Chapter XIII

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

From this reading That they took help, and even sacrifice, as a matter of course, seemed in them mere modesty and sound good sense; tantamount to saying, 'I am not so silly or self-centred as to suppose you do this for _me_.

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading One of the oddest things about these neo-Suffragists was the simplicity with which they accepted aid--the absence in the responsible ones of conventional gratitude.

the state of being absent

From this reading One of the oddest things about these neo-Suffragists was the simplicity with which they accepted aid--the absence in the responsible ones of conventional gratitude.

generally approved or compelling recognition

From this reading One of the oddest things about these neo-Suffragists was the simplicity with which they accepted aid--the absence in the responsible ones of conventional gratitude.

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

From this reading One of the oddest things about these neo-Suffragists was the simplicity with which they accepted aid--the absence in the responsible ones of conventional gratitude.

causing hostility or loss of friendliness

From this reading It no doubt had the effect of chilling and alienating the 'philanthropist on the make.'

(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 Even to the less ungenerous, not bargainers for approbation or for influence, even in their case the deep-rooted suspicion we have been taught to cultivate for one another, makes the gift of good faith so difficult that it can be given freely only to people like these, people who plainly and daily suffered for their creed, who stood to lose all the things most of us strive for, people who valued neither comfort, nor money, nor the world's good word.

the form of “be” used with “I”

From this reading That they took help, and even sacrifice, as a matter of course, seemed in them mere modesty and sound good sense; tantamount to saying, 'I am not so silly or self-centred as to suppose you do this for _me_.

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

From this reading This became matter for both surprise and instruction to the outsider.

one more of the same kind, or a different one

From this reading Even to the less ungenerous, not bargainers for approbation or for influence, even in their case the deep-rooted suspicion we have been taught to cultivate for one another, makes the gift of good faith so difficult that it can be given freely only to people like these, people who plainly and daily suffered for their creed, who stood to lose all the things most of us strive for, people who valued neither comfort, nor money, nor the world's good word.

official approval

From this reading Even to the less ungenerous, not bargainers for approbation or for influence, even in their case the deep-rooted suspicion we have been taught to cultivate for one another, makes the gift of good faith so difficult that it can be given freely only to people like these, people who plainly and daily suffered for their creed, who stood to lose all the things most of us strive for, people who valued neither comfort, nor money, nor the world's good word.

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

From this reading That they took help, and even sacrifice, as a matter of course, seemed in them mere modesty and sound good sense; tantamount to saying, 'I am not so silly or self-centred as to suppose you do this for _me_.

plural of “bargainer” — someone who purchases and maintains an inventory of goods to be sold

From this reading Even to the less ungenerous, not bargainers for approbation or for influence, even in their case the deep-rooted suspicion we have been taught to cultivate for one another, makes the gift of good faith so difficult that it can be given freely only to people like these, people who plainly and daily suffered for their creed, who stood to lose all the things most of us strive for, people who valued neither comfort, nor money, nor the world's good word.

used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses

From this reading Even to the less ungenerous, not bargainers for approbation or for influence, even in their case the deep-rooted suspicion we have been taught to cultivate for one another, makes the gift of good faith so difficult that it can be given freely only to people like these, people who plainly and daily suffered for their creed, who stood to lose all the things most of us strive for, people who valued neither comfort, nor money, nor the world's good word.

inflected form of “become” — enter or assume a certain state or condition

From this reading This became matter for both surprise and instruction to the outsider.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading Even to the less ungenerous, not bargainers for approbation or for influence, even in their case the deep-rooted suspicion we have been taught to cultivate for one another, makes the gift of good faith so difficult that it can be given freely only to people like these, people who plainly and daily suffered for their creed, who stood to lose all the things most of us strive for, people who valued neither comfort, nor money, nor the world's good word.

the two together, not just one

From this reading This became matter for both surprise and instruction to the outsider.

to be able to, or to be allowed to

From this reading Even to the less ungenerous, not bargainers for approbation or for influence, even in their case the deep-rooted suspicion we have been taught to cultivate for one another, makes the gift of good faith so difficult that it can be given freely only to people like these, people who plainly and daily suffered for their creed, who stood to lose all the things most of us strive for, people who valued neither comfort, nor money, nor the world's good word.

an occurrence of something

From this reading Even to the less ungenerous, not bargainers for approbation or for influence, even in their case the deep-rooted suspicion we have been taught to cultivate for one another, makes the gift of good faith so difficult that it can be given freely only to people like these, people who plainly and daily suffered for their creed, who stood to lose all the things most of us strive for, people who valued neither comfort, nor money, nor the world's good word.

provoking fear terror

From this reading It no doubt had the effect of chilling and alienating the 'philanthropist on the make.'

a state of being relaxed and feeling no pain

From this reading Even to the less ungenerous, not bargainers for approbation or for influence, even in their case the deep-rooted suspicion we have been taught to cultivate for one another, makes the gift of good faith so difficult that it can be given freely only to people like these, people who plainly and daily suffered for their creed, who stood to lose all the things most of us strive for, people who valued neither comfort, nor money, nor the world's good word.

following accepted customs and proprieties

From this reading One of the oddest things about these neo-Suffragists was the simplicity with which they accepted aid--the absence in the responsible ones of conventional gratitude.

education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings

From this reading That they took help, and even sacrifice, as a matter of course, seemed in them mere modesty and sound good sense; tantamount to saying, 'I am not so silly or self-centred as to suppose you do this for _me_.

any system of principles or beliefs

From this reading Even to the less ungenerous, not bargainers for approbation or for influence, even in their case the deep-rooted suspicion we have been taught to cultivate for one another, makes the gift of good faith so difficult that it can be given freely only to people like these, people who plainly and daily suffered for their creed, who stood to lose all the things most of us strive for, people who valued neither comfort, nor money, nor the world's good word.

foster the growth of

From this reading Even to the less ungenerous, not bargainers for approbation or for influence, even in their case the deep-rooted suspicion we have been taught to cultivate for one another, makes the gift of good faith so difficult that it can be given freely only to people like these, people who plainly and daily suffered for their creed, who stood to lose all the things most of us strive for, people who valued neither comfort, nor money, nor the world's good word.

every day; without missing a day

From this reading Even to the less ungenerous, not bargainers for approbation or for influence, even in their case the deep-rooted suspicion we have been taught to cultivate for one another, makes the gift of good faith so difficult that it can be given freely only to people like these, people who plainly and daily suffered for their creed, who stood to lose all the things most of us strive for, people who valued neither comfort, nor money, nor the world's good word.

(used especially of ideas or principles) deeply rooted; firmly fixed or held

From this reading Even to the less ungenerous, not bargainers for approbation or for influence, even in their case the deep-rooted suspicion we have been taught to cultivate for one another, makes the gift of good faith so difficult that it can be given freely only to people like these, people who plainly and daily suffered for their creed, who stood to lose all the things most of us strive for, people who valued neither comfort, nor money, nor the world's good word.

not easy; requiring great physical or mental effort to accomplish or comprehend or endure

From this reading Even to the less ungenerous, not bargainers for approbation or for influence, even in their case the deep-rooted suspicion we have been taught to cultivate for one another, makes the gift of good faith so difficult that it can be given freely only to people like these, people who plainly and daily suffered for their creed, who stood to lose all the things most of us strive for, people who valued neither comfort, nor money, nor the world's good word.

used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis

From this reading That they took help, and even sacrifice, as a matter of course, seemed in them mere modesty and sound good sense; tantamount to saying, 'I am not so silly or self-centred as to suppose you do this for _me_.

the state of being unsure of something

From this reading It no doubt had the effect of chilling and alienating the 'philanthropist on the make.'

a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon

From this reading It no doubt had the effect of chilling and alienating the 'philanthropist on the make.'

divisible by two

From this reading Even to the less ungenerous, not bargainers for approbation or for influence, even in their case the deep-rooted suspicion we have been taught to cultivate for one another, makes the gift of good faith so difficult that it can be given freely only to people like these, people who plainly and daily suffered for their creed, who stood to lose all the things most of us strive for, people who valued neither comfort, nor money, nor the world's good word.

a strong belief in a supernatural power or powers that control human destiny

From this reading Even to the less ungenerous, not bargainers for approbation or for influence, even in their case the deep-rooted suspicion we have been taught to cultivate for one another, makes the gift of good faith so difficult that it can be given freely only to people like these, people who plainly and daily suffered for their creed, who stood to lose all the things most of us strive for, people who valued neither comfort, nor money, nor the world's good word.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading This became matter for both surprise and instruction to the outsider.

in a free manner

From this reading Even to the less ungenerous, not bargainers for approbation or for influence, even in their case the deep-rooted suspicion we have been taught to cultivate for one another, makes the gift of good faith so difficult that it can be given freely only to people like these, people who plainly and daily suffered for their creed, who stood to lose all the things most of us strive for, people who valued neither comfort, nor money, nor the world's good word.

something acquired without compensation

From this reading Even to the less ungenerous, not bargainers for approbation or for influence, even in their case the deep-rooted suspicion we have been taught to cultivate for one another, makes the gift of good faith so difficult that it can be given freely only to people like these, people who plainly and daily suffered for their creed, who stood to lose all the things most of us strive for, people who valued neither comfort, nor money, nor the world's good word.

acknowledged as a supposition

From this reading Even to the less ungenerous, not bargainers for approbation or for influence, even in their case the deep-rooted suspicion we have been taught to cultivate for one another, makes the gift of good faith so difficult that it can be given freely only to people like these, people who plainly and daily suffered for their creed, who stood to lose all the things most of us strive for, people who valued neither comfort, nor money, nor the world's good word.

having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified

From this reading Even to the less ungenerous, not bargainers for approbation or for influence, even in their case the deep-rooted suspicion we have been taught to cultivate for one another, makes the gift of good faith so difficult that it can be given freely only to people like these, people who plainly and daily suffered for their creed, who stood to lose all the things most of us strive for, people who valued neither comfort, nor money, nor the world's good word.

a feeling of thankfulness and appreciation

From this reading One of the oddest things about these neo-Suffragists was the simplicity with which they accepted aid--the absence in the responsible ones of conventional gratitude.

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

From this reading It no doubt had the effect of chilling and alienating the 'philanthropist on the make.'

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading Even to the less ungenerous, not bargainers for approbation or for influence, even in their case the deep-rooted suspicion we have been taught to cultivate for one another, makes the gift of good faith so difficult that it can be given freely only to people like these, people who plainly and daily suffered for their creed, who stood to lose all the things most of us strive for, people who valued neither comfort, nor money, nor the world's good word.

give help or assistance; be of service

From this reading That they took help, and even sacrifice, as a matter of course, seemed in them mere modesty and sound good sense; tantamount to saying, 'I am not so silly or self-centred as to suppose you do this for _me_.

the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb

From this reading That they took help, and even sacrifice, as a matter of course, seemed in them mere modesty and sound good sense; tantamount to saying, 'I am not so silly or self-centred as to suppose you do this for _me_.

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

From this reading One of the oddest things about these neo-Suffragists was the simplicity with which they accepted aid--the absence in the responsible ones of conventional gratitude.

a power to affect persons or events especially power based on prestige etc

From this reading Even to the less ungenerous, not bargainers for approbation or for influence, even in their case the deep-rooted suspicion we have been taught to cultivate for one another, makes the gift of good faith so difficult that it can be given freely only to people like these, people who plainly and daily suffered for their creed, who stood to lose all the things most of us strive for, people who valued neither comfort, nor money, nor the world's good word.

a message describing how something is to be done

From this reading This became matter for both surprise and instruction to the outsider.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading It no doubt had the effect of chilling and alienating the 'philanthropist on the make.'

used to form the comparative of some adjectives and adverbs

From this reading Even to the less ungenerous, not bargainers for approbation or for influence, even in their case the deep-rooted suspicion we have been taught to cultivate for one another, makes the gift of good faith so difficult that it can be given freely only to people like these, people who plainly and daily suffered for their creed, who stood to lose all the things most of us strive for, people who valued neither comfort, nor money, nor the world's good word.

prefer or wish to do something

From this reading Even to the less ungenerous, not bargainers for approbation or for influence, even in their case the deep-rooted suspicion we have been taught to cultivate for one another, makes the gift of good faith so difficult that it can be given freely only to people like these, people who plainly and daily suffered for their creed, who stood to lose all the things most of us strive for, people who valued neither comfort, nor money, nor the world's good word.

fail to keep or to maintain; cease to have, either physically or in an abstract sense

From this reading Even to the less ungenerous, not bargainers for approbation or for influence, even in their case the deep-rooted suspicion we have been taught to cultivate for one another, makes the gift of good faith so difficult that it can be given freely only to people like these, people who plainly and daily suffered for their creed, who stood to lose all the things most of us strive for, people who valued neither comfort, nor money, nor the world's good word.

engage in

From this reading It no doubt had the effect of chilling and alienating the 'philanthropist on the make.'

plural of “make” — a recognizable kind

From this reading Even to the less ungenerous, not bargainers for approbation or for influence, even in their case the deep-rooted suspicion we have been taught to cultivate for one another, makes the gift of good faith so difficult that it can be given freely only to people like these, people who plainly and daily suffered for their creed, who stood to lose all the things most of us strive for, people who valued neither comfort, nor money, nor the world's good word.

a vaguely specified concern

From this reading This became matter for both surprise and instruction to the outsider.

the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading That they took help, and even sacrifice, as a matter of course, seemed in them mere modesty and sound good sense; tantamount to saying, 'I am not so silly or self-centred as to suppose you do this for _me_.

being nothing more than specified

From this reading That they took help, and even sacrifice, as a matter of course, seemed in them mere modesty and sound good sense; tantamount to saying, 'I am not so silly or self-centred as to suppose you do this for _me_.

freedom from vanity or conceit

From this reading That they took help, and even sacrifice, as a matter of course, seemed in them mere modesty and sound good sense; tantamount to saying, 'I am not so silly or self-centred as to suppose you do this for _me_.

the most common medium of exchange; functions as legal tender

From this reading Even to the less ungenerous, not bargainers for approbation or for influence, even in their case the deep-rooted suspicion we have been taught to cultivate for one another, makes the gift of good faith so difficult that it can be given freely only to people like these, people who plainly and daily suffered for their creed, who stood to lose all the things most of us strive for, people who valued neither comfort, nor money, nor the world's good word.

used to form the superlative

From this reading Even to the less ungenerous, not bargainers for approbation or for influence, even in their case the deep-rooted suspicion we have been taught to cultivate for one another, makes the gift of good faith so difficult that it can be given freely only to people like these, people who plainly and daily suffered for their creed, who stood to lose all the things most of us strive for, people who valued neither comfort, nor money, nor the world's good word.

not one and not the other of two

From this reading Even to the less ungenerous, not bargainers for approbation or for influence, even in their case the deep-rooted suspicion we have been taught to cultivate for one another, makes the gift of good faith so difficult that it can be given freely only to people like these, people who plainly and daily suffered for their creed, who stood to lose all the things most of us strive for, people who valued neither comfort, nor money, nor the world's good word.

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From this reading One of the oddest things about these neo-Suffragists was the simplicity with which they accepted aid--the absence in the responsible ones of conventional gratitude.

not any; not one

From this reading It no doubt had the effect of chilling and alienating the 'philanthropist on the make.'

and not; used after a negative to add a second negative

From this reading Even to the less ungenerous, not bargainers for approbation or for influence, even in their case the deep-rooted suspicion we have been taught to cultivate for one another, makes the gift of good faith so difficult that it can be given freely only to people like these, people who plainly and daily suffered for their creed, who stood to lose all the things most of us strive for, people who valued neither comfort, nor money, nor the world's good word.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading Even to the less ungenerous, not bargainers for approbation or for influence, even in their case the deep-rooted suspicion we have been taught to cultivate for one another, makes the gift of good faith so difficult that it can be given freely only to people like these, people who plainly and daily suffered for their creed, who stood to lose all the things most of us strive for, people who valued neither comfort, nor money, nor the world's good word.

superlative of “odd” — not divisible by two

From this reading One of the oddest things about these neo-Suffragists was the simplicity with which they accepted aid--the absence in the responsible ones of conventional gratitude.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading One of the oddest things about these neo-Suffragists was the simplicity with which they accepted aid--the absence in the responsible ones of conventional gratitude.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading It no doubt had the effect of chilling and alienating the 'philanthropist on the make.'

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading One of the oddest things about these neo-Suffragists was the simplicity with which they accepted aid--the absence in the responsible ones of conventional gratitude.

plural of “one” — the smallest whole number or a numeral representing this number

From this reading One of the oddest things about these neo-Suffragists was the simplicity with which they accepted aid--the absence in the responsible ones of conventional gratitude.

and nothing more

From this reading Even to the less ungenerous, not bargainers for approbation or for influence, even in their case the deep-rooted suspicion we have been taught to cultivate for one another, makes the gift of good faith so difficult that it can be given freely only to people like these, people who plainly and daily suffered for their creed, who stood to lose all the things most of us strive for, people who valued neither comfort, nor money, nor the world's good word.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading Even to the less ungenerous, not bargainers for approbation or for influence, even in their case the deep-rooted suspicion we have been taught to cultivate for one another, makes the gift of good faith so difficult that it can be given freely only to people like these, people who plainly and daily suffered for their creed, who stood to lose all the things most of us strive for, people who valued neither comfort, nor money, nor the world's good word.

A person who does not belong to a particular group or community; a stranger.

From this reading This became matter for both surprise and instruction to the outsider.

(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively

From this reading Even to the less ungenerous, not bargainers for approbation or for influence, even in their case the deep-rooted suspicion we have been taught to cultivate for one another, makes the gift of good faith so difficult that it can be given freely only to people like these, people who plainly and daily suffered for their creed, who stood to lose all the things most of us strive for, people who valued neither comfort, nor money, nor the world's good word.

someone who makes charitable donations intended to increase human well-being

From this reading It no doubt had the effect of chilling and alienating the 'philanthropist on the make.'

unmistakably (“plain” is often used informally for “plainly”)

From this reading Even to the less ungenerous, not bargainers for approbation or for influence, even in their case the deep-rooted suspicion we have been taught to cultivate for one another, makes the gift of good faith so difficult that it can be given freely only to people like these, people who plainly and daily suffered for their creed, who stood to lose all the things most of us strive for, people who valued neither comfort, nor money, nor the world's good word.

worthy of or requiring responsibility or trust; or held accountable

From this reading One of the oddest things about these neo-Suffragists was the simplicity with which they accepted aid--the absence in the responsible ones of conventional gratitude.

the act of losing or surrendering something as a penalty for a mistake or fault or failure to perform etc.

From this reading That they took help, and even sacrifice, as a matter of course, seemed in them mere modesty and sound good sense; tantamount to saying, 'I am not so silly or self-centred as to suppose you do this for _me_.

a word or phrase that particular people use in particular situations

From this reading That they took help, and even sacrifice, as a matter of course, seemed in them mere modesty and sound good sense; tantamount to saying, 'I am not so silly or self-centred as to suppose you do this for _me_.

past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect

From this reading That they took help, and even sacrifice, as a matter of course, seemed in them mere modesty and sound good sense; tantamount to saying, 'I am not so silly or self-centred as to suppose you do this for _me_.

limited to or caring only about yourself and your own needs

From this reading That they took help, and even sacrifice, as a matter of course, seemed in them mere modesty and sound good sense; tantamount to saying, 'I am not so silly or self-centred as to suppose you do this for _me_.

a general conscious awareness

From this reading That they took help, and even sacrifice, as a matter of course, seemed in them mere modesty and sound good sense; tantamount to saying, 'I am not so silly or self-centred as to suppose you do this for _me_.

ludicrous, foolish

From this reading That they took help, and even sacrifice, as a matter of course, seemed in them mere modesty and sound good sense; tantamount to saying, 'I am not so silly or self-centred as to suppose you do this for _me_.

the quality of being simple or uncompounded

From this reading One of the oddest things about these neo-Suffragists was the simplicity with which they accepted aid--the absence in the responsible ones of conventional gratitude.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading Even to the less ungenerous, not bargainers for approbation or for influence, even in their case the deep-rooted suspicion we have been taught to cultivate for one another, makes the gift of good faith so difficult that it can be given freely only to people like these, people who plainly and daily suffered for their creed, who stood to lose all the things most of us strive for, people who valued neither comfort, nor money, nor the world's good word.

the particular auditory effect produced by a given cause

From this reading That they took help, and even sacrifice, as a matter of course, seemed in them mere modesty and sound good sense; tantamount to saying, 'I am not so silly or self-centred as to suppose you do this for _me_.

Maintained an upright posture.

From this reading Even to the less ungenerous, not bargainers for approbation or for influence, even in their case the deep-rooted suspicion we have been taught to cultivate for one another, makes the gift of good faith so difficult that it can be given freely only to people like these, people who plainly and daily suffered for their creed, who stood to lose all the things most of us strive for, people who valued neither comfort, nor money, nor the world's good word.

attempt by employing effort

From this reading Even to the less ungenerous, not bargainers for approbation or for influence, even in their case the deep-rooted suspicion we have been taught to cultivate for one another, makes the gift of good faith so difficult that it can be given freely only to people like these, people who plainly and daily suffered for their creed, who stood to lose all the things most of us strive for, people who valued neither comfort, nor money, nor the world's good word.

past form of “suffer” — undergo or be subjected to

From this reading Even to the less ungenerous, not bargainers for approbation or for influence, even in their case the deep-rooted suspicion we have been taught to cultivate for one another, makes the gift of good faith so difficult that it can be given freely only to people like these, people who plainly and daily suffered for their creed, who stood to lose all the things most of us strive for, people who valued neither comfort, nor money, nor the world's good word.

express a supposition

From this reading That they took help, and even sacrifice, as a matter of course, seemed in them mere modesty and sound good sense; tantamount to saying, 'I am not so silly or self-centred as to suppose you do this for _me_.

the astonishment you feel when something totally unexpected happens to you

From this reading This became matter for both surprise and instruction to the outsider.

an impression that something might be the case

From this reading Even to the less ungenerous, not bargainers for approbation or for influence, even in their case the deep-rooted suspicion we have been taught to cultivate for one another, makes the gift of good faith so difficult that it can be given freely only to people like these, people who plainly and daily suffered for their creed, who stood to lose all the things most of us strive for, people who valued neither comfort, nor money, nor the world's good word.

being essentially equal to something

From this reading That they took help, and even sacrifice, as a matter of course, seemed in them mere modesty and sound good sense; tantamount to saying, 'I am not so silly or self-centred as to suppose you do this for _me_.

inflected form of “teach” — impart skills or knowledge to

From this reading Even to the less ungenerous, not bargainers for approbation or for influence, even in their case the deep-rooted suspicion we have been taught to cultivate for one another, makes the gift of good faith so difficult that it can be given freely only to people like these, people who plainly and daily suffered for their creed, who stood to lose all the things most of us strive for, people who valued neither comfort, nor money, nor the world's good word.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Even to the less ungenerous, not bargainers for approbation or for influence, even in their case the deep-rooted suspicion we have been taught to cultivate for one another, makes the gift of good faith so difficult that it can be given freely only to people like these, people who plainly and daily suffered for their creed, who stood to lose all the things most of us strive for, people who valued neither comfort, nor money, nor the world's good word.

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

From this reading One of the oddest things about these neo-Suffragists was the simplicity with which they accepted aid--the absence in the responsible ones of conventional gratitude.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading Even to the less ungenerous, not bargainers for approbation or for influence, even in their case the deep-rooted suspicion we have been taught to cultivate for one another, makes the gift of good faith so difficult that it can be given freely only to people like these, people who plainly and daily suffered for their creed, who stood to lose all the things most of us strive for, people who valued neither comfort, nor money, nor the world's good word.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading That they took help, and even sacrifice, as a matter of course, seemed in them mere modesty and sound good sense; tantamount to saying, 'I am not so silly or self-centred as to suppose you do this for _me_.

the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned

From this reading One of the oddest things about these neo-Suffragists was the simplicity with which they accepted aid--the absence in the responsible ones of conventional gratitude.

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

From this reading One of the oddest things about these neo-Suffragists was the simplicity with which they accepted aid--the absence in the responsible ones of conventional gratitude.

any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)

From this reading One of the oddest things about these neo-Suffragists was the simplicity with which they accepted aid--the absence in the responsible ones of conventional gratitude.

used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned

From this reading This became matter for both surprise and instruction to the outsider.

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

From this reading This became matter for both surprise and instruction to the outsider.

inflected form of “take” — carry out

From this reading That they took help, and even sacrifice, as a matter of course, seemed in them mere modesty and sound good sense; tantamount to saying, 'I am not so silly or self-centred as to suppose you do this for _me_.

lacking in magnanimity

From this reading Even to the less ungenerous, not bargainers for approbation or for influence, even in their case the deep-rooted suspicion we have been taught to cultivate for one another, makes the gift of good faith so difficult that it can be given freely only to people like these, people who plainly and daily suffered for their creed, who stood to lose all the things most of us strive for, people who valued neither comfort, nor money, nor the world's good word.

the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading Even to the less ungenerous, not bargainers for approbation or for influence, even in their case the deep-rooted suspicion we have been taught to cultivate for one another, makes the gift of good faith so difficult that it can be given freely only to people like these, people who plainly and daily suffered for their creed, who stood to lose all the things most of us strive for, people who valued neither comfort, nor money, nor the world's good word.

(usually used in combination) having value of a specified kind

From this reading Even to the less ungenerous, not bargainers for approbation or for influence, even in their case the deep-rooted suspicion we have been taught to cultivate for one another, makes the gift of good faith so difficult that it can be given freely only to people like these, people who plainly and daily suffered for their creed, who stood to lose all the things most of us strive for, people who valued neither comfort, nor money, nor the world's good word.

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

From this reading One of the oddest things about these neo-Suffragists was the simplicity with which they accepted aid--the absence in the responsible ones of conventional gratitude.

the speaker together with one or more other people

From this reading Even to the less ungenerous, not bargainers for approbation or for influence, even in their case the deep-rooted suspicion we have been taught to cultivate for one another, makes the gift of good faith so difficult that it can be given freely only to people like these, people who plainly and daily suffered for their creed, who stood to lose all the things most of us strive for, people who valued neither comfort, nor money, nor the world's good word.

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

From this reading One of the oddest things about these neo-Suffragists was the simplicity with which they accepted aid--the absence in the responsible ones of conventional gratitude.

which person or people

From this reading Even to the less ungenerous, not bargainers for approbation or for influence, even in their case the deep-rooted suspicion we have been taught to cultivate for one another, makes the gift of good faith so difficult that it can be given freely only to people like these, people who plainly and daily suffered for their creed, who stood to lose all the things most of us strive for, people who valued neither comfort, nor money, nor the world's good word.

in the company of; together with

From this reading One of the oddest things about these neo-Suffragists was the simplicity with which they accepted aid--the absence in the responsible ones of conventional gratitude.

a unit of language that native speakers can identify

From this reading Even to the less ungenerous, not bargainers for approbation or for influence, even in their case the deep-rooted suspicion we have been taught to cultivate for one another, makes the gift of good faith so difficult that it can be given freely only to people like these, people who plainly and daily suffered for their creed, who stood to lose all the things most of us strive for, people who valued neither comfort, nor money, nor the world's good word.

possessive form of “world” — everything that exists anywhere

From this reading Even to the less ungenerous, not bargainers for approbation or for influence, even in their case the deep-rooted suspicion we have been taught to cultivate for one another, makes the gift of good faith so difficult that it can be given freely only to people like these, people who plainly and daily suffered for their creed, who stood to lose all the things most of us strive for, people who valued neither comfort, nor money, nor the world's good word.

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading That they took help, and even sacrifice, as a matter of course, seemed in them mere modesty and sound good sense; tantamount to saying, 'I am not so silly or self-centred as to suppose you do this for _me_.