Chapter XVI

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

From this reading Much tramping about over sand and rocks, and the necessity for sleeping on a bed of dry leaves and brushwood, to say nothing of a night journey in an open boat, had brought Mrs. Ewart-Crane's one dress to a condition of which a London charwoman would have been ashamed; while Enid was in no better plight.

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading THE AMAZING PRINGLE JUST so surely as had come about the division of the little company into its several parts, socially speaking--that necessary "drawing of the line" insisted upon in all things by Mr. Jordan Tant--so did it come about that the party he represented withdrew itself more and more from the rest of the islanders.

a mixture of gases (especially oxygen) required for breathing; the stuff that the wind consists of

From this reading But although Mrs. Ewart-Crane was well aware that Mrs. Stocker was in the same lamentable condition, she resolutely declined to make common ground of complaint with her on that score; in other words, Mrs. Ewart-Crane wore her shabbiness with an air.

(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class

From this reading THE AMAZING PRINGLE JUST so surely as had come about the division of the little company into its several parts, socially speaking--that necessary "drawing of the line" insisted upon in all things by Mr. Jordan Tant--so did it come about that the party he represented withdrew itself more and more from the rest of the islanders.

in spite of the fact that

From this reading But although Mrs. Ewart-Crane was well aware that Mrs. Stocker was in the same lamentable condition, she resolutely declined to make common ground of complaint with her on that score; in other words, Mrs. Ewart-Crane wore her shabbiness with an air.

surprising greatly

From this reading THE AMAZING PRINGLE JUST so surely as had come about the division of the little company into its several parts, socially speaking--that necessary "drawing of the line" insisted upon in all things by Mr. Jordan Tant--so did it come about that the party he represented withdrew itself more and more from the rest of the islanders.

the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound

From this reading Much tramping about over sand and rocks, and the necessity for sleeping on a bed of dry leaves and brushwood, to say nothing of a night journey in an open boat, had brought Mrs. Ewart-Crane's one dress to a condition of which a London charwoman would have been ashamed; while Enid was in no better plight.

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

From this reading THE AMAZING PRINGLE JUST so surely as had come about the division of the little company into its several parts, socially speaking--that necessary "drawing of the line" insisted upon in all things by Mr. Jordan Tant--so did it come about that the party he represented withdrew itself more and more from the rest of the islanders.

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

From this reading THE AMAZING PRINGLE JUST so surely as had come about the division of the little company into its several parts, socially speaking--that necessary "drawing of the line" insisted upon in all things by Mr. Jordan Tant--so did it come about that the party he represented withdrew itself more and more from the rest of the islanders.

feeling shame or guilt or embarrassment or remorse

From this reading Much tramping about over sand and rocks, and the necessity for sleeping on a bed of dry leaves and brushwood, to say nothing of a night journey in an open boat, had brought Mrs. Ewart-Crane's one dress to a condition of which a London charwoman would have been ashamed; while Enid was in no better plight.

(sometimes followed by “of”) having or showing knowledge or understanding or realization or perception

From this reading But although Mrs. Ewart-Crane was well aware that Mrs. Stocker was in the same lamentable condition, she resolutely declined to make common ground of complaint with her on that score; in other words, Mrs. Ewart-Crane wore her shabbiness with an air.

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

From this reading It might have been thought that their common difficulties would have drawn them together; but the fact remains that the shabbier Mrs. Ewart-Crane and her daughter became the more urgent was it that their real position in the greater world should be firmly impressed upon those with whom they had been thrown in contact.

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

From this reading It might have been thought that their common difficulties would have drawn them together; but the fact remains that the shabbier Mrs. Ewart-Crane and her daughter became the more urgent was it that their real position in the greater world should be firmly impressed upon those with whom they had been thrown in contact.

a piece of furniture that provides a place to sleep

From this reading Much tramping about over sand and rocks, and the necessity for sleeping on a bed of dry leaves and brushwood, to say nothing of a night journey in an open boat, had brought Mrs. Ewart-Crane's one dress to a condition of which a London charwoman would have been ashamed; while Enid was in no better plight.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading It might have been thought that their common difficulties would have drawn them together; but the fact remains that the shabbier Mrs. Ewart-Crane and her daughter became the more urgent was it that their real position in the greater world should be firmly impressed upon those with whom they had been thrown in contact.

(comparative of “good”) superior to another (of the same class or set or kind) in excellence or quality or desirability or suitability; more highly skilled than another

From this reading Much tramping about over sand and rocks, and the necessity for sleeping on a bed of dry leaves and brushwood, to say nothing of a night journey in an open boat, had brought Mrs. Ewart-Crane's one dress to a condition of which a London charwoman would have been ashamed; while Enid was in no better plight.

a small vessel for travel on water

From this reading Much tramping about over sand and rocks, and the necessity for sleeping on a bed of dry leaves and brushwood, to say nothing of a night journey in an open boat, had brought Mrs. Ewart-Crane's one dress to a condition of which a London charwoman would have been ashamed; while Enid was in no better plight.

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

From this reading Much tramping about over sand and rocks, and the necessity for sleeping on a bed of dry leaves and brushwood, to say nothing of a night journey in an open boat, had brought Mrs. Ewart-Crane's one dress to a condition of which a London charwoman would have been ashamed; while Enid was in no better plight.

the wood from bushes or small branches

From this reading Much tramping about over sand and rocks, and the necessity for sleeping on a bed of dry leaves and brushwood, to say nothing of a night journey in an open boat, had brought Mrs. Ewart-Crane's one dress to a condition of which a London charwoman would have been ashamed; while Enid was in no better plight.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading It might have been thought that their common difficulties would have drawn them together; but the fact remains that the shabbier Mrs. Ewart-Crane and her daughter became the more urgent was it that their real position in the greater world should be firmly impressed upon those with whom they had been thrown in contact.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading THE AMAZING PRINGLE JUST so surely as had come about the division of the little company into its several parts, socially speaking--that necessary "drawing of the line" insisted upon in all things by Mr. Jordan Tant--so did it come about that the party he represented withdrew itself more and more from the rest of the islanders.

a human female employed to do housework

From this reading Much tramping about over sand and rocks, and the necessity for sleeping on a bed of dry leaves and brushwood, to say nothing of a night journey in an open boat, had brought Mrs. Ewart-Crane's one dress to a condition of which a London charwoman would have been ashamed; while Enid was in no better plight.

move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody

From this reading THE AMAZING PRINGLE JUST so surely as had come about the division of the little company into its several parts, socially speaking--that necessary "drawing of the line" insisted upon in all things by Mr. Jordan Tant--so did it come about that the party he represented withdrew itself more and more from the rest of the islanders.

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

From this reading It might have been thought that their common difficulties would have drawn them together; but the fact remains that the shabbier Mrs. Ewart-Crane and her daughter became the more urgent was it that their real position in the greater world should be firmly impressed upon those with whom they had been thrown in contact.

an institution created to conduct business

From this reading THE AMAZING PRINGLE JUST so surely as had come about the division of the little company into its several parts, socially speaking--that necessary "drawing of the line" insisted upon in all things by Mr. Jordan Tant--so did it come about that the party he represented withdrew itself more and more from the rest of the islanders.

an often persistent bodily disorder or disease; a cause for complaining

From this reading But although Mrs. Ewart-Crane was well aware that Mrs. Stocker was in the same lamentable condition, she resolutely declined to make common ground of complaint with her on that score; in other words, Mrs. Ewart-Crane wore her shabbiness with an air.

a state at a particular time

From this reading Much tramping about over sand and rocks, and the necessity for sleeping on a bed of dry leaves and brushwood, to say nothing of a night journey in an open boat, had brought Mrs. Ewart-Crane's one dress to a condition of which a London charwoman would have been ashamed; while Enid was in no better plight.

close interaction

From this reading It might have been thought that their common difficulties would have drawn them together; but the fact remains that the shabbier Mrs. Ewart-Crane and her daughter became the more urgent was it that their real position in the greater world should be firmly impressed upon those with whom they had been thrown in contact.

a female human offspring

From this reading It might have been thought that their common difficulties would have drawn them together; but the fact remains that the shabbier Mrs. Ewart-Crane and her daughter became the more urgent was it that their real position in the greater world should be firmly impressed upon those with whom they had been thrown in contact.

past form of “decline” — grow worse

From this reading But although Mrs. Ewart-Crane was well aware that Mrs. Stocker was in the same lamentable condition, she resolutely declined to make common ground of complaint with her on that score; in other words, Mrs. Ewart-Crane wore her shabbiness with an air.

the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives

From this reading THE AMAZING PRINGLE JUST so surely as had come about the division of the little company into its several parts, socially speaking--that necessary "drawing of the line" insisted upon in all things by Mr. Jordan Tant--so did it come about that the party he represented withdrew itself more and more from the rest of the islanders.

plural of “difficulty” — an effort that is inconvenient

From this reading It might have been thought that their common difficulties would have drawn them together; but the fact remains that the shabbier Mrs. Ewart-Crane and her daughter became the more urgent was it that their real position in the greater world should be firmly impressed upon those with whom they had been thrown in contact.

an army unit large enough to sustain combat

From this reading THE AMAZING PRINGLE JUST so surely as had come about the division of the little company into its several parts, socially speaking--that necessary "drawing of the line" insisted upon in all things by Mr. Jordan Tant--so did it come about that the party he represented withdrew itself more and more from the rest of the islanders.

an illustration that is drawn by hand and published in a book, magazine, or newspaper

From this reading THE AMAZING PRINGLE JUST so surely as had come about the division of the little company into its several parts, socially speaking--that necessary "drawing of the line" insisted upon in all things by Mr. Jordan Tant--so did it come about that the party he represented withdrew itself more and more from the rest of the islanders.

showing the wearing effects of overwork or care or suffering

From this reading It might have been thought that their common difficulties would have drawn them together; but the fact remains that the shabbier Mrs. Ewart-Crane and her daughter became the more urgent was it that their real position in the greater world should be firmly impressed upon those with whom they had been thrown in contact.

put on clothes

From this reading Much tramping about over sand and rocks, and the necessity for sleeping on a bed of dry leaves and brushwood, to say nothing of a night journey in an open boat, had brought Mrs. Ewart-Crane's one dress to a condition of which a London charwoman would have been ashamed; while Enid was in no better plight.

free from liquid or moisture; lacking natural or normal moisture or depleted of water; or no longer wet

From this reading Much tramping about over sand and rocks, and the necessity for sleeping on a bed of dry leaves and brushwood, to say nothing of a night journey in an open boat, had brought Mrs. Ewart-Crane's one dress to a condition of which a London charwoman would have been ashamed; while Enid was in no better plight.

a town in north central Oklahoma

From this reading Much tramping about over sand and rocks, and the necessity for sleeping on a bed of dry leaves and brushwood, to say nothing of a night journey in an open boat, had brought Mrs. Ewart-Crane's one dress to a condition of which a London charwoman would have been ashamed; while Enid was in no better plight.

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From this reading It might have been thought that their common difficulties would have drawn them together; but the fact remains that the shabbier Mrs. Ewart-Crane and her daughter became the more urgent was it that their real position in the greater world should be firmly impressed upon those with whom they had been thrown in contact.

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

From this reading Much tramping about over sand and rocks, and the necessity for sleeping on a bed of dry leaves and brushwood, to say nothing of a night journey in an open boat, had brought Mrs. Ewart-Crane's one dress to a condition of which a London charwoman would have been ashamed; while Enid was in no better plight.

a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred

From this reading It might have been thought that their common difficulties would have drawn them together; but the fact remains that the shabbier Mrs. Ewart-Crane and her daughter became the more urgent was it that their real position in the greater world should be firmly impressed upon those with whom they had been thrown in contact.

with resolute determination

From this reading It might have been thought that their common difficulties would have drawn them together; but the fact remains that the shabbier Mrs. Ewart-Crane and her daughter became the more urgent was it that their real position in the greater world should be firmly impressed upon those with whom they had been thrown in contact.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading Much tramping about over sand and rocks, and the necessity for sleeping on a bed of dry leaves and brushwood, to say nothing of a night journey in an open boat, had brought Mrs. Ewart-Crane's one dress to a condition of which a London charwoman would have been ashamed; while Enid was in no better plight.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading THE AMAZING PRINGLE JUST so surely as had come about the division of the little company into its several parts, socially speaking--that necessary "drawing of the line" insisted upon in all things by Mr. Jordan Tant--so did it come about that the party he represented withdrew itself more and more from the rest of the islanders.

greater in size or importance or degree

From this reading It might have been thought that their common difficulties would have drawn them together; but the fact remains that the shabbier Mrs. Ewart-Crane and her daughter became the more urgent was it that their real position in the greater world should be firmly impressed upon those with whom they had been thrown in contact.

the solid part of the earth's surface

From this reading But although Mrs. Ewart-Crane was well aware that Mrs. Stocker was in the same lamentable condition, she resolutely declined to make common ground of complaint with her on that score; in other words, Mrs. Ewart-Crane wore her shabbiness with an air.

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

From this reading THE AMAZING PRINGLE JUST so surely as had come about the division of the little company into its several parts, socially speaking--that necessary "drawing of the line" insisted upon in all things by Mr. Jordan Tant--so did it come about that the party he represented withdrew itself more and more from the rest of the islanders.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading It might have been thought that their common difficulties would have drawn them together; but the fact remains that the shabbier Mrs. Ewart-Crane and her daughter became the more urgent was it that their real position in the greater world should be firmly impressed upon those with whom they had been thrown in contact.

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

From this reading THE AMAZING PRINGLE JUST so surely as had come about the division of the little company into its several parts, socially speaking--that necessary "drawing of the line" insisted upon in all things by Mr. Jordan Tant--so did it come about that the party he represented withdrew itself more and more from the rest of the islanders.

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

From this reading It might have been thought that their common difficulties would have drawn them together; but the fact remains that the shabbier Mrs. Ewart-Crane and her daughter became the more urgent was it that their real position in the greater world should be firmly impressed upon those with whom they had been thrown in contact.

deeply or markedly affected or influenced

From this reading It might have been thought that their common difficulties would have drawn them together; but the fact remains that the shabbier Mrs. Ewart-Crane and her daughter became the more urgent was it that their real position in the greater world should be firmly impressed upon those with whom they had been thrown in contact.

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

From this reading THE AMAZING PRINGLE JUST so surely as had come about the division of the little company into its several parts, socially speaking--that necessary "drawing of the line" insisted upon in all things by Mr. Jordan Tant--so did it come about that the party he represented withdrew itself more and more from the rest of the islanders.

past form of “insist” — be emphatic or resolute and refuse to budge

From this reading THE AMAZING PRINGLE JUST so surely as had come about the division of the little company into its several parts, socially speaking--that necessary "drawing of the line" insisted upon in all things by Mr. Jordan Tant--so did it come about that the party he represented withdrew itself more and more from the rest of the islanders.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading THE AMAZING PRINGLE JUST so surely as had come about the division of the little company into its several parts, socially speaking--that necessary "drawing of the line" insisted upon in all things by Mr. Jordan Tant--so did it come about that the party he represented withdrew itself more and more from the rest of the islanders.

plural of “islander” — an inhabitant of an island

From this reading THE AMAZING PRINGLE JUST so surely as had come about the division of the little company into its several parts, socially speaking--that necessary "drawing of the line" insisted upon in all things by Mr. Jordan Tant--so did it come about that the party he represented withdrew itself more and more from the rest of the islanders.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading THE AMAZING PRINGLE JUST so surely as had come about the division of the little company into its several parts, socially speaking--that necessary "drawing of the line" insisted upon in all things by Mr. Jordan Tant--so did it come about that the party he represented withdrew itself more and more from the rest of the islanders.

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading THE AMAZING PRINGLE JUST so surely as had come about the division of the little company into its several parts, socially speaking--that necessary "drawing of the line" insisted upon in all things by Mr. Jordan Tant--so did it come about that the party he represented withdrew itself more and more from the rest of the islanders.

used when the thing doing the action is also its object

From this reading THE AMAZING PRINGLE JUST so surely as had come about the division of the little company into its several parts, socially speaking--that necessary "drawing of the line" insisted upon in all things by Mr. Jordan Tant--so did it come about that the party he represented withdrew itself more and more from the rest of the islanders.

a river in Palestine that empties into the Dead Sea; John the Baptist baptized Jesus in the Jordan

From this reading THE AMAZING PRINGLE JUST so surely as had come about the division of the little company into its several parts, socially speaking--that necessary "drawing of the line" insisted upon in all things by Mr. Jordan Tant--so did it come about that the party he represented withdrew itself more and more from the rest of the islanders.

undertake a journey or trip

From this reading Much tramping about over sand and rocks, and the necessity for sleeping on a bed of dry leaves and brushwood, to say nothing of a night journey in an open boat, had brought Mrs. Ewart-Crane's one dress to a condition of which a London charwoman would have been ashamed; while Enid was in no better plight.

and nothing more

From this reading THE AMAZING PRINGLE JUST so surely as had come about the division of the little company into its several parts, socially speaking--that necessary "drawing of the line" insisted upon in all things by Mr. Jordan Tant--so did it come about that the party he represented withdrew itself more and more from the rest of the islanders.

bad; unfortunate

From this reading But although Mrs. Ewart-Crane was well aware that Mrs. Stocker was in the same lamentable condition, she resolutely declined to make common ground of complaint with her on that score; in other words, Mrs. Ewart-Crane wore her shabbiness with an air.

plural of “leaf” — the main organ of photosynthesis and transpiration in higher plants

From this reading Much tramping about over sand and rocks, and the necessity for sleeping on a bed of dry leaves and brushwood, to say nothing of a night journey in an open boat, had brought Mrs. Ewart-Crane's one dress to a condition of which a London charwoman would have been ashamed; while Enid was in no better plight.

a formation of people or things one beside another

From this reading THE AMAZING PRINGLE JUST so surely as had come about the division of the little company into its several parts, socially speaking--that necessary "drawing of the line" insisted upon in all things by Mr. Jordan Tant--so did it come about that the party he represented withdrew itself more and more from the rest of the islanders.

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

From this reading THE AMAZING PRINGLE JUST so surely as had come about the division of the little company into its several parts, socially speaking--that necessary "drawing of the line" insisted upon in all things by Mr. Jordan Tant--so did it come about that the party he represented withdrew itself more and more from the rest of the islanders.

the capital and largest city of England; located on the Thames in southeastern England; financial and industrial and cultural center

From this reading Much tramping about over sand and rocks, and the necessity for sleeping on a bed of dry leaves and brushwood, to say nothing of a night journey in an open boat, had brought Mrs. Ewart-Crane's one dress to a condition of which a London charwoman would have been ashamed; while Enid was in no better plight.

engage in

From this reading But although Mrs. Ewart-Crane was well aware that Mrs. Stocker was in the same lamentable condition, she resolutely declined to make common ground of complaint with her on that score; in other words, Mrs. Ewart-Crane wore her shabbiness with an air.

the force of workers available

From this reading The same condition of things ruled with the men.

used to say something is possible but not certain

From this reading It might have been thought that their common difficulties would have drawn them together; but the fact remains that the shabbier Mrs. Ewart-Crane and her daughter became the more urgent was it that their real position in the greater world should be firmly impressed upon those with whom they had been thrown in contact.

(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree

From this reading THE AMAZING PRINGLE JUST so surely as had come about the division of the little company into its several parts, socially speaking--that necessary "drawing of the line" insisted upon in all things by Mr. Jordan Tant--so did it come about that the party he represented withdrew itself more and more from the rest of the islanders.

a form of address for a man

From this reading THE AMAZING PRINGLE JUST so surely as had come about the division of the little company into its several parts, socially speaking--that necessary "drawing of the line" insisted upon in all things by Mr. Jordan Tant--so did it come about that the party he represented withdrew itself more and more from the rest of the islanders.

a form of address for a married woman

From this reading It might have been thought that their common difficulties would have drawn them together; but the fact remains that the shabbier Mrs. Ewart-Crane and her daughter became the more urgent was it that their real position in the greater world should be firmly impressed upon those with whom they had been thrown in contact.

to a great degree or extent

From this reading Much tramping about over sand and rocks, and the necessity for sleeping on a bed of dry leaves and brushwood, to say nothing of a night journey in an open boat, had brought Mrs. Ewart-Crane's one dress to a condition of which a London charwoman would have been ashamed; while Enid was in no better plight.

absolutely essential

From this reading THE AMAZING PRINGLE JUST so surely as had come about the division of the little company into its several parts, socially speaking--that necessary "drawing of the line" insisted upon in all things by Mr. Jordan Tant--so did it come about that the party he represented withdrew itself more and more from the rest of the islanders.

the condition of being essential or indispensable

From this reading Much tramping about over sand and rocks, and the necessity for sleeping on a bed of dry leaves and brushwood, to say nothing of a night journey in an open boat, had brought Mrs. Ewart-Crane's one dress to a condition of which a London charwoman would have been ashamed; while Enid was in no better plight.

the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside

From this reading Much tramping about over sand and rocks, and the necessity for sleeping on a bed of dry leaves and brushwood, to say nothing of a night journey in an open boat, had brought Mrs. Ewart-Crane's one dress to a condition of which a London charwoman would have been ashamed; while Enid was in no better plight.

not any; not one

From this reading Much tramping about over sand and rocks, and the necessity for sleeping on a bed of dry leaves and brushwood, to say nothing of a night journey in an open boat, had brought Mrs. Ewart-Crane's one dress to a condition of which a London charwoman would have been ashamed; while Enid was in no better plight.

not one thing; not anything

From this reading Much tramping about over sand and rocks, and the necessity for sleeping on a bed of dry leaves and brushwood, to say nothing of a night journey in an open boat, had brought Mrs. Ewart-Crane's one dress to a condition of which a London charwoman would have been ashamed; while Enid was in no better plight.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading THE AMAZING PRINGLE JUST so surely as had come about the division of the little company into its several parts, socially speaking--that necessary "drawing of the line" insisted upon in all things by Mr. Jordan Tant--so did it come about that the party he represented withdrew itself more and more from the rest of the islanders.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading Much tramping about over sand and rocks, and the necessity for sleeping on a bed of dry leaves and brushwood, to say nothing of a night journey in an open boat, had brought Mrs. Ewart-Crane's one dress to a condition of which a London charwoman would have been ashamed; while Enid was in no better plight.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading Much tramping about over sand and rocks, and the necessity for sleeping on a bed of dry leaves and brushwood, to say nothing of a night journey in an open boat, had brought Mrs. Ewart-Crane's one dress to a condition of which a London charwoman would have been ashamed; while Enid was in no better plight.

To move from a closed position.

From this reading Much tramping about over sand and rocks, and the necessity for sleeping on a bed of dry leaves and brushwood, to say nothing of a night journey in an open boat, had brought Mrs. Ewart-Crane's one dress to a condition of which a London charwoman would have been ashamed; while Enid was in no better plight.

not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied

From this reading But although Mrs. Ewart-Crane was well aware that Mrs. Stocker was in the same lamentable condition, she resolutely declined to make common ground of complaint with her on that score; in other words, Mrs. Ewart-Crane wore her shabbiness with an air.

above and across; more than

From this reading Much tramping about over sand and rocks, and the necessity for sleeping on a bed of dry leaves and brushwood, to say nothing of a night journey in an open boat, had brought Mrs. Ewart-Crane's one dress to a condition of which a London charwoman would have been ashamed; while Enid was in no better plight.

the local environment

From this reading THE AMAZING PRINGLE JUST so surely as had come about the division of the little company into its several parts, socially speaking--that necessary "drawing of the line" insisted upon in all things by Mr. Jordan Tant--so did it come about that the party he represented withdrew itself more and more from the rest of the islanders.

an organization to gain political power

From this reading THE AMAZING PRINGLE JUST so surely as had come about the division of the little company into its several parts, socially speaking--that necessary "drawing of the line" insisted upon in all things by Mr. Jordan Tant--so did it come about that the party he represented withdrew itself more and more from the rest of the islanders.

a situation from which extrication is difficult especially an unpleasant or trying one

From this reading Much tramping about over sand and rocks, and the necessity for sleeping on a bed of dry leaves and brushwood, to say nothing of a night journey in an open boat, had brought Mrs. Ewart-Crane's one dress to a condition of which a London charwoman would have been ashamed; while Enid was in no better plight.

the particular portion of space occupied by something

From this reading It might have been thought that their common difficulties would have drawn them together; but the fact remains that the shabbier Mrs. Ewart-Crane and her daughter became the more urgent was it that their real position in the greater world should be firmly impressed upon those with whom they had been thrown in contact.

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

From this reading THE AMAZING PRINGLE JUST so surely as had come about the division of the little company into its several parts, socially speaking--that necessary "drawing of the line" insisted upon in all things by Mr. Jordan Tant--so did it come about that the party he represented withdrew itself more and more from the rest of the islanders.

being or occurring in fact or actuality; having verified existence; not illusory

From this reading It might have been thought that their common difficulties would have drawn them together; but the fact remains that the shabbier Mrs. Ewart-Crane and her daughter became the more urgent was it that their real position in the greater world should be firmly impressed upon those with whom they had been thrown in contact.

any object that is left unused or still extant

From this reading It might have been thought that their common difficulties would have drawn them together; but the fact remains that the shabbier Mrs. Ewart-Crane and her daughter became the more urgent was it that their real position in the greater world should be firmly impressed upon those with whom they had been thrown in contact.

represented accurately or precisely

From this reading THE AMAZING PRINGLE JUST so surely as had come about the division of the little company into its several parts, socially speaking--that necessary "drawing of the line" insisted upon in all things by Mr. Jordan Tant--so did it come about that the party he represented withdrew itself more and more from the rest of the islanders.

showing firm determination or purpose

From this reading But although Mrs. Ewart-Crane was well aware that Mrs. Stocker was in the same lamentable condition, she resolutely declined to make common ground of complaint with her on that score; in other words, Mrs. Ewart-Crane wore her shabbiness with an air.

not move; be in a resting position

From this reading THE AMAZING PRINGLE JUST so surely as had come about the division of the little company into its several parts, socially speaking--that necessary "drawing of the line" insisted upon in all things by Mr. Jordan Tant--so did it come about that the party he represented withdrew itself more and more from the rest of the islanders.

plural of “rock” — a lump or mass of hard consolidated mineral matter

From this reading Much tramping about over sand and rocks, and the necessity for sleeping on a bed of dry leaves and brushwood, to say nothing of a night journey in an open boat, had brought Mrs. Ewart-Crane's one dress to a condition of which a London charwoman would have been ashamed; while Enid was in no better plight.

subject to a ruling authority

From this reading The same condition of things ruled with the men.

Identical; not different.

From this reading But although Mrs. Ewart-Crane was well aware that Mrs. Stocker was in the same lamentable condition, she resolutely declined to make common ground of complaint with her on that score; in other words, Mrs. Ewart-Crane wore her shabbiness with an air.

a loose material consisting of grains of rock or coral

From this reading Much tramping about over sand and rocks, and the necessity for sleeping on a bed of dry leaves and brushwood, to say nothing of a night journey in an open boat, had brought Mrs. Ewart-Crane's one dress to a condition of which a London charwoman would have been ashamed; while Enid was in no better plight.

express in words

From this reading Much tramping about over sand and rocks, and the necessity for sleeping on a bed of dry leaves and brushwood, to say nothing of a night journey in an open boat, had brought Mrs. Ewart-Crane's one dress to a condition of which a London charwoman would have been ashamed; while Enid was in no better plight.

a number or letter indicating quality (especially of a student's performance)

From this reading But although Mrs. Ewart-Crane was well aware that Mrs. Stocker was in the same lamentable condition, she resolutely declined to make common ground of complaint with her on that score; in other words, Mrs. Ewart-Crane wore her shabbiness with an air.

(used with count nouns) of an indefinite number more than 2 or 3 but not many

From this reading THE AMAZING PRINGLE JUST so surely as had come about the division of the little company into its several parts, socially speaking--that necessary "drawing of the line" insisted upon in all things by Mr. Jordan Tant--so did it come about that the party he represented withdrew itself more and more from the rest of the islanders.

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From this reading It might have been thought that their common difficulties would have drawn them together; but the fact remains that the shabbier Mrs. Ewart-Crane and her daughter became the more urgent was it that their real position in the greater world should be firmly impressed upon those with whom they had been thrown in contact.

a lack of elegance as a consequence of wearing threadbare or dirty clothing

From this reading But although Mrs. Ewart-Crane was well aware that Mrs. Stocker was in the same lamentable condition, she resolutely declined to make common ground of complaint with her on that score; in other words, Mrs. Ewart-Crane wore her shabbiness with an air.

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

From this reading But although Mrs. Ewart-Crane was well aware that Mrs. Stocker was in the same lamentable condition, she resolutely declined to make common ground of complaint with her on that score; in other words, Mrs. Ewart-Crane wore her shabbiness with an air.

used to say what is right, expected, or advisable

From this reading It might have been thought that their common difficulties would have drawn them together; but the fact remains that the shabbier Mrs. Ewart-Crane and her daughter became the more urgent was it that their real position in the greater world should be firmly impressed upon those with whom they had been thrown in contact.

the state of being asleep

From this reading Much tramping about over sand and rocks, and the necessity for sleeping on a bed of dry leaves and brushwood, to say nothing of a night journey in an open boat, had brought Mrs. Ewart-Crane's one dress to a condition of which a London charwoman would have been ashamed; while Enid was in no better plight.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading THE AMAZING PRINGLE JUST so surely as had come about the division of the little company into its several parts, socially speaking--that necessary "drawing of the line" insisted upon in all things by Mr. Jordan Tant--so did it come about that the party he represented withdrew itself more and more from the rest of the islanders.

by or with respect to society

From this reading THE AMAZING PRINGLE JUST so surely as had come about the division of the little company into its several parts, socially speaking--that necessary "drawing of the line" insisted upon in all things by Mr. Jordan Tant--so did it come about that the party he represented withdrew itself more and more from the rest of the islanders.

the utterance of intelligible speech

From this reading THE AMAZING PRINGLE JUST so surely as had come about the division of the little company into its several parts, socially speaking--that necessary "drawing of the line" insisted upon in all things by Mr. Jordan Tant--so did it come about that the party he represented withdrew itself more and more from the rest of the islanders.

a domestic animal (especially a young steer or heifer) kept as stock until fattened or matured and suitable for a breeding establishment

From this reading But although Mrs. Ewart-Crane was well aware that Mrs. Stocker was in the same lamentable condition, she resolutely declined to make common ground of complaint with her on that score; in other words, Mrs. Ewart-Crane wore her shabbiness with an air.

definitely or positively (“sure” is sometimes used informally for “surely”)

From this reading THE AMAZING PRINGLE JUST so surely as had come about the division of the little company into its several parts, socially speaking--that necessary "drawing of the line" insisted upon in all things by Mr. Jordan Tant--so did it come about that the party he represented withdrew itself more and more from the rest of the islanders.

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

From this reading THE AMAZING PRINGLE JUST so surely as had come about the division of the little company into its several parts, socially speaking--that necessary "drawing of the line" insisted upon in all things by Mr. Jordan Tant--so did it come about that the party he represented withdrew itself more and more from the rest of the islanders.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading THE AMAZING PRINGLE JUST so surely as had come about the division of the little company into its several parts, socially speaking--that necessary "drawing of the line" insisted upon in all things by Mr. Jordan Tant--so did it come about that the party he represented withdrew itself more and more from the rest of the islanders.

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

From this reading THE AMAZING PRINGLE JUST so surely as had come about the division of the little company into its several parts, socially speaking--that necessary "drawing of the line" insisted upon in all things by Mr. Jordan Tant--so did it come about that the party he represented withdrew itself more and more from the rest of the islanders.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading It might have been thought that their common difficulties would have drawn them together; but the fact remains that the shabbier Mrs. Ewart-Crane and her daughter became the more urgent was it that their real position in the greater world should be firmly impressed upon those with whom they had been thrown in contact.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading It might have been thought that their common difficulties would have drawn them together; but the fact remains that the shabbier Mrs. Ewart-Crane and her daughter became the more urgent was it that their real position in the greater world should be firmly impressed upon those with whom they had been thrown in contact.

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

From this reading It might have been thought that their common difficulties would have drawn them together; but the fact remains that the shabbier Mrs. Ewart-Crane and her daughter became the more urgent was it that their real position in the greater world should be firmly impressed upon those with whom they had been thrown in contact.

any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)

From this reading THE AMAZING PRINGLE JUST so surely as had come about the division of the little company into its several parts, socially speaking--that necessary "drawing of the line" insisted upon in all things by Mr. Jordan Tant--so did it come about that the party he represented withdrew itself more and more from the rest of the islanders.

the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known

From this reading It might have been thought that their common difficulties would have drawn them together; but the fact remains that the shabbier Mrs. Ewart-Crane and her daughter became the more urgent was it that their real position in the greater world should be firmly impressed upon those with whom they had been thrown in contact.

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

From this reading It might have been thought that their common difficulties would have drawn them together; but the fact remains that the shabbier Mrs. Ewart-Crane and her daughter became the more urgent was it that their real position in the greater world should be firmly impressed upon those with whom they had been thrown in contact.

caused to fall to the ground

From this reading It might have been thought that their common difficulties would have drawn them together; but the fact remains that the shabbier Mrs. Ewart-Crane and her daughter became the more urgent was it that their real position in the greater world should be firmly impressed upon those with whom they had been thrown in contact.

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

From this reading Much tramping about over sand and rocks, and the necessity for sleeping on a bed of dry leaves and brushwood, to say nothing of a night journey in an open boat, had brought Mrs. Ewart-Crane's one dress to a condition of which a London charwoman would have been ashamed; while Enid was in no better plight.

in contact with each other or in proximity

From this reading It might have been thought that their common difficulties would have drawn them together; but the fact remains that the shabbier Mrs. Ewart-Crane and her daughter became the more urgent was it that their real position in the greater world should be firmly impressed upon those with whom they had been thrown in contact.

-ing form of “tramp” — travel on foot, especially on a walking expedition

From this reading Much tramping about over sand and rocks, and the necessity for sleeping on a bed of dry leaves and brushwood, to say nothing of a night journey in an open boat, had brought Mrs. Ewart-Crane's one dress to a condition of which a London charwoman would have been ashamed; while Enid was in no better plight.

a formal word for “on”

From this reading THE AMAZING PRINGLE JUST so surely as had come about the division of the little company into its several parts, socially speaking--that necessary "drawing of the line" insisted upon in all things by Mr. Jordan Tant--so did it come about that the party he represented withdrew itself more and more from the rest of the islanders.

compelling immediate action

From this reading It might have been thought that their common difficulties would have drawn them together; but the fact remains that the shabbier Mrs. Ewart-Crane and her daughter became the more urgent was it that their real position in the greater world should be firmly impressed upon those with whom they had been thrown in contact.

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

From this reading It might have been thought that their common difficulties would have drawn them together; but the fact remains that the shabbier Mrs. Ewart-Crane and her daughter became the more urgent was it that their real position in the greater world should be firmly impressed upon those with whom they had been thrown in contact.

(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 But although Mrs. Ewart-Crane was well aware that Mrs. Stocker was in the same lamentable condition, she resolutely declined to make common ground of complaint with her on that score; in other words, Mrs. Ewart-Crane wore her shabbiness with an air.

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

From this reading Much tramping about over sand and rocks, and the necessity for sleeping on a bed of dry leaves and brushwood, to say nothing of a night journey in an open boat, had brought Mrs. Ewart-Crane's one dress to a condition of which a London charwoman would have been ashamed; while Enid was in no better plight.

during the time that

From this reading Much tramping about over sand and rocks, and the necessity for sleeping on a bed of dry leaves and brushwood, to say nothing of a night journey in an open boat, had brought Mrs. Ewart-Crane's one dress to a condition of which a London charwoman would have been ashamed; while Enid was in no better plight.

the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading It might have been thought that their common difficulties would have drawn them together; but the fact remains that the shabbier Mrs. Ewart-Crane and her daughter became the more urgent was it that their real position in the greater world should be firmly impressed upon those with whom they had been thrown in contact.

in the company of; together with

From this reading It might have been thought that their common difficulties would have drawn them together; but the fact remains that the shabbier Mrs. Ewart-Crane and her daughter became the more urgent was it that their real position in the greater world should be firmly impressed upon those with whom they had been thrown in contact.

inflected form of “withdraw” — pull back or move away or backward

From this reading THE AMAZING PRINGLE JUST so surely as had come about the division of the little company into its several parts, socially speaking--that necessary "drawing of the line" insisted upon in all things by Mr. Jordan Tant--so did it come about that the party he represented withdrew itself more and more from the rest of the islanders.

the words that are spoken

From this reading But although Mrs. Ewart-Crane was well aware that Mrs. Stocker was in the same lamentable condition, she resolutely declined to make common ground of complaint with her on that score; in other words, Mrs. Ewart-Crane wore her shabbiness with an air.

inflected form of “wear” — be dressed in

From this reading But although Mrs. Ewart-Crane was well aware that Mrs. Stocker was in the same lamentable condition, she resolutely declined to make common ground of complaint with her on that score; in other words, Mrs. Ewart-Crane wore her shabbiness with an air.

everything that exists anywhere

From this reading It might have been thought that their common difficulties would have drawn them together; but the fact remains that the shabbier Mrs. Ewart-Crane and her daughter became the more urgent was it that their real position in the greater world should be firmly impressed upon those with whom they had been thrown in contact.

used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past

From this reading It might have been thought that their common difficulties would have drawn them together; but the fact remains that the shabbier Mrs. Ewart-Crane and her daughter became the more urgent was it that their real position in the greater world should be firmly impressed upon those with whom they had been thrown in contact.