used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The Dictator had had a good deal to do with marrying and giving in marriage in the Republic of Gloria.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading One of the social and moral reforms he had endeavoured to bring about was that which should secure to young people the right of being consulted as to their own inclinations before they were formally and finally consigned to wedlock.
touching and pressing; in opposition to
From this reading Ericson set his face against such a system, and tried to get a chance for the young people.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The Dictator had had a good deal to do with marrying and giving in marriage in the Republic of Gloria.
disposed or placed in a particular kind of order
From this reading The ordinary practice in Gloria was very much like that which prevails in certain Indian tribes--the family on either side arranged for the young man and the maiden, made it a matter of market bargain, settled it by compromise of price or otherwise, and then brought the pair together and married them.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading One of the social and moral reforms he had endeavoured to bring about was that which should secure to young people the right of being consulted as to their own inclinations before they were formally and finally consigned to wedlock.
bargainnounUS /ˈbɑːrɡən/
an agreement between parties (usually arrived at after discussion) fixing obligations of each
From this reading The ordinary practice in Gloria was very much like that which prevails in certain Indian tribes--the family on either side arranged for the young man and the maiden, made it a matter of market bargain, settled it by compromise of price or otherwise, and then brought the pair together and married them.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading One of the social and moral reforms he had endeavoured to bring about was that which should secure to young people the right of being consulted as to their own inclinations before they were formally and finally consigned to wedlock.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading One of the social and moral reforms he had endeavoured to bring about was that which should secure to young people the right of being consulted as to their own inclinations before they were formally and finally consigned to wedlock.
take something or somebody with oneself somewhere
From this reading One of the social and moral reforms he had endeavoured to bring about was that which should secure to young people the right of being consulted as to their own inclinations before they were formally and finally consigned to wedlock.
inflected form of “bring” — take something or somebody with oneself somewhere
From this reading The ordinary practice in Gloria was very much like that which prevails in certain Indian tribes--the family on either side arranged for the young man and the maiden, made it a matter of market bargain, settled it by compromise of price or otherwise, and then brought the pair together and married them.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading The ordinary practice in Gloria was very much like that which prevails in certain Indian tribes--the family on either side arranged for the young man and the maiden, made it a matter of market bargain, settled it by compromise of price or otherwise, and then brought the pair together and married them.
definite but not specified or identified
From this reading The ordinary practice in Gloria was very much like that which prevails in certain Indian tribes--the family on either side arranged for the young man and the maiden, made it a matter of market bargain, settled it by compromise of price or otherwise, and then brought the pair together and married them.
a possibility due to a favorable combination of circumstances
From this reading Ericson set his face against such a system, and tried to get a chance for the young people.
compromiseverbUS /ˈkɑːmprəmaɪz/
make a compromise; arrive at a compromise
From this reading The ordinary practice in Gloria was very much like that which prevails in certain Indian tribes--the family on either side arranged for the young man and the maiden, made it a matter of market bargain, settled it by compromise of price or otherwise, and then brought the pair together and married them.
consignedverbUS /kənˈsaɪnd/
past form of “consign” — commit forever; commit irrevocably
From this reading One of the social and moral reforms he had endeavoured to bring about was that which should secure to young people the right of being consulted as to their own inclinations before they were formally and finally consigned to wedlock.
consultedverbUS /kənˈsʌltəd/
past form of “consult” — get or ask advice from
From this reading One of the social and moral reforms he had endeavoured to bring about was that which should secure to young people the right of being consulted as to their own inclinations before they were formally and finally consigned to wedlock.
act on verbally or in some form of artistic expression
From this reading The Dictator had had a good deal to do with marrying and giving in marriage in the Republic of Gloria.
DictatornounUS /dɪkˈteɪtər/
a speaker who dictates to a secretary or a recording machine
From this reading The Dictator had had a good deal to do with marrying and giving in marriage in the Republic of Gloria.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading The Dictator had had a good deal to do with marrying and giving in marriage in the Republic of Gloria.
one or the other of two
From this reading The ordinary practice in Gloria was very much like that which prevails in certain Indian tribes--the family on either side arranged for the young man and the maiden, made it a matter of market bargain, settled it by compromise of price or otherwise, and then brought the pair together and married them.
endeavoured
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From this reading One of the social and moral reforms he had endeavoured to bring about was that which should secure to young people the right of being consulted as to their own inclinations before they were formally and finally consigned to wedlock.
Ericson
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From this reading Ericson set his face against such a system, and tried to get a chance for the young people.
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading Ericson set his face against such a system, and tried to get a chance for the young people.
a social unit living together
From this reading The ordinary practice in Gloria was very much like that which prevails in certain Indian tribes--the family on either side arranged for the young man and the maiden, made it a matter of market bargain, settled it by compromise of price or otherwise, and then brought the pair together and married them.
after an unspecified period of time or an especially long delay
From this reading One of the social and moral reforms he had endeavoured to bring about was that which should secure to young people the right of being consulted as to their own inclinations before they were formally and finally consigned to wedlock.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading The ordinary practice in Gloria was very much like that which prevails in certain Indian tribes--the family on either side arranged for the young man and the maiden, made it a matter of market bargain, settled it by compromise of price or otherwise, and then brought the pair together and married them.
formallyadverbUS /ˈfɔːrməli/
with official authorization
From this reading One of the social and moral reforms he had endeavoured to bring about was that which should secure to young people the right of being consulted as to their own inclinations before they were formally and finally consigned to wedlock.
come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading Ericson set his face against such a system, and tried to get a chance for the young people.
the act of giving
From this reading The Dictator had had a good deal to do with marrying and giving in marriage in the Republic of Gloria.
Gloria
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From this reading The Dictator had had a good deal to do with marrying and giving in marriage in the Republic of Gloria.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading The Dictator had had a good deal to do with marrying and giving in marriage in the Republic of Gloria.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading The Dictator had had a good deal to do with marrying and giving in marriage in the Republic of Gloria.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading One of the social and moral reforms he had endeavoured to bring about was that which should secure to young people the right of being consulted as to their own inclinations before they were formally and finally consigned to wedlock.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Ericson set his face against such a system, and tried to get a chance for the young people.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading 'I WONDER WHY?'
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The Dictator had had a good deal to do with marrying and giving in marriage in the Republic of Gloria.
inclinationsnounUS /ˌɪnkləˈneɪʃənz/
plural of “inclination” — an attitude of mind especially one that favors one alternative over others
From this reading One of the social and moral reforms he had endeavoured to bring about was that which should secure to young people the right of being consulted as to their own inclinations before they were formally and finally consigned to wedlock.
of or relating to or characteristic of India or the East Indies or their peoples or languages or cultures
From this reading The ordinary practice in Gloria was very much like that which prevails in certain Indian tribes--the family on either side arranged for the young man and the maiden, made it a matter of market bargain, settled it by compromise of price or otherwise, and then brought the pair together and married them.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading The ordinary practice in Gloria was very much like that which prevails in certain Indian tribes--the family on either side arranged for the young man and the maiden, made it a matter of market bargain, settled it by compromise of price or otherwise, and then brought the pair together and married them.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading The ordinary practice in Gloria was very much like that which prevails in certain Indian tribes--the family on either side arranged for the young man and the maiden, made it a matter of market bargain, settled it by compromise of price or otherwise, and then brought the pair together and married them.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading The ordinary practice in Gloria was very much like that which prevails in certain Indian tribes--the family on either side arranged for the young man and the maiden, made it a matter of market bargain, settled it by compromise of price or otherwise, and then brought the pair together and married them.
an unmarried girl (especially a virgin)
From this reading The ordinary practice in Gloria was very much like that which prevails in certain Indian tribes--the family on either side arranged for the young man and the maiden, made it a matter of market bargain, settled it by compromise of price or otherwise, and then brought the pair together and married them.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading The ordinary practice in Gloria was very much like that which prevails in certain Indian tribes--the family on either side arranged for the young man and the maiden, made it a matter of market bargain, settled it by compromise of price or otherwise, and then brought the pair together and married them.
the world of commercial activity where goods and services are bought and sold
From this reading The ordinary practice in Gloria was very much like that which prevails in certain Indian tribes--the family on either side arranged for the young man and the maiden, made it a matter of market bargain, settled it by compromise of price or otherwise, and then brought the pair together and married them.
the state of being a married couple voluntarily joined for life (or until divorce)
From this reading The Dictator had had a good deal to do with marrying and giving in marriage in the Republic of Gloria.
joined in matrimony
From this reading The ordinary practice in Gloria was very much like that which prevails in certain Indian tribes--the family on either side arranged for the young man and the maiden, made it a matter of market bargain, settled it by compromise of price or otherwise, and then brought the pair together and married them.
marryingverbUS /ˈmeriɪŋ/
-ing form of “marry” — take in marriage
From this reading The Dictator had had a good deal to do with marrying and giving in marriage in the Republic of Gloria.
a vaguely specified concern
From this reading The ordinary practice in Gloria was very much like that which prevails in certain Indian tribes--the family on either side arranged for the young man and the maiden, made it a matter of market bargain, settled it by compromise of price or otherwise, and then brought the pair together and married them.
moraladjectiveUS /ˈmɔːrəl/
concerned with principles of right and wrong or conforming to standards of behavior and character based on those principles
From this reading One of the social and moral reforms he had endeavoured to bring about was that which should secure to young people the right of being consulted as to their own inclinations before they were formally and finally consigned to wedlock.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading The ordinary practice in Gloria was very much like that which prevails in certain Indian tribes--the family on either side arranged for the young man and the maiden, made it a matter of market bargain, settled it by compromise of price or otherwise, and then brought the pair together and married them.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The Dictator had had a good deal to do with marrying and giving in marriage in the Republic of Gloria.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading The ordinary practice in Gloria was very much like that which prevails in certain Indian tribes--the family on either side arranged for the young man and the maiden, made it a matter of market bargain, settled it by compromise of price or otherwise, and then brought the pair together and married them.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading One of the social and moral reforms he had endeavoured to bring about was that which should secure to young people the right of being consulted as to their own inclinations before they were formally and finally consigned to wedlock.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading The ordinary practice in Gloria was very much like that which prevails in certain Indian tribes--the family on either side arranged for the young man and the maiden, made it a matter of market bargain, settled it by compromise of price or otherwise, and then brought the pair together and married them.
a judge of a probate court
From this reading The ordinary practice in Gloria was very much like that which prevails in certain Indian tribes--the family on either side arranged for the young man and the maiden, made it a matter of market bargain, settled it by compromise of price or otherwise, and then brought the pair together and married them.
in other respects or ways
From this reading The ordinary practice in Gloria was very much like that which prevails in certain Indian tribes--the family on either side arranged for the young man and the maiden, made it a matter of market bargain, settled it by compromise of price or otherwise, and then brought the pair together and married them.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading One of the social and moral reforms he had endeavoured to bring about was that which should secure to young people the right of being consulted as to their own inclinations before they were formally and finally consigned to wedlock.
a set of two similar things considered as a unit
From this reading The ordinary practice in Gloria was very much like that which prevails in certain Indian tribes--the family on either side arranged for the young man and the maiden, made it a matter of market bargain, settled it by compromise of price or otherwise, and then brought the pair together and married them.
(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively
From this reading One of the social and moral reforms he had endeavoured to bring about was that which should secure to young people the right of being consulted as to their own inclinations before they were formally and finally consigned to wedlock.
a customary way of operation or behavior
From this reading The ordinary practice in Gloria was very much like that which prevails in certain Indian tribes--the family on either side arranged for the young man and the maiden, made it a matter of market bargain, settled it by compromise of price or otherwise, and then brought the pair together and married them.
prevailsverbUS /prɪˈveɪlz/
third-person singular of “prevail” — be larger in number, quantity, power, status or importance
From this reading The ordinary practice in Gloria was very much like that which prevails in certain Indian tribes--the family on either side arranged for the young man and the maiden, made it a matter of market bargain, settled it by compromise of price or otherwise, and then brought the pair together and married them.
the property of having material worth (often indicated by the amount of money something would bring if sold)
From this reading The ordinary practice in Gloria was very much like that which prevails in certain Indian tribes--the family on either side arranged for the young man and the maiden, made it a matter of market bargain, settled it by compromise of price or otherwise, and then brought the pair together and married them.
reformsnounUS /rəˈfɔːrmz/
plural of “reform” — a change for the better as a result of correcting abuses
From this reading One of the social and moral reforms he had endeavoured to bring about was that which should secure to young people the right of being consulted as to their own inclinations before they were formally and finally consigned to wedlock.
RepublicnounUS /riˈpʌblək/
a political system in which the supreme power lies in a body of citizens who can elect people to represent them
From this reading The Dictator had had a good deal to do with marrying and giving in marriage in the Republic of Gloria.
precisely, exactly
From this reading One of the social and moral reforms he had endeavoured to bring about was that which should secure to young people the right of being consulted as to their own inclinations before they were formally and finally consigned to wedlock.
get by special effort
From this reading One of the social and moral reforms he had endeavoured to bring about was that which should secure to young people the right of being consulted as to their own inclinations before they were formally and finally consigned to wedlock.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading Ericson set his face against such a system, and tried to get a chance for the young people.
established or decided beyond dispute or doubt
From this reading The ordinary practice in Gloria was very much like that which prevails in certain Indian tribes--the family on either side arranged for the young man and the maiden, made it a matter of market bargain, settled it by compromise of price or otherwise, and then brought the pair together and married them.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading One of the social and moral reforms he had endeavoured to bring about was that which should secure to young people the right of being consulted as to their own inclinations before they were formally and finally consigned to wedlock.
a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location
From this reading The ordinary practice in Gloria was very much like that which prevails in certain Indian tribes--the family on either side arranged for the young man and the maiden, made it a matter of market bargain, settled it by compromise of price or otherwise, and then brought the pair together and married them.
relating to human society and its members
From this reading One of the social and moral reforms he had endeavoured to bring about was that which should secure to young people the right of being consulted as to their own inclinations before they were formally and finally consigned to wedlock.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading Ericson set his face against such a system, and tried to get a chance for the young people.
instrumentality that combines interrelated interacting artifacts designed to work as a coherent entity
From this reading Ericson set his face against such a system, and tried to get a chance for the young people.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading One of the social and moral reforms he had endeavoured to bring about was that which should secure to young people the right of being consulted as to their own inclinations before they were formally and finally consigned to wedlock.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The Dictator had had a good deal to do with marrying and giving in marriage in the Republic of Gloria.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading One of the social and moral reforms he had endeavoured to bring about was that which should secure to young people the right of being consulted as to their own inclinations before they were formally and finally consigned to wedlock.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading The ordinary practice in Gloria was very much like that which prevails in certain Indian tribes--the family on either side arranged for the young man and the maiden, made it a matter of market bargain, settled it by compromise of price or otherwise, and then brought the pair together and married them.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading The ordinary practice in Gloria was very much like that which prevails in certain Indian tribes--the family on either side arranged for the young man and the maiden, made it a matter of market bargain, settled it by compromise of price or otherwise, and then brought the pair together and married them.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading One of the social and moral reforms he had endeavoured to bring about was that which should secure to young people the right of being consulted as to their own inclinations before they were formally and finally consigned to wedlock.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The Dictator had had a good deal to do with marrying and giving in marriage in the Republic of Gloria.
in contact with each other or in proximity
From this reading The ordinary practice in Gloria was very much like that which prevails in certain Indian tribes--the family on either side arranged for the young man and the maiden, made it a matter of market bargain, settled it by compromise of price or otherwise, and then brought the pair together and married them.
tribesnounUS /traɪbz/
plural of “tribe” — a social division of (usually preliterate) people
From this reading The ordinary practice in Gloria was very much like that which prevails in certain Indian tribes--the family on either side arranged for the young man and the maiden, made it a matter of market bargain, settled it by compromise of price or otherwise, and then brought the pair together and married them.
tested and proved useful or correct
From this reading Ericson set his face against such a system, and tried to get a chance for the young people.
precisely as stated
From this reading The ordinary practice in Gloria was very much like that which prevails in certain Indian tribes--the family on either side arranged for the young man and the maiden, made it a matter of market bargain, settled it by compromise of price or otherwise, and then brought the pair together and married them.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading One of the social and moral reforms he had endeavoured to bring about was that which should secure to young people the right of being consulted as to their own inclinations before they were formally and finally consigned to wedlock.
wedlocknounUS /ˈwedlɑːk/
the state of being a married couple voluntarily joined for life (or until divorce)
From this reading One of the social and moral reforms he had endeavoured to bring about was that which should secure to young people the right of being consulted as to their own inclinations before they were formally and finally consigned to wedlock.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading One of the social and moral reforms he had endeavoured to bring about was that which should secure to young people the right of being consulted as to their own inclinations before they were formally and finally consigned to wedlock.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading One of the social and moral reforms he had endeavoured to bring about was that which should secure to young people the right of being consulted as to their own inclinations before they were formally and finally consigned to wedlock.
the cause or intention underlying an action or situation, especially in the phrase “the whys and wherefores”
From this reading 'I WONDER WHY?'
in the company of; together with
From this reading The Dictator had had a good deal to do with marrying and giving in marriage in the Republic of Gloria.
the feeling aroused by something strange and surprising
From this reading 'I WONDER WHY?'
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading One of the social and moral reforms he had endeavoured to bring about was that which should secure to young people the right of being consulted as to their own inclinations before they were formally and finally consigned to wedlock.
