Chapter X · Chapter 10

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

From this reading In a vague, indefinite way she had heard of kings and queens, of lords and ladies, grand personages, so far above common folk that they needs must have mongrel go-betweens to make known their royal wills.

higher than, or over, something

From this reading In a vague, indefinite way she had heard of kings and queens, of lords and ladies, grand personages, so far above common folk that they needs must have mongrel go-betweens to make known their royal wills.

giving or marked by complete attention to

From this reading Though she knew that kings and queens had no domain beneath the eagle's wings, she had absorbed the idea that in the distant East there was springing up a thrifty crop of nobilities who had very royal wills which only lacked the outward insignia.

tending to become more severe or wider in scope

From this reading Not that as yet they had had any occasion for active development; only the tendencies were there.

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

From this reading In a vague, indefinite way she had heard of kings and queens, of lords and ladies, grand personages, so far above common folk that they needs must have mongrel go-betweens to make known their royal wills.

one or some or every or all without specification

From this reading Not that as yet they had had any occasion for active development; only the tendencies were there.

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

From this reading Not that as yet they had had any occasion for active development; only the tendencies were there.

plural of “associate” — a person who joins with others in some activity or endeavor

From this reading Being ignorant of her birth-right, her sympathies were wholly with her associates.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading _Elise Goes Forth to Conquer_ Elise had been environed by very plebeian surroundings.

the -ing form of “be”

From this reading Being ignorant of her birth-right, her sympathies were wholly with her associates.

Directly under; in or to a lower position than.

From this reading Though she knew that kings and queens had no domain beneath the eagle's wings, she had absorbed the idea that in the distant East there was springing up a thrifty crop of nobilities who had very royal wills which only lacked the outward insignia.

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From this reading Being ignorant of her birth-right, her sympathies were wholly with her associates.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading _Elise Goes Forth to Conquer_ Elise had been environed by very plebeian surroundings.

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

From this reading In a vague, indefinite way she had heard of kings and queens, of lords and ladies, grand personages, so far above common folk that they needs must have mongrel go-betweens to make known their royal wills.

bring under control by force or authority

From this reading _Elise Goes Forth to Conquer_ Elise had been environed by very plebeian surroundings.

the yield from plants in a single growing season

From this reading Though she knew that kings and queens had no domain beneath the eagle's wings, she had absorbed the idea that in the distant East there was springing up a thrifty crop of nobilities who had very royal wills which only lacked the outward insignia.

act of improving by expanding or enlarging or refining

From this reading Not that as yet they had had any occasion for active development; only the tendencies were there.

separated in space or coming from or going to a distance

From this reading Though she knew that kings and queens had no domain beneath the eagle's wings, she had absorbed the idea that in the distant East there was springing up a thrifty crop of nobilities who had very royal wills which only lacked the outward insignia.

a particular environment or walk of life

From this reading Though she knew that kings and queens had no domain beneath the eagle's wings, she had absorbed the idea that in the distant East there was springing up a thrifty crop of nobilities who had very royal wills which only lacked the outward insignia.

possessive form of “eagle” — any of various large keen-sighted diurnal birds of prey noted for their broad wings and strong soaring flight

From this reading Though she knew that kings and queens had no domain beneath the eagle's wings, she had absorbed the idea that in the distant East there was springing up a thrifty crop of nobilities who had very royal wills which only lacked the outward insignia.

the cardinal compass point that is at 90 degrees

From this reading Though she knew that kings and queens had no domain beneath the eagle's wings, she had absorbed the idea that in the distant East there was springing up a thrifty crop of nobilities who had very royal wills which only lacked the outward insignia.

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From this reading _Elise Goes Forth to Conquer_ Elise had been environed by very plebeian surroundings.

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

From this reading _Elise Goes Forth to Conquer_ Elise had been environed by very plebeian surroundings.

to a considerable degree; very much

From this reading In a vague, indefinite way she had heard of kings and queens, of lords and ladies, grand personages, so far above common folk that they needs must have mongrel go-betweens to make known their royal wills.

people in general (often used in the plural)

From this reading In a vague, indefinite way she had heard of kings and queens, of lords and ladies, grand personages, so far above common folk that they needs must have mongrel go-betweens to make known their royal wills.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading Not that as yet they had had any occasion for active development; only the tendencies were there.

from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)

From this reading _Elise Goes Forth to Conquer_ Elise had been environed by very plebeian surroundings.

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From this reading In a vague, indefinite way she had heard of kings and queens, of lords and ladies, grand personages, so far above common folk that they needs must have mongrel go-betweens to make known their royal wills.

plural of “go” — a time period for working (after which you will be relieved by someone else)

From this reading _Elise Goes Forth to Conquer_ Elise had been environed by very plebeian surroundings.

of behavior that is impressive and ambitious in scale or scope

From this reading In a vague, indefinite way she had heard of kings and queens, of lords and ladies, grand personages, so far above common folk that they needs must have mongrel go-betweens to make known their royal wills.

the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect

From this reading _Elise Goes Forth to Conquer_ Elise had been environed by very plebeian surroundings.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading In a vague, indefinite way she had heard of kings and queens, of lords and ladies, grand personages, so far above common folk that they needs must have mongrel go-betweens to make known their royal wills.

detected or perceived by the sense of hearing

From this reading In a vague, indefinite way she had heard of kings and queens, of lords and ladies, grand personages, so far above common folk that they needs must have mongrel go-betweens to make known their royal wills.

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

From this reading Being ignorant of her birth-right, her sympathies were wholly with her associates.

the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about

From this reading Though she knew that kings and queens had no domain beneath the eagle's wings, she had absorbed the idea that in the distant East there was springing up a thrifty crop of nobilities who had very royal wills which only lacked the outward insignia.

uneducated in general; lacking knowledge or sophistication

From this reading Being ignorant of her birth-right, her sympathies were wholly with her associates.

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

From this reading In a vague, indefinite way she had heard of kings and queens, of lords and ladies, grand personages, so far above common folk that they needs must have mongrel go-betweens to make known their royal wills.

vague or not clearly defined or stated

From this reading In a vague, indefinite way she had heard of kings and queens, of lords and ladies, grand personages, so far above common folk that they needs must have mongrel go-betweens to make known their royal wills.

a badge worn to show official position

From this reading Though she knew that kings and queens had no domain beneath the eagle's wings, she had absorbed the idea that in the distant East there was springing up a thrifty crop of nobilities who had very royal wills which only lacked the outward insignia.

plural of “king” — a male sovereign; ruler of a kingdom

From this reading In a vague, indefinite way she had heard of kings and queens, of lords and ladies, grand personages, so far above common folk that they needs must have mongrel go-betweens to make known their royal wills.

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 Though she knew that kings and queens had no domain beneath the eagle's wings, she had absorbed the idea that in the distant East there was springing up a thrifty crop of nobilities who had very royal wills which only lacked the outward insignia.

apprehended with certainty

From this reading In a vague, indefinite way she had heard of kings and queens, of lords and ladies, grand personages, so far above common folk that they needs must have mongrel go-betweens to make known their royal wills.

past form of “lack” — be without

From this reading Though she knew that kings and queens had no domain beneath the eagle's wings, she had absorbed the idea that in the distant East there was springing up a thrifty crop of nobilities who had very royal wills which only lacked the outward insignia.

plural of “lady” — a polite name for any woman

From this reading In a vague, indefinite way she had heard of kings and queens, of lords and ladies, grand personages, so far above common folk that they needs must have mongrel go-betweens to make known their royal wills.

plural of “lord” — terms referring to the Judeo-Christian God

From this reading In a vague, indefinite way she had heard of kings and queens, of lords and ladies, grand personages, so far above common folk that they needs must have mongrel go-betweens to make known their royal wills.

engage in

From this reading In a vague, indefinite way she had heard of kings and queens, of lords and ladies, grand personages, so far above common folk that they needs must have mongrel go-betweens to make known their royal wills.

derogatory term for a variation that is not genuine; something irregular or inferior or of dubious origin

From this reading In a vague, indefinite way she had heard of kings and queens, of lords and ladies, grand personages, so far above common folk that they needs must have mongrel go-betweens to make known their royal wills.

used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true

From this reading In a vague, indefinite way she had heard of kings and queens, of lords and ladies, grand personages, so far above common folk that they needs must have mongrel go-betweens to make known their royal wills.

in such a manner as could not be otherwise

From this reading In a vague, indefinite way she had heard of kings and queens, of lords and ladies, grand personages, so far above common folk that they needs must have mongrel go-betweens to make known their royal wills.

not any; not one

From this reading Though she knew that kings and queens had no domain beneath the eagle's wings, she had absorbed the idea that in the distant East there was springing up a thrifty crop of nobilities who had very royal wills which only lacked the outward insignia.

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

From this reading Though she knew that kings and queens had no domain beneath the eagle's wings, she had absorbed the idea that in the distant East there was springing up a thrifty crop of nobilities who had very royal wills which only lacked the outward insignia.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading Not that as yet they had had any occasion for active development; only the tendencies were there.

an event that occurs at a critical time

From this reading Not that as yet they had had any occasion for active development; only the tendencies were there.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Being ignorant of her birth-right, her sympathies were wholly with her associates.

and nothing more

From this reading Not that as yet they had had any occasion for active development; only the tendencies were there.

relating to physical reality rather than with thoughts or the mind

From this reading Though she knew that kings and queens had no domain beneath the eagle's wings, she had absorbed the idea that in the distant East there was springing up a thrifty crop of nobilities who had very royal wills which only lacked the outward insignia.

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

From this reading In a vague, indefinite way she had heard of kings and queens, of lords and ladies, grand personages, so far above common folk that they needs must have mongrel go-betweens to make known their royal wills.

one of the common people

From this reading _Elise Goes Forth to Conquer_ Elise had been environed by very plebeian surroundings.

a borough of New York City

From this reading In a vague, indefinite way she had heard of kings and queens, of lords and ladies, grand personages, so far above common folk that they needs must have mongrel go-betweens to make known their royal wills.

of or relating to or indicative of or issued or performed by a king or queen or other monarch

From this reading In a vague, indefinite way she had heard of kings and queens, of lords and ladies, grand personages, so far above common folk that they needs must have mongrel go-betweens to make known their royal wills.

a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading In a vague, indefinite way she had heard of kings and queens, of lords and ladies, grand personages, so far above common folk that they needs must have mongrel go-betweens to make known their royal wills.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading In a vague, indefinite way she had heard of kings and queens, of lords and ladies, grand personages, so far above common folk that they needs must have mongrel go-betweens to make known their royal wills.

-ing form of “spring” — move forward by leaps and bounds

From this reading Though she knew that kings and queens had no domain beneath the eagle's wings, she had absorbed the idea that in the distant East there was springing up a thrifty crop of nobilities who had very royal wills which only lacked the outward insignia.

the environmental condition

From this reading _Elise Goes Forth to Conquer_ Elise had been environed by very plebeian surroundings.

plural of “sympathy” — an inclination to support or be loyal to or to agree with an opinion

From this reading Being ignorant of her birth-right, her sympathies were wholly with her associates.

plural of “tendency” — an attitude of mind especially one that favors one alternative over others

From this reading Not that as yet they had had any occasion for active development; only the tendencies were there.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Not that as yet they had had any occasion for active development; only the tendencies were there.

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

From this reading Not that as yet they had had any occasion for active development; only the tendencies were there.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading In a vague, indefinite way she had heard of kings and queens, of lords and ladies, grand personages, so far above common folk that they needs must have mongrel go-betweens to make known their royal wills.

in or at that place or location

From this reading Not that as yet they had had any occasion for active development; only the tendencies were there.

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

From this reading Not that as yet they had had any occasion for active development; only the tendencies were there.

in spite of the fact that

From this reading Though she knew that kings and queens had no domain beneath the eagle's wings, she had absorbed the idea that in the distant East there was springing up a thrifty crop of nobilities who had very royal wills which only lacked the outward insignia.

careful and diligent in the use of resources

From this reading Though she knew that kings and queens had no domain beneath the eagle's wings, she had absorbed the idea that in the distant East there was springing up a thrifty crop of nobilities who had very royal wills which only lacked the outward insignia.

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

From this reading _Elise Goes Forth to Conquer_ Elise had been environed by very plebeian surroundings.

being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level

From this reading Though she knew that kings and queens had no domain beneath the eagle's wings, she had absorbed the idea that in the distant East there was springing up a thrifty crop of nobilities who had very royal wills which only lacked the outward insignia.

not clearly expressed or understood

From this reading In a vague, indefinite way she had heard of kings and queens, of lords and ladies, grand personages, so far above common folk that they needs must have mongrel go-betweens to make known their royal wills.

precisely as stated

From this reading _Elise Goes Forth to Conquer_ Elise had been environed by very plebeian surroundings.

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

From this reading Though she knew that kings and queens had no domain beneath the eagle's wings, she had absorbed the idea that in the distant East there was springing up a thrifty crop of nobilities who had very royal wills which only lacked the outward insignia.

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading In a vague, indefinite way she had heard of kings and queens, of lords and ladies, grand personages, so far above common folk that they needs must have mongrel go-betweens to make known their royal wills.

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

From this reading Being ignorant of her birth-right, her sympathies were wholly with her associates.

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

From this reading Though she knew that kings and queens had no domain beneath the eagle's wings, she had absorbed the idea that in the distant East there was springing up a thrifty crop of nobilities who had very royal wills which only lacked the outward insignia.

which person or people

From this reading Though she knew that kings and queens had no domain beneath the eagle's wings, she had absorbed the idea that in the distant East there was springing up a thrifty crop of nobilities who had very royal wills which only lacked the outward insignia.

to a complete degree or to the full or entire extent (“whole” is often used informally for “wholly”)

From this reading Being ignorant of her birth-right, her sympathies were wholly with her associates.

plural of “will” — the capability of conscious choice and decision and intention

From this reading In a vague, indefinite way she had heard of kings and queens, of lords and ladies, grand personages, so far above common folk that they needs must have mongrel go-betweens to make known their royal wills.

a means of flight or ascent

From this reading Though she knew that kings and queens had no domain beneath the eagle's wings, she had absorbed the idea that in the distant East there was springing up a thrifty crop of nobilities who had very royal wills which only lacked the outward insignia.

in the company of; together with

From this reading Being ignorant of her birth-right, her sympathies were wholly with her associates.

but in spite of that

From this reading Not that as yet they had had any occasion for active development; only the tendencies were there.