used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The shifting of Jack's company to the regimental camp in Warchester left a broad gap in the lines of the social life of Acredale.
acknowledgedadjectiveUS /ækˈnɑːlɪdʒd/
recognized or made known or admitted
From this reading Jack's going alone, to say nothing of the others, would have eclipsed the gayety of many home groups besides his own, in which the Sprague primacy in a social sense was acknowledged.
Acredale
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From this reading The shifting of Jack's company to the regimental camp in Warchester left a broad gap in the lines of the social life of Acredale.
Acredale's
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From this reading Since the influx of the new-made rich, under the stimulus of the war and Acredale's advantages as a resort, there were a good many who disputed the Sprague leadership--tacitly conceded rather than asserted.
advantagesnounUS /ædˈvæntɪdʒɪz/
plural of “advantage” — the quality of having a superior or more favorable position
From this reading Since the influx of the new-made rich, under the stimulus of the war and Acredale's advantages as a resort, there were a good many who disputed the Sprague leadership--tacitly conceded rather than asserted.
aloneadjectiveUS /əˈloʊn/
Having no one else present.
From this reading Jack's going alone, to say nothing of the others, would have eclipsed the gayety of many home groups besides his own, in which the Sprague primacy in a social sense was acknowledged.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading GUELPH AND GHIBELLINE.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Since the influx of the new-made rich, under the stimulus of the war and Acredale's advantages as a resort, there were a good many who disputed the Sprague leadership--tacitly conceded rather than asserted.
assertedadjectiveUS /əˈsɜːrtɪd/
confidently declared to be so
From this reading Since the influx of the new-made rich, under the stimulus of the war and Acredale's advantages as a resort, there were a good many who disputed the Sprague leadership--tacitly conceded rather than asserted.
in addition to; as well as
From this reading Jack's going alone, to say nothing of the others, would have eclipsed the gayety of many home groups besides his own, in which the Sprague primacy in a social sense was acknowledged.
BoonenounUS /buːn/
an American pioneer and guide and explorer (1734-1820)
From this reading Chief of the dissidents was Elisha Boone, who, by virtue of longer tenure, vast wealth, and political precedence, divided not unequally the homage paid the patrician family.
having great (or a certain) extent from one side to the other
From this reading The shifting of Jack's company to the regimental camp in Warchester left a broad gap in the lines of the social life of Acredale.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Chief of the dissidents was Elisha Boone, who, by virtue of longer tenure, vast wealth, and political precedence, divided not unequally the homage paid the patrician family.
temporary living quarters specially built by the army for soldiers
From this reading The shifting of Jack's company to the regimental camp in Warchester left a broad gap in the lines of the social life of Acredale.
a person who is in charge
From this reading Chief of the dissidents was Elisha Boone, who, by virtue of longer tenure, vast wealth, and political precedence, divided not unequally the homage paid the patrician family.
an institution created to conduct business
From this reading The shifting of Jack's company to the regimental camp in Warchester left a broad gap in the lines of the social life of Acredale.
concededverbUS /kənˈsiːdɪd/
past form of “concede” — admit (to a wrongdoing)
From this reading Since the influx of the new-made rich, under the stimulus of the war and Acredale's advantages as a resort, there were a good many who disputed the Sprague leadership--tacitly conceded rather than asserted.
disputedadjectiveUS /dɪsˈpjuːtəd/
subject to disagreement and debate
From this reading Since the influx of the new-made rich, under the stimulus of the war and Acredale's advantages as a resort, there were a good many who disputed the Sprague leadership--tacitly conceded rather than asserted.
dissidentsnounUS /ˈdɪsədənts/
plural of “dissident” — a person who dissents from some established policy
From this reading Chief of the dissidents was Elisha Boone, who, by virtue of longer tenure, vast wealth, and political precedence, divided not unequally the homage paid the patrician family.
separated into parts or pieces
From this reading Chief of the dissidents was Elisha Boone, who, by virtue of longer tenure, vast wealth, and political precedence, divided not unequally the homage paid the patrician family.
eclipsedverbUS /ɪˈklɪpst/
past form of “eclipse” — be greater in significance than
From this reading Jack's going alone, to say nothing of the others, would have eclipsed the gayety of many home groups besides his own, in which the Sprague primacy in a social sense was acknowledged.
Elisha
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From this reading Chief of the dissidents was Elisha Boone, who, by virtue of longer tenure, vast wealth, and political precedence, divided not unequally the homage paid the patrician family.
a social unit living together
From this reading Chief of the dissidents was Elisha Boone, who, by virtue of longer tenure, vast wealth, and political precedence, divided not unequally the homage paid the patrician family.
gapnounUS /ɡæp/
a conspicuous disparity or difference as between two figures
From this reading The shifting of Jack's company to the regimental camp in Warchester left a broad gap in the lines of the social life of Acredale.
gayety
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From this reading Jack's going alone, to say nothing of the others, would have eclipsed the gayety of many home groups besides his own, in which the Sprague primacy in a social sense was acknowledged.
GHIBELLINE
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From this reading GUELPH AND GHIBELLINE.
the act of departing
From this reading Jack's going alone, to say nothing of the others, would have eclipsed the gayety of many home groups besides his own, in which the Sprague primacy in a social sense was acknowledged.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading Since the influx of the new-made rich, under the stimulus of the war and Acredale's advantages as a resort, there were a good many who disputed the Sprague leadership--tacitly conceded rather than asserted.
groupsnounUS /ɡruːps/
plural of “group” — any number of entities (members) considered as a unit
From this reading Jack's going alone, to say nothing of the others, would have eclipsed the gayety of many home groups besides his own, in which the Sprague primacy in a social sense was acknowledged.
GUELPH
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From this reading GUELPH AND GHIBELLINE.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading Jack's going alone, to say nothing of the others, would have eclipsed the gayety of many home groups besides his own, in which the Sprague primacy in a social sense was acknowledged.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Jack's going alone, to say nothing of the others, would have eclipsed the gayety of many home groups besides his own, in which the Sprague primacy in a social sense was acknowledged.
homagenounUS /ˈɑːmədʒ/
respectful deference
From this reading Chief of the dissidents was Elisha Boone, who, by virtue of longer tenure, vast wealth, and political precedence, divided not unequally the homage paid the patrician family.
where you live at a particular time
From this reading Jack's going alone, to say nothing of the others, would have eclipsed the gayety of many home groups besides his own, in which the Sprague primacy in a social sense was acknowledged.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The shifting of Jack's company to the regimental camp in Warchester left a broad gap in the lines of the social life of Acredale.
influxnounUS /ˈɪnflʌks/
the process of flowing in
From this reading Since the influx of the new-made rich, under the stimulus of the war and Acredale's advantages as a resort, there were a good many who disputed the Sprague leadership--tacitly conceded rather than asserted.
Jack'snounUS /dʒæks/
possessive form of “jack” — a small worthless amount
From this reading The shifting of Jack's company to the regimental camp in Warchester left a broad gap in the lines of the social life of Acredale.
leadershipnounUS /ˈliːdərʃɪp/
the activity of leading
From this reading Since the influx of the new-made rich, under the stimulus of the war and Acredale's advantages as a resort, there were a good many who disputed the Sprague leadership--tacitly conceded rather than asserted.
location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east
From this reading The shifting of Jack's company to the regimental camp in Warchester left a broad gap in the lines of the social life of Acredale.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading The shifting of Jack's company to the regimental camp in Warchester left a broad gap in the lines of the social life of Acredale.
plural of “line” — a formation of people or things one beside another
From this reading The shifting of Jack's company to the regimental camp in Warchester left a broad gap in the lines of the social life of Acredale.
for more time
From this reading Chief of the dissidents was Elisha Boone, who, by virtue of longer tenure, vast wealth, and political precedence, divided not unequally the homage paid the patrician family.
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 Jack's going alone, to say nothing of the others, would have eclipsed the gayety of many home groups besides his own, in which the Sprague primacy in a social sense was acknowledged.
new-madeadjective
newly made
From this reading Since the influx of the new-made rich, under the stimulus of the war and Acredale's advantages as a resort, there were a good many who disputed the Sprague leadership--tacitly conceded rather than asserted.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Chief of the dissidents was Elisha Boone, who, by virtue of longer tenure, vast wealth, and political precedence, divided not unequally the homage paid the patrician family.
not one thing; not anything
From this reading Jack's going alone, to say nothing of the others, would have eclipsed the gayety of many home groups besides his own, in which the Sprague primacy in a social sense was acknowledged.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The shifting of Jack's company to the regimental camp in Warchester left a broad gap in the lines of the social life of Acredale.
others
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From this reading Jack's going alone, to say nothing of the others, would have eclipsed the gayety of many home groups besides his own, in which the Sprague primacy in a social sense was acknowledged.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading Jack's going alone, to say nothing of the others, would have eclipsed the gayety of many home groups besides his own, in which the Sprague primacy in a social sense was acknowledged.
marked by the reception of pay
From this reading Chief of the dissidents was Elisha Boone, who, by virtue of longer tenure, vast wealth, and political precedence, divided not unequally the homage paid the patrician family.
patriciannounUS /pəˈtrɪʃən/
a person of refined upbringing and manners
From this reading Chief of the dissidents was Elisha Boone, who, by virtue of longer tenure, vast wealth, and political precedence, divided not unequally the homage paid the patrician family.
involving or characteristic of politics or parties or politicians
From this reading Chief of the dissidents was Elisha Boone, who, by virtue of longer tenure, vast wealth, and political precedence, divided not unequally the homage paid the patrician family.
precedencenounUS /ˈpresədəns/
status established in order of importance or urgency
From this reading Chief of the dissidents was Elisha Boone, who, by virtue of longer tenure, vast wealth, and political precedence, divided not unequally the homage paid the patrician family.
primacynounUS /ˈpraɪməsi/
the state of being first in importance
From this reading Jack's going alone, to say nothing of the others, would have eclipsed the gayety of many home groups besides his own, in which the Sprague primacy in a social sense was acknowledged.
on the contrary
From this reading Since the influx of the new-made rich, under the stimulus of the war and Acredale's advantages as a resort, there were a good many who disputed the Sprague leadership--tacitly conceded rather than asserted.
regimentaladjectiveUS /ˌredʒəˈmentəl/
belonging to or concerning a regiment
From this reading The shifting of Jack's company to the regimental camp in Warchester left a broad gap in the lines of the social life of Acredale.
resortnounUS /rɪˈzɔːrt/
a hotel located in a resort area
From this reading Since the influx of the new-made rich, under the stimulus of the war and Acredale's advantages as a resort, there were a good many who disputed the Sprague leadership--tacitly conceded rather than asserted.
possessing material wealth
From this reading Since the influx of the new-made rich, under the stimulus of the war and Acredale's advantages as a resort, there were a good many who disputed the Sprague leadership--tacitly conceded rather than asserted.
express in words
From this reading Jack's going alone, to say nothing of the others, would have eclipsed the gayety of many home groups besides his own, in which the Sprague primacy in a social sense was acknowledged.
a general conscious awareness
From this reading Jack's going alone, to say nothing of the others, would have eclipsed the gayety of many home groups besides his own, in which the Sprague primacy in a social sense was acknowledged.
shiftingadjectiveUS /ˈʃɪftɪŋ/
continuously varying
From this reading The shifting of Jack's company to the regimental camp in Warchester left a broad gap in the lines of the social life of Acredale.
SinceprepositionUS /sɪns/
from a time in the past until now
From this reading Since the influx of the new-made rich, under the stimulus of the war and Acredale's advantages as a resort, there were a good many who disputed the Sprague leadership--tacitly conceded rather than asserted.
relating to human society and its members
From this reading The shifting of Jack's company to the regimental camp in Warchester left a broad gap in the lines of the social life of Acredale.
Sprague
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From this reading Jack's going alone, to say nothing of the others, would have eclipsed the gayety of many home groups besides his own, in which the Sprague primacy in a social sense was acknowledged.
stimulusnounUS /ˈstɪmjələs/
any stimulating information or event; acts to arouse action
From this reading Since the influx of the new-made rich, under the stimulus of the war and Acredale's advantages as a resort, there were a good many who disputed the Sprague leadership--tacitly conceded rather than asserted.
tacitlyadverbUS /ˈtæsɪtli/
in a tacit manner; by unexpressed agreement
From this reading Since the influx of the new-made rich, under the stimulus of the war and Acredale's advantages as a resort, there were a good many who disputed the Sprague leadership--tacitly conceded rather than asserted.
tenurenounUS /ˈtenjər/
the term during which some position is held
From this reading Chief of the dissidents was Elisha Boone, who, by virtue of longer tenure, vast wealth, and political precedence, divided not unequally the homage paid the patrician family.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading Since the influx of the new-made rich, under the stimulus of the war and Acredale's advantages as a resort, there were a good many who disputed the Sprague leadership--tacitly conceded rather than asserted.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The shifting of Jack's company to the regimental camp in Warchester left a broad gap in the lines of the social life of Acredale.
in or at that place or location
From this reading Since the influx of the new-made rich, under the stimulus of the war and Acredale's advantages as a resort, there were a good many who disputed the Sprague leadership--tacitly conceded rather than asserted.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The shifting of Jack's company to the regimental camp in Warchester left a broad gap in the lines of the social life of Acredale.
underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading Since the influx of the new-made rich, under the stimulus of the war and Acredale's advantages as a resort, there were a good many who disputed the Sprague leadership--tacitly conceded rather than asserted.
unequallyadverb
in an unequal or partial manner
From this reading Chief of the dissidents was Elisha Boone, who, by virtue of longer tenure, vast wealth, and political precedence, divided not unequally the homage paid the patrician family.
unusually great in size or amount or degree or especially extent or scope
From this reading Chief of the dissidents was Elisha Boone, who, by virtue of longer tenure, vast wealth, and political precedence, divided not unequally the homage paid the patrician family.
Moral excellence and goodness of character; the highest human attainment in Stoic philosophy.
From this reading Chief of the dissidents was Elisha Boone, who, by virtue of longer tenure, vast wealth, and political precedence, divided not unequally the homage paid the patrician family.
the waging of armed conflict against an enemy
From this reading Since the influx of the new-made rich, under the stimulus of the war and Acredale's advantages as a resort, there were a good many who disputed the Sprague leadership--tacitly conceded rather than asserted.
Warchester
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From this reading The shifting of Jack's company to the regimental camp in Warchester left a broad gap in the lines of the social life of Acredale.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Jack's going alone, to say nothing of the others, would have eclipsed the gayety of many home groups besides his own, in which the Sprague primacy in a social sense was acknowledged.
the state of being rich and affluent; having a plentiful supply of material goods and money
From this reading Chief of the dissidents was Elisha Boone, who, by virtue of longer tenure, vast wealth, and political precedence, divided not unequally the homage paid the patrician family.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Since the influx of the new-made rich, under the stimulus of the war and Acredale's advantages as a resort, there were a good many who disputed the Sprague leadership--tacitly conceded rather than asserted.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Jack's going alone, to say nothing of the others, would have eclipsed the gayety of many home groups besides his own, in which the Sprague primacy in a social sense was acknowledged.
which person or people
From this reading Since the influx of the new-made rich, under the stimulus of the war and Acredale's advantages as a resort, there were a good many who disputed the Sprague leadership--tacitly conceded rather than asserted.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading Jack's going alone, to say nothing of the others, would have eclipsed the gayety of many home groups besides his own, in which the Sprague primacy in a social sense was acknowledged.
