adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading ***** To a gentleman is to be one all the world over, and in every relation and grade of society.
acceptationnoun
acceptance as true or valid
From this reading And, unhappily, the manners of a certain so-called upper grade have a kind of currency, and meet with a certain external acceptation throughout all the others, and this tends to keep us well satisfied with slight acquirements and the amateurish accomplishments of a clique.
accomplishmentsnounUS /əˈkɑːmplɪʃmənts/
plural of “accomplishment” — the action of accomplishing something
From this reading And, unhappily, the manners of a certain so-called upper grade have a kind of currency, and meet with a certain external acceptation throughout all the others, and this tends to keep us well satisfied with slight acquirements and the amateurish accomplishments of a clique.
acquirements
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading And, unhappily, the manners of a certain so-called upper grade have a kind of currency, and meet with a certain external acceptation throughout all the others, and this tends to keep us well satisfied with slight acquirements and the amateurish accomplishments of a clique.
alladjectiveUS /ɔːl/
(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 ***** To a gentleman is to be one all the world over, and in every relation and grade of society.
amateurishadjectiveUS /ˈæmətʃɜːrɪʃ/
lacking professional skill or expertise
From this reading And, unhappily, the manners of a certain so-called upper grade have a kind of currency, and meet with a certain external acceptation throughout all the others, and this tends to keep us well satisfied with slight acquirements and the amateurish accomplishments of a clique.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading ***** To a gentleman is to be one all the world over, and in every relation and grade of society.
artauxiliary verbUS /ɑːrt/
an old form of “are”, used with “thou”
From this reading But manners, like art, should be human and central.
beauxiliary verbUS /biː/
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading ***** To a gentleman is to be one all the world over, and in every relation and grade of society.
bornadjectiveUS /bɔːrn/
brought into existence
From this reading It is a high calling, to which a man must first be born, and then devote himself for life.
ButconjunctionUS /bʌt/
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But manners, like art, should be human and central.
callingnounUS /ˈkɔːlɪŋ/
the particular occupation for which you are trained
From this reading It is a high calling, to which a man must first be born, and then devote himself for life.
centraladjectiveUS /ˈsentrəl/
serving as an essential component
From this reading But manners, like art, should be human and central.
certainadjectiveUS /ˈsɜːrtən/
definite but not specified or identified
From this reading And, unhappily, the manners of a certain so-called upper grade have a kind of currency, and meet with a certain external acceptation throughout all the others, and this tends to keep us well satisfied with slight acquirements and the amateurish accomplishments of a clique.
cliquenounUS /kliːk/
an exclusive circle of people with a common purpose
From this reading And, unhappily, the manners of a certain so-called upper grade have a kind of currency, and meet with a certain external acceptation throughout all the others, and this tends to keep us well satisfied with slight acquirements and the amateurish accomplishments of a clique.
considerationsnounUS /kənˌsɪdərˈeɪʃənz/
plural of “consideration” — the process of giving careful thought to something
From this reading ***** Respectability is a very thing in its way, but it does not rise superior to all considerations.
currencynounUS /ˈkɜːrənsi/
the metal or paper medium of exchange that is presently used
From this reading And, unhappily, the manners of a certain so-called upper grade have a kind of currency, and meet with a certain external acceptation throughout all the others, and this tends to keep us well satisfied with slight acquirements and the amateurish accomplishments of a clique.
devoteverbUS /dɪˈvoʊt/
give entirely to a specific person, activity, or cause
From this reading It is a high calling, to which a man must first be born, and then devote himself for life.
doesauxiliary verbUS /dʌz/
the form of “do” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading ***** Respectability is a very thing in its way, but it does not rise superior to all considerations.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading ***** To a gentleman is to be one all the world over, and in every relation and grade of society.
externaladjectiveUS /ɪkˈstɜːrnəl/
happening or arising or located outside or beyond some limits or especially surface
From this reading And, unhappily, the manners of a certain so-called upper grade have a kind of currency, and meet with a certain external acceptation throughout all the others, and this tends to keep us well satisfied with slight acquirements and the amateurish accomplishments of a clique.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading It is a high calling, to which a man must first be born, and then devote himself for life.
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading It is a high calling, to which a man must first be born, and then devote himself for life.
gentlemannounUS /ˈdʒentəlmən/
a man of refinement
From this reading ***** To a gentleman is to be one all the world over, and in every relation and grade of society.
gradenounUS /ɡreɪd/
a body of students who are taught together
From this reading ***** To a gentleman is to be one all the world over, and in every relation and grade of society.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading And, unhappily, the manners of a certain so-called upper grade have a kind of currency, and meet with a certain external acceptation throughout all the others, and this tends to keep us well satisfied with slight acquirements and the amateurish accomplishments of a clique.
highadjectiveUS /haɪ/
greater than normal in degree or intensity or amount
From this reading It is a high calling, to which a man must first be born, and then devote himself for life.
himselfpronounUS /hɪmˈself/
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading It is a high calling, to which a man must first be born, and then devote himself for life.
humanadjectiveUS /ˈhjuːmən/
characteristic of humanity
From this reading But manners, like art, should be human and central.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading ***** To a gentleman is to be one all the world over, and in every relation and grade of society.
isauxiliary verbUS /ɪz/
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading ***** To a gentleman is to be one all the world over, and in every relation and grade of society.
ItpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It is a high calling, to which a man must first be born, and then devote himself for life.
itsdeterminerUS /ɪts/
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading ***** Respectability is a very thing in its way, but it does not rise superior to all considerations.
keepverbUS /kiːp/
cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”
From this reading And, unhappily, the manners of a certain so-called upper grade have a kind of currency, and meet with a certain external acceptation throughout all the others, and this tends to keep us well satisfied with slight acquirements and the amateurish accomplishments of a clique.
kindadjectiveUS /kaɪnd/
having or showing a tender and considerate and helpful nature; used especially of persons and their behavior
From this reading And, unhappily, the manners of a certain so-called upper grade have a kind of currency, and meet with a certain external acceptation throughout all the others, and this tends to keep us well satisfied with slight acquirements and the amateurish accomplishments of a clique.
lifenounUS /laɪf/
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading It is a high calling, to which a man must first be born, and then devote himself for life.
likeverbUS /laɪk/
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading But manners, like art, should be human and central.
mannounUS /mæn/
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading It is a high calling, to which a man must first be born, and then devote himself for life.
mannersnounUS /ˈmænərz/
social deportment
From this reading And, unhappily, the manners of a certain so-called upper grade have a kind of currency, and meet with a certain external acceptation throughout all the others, and this tends to keep us well satisfied with slight acquirements and the amateurish accomplishments of a clique.
meetverbUS /miːt/
come together
From this reading And, unhappily, the manners of a certain so-called upper grade have a kind of currency, and meet with a certain external acceptation throughout all the others, and this tends to keep us well satisfied with slight acquirements and the amateurish accomplishments of a clique.
mustmodal verbUS /mʌst/
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading It is a high calling, to which a man must first be born, and then devote himself for life.
notadverbUS /nɑːt/
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading ***** Respectability is a very thing in its way, but it does not rise superior to all considerations.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading ***** To a gentleman is to be one all the world over, and in every relation and grade of society.
onepronounUS /wʌn/
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading ***** To a gentleman is to be one all the world over, and in every relation and grade of society.
others
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading And, unhappily, the manners of a certain so-called upper grade have a kind of currency, and meet with a certain external acceptation throughout all the others, and this tends to keep us well satisfied with slight acquirements and the amateurish accomplishments of a clique.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading ***** To a gentleman is to be one all the world over, and in every relation and grade of society.
relationnounUS /riˈleɪʃən/
an abstraction belonging to or characteristic of two entities or parts together
From this reading ***** To a gentleman is to be one all the world over, and in every relation and grade of society.
RespectabilitynounUS /riˌspektəˈbɪlɪti/
honorableness by virtue of being respectable and having a good reputation
From this reading ***** Respectability is a very thing in its way, but it does not rise superior to all considerations.
riseverbUS /raɪz/
move upward
From this reading ***** Respectability is a very thing in its way, but it does not rise superior to all considerations.
satisfiedadjectiveUS /ˈsætəsfaɪd/
filled with satisfaction
From this reading And, unhappily, the manners of a certain so-called upper grade have a kind of currency, and meet with a certain external acceptation throughout all the others, and this tends to keep us well satisfied with slight acquirements and the amateurish accomplishments of a clique.
shouldmodal verbUS /ʃʊd/
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading But manners, like art, should be human and central.
slightnounUS /slaɪt/
a deliberate discourteous act (usually as an expression of anger or disapproval)
From this reading And, unhappily, the manners of a certain so-called upper grade have a kind of currency, and meet with a certain external acceptation throughout all the others, and this tends to keep us well satisfied with slight acquirements and the amateurish accomplishments of a clique.
so-calledadjectiveUS /ˈsoʊˈkɔːld/
doubtful or suspect
From this reading And, unhappily, the manners of a certain so-called upper grade have a kind of currency, and meet with a certain external acceptation throughout all the others, and this tends to keep us well satisfied with slight acquirements and the amateurish accomplishments of a clique.
societynounUS /səˈsaɪəti/
an extended social group having a distinctive cultural and economic organization
From this reading ***** To a gentleman is to be one all the world over, and in every relation and grade of society.
superioradjectiveUS /suːˈpɪriər/
of high or superior quality or performance
From this reading ***** Respectability is a very thing in its way, but it does not rise superior to all considerations.
tendsverbUS /tendz/
third-person singular of “tend” — have a tendency or disposition to do or be something; be inclined
From this reading And, unhappily, the manners of a certain so-called upper grade have a kind of currency, and meet with a certain external acceptation throughout all the others, and this tends to keep us well satisfied with slight acquirements and the amateurish accomplishments of a clique.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading ***** To a gentleman is to be one all the world over, and in every relation and grade of society.
thenadverbUS /ðen/
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading It is a high calling, to which a man must first be born, and then devote himself for life.
thingnounUS /θɪŋ/
a special situation
From this reading ***** Respectability is a very thing in its way, but it does not rise superior to all considerations.
thisdeterminerUS /ðɪs/
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading And, unhappily, the manners of a certain so-called upper grade have a kind of currency, and meet with a certain external acceptation throughout all the others, and this tends to keep us well satisfied with slight acquirements and the amateurish accomplishments of a clique.
throughoutprepositionUS /θruːˈaʊt/
in every part of a place, or for the whole of a period
From this reading And, unhappily, the manners of a certain so-called upper grade have a kind of currency, and meet with a certain external acceptation throughout all the others, and this tends to keep us well satisfied with slight acquirements and the amateurish accomplishments of a clique.
ToparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading ***** To a gentleman is to be one all the world over, and in every relation and grade of society.
unhappilyadverbUS /ənˈhæpəli/
in an unpleasant way
From this reading And, unhappily, the manners of a certain so-called upper grade have a kind of currency, and meet with a certain external acceptation throughout all the others, and this tends to keep us well satisfied with slight acquirements and the amateurish accomplishments of a clique.
upperadjectiveUS /ˈʌpər/
the topmost one of two
From this reading And, unhappily, the manners of a certain so-called upper grade have a kind of currency, and meet with a certain external acceptation throughout all the others, and this tends to keep us well satisfied with slight acquirements and the amateurish accomplishments of a clique.
uspronounUS /ʌs/
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading And, unhappily, the manners of a certain so-called upper grade have a kind of currency, and meet with a certain external acceptation throughout all the others, and this tends to keep us well satisfied with slight acquirements and the amateurish accomplishments of a clique.
veryadjectiveUS /ˈveri/
precisely as stated
From this reading ***** Respectability is a very thing in its way, but it does not rise superior to all considerations.
waynounUS /weɪ/
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading ***** Respectability is a very thing in its way, but it does not rise superior to all considerations.
welladverbUS /wel/
(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 And, unhappily, the manners of a certain so-called upper grade have a kind of currency, and meet with a certain external acceptation throughout all the others, and this tends to keep us well satisfied with slight acquirements and the amateurish accomplishments of a clique.
whichpronounUS /wɪtʃ/
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading It is a high calling, to which a man must first be born, and then devote himself for life.
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading And, unhappily, the manners of a certain so-called upper grade have a kind of currency, and meet with a certain external acceptation throughout all the others, and this tends to keep us well satisfied with slight acquirements and the amateurish accomplishments of a clique.
worldnounUS /wɜːrld/
everything that exists anywhere
From this reading ***** To a gentleman is to be one all the world over, and in every relation and grade of society.
