used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading THE STATEMENT OF THE CASE There is a certain circle so well-to-do that it is occupied chiefly in guarding its property and maintaining its exclusiveness.
tending to become more severe or wider in scope
From this reading In the course of time, such a community might develop a strong active class and a superb set of figureheads, if only the two sorts would let each other alone.
aloneadjectiveUS /əˈloʊn/
Having no one else present.
From this reading In the course of time, such a community might develop a strong active class and a superb set of figureheads, if only the two sorts would let each other alone.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading THE STATEMENT OF THE CASE There is a certain circle so well-to-do that it is occupied chiefly in guarding its property and maintaining its exclusiveness.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Leading families lead little except the cotillion, parvenus crowd in, and things are done at which no gentleman will soil his gloves.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Leading families lead little except the cotillion, parvenus crowd in, and things are done at which no gentleman will soil his gloves.
buttonedadjectiveUS /ˈbʌtənd/
furnished or closed with buttons or something buttonlike
From this reading There is a city so small, politically, that it is buttoned in one man's pocket.
an occurrence of something
From this reading THE STATEMENT OF THE CASE There is a certain circle so well-to-do that it is occupied chiefly in guarding its property and maintaining its exclusiveness.
definite but not specified or identified
From this reading THE STATEMENT OF THE CASE There is a certain circle so well-to-do that it is occupied chiefly in guarding its property and maintaining its exclusiveness.
chieflyadverbUS /ˈtʃiːfli/
for the most part
From this reading THE STATEMENT OF THE CASE There is a certain circle so well-to-do that it is occupied chiefly in guarding its property and maintaining its exclusiveness.
ellipse in which the two axes are of equal length; a plane curve generated by one point moving at a constant distance from a fixed point
From this reading THE STATEMENT OF THE CASE There is a certain circle so well-to-do that it is occupied chiefly in guarding its property and maintaining its exclusiveness.
a large and densely populated urban area; may include several independent administrative districts
From this reading There is a city so small, politically, that it is buttoned in one man's pocket.
a collection of things sharing a common attribute
From this reading In the course of time, such a community might develop a strong active class and a superb set of figureheads, if only the two sorts would let each other alone.
communitynounUS /kəˈmjuːnəti/
a group of people living in a particular local area
From this reading In the course of time, such a community might develop a strong active class and a superb set of figureheads, if only the two sorts would let each other alone.
a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon
From this reading The second of these is the direct consequence of the first.
cotillionnoun
a ball at which young ladies are presented to society
From this reading Leading families lead little except the cotillion, parvenus crowd in, and things are done at which no gentleman will soil his gloves.
education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings
From this reading In the course of time, such a community might develop a strong active class and a superb set of figureheads, if only the two sorts would let each other alone.
cause to herd, drive, or crowd together
From this reading Leading families lead little except the cotillion, parvenus crowd in, and things are done at which no gentleman will soil his gloves.
developverbUS /dɪˈveləp/
make something new, such as a product or a mental or artistic creation
From this reading In the course of time, such a community might develop a strong active class and a superb set of figureheads, if only the two sorts would let each other alone.
command with authority
From this reading The second of these is the direct consequence of the first.
having finished or arrived at completion
From this reading Leading families lead little except the cotillion, parvenus crowd in, and things are done at which no gentleman will soil his gloves.
every one of two or more people or things, taken separately
From this reading In the course of time, such a community might develop a strong active class and a superb set of figureheads, if only the two sorts would let each other alone.
apart from; not including
From this reading Leading families lead little except the cotillion, parvenus crowd in, and things are done at which no gentleman will soil his gloves.
exclusivenessnoun
tendency to associate with only a select group
From this reading THE STATEMENT OF THE CASE There is a certain circle so well-to-do that it is occupied chiefly in guarding its property and maintaining its exclusiveness.
plural of “family” — a social unit living together
From this reading Leading families lead little except the cotillion, parvenus crowd in, and things are done at which no gentleman will soil his gloves.
figureheads
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading In the course of time, such a community might develop a strong active class and a superb set of figureheads, if only the two sorts would let each other alone.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading The second of these is the direct consequence of the first.
a man of refinement
From this reading Leading families lead little except the cotillion, parvenus crowd in, and things are done at which no gentleman will soil his gloves.
glovesnounUS /ɡlʌvz/
plural of “glove” — the handwear used by fielders in playing baseball
From this reading Leading families lead little except the cotillion, parvenus crowd in, and things are done at which no gentleman will soil his gloves.
guardingverbUS /ˈɡɑːrdɪŋ/
-ing form of “guard” — to keep watch over
From this reading THE STATEMENT OF THE CASE There is a certain circle so well-to-do that it is occupied chiefly in guarding its property and maintaining its exclusiveness.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Leading families lead little except the cotillion, parvenus crowd in, and things are done at which no gentleman will soil his gloves.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading In the course of time, such a community might develop a strong active class and a superb set of figureheads, if only the two sorts would let each other alone.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading THE STATEMENT OF THE CASE There is a certain circle so well-to-do that it is occupied chiefly in guarding its property and maintaining its exclusiveness.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading THE STATEMENT OF THE CASE There is a certain circle so well-to-do that it is occupied chiefly in guarding its property and maintaining its exclusiveness.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading THE STATEMENT OF THE CASE There is a certain circle so well-to-do that it is occupied chiefly in guarding its property and maintaining its exclusiveness.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading THE STATEMENT OF THE CASE There is a certain circle so well-to-do that it is occupied chiefly in guarding its property and maintaining its exclusiveness.
take somebody somewhere
From this reading Leading families lead little except the cotillion, parvenus crowd in, and things are done at which no gentleman will soil his gloves.
indicating the most important performer or role
From this reading Leading families lead little except the cotillion, parvenus crowd in, and things are done at which no gentleman will soil his gloves.
letauxiliary verbUS /let/
used to make a suggestion or a command including the speaker
From this reading In the course of time, such a community might develop a strong active class and a superb set of figureheads, if only the two sorts would let each other alone.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Leading families lead little except the cotillion, parvenus crowd in, and things are done at which no gentleman will soil his gloves.
maintainingverbUS /meɪnˈteɪnɪŋ/
-ing form of “maintain” — cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”
From this reading THE STATEMENT OF THE CASE There is a certain circle so well-to-do that it is occupied chiefly in guarding its property and maintaining its exclusiveness.
man'snounUS /mænz/
possessive form of “man” — an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading There is a city so small, politically, that it is buttoned in one man's pocket.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading In the course of time, such a community might develop a strong active class and a superb set of figureheads, if only the two sorts would let each other alone.
not any; not one
From this reading Leading families lead little except the cotillion, parvenus crowd in, and things are done at which no gentleman will soil his gloves.
held or filled or in use
From this reading THE STATEMENT OF THE CASE There is a certain circle so well-to-do that it is occupied chiefly in guarding its property and maintaining its exclusiveness.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE STATEMENT OF THE CASE There is a certain circle so well-to-do that it is occupied chiefly in guarding its property and maintaining its exclusiveness.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading There is a city so small, politically, that it is buttoned in one man's pocket.
and nothing more
From this reading In the course of time, such a community might develop a strong active class and a superb set of figureheads, if only the two sorts would let each other alone.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading In the course of time, such a community might develop a strong active class and a superb set of figureheads, if only the two sorts would let each other alone.
parvenus
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Leading families lead little except the cotillion, parvenus crowd in, and things are done at which no gentleman will soil his gloves.
a small pouch inside a garment for carrying small articles
From this reading There is a city so small, politically, that it is buttoned in one man's pocket.
politicallyadverbUS /pəˈlɪtɪkəli/
with regard to social relationships involving authority
From this reading There is a city so small, politically, that it is buttoned in one man's pocket.
something owned; any tangible or intangible possession that is owned by someone
From this reading THE STATEMENT OF THE CASE There is a certain circle so well-to-do that it is occupied chiefly in guarding its property and maintaining its exclusiveness.
1/60 of a minute; the basic unit of time adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites
From this reading The second of these is the direct consequence of the first.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading In the course of time, such a community might develop a strong active class and a superb set of figureheads, if only the two sorts would let each other alone.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading There is a city so small, politically, that it is buttoned in one man's pocket.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading THE STATEMENT OF THE CASE There is a certain circle so well-to-do that it is occupied chiefly in guarding its property and maintaining its exclusiveness.
the state of being covered with unclean things
From this reading Leading families lead little except the cotillion, parvenus crowd in, and things are done at which no gentleman will soil his gloves.
plural of “sort” — a category of things distinguished by some common characteristic or quality
From this reading In the course of time, such a community might develop a strong active class and a superb set of figureheads, if only the two sorts would let each other alone.
a message that is stated or declared; a communication (oral or written) setting forth particulars or facts etc
From this reading THE STATEMENT OF THE CASE There is a certain circle so well-to-do that it is occupied chiefly in guarding its property and maintaining its exclusiveness.
having strength or power greater than average or expected
From this reading In the course of time, such a community might develop a strong active class and a superb set of figureheads, if only the two sorts would let each other alone.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading In the course of time, such a community might develop a strong active class and a superb set of figureheads, if only the two sorts would let each other alone.
superbadjectiveUS /sʊˈpɜːrb/
of surpassing excellence
From this reading In the course of time, such a community might develop a strong active class and a superb set of figureheads, if only the two sorts would let each other alone.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading THE STATEMENT OF THE CASE There is a certain circle so well-to-do that it is occupied chiefly in guarding its property and maintaining its exclusiveness.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE STATEMENT OF THE CASE There is a certain circle so well-to-do that it is occupied chiefly in guarding its property and maintaining its exclusiveness.
in or at that place or location
From this reading THE STATEMENT OF THE CASE There is a certain circle so well-to-do that it is occupied chiefly in guarding its property and maintaining its exclusiveness.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading The second of these is the direct consequence of the first.
any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)
From this reading Leading families lead little except the cotillion, parvenus crowd in, and things are done at which no gentleman will soil his gloves.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading In the course of time, such a community might develop a strong active class and a superb set of figureheads, if only the two sorts would let each other alone.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading In the course of time, such a community might develop a strong active class and a superb set of figureheads, if only the two sorts would let each other alone.
well-to-doadjective
in fortunate circumstances financially; moderately rich
From this reading THE STATEMENT OF THE CASE There is a certain circle so well-to-do that it is occupied chiefly in guarding its property and maintaining its exclusiveness.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Leading families lead little except the cotillion, parvenus crowd in, and things are done at which no gentleman will soil his gloves.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading Leading families lead little except the cotillion, parvenus crowd in, and things are done at which no gentleman will soil his gloves.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading In the course of time, such a community might develop a strong active class and a superb set of figureheads, if only the two sorts would let each other alone.
