used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading SKINNER'S DRESS SUIT BEGINS TO GET IN ITS FINE WORK Meadeville was a suburb once removed--a kind of second cousin to the big city--the only kind of a suburb that could really be aristocratic.
(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 The men who passed the plate all belonged to the millionaire class.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Meadeville was populated considerably by moneyed New Yorkers and the First Presbyterian was the smartest church in town.
aristocraticadjectiveUS /ərˌɪstəˈkrætɪk/
belonging to or characteristic of the nobility or aristocracy
From this reading SKINNER'S DRESS SUIT BEGINS TO GET IN ITS FINE WORK Meadeville was a suburb once removed--a kind of second cousin to the big city--the only kind of a suburb that could really be aristocratic.
aristocratsnounUS /ərˈɪstəkræts/
plural of “aristocrat” — a member of the aristocracy
From this reading But no church congregation was ever made up entirely of aristocrats.
averageadjectiveUS /ˈævərɪdʒ/
approximating the statistical norm or average or expected value
From this reading It needs a generous sprinkling of the poor and the moderately well-to-do to keep up the spiritual average.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading SKINNER'S DRESS SUIT BEGINS TO GET IN ITS FINE WORK Meadeville was a suburb once removed--a kind of second cousin to the big city--the only kind of a suburb that could really be aristocratic.
plural of “begin” — Israeli statesman (born in Russia) who (as prime minister of Israel) negotiated a peace treaty with Anwar Sadat (then the president of Egypt) (1913-1992)
From this reading SKINNER'S DRESS SUIT BEGINS TO GET IN ITS FINE WORK Meadeville was a suburb once removed--a kind of second cousin to the big city--the only kind of a suburb that could really be aristocratic.
past form of “belong” — be owned by; be in the possession of
From this reading The men who passed the plate all belonged to the millionaire class.
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading SKINNER'S DRESS SUIT BEGINS TO GET IN ITS FINE WORK Meadeville was a suburb once removed--a kind of second cousin to the big city--the only kind of a suburb that could really be aristocratic.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But no church congregation was ever made up entirely of aristocrats.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Meadeville was populated considerably by moneyed New Yorkers and the First Presbyterian was the smartest church in town.
one of the groups of Christians who have their own beliefs and forms of worship
From this reading Meadeville was populated considerably by moneyed New Yorkers and the First Presbyterian was the smartest church in town.
a large and densely populated urban area; may include several independent administrative districts
From this reading SKINNER'S DRESS SUIT BEGINS TO GET IN ITS FINE WORK Meadeville was a suburb once removed--a kind of second cousin to the big city--the only kind of a suburb that could really be aristocratic.
a collection of things sharing a common attribute
From this reading The men who passed the plate all belonged to the millionaire class.
congregationnounUS /ˌkɑːŋɡrəˈɡeɪʃən/
a group of people who adhere to a common faith and habitually attend a given church
From this reading But no church congregation was ever made up entirely of aristocrats.
considerablyadverbUS /kənˈsɪdərəbli/
to a great extent or degree
From this reading Meadeville was populated considerably by moneyed New Yorkers and the First Presbyterian was the smartest church in town.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading SKINNER'S DRESS SUIT BEGINS TO GET IN ITS FINE WORK Meadeville was a suburb once removed--a kind of second cousin to the big city--the only kind of a suburb that could really be aristocratic.
the child of your aunt or uncle
From this reading SKINNER'S DRESS SUIT BEGINS TO GET IN ITS FINE WORK Meadeville was a suburb once removed--a kind of second cousin to the big city--the only kind of a suburb that could really be aristocratic.
put on clothes
From this reading SKINNER'S DRESS SUIT BEGINS TO GET IN ITS FINE WORK Meadeville was a suburb once removed--a kind of second cousin to the big city--the only kind of a suburb that could really be aristocratic.
to a complete degree or to the full or entire extent (“whole” is often used informally for “wholly”)
From this reading But no church congregation was ever made up entirely of aristocrats.
at any time
From this reading But no church congregation was ever made up entirely of aristocrats.
being satisfactory or in satisfactory condition
From this reading SKINNER'S DRESS SUIT BEGINS TO GET IN ITS FINE WORK Meadeville was a suburb once removed--a kind of second cousin to the big city--the only kind of a suburb that could really be aristocratic.
FirstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading Meadeville was populated considerably by moneyed New Yorkers and the First Presbyterian was the smartest church in town.
willing to give and share unstintingly
From this reading It needs a generous sprinkling of the poor and the moderately well-to-do to keep up the spiritual average.
come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading SKINNER'S DRESS SUIT BEGINS TO GET IN ITS FINE WORK Meadeville was a suburb once removed--a kind of second cousin to the big city--the only kind of a suburb that could really be aristocratic.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading SKINNER'S DRESS SUIT BEGINS TO GET IN ITS FINE WORK Meadeville was a suburb once removed--a kind of second cousin to the big city--the only kind of a suburb that could really be aristocratic.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It needs a generous sprinkling of the poor and the moderately well-to-do to keep up the spiritual average.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading SKINNER'S DRESS SUIT BEGINS TO GET IN ITS FINE WORK Meadeville was a suburb once removed--a kind of second cousin to the big city--the only kind of a suburb that could really be aristocratic.
cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”
From this reading It needs a generous sprinkling of the poor and the moderately well-to-do to keep up the spiritual average.
having or showing a tender and considerate and helpful nature; used especially of persons and their behavior
From this reading SKINNER'S DRESS SUIT BEGINS TO GET IN ITS FINE WORK Meadeville was a suburb once removed--a kind of second cousin to the big city--the only kind of a suburb that could really be aristocratic.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading But no church congregation was ever made up entirely of aristocrats.
Meadeville
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From this reading SKINNER'S DRESS SUIT BEGINS TO GET IN ITS FINE WORK Meadeville was a suburb once removed--a kind of second cousin to the big city--the only kind of a suburb that could really be aristocratic.
the force of workers available
From this reading The men who passed the plate all belonged to the millionaire class.
millionairenounUS /ˌmɪljəˈner/
a person whose material wealth is valued at more than a million dollars
From this reading The men who passed the plate all belonged to the millionaire class.
moderatelyadverbUS /ˈmɑːdərətli/
to certain extent or degree
From this reading It needs a generous sprinkling of the poor and the moderately well-to-do to keep up the spiritual average.
moneyedadjectiveUS /ˈmʌnid/
based on or arising from the possession of money or wealth
From this reading Meadeville was populated considerably by moneyed New Yorkers and the First Presbyterian was the smartest church in town.
in such a manner as could not be otherwise
From this reading It needs a generous sprinkling of the poor and the moderately well-to-do to keep up the spiritual average.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading Meadeville was populated considerably by moneyed New Yorkers and the First Presbyterian was the smartest church in town.
not any; not one
From this reading But no church congregation was ever made up entirely of aristocrats.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading SKINNER'S DRESS SUIT BEGINS TO GET IN ITS FINE WORK Meadeville was a suburb once removed--a kind of second cousin to the big city--the only kind of a suburb that could really be aristocratic.
on one occasion
From this reading SKINNER'S DRESS SUIT BEGINS TO GET IN ITS FINE WORK Meadeville was a suburb once removed--a kind of second cousin to the big city--the only kind of a suburb that could really be aristocratic.
and nothing more
From this reading SKINNER'S DRESS SUIT BEGINS TO GET IN ITS FINE WORK Meadeville was a suburb once removed--a kind of second cousin to the big city--the only kind of a suburb that could really be aristocratic.
past form of “pass” — go across or through
From this reading The men who passed the plate all belonged to the millionaire class.
(baseball) base consisting of a rubber slab where the batter stands; it must be touched by a base runner in order to score
From this reading The men who passed the plate all belonged to the millionaire class.
deserving or inciting pity
From this reading It needs a generous sprinkling of the poor and the moderately well-to-do to keep up the spiritual average.
populatedadjectiveUS /ˈpɑːpjəleɪtɪd/
furnished with inhabitants
From this reading Meadeville was populated considerably by moneyed New Yorkers and the First Presbyterian was the smartest church in town.
PresbyteriannounUS /ˌpresbɪˈtɪriən/
a follower of Calvinism as taught in the Presbyterian Church
From this reading Meadeville was populated considerably by moneyed New Yorkers and the First Presbyterian was the smartest church in town.
in accordance with truth or fact or reality
From this reading SKINNER'S DRESS SUIT BEGINS TO GET IN ITS FINE WORK Meadeville was a suburb once removed--a kind of second cousin to the big city--the only kind of a suburb that could really be aristocratic.
separated in relationship by a given degree of descent
From this reading SKINNER'S DRESS SUIT BEGINS TO GET IN ITS FINE WORK Meadeville was a suburb once removed--a kind of second cousin to the big city--the only kind of a suburb that could really be aristocratic.
1/60 of a minute; the basic unit of time adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites
From this reading SKINNER'S DRESS SUIT BEGINS TO GET IN ITS FINE WORK Meadeville was a suburb once removed--a kind of second cousin to the big city--the only kind of a suburb that could really be aristocratic.
SKINNER'SnounUS /ˈskɪnərz/
possessive form of “skinner” — United States actor (1858-1942)
From this reading SKINNER'S DRESS SUIT BEGINS TO GET IN ITS FINE WORK Meadeville was a suburb once removed--a kind of second cousin to the big city--the only kind of a suburb that could really be aristocratic.
smartestadjectiveUS /ˈsmɑːrtəst/
superlative of “smart” — showing mental alertness and calculation and resourcefulness
From this reading Meadeville was populated considerably by moneyed New Yorkers and the First Presbyterian was the smartest church in town.
concerned with sacred matters or religion or the church
From this reading It needs a generous sprinkling of the poor and the moderately well-to-do to keep up the spiritual average.
sprinklingnounUS /ˈsprɪŋklɪŋ/
a small number (of something) dispersed haphazardly
From this reading It needs a generous sprinkling of the poor and the moderately well-to-do to keep up the spiritual average.
suburbnounUS /ˈsʌbərb/
a residential district located on the outskirts of a city
From this reading SKINNER'S DRESS SUIT BEGINS TO GET IN ITS FINE WORK Meadeville was a suburb once removed--a kind of second cousin to the big city--the only kind of a suburb that could really be aristocratic.
be agreeable or acceptable to
From this reading SKINNER'S DRESS SUIT BEGINS TO GET IN ITS FINE WORK Meadeville was a suburb once removed--a kind of second cousin to the big city--the only kind of a suburb that could really be aristocratic.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading SKINNER'S DRESS SUIT BEGINS TO GET IN ITS FINE WORK Meadeville was a suburb once removed--a kind of second cousin to the big city--the only kind of a suburb that could really be aristocratic.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading SKINNER'S DRESS SUIT BEGINS TO GET IN ITS FINE WORK Meadeville was a suburb once removed--a kind of second cousin to the big city--the only kind of a suburb that could really be aristocratic.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading SKINNER'S DRESS SUIT BEGINS TO GET IN ITS FINE WORK Meadeville was a suburb once removed--a kind of second cousin to the big city--the only kind of a suburb that could really be aristocratic.
an urban area with a fixed boundary that is smaller than a city
From this reading Meadeville was populated considerably by moneyed New Yorkers and the First Presbyterian was the smartest church in town.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading But no church congregation was ever made up entirely of aristocrats.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading SKINNER'S DRESS SUIT BEGINS TO GET IN ITS FINE WORK Meadeville was a suburb once removed--a kind of second cousin to the big city--the only kind of a suburb that could really be aristocratic.
well-to-doadjective
in fortunate circumstances financially; moderately rich
From this reading It needs a generous sprinkling of the poor and the moderately well-to-do to keep up the spiritual average.
which person or people
From this reading The men who passed the plate all belonged to the millionaire class.
exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading SKINNER'S DRESS SUIT BEGINS TO GET IN ITS FINE WORK Meadeville was a suburb once removed--a kind of second cousin to the big city--the only kind of a suburb that could really be aristocratic.
Yorkers
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From this reading Meadeville was populated considerably by moneyed New Yorkers and the First Presbyterian was the smartest church in town.
