Chapter X · New Things

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

From this reading Mary Audley, crossing the moor to a week-day service, was but one of many who in the ’forties were venturing on new courses.

anew

From this reading In religion there were those who fancied that by a return to primitive forms they might recapture the primitive fervor; and those again who, like the curate whom Mary was going to hear, were bent on pursuing the beaten path into new places.

an active and efficient cause; capable of producing a certain effect

From this reading A few dreamt of a new England in which gentle and simple were to mix on new-old terms; and a multitude, shrewd and hard-headed, believed in the Corn Law League, whose speakers travelled from Manchester to carry the claims of cheap bread to butter crosses and market towns, and there bearded the very landlord’s agent.

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

From this reading In religion there were those who fancied that by a return to primitive forms they might recapture the primitive fervor; and those again who, like the curate whom Mary was going to hear, were bent on pursuing the beaten path into new places.

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From this reading Mary Audley, crossing the moor to a week-day service, was but one of many who in the ’forties were venturing on new courses.

having hair on the cheeks and chin

From this reading A few dreamt of a new England in which gentle and simple were to mix on new-old terms; and a multitude, shrewd and hard-headed, believed in the Corn Law League, whose speakers travelled from Manchester to carry the claims of cheap bread to butter crosses and market towns, and there bearded the very landlord’s agent.

formed or made thin by hammering

From this reading In religion there were those who fancied that by a return to primitive forms they might recapture the primitive fervor; and those again who, like the curate whom Mary was going to hear, were bent on pursuing the beaten path into new places.

past form of “believe” — accept as true; take to be true

From this reading A few dreamt of a new England in which gentle and simple were to mix on new-old terms; and a multitude, shrewd and hard-headed, believed in the Corn Law League, whose speakers travelled from Manchester to carry the claims of cheap bread to butter crosses and market towns, and there bearded the very landlord’s agent.

a relatively permanent inclination to react in a particular way

From this reading In religion there were those who fancied that by a return to primitive forms they might recapture the primitive fervor; and those again who, like the curate whom Mary was going to hear, were bent on pursuing the beaten path into new places.

food made from dough of flour or meal and usually raised with yeast or baking powder and then baked

From this reading A few dreamt of a new England in which gentle and simple were to mix on new-old terms; and a multitude, shrewd and hard-headed, believed in the Corn Law League, whose speakers travelled from Manchester to carry the claims of cheap bread to butter crosses and market towns, and there bearded the very landlord’s agent.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading Mary Audley, crossing the moor to a week-day service, was but one of many who in the ’forties were venturing on new courses.

an edible emulsion of fat globules made by churning milk or cream; for cooking and table use

From this reading A few dreamt of a new England in which gentle and simple were to mix on new-old terms; and a multitude, shrewd and hard-headed, believed in the Corn Law League, whose speakers travelled from Manchester to carry the claims of cheap bread to butter crosses and market towns, and there bearded the very landlord’s agent.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading In religion there were those who fancied that by a return to primitive forms they might recapture the primitive fervor; and those again who, like the curate whom Mary was going to hear, were bent on pursuing the beaten path into new places.

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

From this reading A few dreamt of a new England in which gentle and simple were to mix on new-old terms; and a multitude, shrewd and hard-headed, believed in the Corn Law League, whose speakers travelled from Manchester to carry the claims of cheap bread to butter crosses and market towns, and there bearded the very landlord’s agent.

relatively low in price or charging low prices

From this reading A few dreamt of a new England in which gentle and simple were to mix on new-old terms; and a multitude, shrewd and hard-headed, believed in the Corn Law League, whose speakers travelled from Manchester to carry the claims of cheap bread to butter crosses and market towns, and there bearded the very landlord’s agent.

plural of “claim” — an assertion of a right (as to money or property)

From this reading A few dreamt of a new England in which gentle and simple were to mix on new-old terms; and a multitude, shrewd and hard-headed, believed in the Corn Law League, whose speakers travelled from Manchester to carry the claims of cheap bread to butter crosses and market towns, and there bearded the very landlord’s agent.

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From this reading Others were satisfied with philanthropy, and proclaimed that infants of seven ought not to toil for their living, that coal-pits were not fit places for women, and that what paid was not the only standard of life.

tall annual cereal grass bearing kernels on large ears: widely cultivated in America in many varieties; the principal cereal in Mexico and Central and South America since pre-Columbian times

From this reading A few dreamt of a new England in which gentle and simple were to mix on new-old terms; and a multitude, shrewd and hard-headed, believed in the Corn Law League, whose speakers travelled from Manchester to carry the claims of cheap bread to butter crosses and market towns, and there bearded the very landlord’s agent.

plural of “course” — education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings

From this reading Mary Audley, crossing the moor to a week-day service, was but one of many who in the ’forties were venturing on new courses.

plural of “cross” — a wooden structure consisting of an upright post with a transverse piece

From this reading A few dreamt of a new England in which gentle and simple were to mix on new-old terms; and a multitude, shrewd and hard-headed, believed in the Corn Law League, whose speakers travelled from Manchester to carry the claims of cheap bread to butter crosses and market towns, and there bearded the very landlord’s agent.

traveling across

From this reading Mary Audley, crossing the moor to a week-day service, was but one of many who in the ’forties were venturing on new courses.

a person authorized to conduct religious worship

From this reading In religion there were those who fancied that by a return to primitive forms they might recapture the primitive fervor; and those again who, like the curate whom Mary was going to hear, were bent on pursuing the beaten path into new places.

time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis

From this reading Some thought that they had found a panacea for the evils of the day in education, and put their faith in workmen’s institutes and night schools.

Experienced dreams during sleep.

From this reading A few dreamt of a new England in which gentle and simple were to mix on new-old terms; and a multitude, shrewd and hard-headed, believed in the Corn Law League, whose speakers travelled from Manchester to carry the claims of cheap bread to butter crosses and market towns, and there bearded the very landlord’s agent.

the activities of educating or instructing; activities that impart knowledge or skill

From this reading Some thought that they had found a panacea for the evils of the day in education, and put their faith in workmen’s institutes and night schools.

a division of the United Kingdom

From this reading A few dreamt of a new England in which gentle and simple were to mix on new-old terms; and a multitude, shrewd and hard-headed, believed in the Corn Law League, whose speakers travelled from Manchester to carry the claims of cheap bread to butter crosses and market towns, and there bearded the very landlord’s agent.

plural of “evil” — morally objectionable behavior

From this reading Some thought that they had found a panacea for the evils of the day in education, and put their faith in workmen’s institutes and night schools.

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

From this reading Some thought that they had found a panacea for the evils of the day in education, and put their faith in workmen’s institutes and night schools.

formed or conceived by the imagination

From this reading In religion there were those who fancied that by a return to primitive forms they might recapture the primitive fervor; and those again who, like the curate whom Mary was going to hear, were bent on pursuing the beaten path into new places.

feelings of great warmth and intensity

From this reading In religion there were those who fancied that by a return to primitive forms they might recapture the primitive fervor; and those again who, like the curate whom Mary was going to hear, were bent on pursuing the beaten path into new places.

a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number

From this reading A few dreamt of a new England in which gentle and simple were to mix on new-old terms; and a multitude, shrewd and hard-headed, believed in the Corn Law League, whose speakers travelled from Manchester to carry the claims of cheap bread to butter crosses and market towns, and there bearded the very landlord’s agent.

be agreeable or acceptable to

From this reading Others were satisfied with philanthropy, and proclaimed that infants of seven ought not to toil for their living, that coal-pits were not fit places for women, and that what paid was not the only standard of life.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading Some thought that they had found a panacea for the evils of the day in education, and put their faith in workmen’s institutes and night schools.

plural of “form” — the phonological or orthographic sound or appearance of a word that can be used to describe or identify something

From this reading In religion there were those who fancied that by a return to primitive forms they might recapture the primitive fervor; and those again who, like the curate whom Mary was going to hear, were bent on pursuing the beaten path into new places.

the time of life between 40 and 50

From this reading Mary Audley, crossing the moor to a week-day service, was but one of many who in the ’forties were venturing on new courses.

set up or found

From this reading Some thought that they had found a panacea for the evils of the day in education, and put their faith in workmen’s institutes and night schools.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading A few dreamt of a new England in which gentle and simple were to mix on new-old terms; and a multitude, shrewd and hard-headed, believed in the Corn Law League, whose speakers travelled from Manchester to carry the claims of cheap bread to butter crosses and market towns, and there bearded the very landlord’s agent.

soft and mild; not harsh or stern or severe

From this reading A few dreamt of a new England in which gentle and simple were to mix on new-old terms; and a multitude, shrewd and hard-headed, believed in the Corn Law League, whose speakers travelled from Manchester to carry the claims of cheap bread to butter crosses and market towns, and there bearded the very landlord’s agent.

the act of departing

From this reading In religion there were those who fancied that by a return to primitive forms they might recapture the primitive fervor; and those again who, like the curate whom Mary was going to hear, were bent on pursuing the beaten path into new places.

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

From this reading Some thought that they had found a panacea for the evils of the day in education, and put their faith in workmen’s institutes and night schools.

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

From this reading A few dreamt of a new England in which gentle and simple were to mix on new-old terms; and a multitude, shrewd and hard-headed, believed in the Corn Law League, whose speakers travelled from Manchester to carry the claims of cheap bread to butter crosses and market towns, and there bearded the very landlord’s agent.

perceive (sound) via the auditory sense

From this reading In religion there were those who fancied that by a return to primitive forms they might recapture the primitive fervor; and those again who, like the curate whom Mary was going to hear, were bent on pursuing the beaten path into new places.

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

From this reading Mary Audley, crossing the moor to a week-day service, was but one of many who in the ’forties were venturing on new courses.

plural of “infant” — a very young child (birth to 1 year) who has not yet begun to walk or talk

From this reading Others were satisfied with philanthropy, and proclaimed that infants of seven ought not to toil for their living, that coal-pits were not fit places for women, and that what paid was not the only standard of life.

plural of “institute” — an association organized to promote art or science or education

From this reading Some thought that they had found a panacea for the evils of the day in education, and put their faith in workmen’s institutes and night schools.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading In religion there were those who fancied that by a return to primitive forms they might recapture the primitive fervor; and those again who, like the curate whom Mary was going to hear, were bent on pursuing the beaten path into new places.

possessive form of “landlord” — a landowner who leases to others

From this reading A few dreamt of a new England in which gentle and simple were to mix on new-old terms; and a multitude, shrewd and hard-headed, believed in the Corn Law League, whose speakers travelled from Manchester to carry the claims of cheap bread to butter crosses and market towns, and there bearded the very landlord’s agent.

the collection of rules imposed by authority

From this reading A few dreamt of a new England in which gentle and simple were to mix on new-old terms; and a multitude, shrewd and hard-headed, believed in the Corn Law League, whose speakers travelled from Manchester to carry the claims of cheap bread to butter crosses and market towns, and there bearded the very landlord’s agent.

an association of sports teams that organizes matches for its members

From this reading A few dreamt of a new England in which gentle and simple were to mix on new-old terms; and a multitude, shrewd and hard-headed, believed in the Corn Law League, whose speakers travelled from Manchester to carry the claims of cheap bread to butter crosses and market towns, and there bearded the very landlord’s agent.

a characteristic state or mode of living

From this reading Others were satisfied with philanthropy, and proclaimed that infants of seven ought not to toil for their living, that coal-pits were not fit places for women, and that what paid was not the only standard of life.

prefer or wish to do something

From this reading In religion there were those who fancied that by a return to primitive forms they might recapture the primitive fervor; and those again who, like the curate whom Mary was going to hear, were bent on pursuing the beaten path into new places.

the experience of being alive; the course of human events and activities

From this reading Others were satisfied with philanthropy, and proclaimed that infants of seven ought not to toil for their living, that coal-pits were not fit places for women, and that what paid was not the only standard of life.

largest city in New Hampshire; located in southeastern New Hampshire on the Merrimack river

From this reading A few dreamt of a new England in which gentle and simple were to mix on new-old terms; and a multitude, shrewd and hard-headed, believed in the Corn Law League, whose speakers travelled from Manchester to carry the claims of cheap bread to butter crosses and market towns, and there bearded the very landlord’s agent.

a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number

From this reading Mary Audley, crossing the moor to a week-day service, was but one of many who in the ’forties were venturing on new courses.

the world of commercial activity where goods and services are bought and sold

From this reading A few dreamt of a new England in which gentle and simple were to mix on new-old terms; and a multitude, shrewd and hard-headed, believed in the Corn Law League, whose speakers travelled from Manchester to carry the claims of cheap bread to butter crosses and market towns, and there bearded the very landlord’s agent.

the mother of Jesus; Christians refer to her as the Virgin Mary; she is especially honored by Roman Catholics

From this reading Mary Audley, crossing the moor to a week-day service, was but one of many who in the ’forties were venturing on new courses.

used to say something is possible but not certain

From this reading In religion there were those who fancied that by a return to primitive forms they might recapture the primitive fervor; and those again who, like the curate whom Mary was going to hear, were bent on pursuing the beaten path into new places.

mix together different elements

From this reading A few dreamt of a new England in which gentle and simple were to mix on new-old terms; and a multitude, shrewd and hard-headed, believed in the Corn Law League, whose speakers travelled from Manchester to carry the claims of cheap bread to butter crosses and market towns, and there bearded the very landlord’s agent.

secure in or as if in a berth or dock

From this reading Mary Audley, crossing the moor to a week-day service, was but one of many who in the ’forties were venturing on new courses.

a large indefinite number

From this reading A few dreamt of a new England in which gentle and simple were to mix on new-old terms; and a multitude, shrewd and hard-headed, believed in the Corn Law League, whose speakers travelled from Manchester to carry the claims of cheap bread to butter crosses and market towns, and there bearded the very landlord’s agent.

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

From this reading Mary Audley, crossing the moor to a week-day service, was but one of many who in the ’forties were venturing on new courses.

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

From this reading A few dreamt of a new England in which gentle and simple were to mix on new-old terms; and a multitude, shrewd and hard-headed, believed in the Corn Law League, whose speakers travelled from Manchester to carry the claims of cheap bread to butter crosses and market towns, and there bearded the very landlord’s agent.

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

From this reading Some thought that they had found a panacea for the evils of the day in education, and put their faith in workmen’s institutes and night schools.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading Others were satisfied with philanthropy, and proclaimed that infants of seven ought not to toil for their living, that coal-pits were not fit places for women, and that what paid was not the only standard of life.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Mary Audley, crossing the moor to a week-day service, was but one of many who in the ’forties were venturing on new courses.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading Mary Audley, crossing the moor to a week-day service, was but one of many who in the ’forties were venturing on new courses.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading Mary Audley, crossing the moor to a week-day service, was but one of many who in the ’forties were venturing on new courses.

and nothing more

From this reading Others were satisfied with philanthropy, and proclaimed that infants of seven ought not to toil for their living, that coal-pits were not fit places for women, and that what paid was not the only standard of life.

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

From this reading Others were satisfied with philanthropy, and proclaimed that infants of seven ought not to toil for their living, that coal-pits were not fit places for women, and that what paid was not the only standard of life.

used with “to” to say what is right or advisable

From this reading Others were satisfied with philanthropy, and proclaimed that infants of seven ought not to toil for their living, that coal-pits were not fit places for women, and that what paid was not the only standard of life.

marked by the reception of pay

From this reading Others were satisfied with philanthropy, and proclaimed that infants of seven ought not to toil for their living, that coal-pits were not fit places for women, and that what paid was not the only standard of life.

(Greek mythology) the goddess of healing; daughter of Aesculapius and sister of Hygeia

From this reading Some thought that they had found a panacea for the evils of the day in education, and put their faith in workmen’s institutes and night schools.

a course of conduct

From this reading In religion there were those who fancied that by a return to primitive forms they might recapture the primitive fervor; and those again who, like the curate whom Mary was going to hear, were bent on pursuing the beaten path into new places.

voluntary promotion of human welfare

From this reading Others were satisfied with philanthropy, and proclaimed that infants of seven ought not to toil for their living, that coal-pits were not fit places for women, and that what paid was not the only standard of life.

plural of “place” — a point located with respect to surface features of some region

From this reading In religion there were those who fancied that by a return to primitive forms they might recapture the primitive fervor; and those again who, like the curate whom Mary was going to hear, were bent on pursuing the beaten path into new places.

belonging to an early stage of technical development; characterized by simplicity and (often) crudeness

From this reading In religion there were those who fancied that by a return to primitive forms they might recapture the primitive fervor; and those again who, like the curate whom Mary was going to hear, were bent on pursuing the beaten path into new places.

declared publicly; made widely known

From this reading Others were satisfied with philanthropy, and proclaimed that infants of seven ought not to toil for their living, that coal-pits were not fit places for women, and that what paid was not the only standard of life.

following in order to overtake or capture or as accompaniment to such pursuit

From this reading In religion there were those who fancied that by a return to primitive forms they might recapture the primitive fervor; and those again who, like the curate whom Mary was going to hear, were bent on pursuing the beaten path into new places.

put into a certain place or abstract location

From this reading Some thought that they had found a panacea for the evils of the day in education, and put their faith in workmen’s institutes and night schools.

experience anew

From this reading In religion there were those who fancied that by a return to primitive forms they might recapture the primitive fervor; and those again who, like the curate whom Mary was going to hear, were bent on pursuing the beaten path into new places.

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

From this reading In religion there were those who fancied that by a return to primitive forms they might recapture the primitive fervor; and those again who, like the curate whom Mary was going to hear, were bent on pursuing the beaten path into new places.

go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before

From this reading In religion there were those who fancied that by a return to primitive forms they might recapture the primitive fervor; and those again who, like the curate whom Mary was going to hear, were bent on pursuing the beaten path into new places.

filled with satisfaction

From this reading Others were satisfied with philanthropy, and proclaimed that infants of seven ought not to toil for their living, that coal-pits were not fit places for women, and that what paid was not the only standard of life.

plural of “school” — an educational institution

From this reading Some thought that they had found a panacea for the evils of the day in education, and put their faith in workmen’s institutes and night schools.

work done by one person or group that benefits another

From this reading Mary Audley, crossing the moor to a week-day service, was but one of many who in the ’forties were venturing on new courses.

the cardinal number that is the sum of six and one

From this reading Others were satisfied with philanthropy, and proclaimed that infants of seven ought not to toil for their living, that coal-pits were not fit places for women, and that what paid was not the only standard of life.

marked by practical hardheaded intelligence

From this reading A few dreamt of a new England in which gentle and simple were to mix on new-old terms; and a multitude, shrewd and hard-headed, believed in the Corn Law League, whose speakers travelled from Manchester to carry the claims of cheap bread to butter crosses and market towns, and there bearded the very landlord’s agent.

having few parts; not complex or complicated or involved

From this reading A few dreamt of a new England in which gentle and simple were to mix on new-old terms; and a multitude, shrewd and hard-headed, believed in the Corn Law League, whose speakers travelled from Manchester to carry the claims of cheap bread to butter crosses and market towns, and there bearded the very landlord’s agent.

(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity

From this reading Some thought that they had found a panacea for the evils of the day in education, and put their faith in workmen’s institutes and night schools.

plural of “speaker” — someone who expresses in language; someone who talks (especially someone who delivers a public speech or someone especially garrulous)

From this reading A few dreamt of a new England in which gentle and simple were to mix on new-old terms; and a multitude, shrewd and hard-headed, believed in the Corn Law League, whose speakers travelled from Manchester to carry the claims of cheap bread to butter crosses and market towns, and there bearded the very landlord’s agent.

conforming to or constituting a standard of measurement or value; or of the usual or regularized or accepted kind

From this reading Others were satisfied with philanthropy, and proclaimed that infants of seven ought not to toil for their living, that coal-pits were not fit places for women, and that what paid was not the only standard of life.

status with respect to the relations between people or groups

From this reading A few dreamt of a new England in which gentle and simple were to mix on new-old terms; and a multitude, shrewd and hard-headed, believed in the Corn Law League, whose speakers travelled from Manchester to carry the claims of cheap bread to butter crosses and market towns, and there bearded the very landlord’s agent.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading In religion there were those who fancied that by a return to primitive forms they might recapture the primitive fervor; and those again who, like the curate whom Mary was going to hear, were bent on pursuing the beaten path into new places.

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

From this reading Mary Audley, crossing the moor to a week-day service, was but one of many who in the ’forties were venturing on new courses.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading Some thought that they had found a panacea for the evils of the day in education, and put their faith in workmen’s institutes and night schools.

in or at that place or location

From this reading In religion there were those who fancied that by a return to primitive forms they might recapture the primitive fervor; and those again who, like the curate whom Mary was going to hear, were bent on pursuing the beaten path into new places.

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

From this reading In religion there were those who fancied that by a return to primitive forms they might recapture the primitive fervor; and those again who, like the curate whom Mary was going to hear, were bent on pursuing the beaten path into new places.

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

From this reading In religion there were those who fancied that by a return to primitive forms they might recapture the primitive fervor; and those again who, like the curate whom Mary was going to hear, were bent on pursuing the beaten path into new places.

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

From this reading Some thought that they had found a panacea for the evils of the day in education, and put their faith in workmen’s institutes and night schools.

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

From this reading Mary Audley, crossing the moor to a week-day service, was but one of many who in the ’forties were venturing on new courses.

work hard

From this reading Others were satisfied with philanthropy, and proclaimed that infants of seven ought not to toil for their living, that coal-pits were not fit places for women, and that what paid was not the only standard of life.

plural of “town” — an urban area with a fixed boundary that is smaller than a city

From this reading A few dreamt of a new England in which gentle and simple were to mix on new-old terms; and a multitude, shrewd and hard-headed, believed in the Corn Law League, whose speakers travelled from Manchester to carry the claims of cheap bread to butter crosses and market towns, and there bearded the very landlord’s agent.

familiar with many parts of the world

From this reading A few dreamt of a new England in which gentle and simple were to mix on new-old terms; and a multitude, shrewd and hard-headed, believed in the Corn Law League, whose speakers travelled from Manchester to carry the claims of cheap bread to butter crosses and market towns, and there bearded the very landlord’s agent.

-ing form of “venture” — proceed somewhere despite the risk of possible dangers

From this reading Mary Audley, crossing the moor to a week-day service, was but one of many who in the ’forties were venturing on new courses.

precisely as stated

From this reading A few dreamt of a new England in which gentle and simple were to mix on new-old terms; and a multitude, shrewd and hard-headed, believed in the Corn Law League, whose speakers travelled from Manchester to carry the claims of cheap bread to butter crosses and market towns, and there bearded the very landlord’s agent.

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

From this reading Mary Audley, crossing the moor to a week-day service, was but one of many who in the ’forties were venturing on new courses.

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

From this reading Mary Audley, crossing the moor to a week-day service, was but one of many who in the ’forties were venturing on new courses.

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

From this reading Mary Audley, crossing the moor to a week-day service, was but one of many who in the ’forties were venturing on new courses.

used to ask for information about something

From this reading Others were satisfied with philanthropy, and proclaimed that infants of seven ought not to toil for their living, that coal-pits were not fit places for women, and that what paid was not the only standard of life.

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

From this reading A few dreamt of a new England in which gentle and simple were to mix on new-old terms; and a multitude, shrewd and hard-headed, believed in the Corn Law League, whose speakers travelled from Manchester to carry the claims of cheap bread to butter crosses and market towns, and there bearded the very landlord’s agent.

which person or people

From this reading Mary Audley, crossing the moor to a week-day service, was but one of many who in the ’forties were venturing on new courses.

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

From this reading In religion there were those who fancied that by a return to primitive forms they might recapture the primitive fervor; and those again who, like the curate whom Mary was going to hear, were bent on pursuing the beaten path into new places.

belonging to which person

From this reading A few dreamt of a new England in which gentle and simple were to mix on new-old terms; and a multitude, shrewd and hard-headed, believed in the Corn Law League, whose speakers travelled from Manchester to carry the claims of cheap bread to butter crosses and market towns, and there bearded the very landlord’s agent.

in the company of; together with

From this reading Others were satisfied with philanthropy, and proclaimed that infants of seven ought not to toil for their living, that coal-pits were not fit places for women, and that what paid was not the only standard of life.

plural of “woman” — an adult female person (as opposed to a man)

From this reading Others were satisfied with philanthropy, and proclaimed that infants of seven ought not to toil for their living, that coal-pits were not fit places for women, and that what paid was not the only standard of life.

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

From this reading Some thought that they had found a panacea for the evils of the day in education, and put their faith in workmen’s institutes and night schools.