Chapter XXIII · Chapter 23

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From this reading GETTING READY FOR THE RUMMAGE SALE Never had District No. 5 been so stirred on the subject of any public entertainment as on the Rummage Sale.

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

From this reading Between the little village by the sea, which numbered about two thousand, and the radius known as District No. 5, which could not boast half that number, there was a kind of rivalry, the district claiming that it excelled the village in the quality of its inhabitants, if not in quantity.

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading Between the little village by the sea, which numbered about two thousand, and the radius known as District No. 5, which could not boast half that number, there was a kind of rivalry, the district claiming that it excelled the village in the quality of its inhabitants, if not in quantity.

plural of “account” — a record or narrative description of past events

From this reading He was gouty and rheumatic and past his prime it was true, but he was still a power among them, and they were proud of him and proud of themselves, and delighted that they had been the first to carry out the idea of a Rummage Sale, which had been brought to them by a visitor from western New York, who explained its workings, and gave almost fabulous accounts of the money made by such sales.

(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but

From this reading He was gouty and rheumatic and past his prime it was true, but he was still a power among them, and they were proud of him and proud of themselves, and delighted that they had been the first to carry out the idea of a Rummage Sale, which had been brought to them by a visitor from western New York, who explained its workings, and gave almost fabulous accounts of the money made by such sales.

surrounded by; in the middle of a group

From this reading He was gouty and rheumatic and past his prime it was true, but he was still a power among them, and they were proud of him and proud of themselves, and delighted that they had been the first to carry out the idea of a Rummage Sale, which had been brought to them by a visitor from western New York, who explained its workings, and gave almost fabulous accounts of the money made by such sales.

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

From this reading It was something entirely new and unique, and the whole neighborhood entered into it with great enthusiasm.

one or some or every or all without specification

From this reading GETTING READY FOR THE RUMMAGE SALE Never had District No. 5 been so stirred on the subject of any public entertainment as on the Rummage Sale.

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

From this reading GETTING READY FOR THE RUMMAGE SALE Never had District No. 5 been so stirred on the subject of any public entertainment as on the Rummage Sale.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading GETTING READY FOR THE RUMMAGE SALE Never had District No. 5 been so stirred on the subject of any public entertainment as on the Rummage Sale.

in the space, time, or range separating two things

From this reading Between the little village by the sea, which numbered about two thousand, and the radius known as District No. 5, which could not boast half that number, there was a kind of rivalry, the district claiming that it excelled the village in the quality of its inhabitants, if not in quantity.

show off

From this reading Between the little village by the sea, which numbered about two thousand, and the radius known as District No. 5, which could not boast half that number, there was a kind of rivalry, the district claiming that it excelled the village in the quality of its inhabitants, if not in quantity.

inflected form of “bring” — take something or somebody with oneself somewhere

From this reading He was gouty and rheumatic and past his prime it was true, but he was still a power among them, and they were proud of him and proud of themselves, and delighted that they had been the first to carry out the idea of a Rummage Sale, which had been brought to them by a visitor from western New York, who explained its workings, and gave almost fabulous accounts of the money made by such sales.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading He was gouty and rheumatic and past his prime it was true, but he was still a power among them, and they were proud of him and proud of themselves, and delighted that they had been the first to carry out the idea of a Rummage Sale, which had been brought to them by a visitor from western New York, who explained its workings, and gave almost fabulous accounts of the money made by such sales.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading Between the little village by the sea, which numbered about two thousand, and the radius known as District No. 5, which could not boast half that number, there was a kind of rivalry, the district claiming that it excelled the village in the quality of its inhabitants, if not in quantity.

move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body

From this reading He was gouty and rheumatic and past his prime it was true, but he was still a power among them, and they were proud of him and proud of themselves, and delighted that they had been the first to carry out the idea of a Rummage Sale, which had been brought to them by a visitor from western New York, who explained its workings, and gave almost fabulous accounts of the money made by such sales.

-ing form of “claim” — assert or affirm strongly; state to be true or existing

From this reading Between the little village by the sea, which numbered about two thousand, and the radius known as District No. 5, which could not boast half that number, there was a kind of rivalry, the district claiming that it excelled the village in the quality of its inhabitants, if not in quantity.

a pass between mountain peaks

From this reading Its people were mostly well educated and intelligent, and they had Col. Crompton, with his fine house and grounds.

the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests

From this reading Between the little village by the sea, which numbered about two thousand, and the radius known as District No. 5, which could not boast half that number, there was a kind of rivalry, the district claiming that it excelled the village in the quality of its inhabitants, if not in quantity.

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From this reading Its people were mostly well educated and intelligent, and they had Col. Crompton, with his fine house and grounds.

greatly pleased

From this reading He was gouty and rheumatic and past his prime it was true, but he was still a power among them, and they were proud of him and proud of themselves, and delighted that they had been the first to carry out the idea of a Rummage Sale, which had been brought to them by a visitor from western New York, who explained its workings, and gave almost fabulous accounts of the money made by such sales.

a region marked off for administrative or other purposes

From this reading GETTING READY FOR THE RUMMAGE SALE Never had District No. 5 been so stirred on the subject of any public entertainment as on the Rummage Sale.

possessing an education (especially having more than average knowledge)

From this reading Its people were mostly well educated and intelligent, and they had Col. Crompton, with his fine house and grounds.

past form of “enter” — to come or go into

From this reading It was something entirely new and unique, and the whole neighborhood entered into it with great enthusiasm.

an activity that is diverting and that holds the attention

From this reading GETTING READY FOR THE RUMMAGE SALE Never had District No. 5 been so stirred on the subject of any public entertainment as on the Rummage Sale.

a feeling of excitement

From this reading It was something entirely new and unique, and the whole neighborhood entered into it with great enthusiasm.

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

From this reading It was something entirely new and unique, and the whole neighborhood entered into it with great enthusiasm.

inflected form of “excel” — distinguish oneself

From this reading Between the little village by the sea, which numbered about two thousand, and the radius known as District No. 5, which could not boast half that number, there was a kind of rivalry, the district claiming that it excelled the village in the quality of its inhabitants, if not in quantity.

past form of “explain” — make plain and comprehensible

From this reading He was gouty and rheumatic and past his prime it was true, but he was still a power among them, and they were proud of him and proud of themselves, and delighted that they had been the first to carry out the idea of a Rummage Sale, which had been brought to them by a visitor from western New York, who explained its workings, and gave almost fabulous accounts of the money made by such sales.

extremely pleasing

From this reading He was gouty and rheumatic and past his prime it was true, but he was still a power among them, and they were proud of him and proud of themselves, and delighted that they had been the first to carry out the idea of a Rummage Sale, which had been brought to them by a visitor from western New York, who explained its workings, and gave almost fabulous accounts of the money made by such sales.

being satisfactory or in satisfactory condition

From this reading Its people were mostly well educated and intelligent, and they had Col. Crompton, with his fine house and grounds.

preceding all others in time or space or degree

From this reading He was gouty and rheumatic and past his prime it was true, but he was still a power among them, and they were proud of him and proud of themselves, and delighted that they had been the first to carry out the idea of a Rummage Sale, which had been brought to them by a visitor from western New York, who explained its workings, and gave almost fabulous accounts of the money made by such sales.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading GETTING READY FOR THE RUMMAGE SALE Never had District No. 5 been so stirred on the subject of any public entertainment as on the Rummage Sale.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading He was gouty and rheumatic and past his prime it was true, but he was still a power among them, and they were proud of him and proud of themselves, and delighted that they had been the first to carry out the idea of a Rummage Sale, which had been brought to them by a visitor from western New York, who explained its workings, and gave almost fabulous accounts of the money made by such sales.

inflected form of “give” — cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense

From this reading He was gouty and rheumatic and past his prime it was true, but he was still a power among them, and they were proud of him and proud of themselves, and delighted that they had been the first to carry out the idea of a Rummage Sale, which had been brought to them by a visitor from western New York, who explained its workings, and gave almost fabulous accounts of the money made by such sales.

the act of acquiring something

From this reading GETTING READY FOR THE RUMMAGE SALE Never had District No. 5 been so stirred on the subject of any public entertainment as on the Rummage Sale.

suffering from gout

From this reading He was gouty and rheumatic and past his prime it was true, but he was still a power among them, and they were proud of him and proud of themselves, and delighted that they had been the first to carry out the idea of a Rummage Sale, which had been brought to them by a visitor from western New York, who explained its workings, and gave almost fabulous accounts of the money made by such sales.

relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind

From this reading It was something entirely new and unique, and the whole neighborhood entered into it with great enthusiasm.

your basis for belief or disbelief; knowledge on which to base belief

From this reading Its people were mostly well educated and intelligent, and they had Col. Crompton, with his fine house and grounds.

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

From this reading GETTING READY FOR THE RUMMAGE SALE Never had District No. 5 been so stirred on the subject of any public entertainment as on the Rummage Sale.

consisting of one of two equivalent parts in value or quantity

From this reading Between the little village by the sea, which numbered about two thousand, and the radius known as District No. 5, which could not boast half that number, there was a kind of rivalry, the district claiming that it excelled the village in the quality of its inhabitants, if not in quantity.

a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading He was gouty and rheumatic and past his prime it was true, but he was still a power among them, and they were proud of him and proud of themselves, and delighted that they had been the first to carry out the idea of a Rummage Sale, which had been brought to them by a visitor from western New York, who explained its workings, and gave almost fabulous accounts of the money made by such sales.

the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading He was gouty and rheumatic and past his prime it was true, but he was still a power among them, and they were proud of him and proud of themselves, and delighted that they had been the first to carry out the idea of a Rummage Sale, which had been brought to them by a visitor from western New York, who explained its workings, and gave almost fabulous accounts of the money made by such sales.

belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned

From this reading Its people were mostly well educated and intelligent, and they had Col. Crompton, with his fine house and grounds.

a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families

From this reading Its people were mostly well educated and intelligent, and they had Col. Crompton, with his fine house and grounds.

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

From this reading He was gouty and rheumatic and past his prime it was true, but he was still a power among them, and they were proud of him and proud of themselves, and delighted that they had been the first to carry out the idea of a Rummage Sale, which had been brought to them by a visitor from western New York, who explained its workings, and gave almost fabulous accounts of the money made by such sales.

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading Between the little village by the sea, which numbered about two thousand, and the radius known as District No. 5, which could not boast half that number, there was a kind of rivalry, the district claiming that it excelled the village in the quality of its inhabitants, if not in quantity.

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

From this reading Between the little village by the sea, which numbered about two thousand, and the radius known as District No. 5, which could not boast half that number, there was a kind of rivalry, the district claiming that it excelled the village in the quality of its inhabitants, if not in quantity.

plural of “inhabitant” — a person who inhabits a particular place

From this reading Between the little village by the sea, which numbered about two thousand, and the radius known as District No. 5, which could not boast half that number, there was a kind of rivalry, the district claiming that it excelled the village in the quality of its inhabitants, if not in quantity.

having the capacity for thought and reason especially to a high degree

From this reading Its people were mostly well educated and intelligent, and they had Col. Crompton, with his fine house and grounds.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading It was something entirely new and unique, and the whole neighborhood entered into it with great enthusiasm.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading It was something entirely new and unique, and the whole neighborhood entered into it with great enthusiasm.

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading Between the little village by the sea, which numbered about two thousand, and the radius known as District No. 5, which could not boast half that number, there was a kind of rivalry, the district claiming that it excelled the village in the quality of its inhabitants, if not in quantity.

having or showing a tender and considerate and helpful nature; used especially of persons and their behavior

From this reading Between the little village by the sea, which numbered about two thousand, and the radius known as District No. 5, which could not boast half that number, there was a kind of rivalry, the district claiming that it excelled the village in the quality of its inhabitants, if not in quantity.

apprehended with certainty

From this reading Between the little village by the sea, which numbered about two thousand, and the radius known as District No. 5, which could not boast half that number, there was a kind of rivalry, the district claiming that it excelled the village in the quality of its inhabitants, if not in quantity.

limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading Between the little village by the sea, which numbered about two thousand, and the radius known as District No. 5, which could not boast half that number, there was a kind of rivalry, the district claiming that it excelled the village in the quality of its inhabitants, if not in quantity.

produced by a manufacturing process

From this reading He was gouty and rheumatic and past his prime it was true, but he was still a power among them, and they were proud of him and proud of themselves, and delighted that they had been the first to carry out the idea of a Rummage Sale, which had been brought to them by a visitor from western New York, who explained its workings, and gave almost fabulous accounts of the money made by such sales.

the most common medium of exchange; functions as legal tender

From this reading He was gouty and rheumatic and past his prime it was true, but he was still a power among them, and they were proud of him and proud of themselves, and delighted that they had been the first to carry out the idea of a Rummage Sale, which had been brought to them by a visitor from western New York, who explained its workings, and gave almost fabulous accounts of the money made by such sales.

in large part; mainly or chiefly

From this reading Its people were mostly well educated and intelligent, and they had Col. Crompton, with his fine house and grounds.

a surrounding or nearby region

From this reading It was something entirely new and unique, and the whole neighborhood entered into it with great enthusiasm.

not ever; at no time in the past or future

From this reading GETTING READY FOR THE RUMMAGE SALE Never had District No. 5 been so stirred on the subject of any public entertainment as on the Rummage Sale.

not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered

From this reading It was something entirely new and unique, and the whole neighborhood entered into it with great enthusiasm.

not any; not one

From this reading GETTING READY FOR THE RUMMAGE SALE Never had District No. 5 been so stirred on the subject of any public entertainment as on the Rummage Sale.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading Between the little village by the sea, which numbered about two thousand, and the radius known as District No. 5, which could not boast half that number, there was a kind of rivalry, the district claiming that it excelled the village in the quality of its inhabitants, if not in quantity.

the property possessed by a sum or total or indefinite quantity of units or individuals

From this reading Between the little village by the sea, which numbered about two thousand, and the radius known as District No. 5, which could not boast half that number, there was a kind of rivalry, the district claiming that it excelled the village in the quality of its inhabitants, if not in quantity.

past form of “number” — add up in number or quantity

From this reading Between the little village by the sea, which numbered about two thousand, and the radius known as District No. 5, which could not boast half that number, there was a kind of rivalry, the district claiming that it excelled the village in the quality of its inhabitants, if not in quantity.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading GETTING READY FOR THE RUMMAGE SALE Never had District No. 5 been so stirred on the subject of any public entertainment as on the Rummage Sale.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading GETTING READY FOR THE RUMMAGE SALE Never had District No. 5 been so stirred on the subject of any public entertainment as on the Rummage Sale.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading He was gouty and rheumatic and past his prime it was true, but he was still a power among them, and they were proud of him and proud of themselves, and delighted that they had been the first to carry out the idea of a Rummage Sale, which had been brought to them by a visitor from western New York, who explained its workings, and gave almost fabulous accounts of the money made by such sales.

the time that has elapsed

From this reading He was gouty and rheumatic and past his prime it was true, but he was still a power among them, and they were proud of him and proud of themselves, and delighted that they had been the first to carry out the idea of a Rummage Sale, which had been brought to them by a visitor from western New York, who explained its workings, and gave almost fabulous accounts of the money made by such sales.

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

From this reading Its people were mostly well educated and intelligent, and they had Col. Crompton, with his fine house and grounds.

possession of controlling influence

From this reading He was gouty and rheumatic and past his prime it was true, but he was still a power among them, and they were proud of him and proud of themselves, and delighted that they had been the first to carry out the idea of a Rummage Sale, which had been brought to them by a visitor from western New York, who explained its workings, and gave almost fabulous accounts of the money made by such sales.

first in rank or degree

From this reading He was gouty and rheumatic and past his prime it was true, but he was still a power among them, and they were proud of him and proud of themselves, and delighted that they had been the first to carry out the idea of a Rummage Sale, which had been brought to them by a visitor from western New York, who explained its workings, and gave almost fabulous accounts of the money made by such sales.

feeling self-respect or pleasure in something by which you measure your self-worth; or being a reason for pride

From this reading He was gouty and rheumatic and past his prime it was true, but he was still a power among them, and they were proud of him and proud of themselves, and delighted that they had been the first to carry out the idea of a Rummage Sale, which had been brought to them by a visitor from western New York, who explained its workings, and gave almost fabulous accounts of the money made by such sales.

people in general considered as a whole

From this reading GETTING READY FOR THE RUMMAGE SALE Never had District No. 5 been so stirred on the subject of any public entertainment as on the Rummage Sale.

an essential and distinguishing attribute of something or someone

From this reading Between the little village by the sea, which numbered about two thousand, and the radius known as District No. 5, which could not boast half that number, there was a kind of rivalry, the district claiming that it excelled the village in the quality of its inhabitants, if not in quantity.

how much there is or how many there are of something that you can quantify

From this reading Between the little village by the sea, which numbered about two thousand, and the radius known as District No. 5, which could not boast half that number, there was a kind of rivalry, the district claiming that it excelled the village in the quality of its inhabitants, if not in quantity.

the length of a line segment between the center and circumference of a circle or sphere

From this reading Between the little village by the sea, which numbered about two thousand, and the radius known as District No. 5, which could not boast half that number, there was a kind of rivalry, the district claiming that it excelled the village in the quality of its inhabitants, if not in quantity.

completely prepared or in condition for immediate action or use or progress

From this reading GETTING READY FOR THE RUMMAGE SALE Never had District No. 5 been so stirred on the subject of any public entertainment as on the Rummage Sale.

a person suffering with rheumatism

From this reading He was gouty and rheumatic and past his prime it was true, but he was still a power among them, and they were proud of him and proud of themselves, and delighted that they had been the first to carry out the idea of a Rummage Sale, which had been brought to them by a visitor from western New York, who explained its workings, and gave almost fabulous accounts of the money made by such sales.

the act of competing as for profit or a prize

From this reading Between the little village by the sea, which numbered about two thousand, and the radius known as District No. 5, which could not boast half that number, there was a kind of rivalry, the district claiming that it excelled the village in the quality of its inhabitants, if not in quantity.

search haphazardly

From this reading GETTING READY FOR THE RUMMAGE SALE Never had District No. 5 been so stirred on the subject of any public entertainment as on the Rummage Sale.

a particular instance of selling

From this reading GETTING READY FOR THE RUMMAGE SALE Never had District No. 5 been so stirred on the subject of any public entertainment as on the Rummage Sale.

income (at invoice values) received for goods and services over some given period of time

From this reading He was gouty and rheumatic and past his prime it was true, but he was still a power among them, and they were proud of him and proud of themselves, and delighted that they had been the first to carry out the idea of a Rummage Sale, which had been brought to them by a visitor from western New York, who explained its workings, and gave almost fabulous accounts of the money made by such sales.

a division of an ocean or a large body of salt water partially enclosed by land

From this reading Between the little village by the sea, which numbered about two thousand, and the radius known as District No. 5, which could not boast half that number, there was a kind of rivalry, the district claiming that it excelled the village in the quality of its inhabitants, if not in quantity.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading GETTING READY FOR THE RUMMAGE SALE Never had District No. 5 been so stirred on the subject of any public entertainment as on the Rummage Sale.

a thing, without saying which

From this reading It was something entirely new and unique, and the whole neighborhood entered into it with great enthusiasm.

not in physical motion

From this reading He was gouty and rheumatic and past his prime it was true, but he was still a power among them, and they were proud of him and proud of themselves, and delighted that they had been the first to carry out the idea of a Rummage Sale, which had been brought to them by a visitor from western New York, who explained its workings, and gave almost fabulous accounts of the money made by such sales.

being excited or provoked to the expression of an emotion

From this reading GETTING READY FOR THE RUMMAGE SALE Never had District No. 5 been so stirred on the subject of any public entertainment as on the Rummage Sale.

the subject matter of a conversation or discussion

From this reading GETTING READY FOR THE RUMMAGE SALE Never had District No. 5 been so stirred on the subject of any public entertainment as on the Rummage Sale.

of the kind already mentioned

From this reading He was gouty and rheumatic and past his prime it was true, but he was still a power among them, and they were proud of him and proud of themselves, and delighted that they had been the first to carry out the idea of a Rummage Sale, which had been brought to them by a visitor from western New York, who explained its workings, and gave almost fabulous accounts of the money made by such sales.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Between the little village by the sea, which numbered about two thousand, and the radius known as District No. 5, which could not boast half that number, there was a kind of rivalry, the district claiming that it excelled the village in the quality of its inhabitants, if not in quantity.

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

From this reading GETTING READY FOR THE RUMMAGE SALE Never had District No. 5 been so stirred on the subject of any public entertainment as on the Rummage Sale.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading He was gouty and rheumatic and past his prime it was true, but he was still a power among them, and they were proud of him and proud of themselves, and delighted that they had been the first to carry out the idea of a Rummage Sale, which had been brought to them by a visitor from western New York, who explained its workings, and gave almost fabulous accounts of the money made by such sales.

used when the people doing the action are also its object

From this reading He was gouty and rheumatic and past his prime it was true, but he was still a power among them, and they were proud of him and proud of themselves, and delighted that they had been the first to carry out the idea of a Rummage Sale, which had been brought to them by a visitor from western New York, who explained its workings, and gave almost fabulous accounts of the money made by such sales.

in or at that place or location

From this reading Between the little village by the sea, which numbered about two thousand, and the radius known as District No. 5, which could not boast half that number, there was a kind of rivalry, the district claiming that it excelled the village in the quality of its inhabitants, if not in quantity.

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

From this reading Its people were mostly well educated and intelligent, and they had Col. Crompton, with his fine house and grounds.

the cardinal number that is the product of 10 and 100

From this reading Between the little village by the sea, which numbered about two thousand, and the radius known as District No. 5, which could not boast half that number, there was a kind of rivalry, the district claiming that it excelled the village in the quality of its inhabitants, if not in quantity.

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

From this reading He was gouty and rheumatic and past his prime it was true, but he was still a power among them, and they were proud of him and proud of themselves, and delighted that they had been the first to carry out the idea of a Rummage Sale, which had been brought to them by a visitor from western New York, who explained its workings, and gave almost fabulous accounts of the money made by such sales.

consistent with fact or reality; not false

From this reading He was gouty and rheumatic and past his prime it was true, but he was still a power among them, and they were proud of him and proud of themselves, and delighted that they had been the first to carry out the idea of a Rummage Sale, which had been brought to them by a visitor from western New York, who explained its workings, and gave almost fabulous accounts of the money made by such sales.

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number

From this reading Between the little village by the sea, which numbered about two thousand, and the radius known as District No. 5, which could not boast half that number, there was a kind of rivalry, the district claiming that it excelled the village in the quality of its inhabitants, if not in quantity.

radically distinctive and without equal

From this reading It was something entirely new and unique, and the whole neighborhood entered into it with great enthusiasm.

a community of people smaller than a town

From this reading Between the little village by the sea, which numbered about two thousand, and the radius known as District No. 5, which could not boast half that number, there was a kind of rivalry, the district claiming that it excelled the village in the quality of its inhabitants, if not in quantity.

someone who visits

From this reading He was gouty and rheumatic and past his prime it was true, but he was still a power among them, and they were proud of him and proud of themselves, and delighted that they had been the first to carry out the idea of a Rummage Sale, which had been brought to them by a visitor from western New York, who explained its workings, and gave almost fabulous accounts of the money made by such sales.

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

From this reading It was something entirely new and unique, and the whole neighborhood entered into it with great enthusiasm.

(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)

From this reading Its people were mostly well educated and intelligent, and they had Col. Crompton, with his fine house and grounds.

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

From this reading Its people were mostly well educated and intelligent, and they had Col. Crompton, with his fine house and grounds.

relating to or characteristic of the western parts of the world or the West as opposed to the eastern or oriental parts

From this reading He was gouty and rheumatic and past his prime it was true, but he was still a power among them, and they were proud of him and proud of themselves, and delighted that they had been the first to carry out the idea of a Rummage Sale, which had been brought to them by a visitor from western New York, who explained its workings, and gave almost fabulous accounts of the money made by such sales.

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

From this reading Between the little village by the sea, which numbered about two thousand, and the radius known as District No. 5, which could not boast half that number, there was a kind of rivalry, the district claiming that it excelled the village in the quality of its inhabitants, if not in quantity.

which person or people

From this reading He was gouty and rheumatic and past his prime it was true, but he was still a power among them, and they were proud of him and proud of themselves, and delighted that they had been the first to carry out the idea of a Rummage Sale, which had been brought to them by a visitor from western New York, who explained its workings, and gave almost fabulous accounts of the money made by such sales.

including all components without exception; being one unit or constituting the full amount or extent or duration; complete

From this reading It was something entirely new and unique, and the whole neighborhood entered into it with great enthusiasm.

in the company of; together with

From this reading It was something entirely new and unique, and the whole neighborhood entered into it with great enthusiasm.

the internal mechanism of a device

From this reading He was gouty and rheumatic and past his prime it was true, but he was still a power among them, and they were proud of him and proud of themselves, and delighted that they had been the first to carry out the idea of a Rummage Sale, which had been brought to them by a visitor from western New York, who explained its workings, and gave almost fabulous accounts of the money made by such sales.

the English royal house (a branch of the Plantagenet line) that reigned from 1461 to 1485; its emblem was a white rose

From this reading He was gouty and rheumatic and past his prime it was true, but he was still a power among them, and they were proud of him and proud of themselves, and delighted that they had been the first to carry out the idea of a Rummage Sale, which had been brought to them by a visitor from western New York, who explained its workings, and gave almost fabulous accounts of the money made by such sales.