, upon which fact she built up a pretty high estimate of her own consequence.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE mother of Doctor Baldwin was connected with a family of some note in the State, upon which fact she built up a pretty high estimate of her own consequence.
on one occasion
From this reading Her son had good reason to fear that there would be some difficulty in the way of reconciling her to his marriage with a poor music teacher, when she had more than once expressed, in his hearing, the hope that he would not forget the advantages which his professional standing, as well as his family connexions, gave him in a matter of this kind.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading THE mother of Doctor Baldwin was connected with a family of some note in the State, upon which fact she built up a pretty high estimate of her own consequence.
deserving or inciting pity
From this reading Her son had good reason to fear that there would be some difficulty in the way of reconciling her to his marriage with a poor music teacher, when she had more than once expressed, in his hearing, the hope that he would not forget the advantages which his professional standing, as well as his family connexions, gave him in a matter of this kind.
PREJUDICESnounUS /ˈpredʒədɪsɪz/
plural of “prejudice” — a partiality that prevents objective consideration of an issue or situation
From this reading PREJUDICES REMOVED.
pleasing by delicacy or grace; not imposing
From this reading THE mother of Doctor Baldwin was connected with a family of some note in the State, upon which fact she built up a pretty high estimate of her own consequence.
professionaladjectiveUS /prəˈfeʃənəl/
engaged in a profession or engaging in as a profession or means of livelihood
From this reading Her son had good reason to fear that there would be some difficulty in the way of reconciling her to his marriage with a poor music teacher, when she had more than once expressed, in his hearing, the hope that he would not forget the advantages which his professional standing, as well as his family connexions, gave him in a matter of this kind.
a rational motive for a belief or action
From this reading Her son had good reason to fear that there would be some difficulty in the way of reconciling her to his marriage with a poor music teacher, when she had more than once expressed, in his hearing, the hope that he would not forget the advantages which his professional standing, as well as his family connexions, gave him in a matter of this kind.
reconcilingadjectiveUS /ˈrekənsaɪlɪŋ/
tending to reconcile or accommodate; bringing into harmony
From this reading Her son had good reason to fear that there would be some difficulty in the way of reconciling her to his marriage with a poor music teacher, when she had more than once expressed, in his hearing, the hope that he would not forget the advantages which his professional standing, as well as his family connexions, gave him in a matter of this kind.
separated in relationship by a given degree of descent
From this reading PREJUDICES REMOVED.
try to get or reach
From this reading It was, in fact, the mother's wish that her son, in marriage, should, above all things, seek to better his fortune.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading THE mother of Doctor Baldwin was connected with a family of some note in the State, upon which fact she built up a pretty high estimate of her own consequence.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading It was, in fact, the mother's wish that her son, in marriage, should, above all things, seek to better his fortune.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading THE mother of Doctor Baldwin was connected with a family of some note in the State, upon which fact she built up a pretty high estimate of her own consequence.
a male human offspring
From this reading Her son had good reason to fear that there would be some difficulty in the way of reconciling her to his marriage with a poor music teacher, when she had more than once expressed, in his hearing, the hope that he would not forget the advantages which his professional standing, as well as his family connexions, gave him in a matter of this kind.
in the near future
From this reading For everything low and vulgar she had a most decided contempt, and would almost as soon be guilty of a crime as a breach of etiquette.
having a supporting base
From this reading Her son had good reason to fear that there would be some difficulty in the way of reconciling her to his marriage with a poor music teacher, when she had more than once expressed, in his hearing, the hope that he would not forget the advantages which his professional standing, as well as his family connexions, gave him in a matter of this kind.
the territory occupied by one of the constituent administrative districts of a nation
From this reading THE mother of Doctor Baldwin was connected with a family of some note in the State, upon which fact she built up a pretty high estimate of her own consequence.
a person whose occupation is teaching
From this reading Her son had good reason to fear that there would be some difficulty in the way of reconciling her to his marriage with a poor music teacher, when she had more than once expressed, in his hearing, the hope that he would not forget the advantages which his professional standing, as well as his family connexions, gave him in a matter of this kind.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading Her son had good reason to fear that there would be some difficulty in the way of reconciling her to his marriage with a poor music teacher, when she had more than once expressed, in his hearing, the hope that he would not forget the advantages which his professional standing, as well as his family connexions, gave him in a matter of this kind.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Her son had good reason to fear that there would be some difficulty in the way of reconciling her to his marriage with a poor music teacher, when she had more than once expressed, in his hearing, the hope that he would not forget the advantages which his professional standing, as well as his family connexions, gave him in a matter of this kind.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE mother of Doctor Baldwin was connected with a family of some note in the State, upon which fact she built up a pretty high estimate of her own consequence.
in or at that place or location
From this reading Her son had good reason to fear that there would be some difficulty in the way of reconciling her to his marriage with a poor music teacher, when she had more than once expressed, in his hearing, the hope that he would not forget the advantages which his professional standing, as well as his family connexions, gave him in a matter of this kind.
any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)
From this reading It was, in fact, the mother's wish that her son, in marriage, should, above all things, seek to better his fortune.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading Her son had good reason to fear that there would be some difficulty in the way of reconciling her to his marriage with a poor music teacher, when she had more than once expressed, in his hearing, the hope that he would not forget the advantages which his professional standing, as well as his family connexions, gave him in a matter of this kind.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Her son had good reason to fear that there would be some difficulty in the way of reconciling her to his marriage with a poor music teacher, when she had more than once expressed, in his hearing, the hope that he would not forget the advantages which his professional standing, as well as his family connexions, gave him in a matter of this kind.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading THE mother of Doctor Baldwin was connected with a family of some note in the State, upon which fact she built up a pretty high estimate of her own consequence.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading THE mother of Doctor Baldwin was connected with a family of some note in the State, upon which fact she built up a pretty high estimate of her own consequence.
vulgaradjectiveUS /ˈvʌlɡər/
lacking refinement or cultivation or taste
From this reading For everything low and vulgar she had a most decided contempt, and would almost as soon be guilty of a crime as a breach of etiquette.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading THE mother of Doctor Baldwin was connected with a family of some note in the State, upon which fact she built up a pretty high estimate of her own consequence.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading Her son had good reason to fear that there would be some difficulty in the way of reconciling her to his marriage with a poor music teacher, when she had more than once expressed, in his hearing, the hope that he would not forget the advantages which his professional standing, as well as his family connexions, gave him in a matter of this kind.
(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)
From this reading Her son had good reason to fear that there would be some difficulty in the way of reconciling her to his marriage with a poor music teacher, when she had more than once expressed, in his hearing, the hope that he would not forget the advantages which his professional standing, as well as his family connexions, gave him in a matter of this kind.
at the time that
From this reading Her son had good reason to fear that there would be some difficulty in the way of reconciling her to his marriage with a poor music teacher, when she had more than once expressed, in his hearing, the hope that he would not forget the advantages which his professional standing, as well as his family connexions, gave him in a matter of this kind.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading THE mother of Doctor Baldwin was connected with a family of some note in the State, upon which fact she built up a pretty high estimate of her own consequence.
hope for; have a wish
From this reading It was, in fact, the mother's wish that her son, in marriage, should, above all things, seek to better his fortune.
in the company of; together with
From this reading THE mother of Doctor Baldwin was connected with a family of some note in the State, upon which fact she built up a pretty high estimate of her own consequence.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading For everything low and vulgar she had a most decided contempt, and would almost as soon be guilty of a crime as a breach of etiquette.
