Chapter III · Chapter 3

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

From this reading In that immortal "middle period" of San-Francisco, when the gay mining camp was building toward a stable adjustment of society, when the wild, the merry, the dissolute and the brave who built the city were settling down to found houses and cultivate respectability in face of a constantly resurgent past--in those days none who pretended to eminence in the city but knew the sisters Sturtevant.

making or becoming suitable; adjusting to circumstances

From this reading In that immortal "middle period" of San-Francisco, when the gay mining camp was building toward a stable adjustment of society, when the wild, the merry, the dissolute and the brave who built the city were settling down to found houses and cultivate respectability in face of a constantly resurgent past--in those days none who pretended to eminence in the city but knew the sisters Sturtevant.

take a risk in the hope of a favorable outcome

From this reading Spain, perpetual spring, the flare of adventure in the blood, the impulse of men who packed Virgil with their bean-bags on the Overland journey, conspired already to make San Francisco a city of artists.

prior to a specified or implied time

From this reading Spain, perpetual spring, the flare of adventure in the blood, the impulse of men who packed Virgil with their bean-bags on the Overland journey, conspired already to make San Francisco a city of artists.

in addition

From this reading Also, they never called their circle Bohemian, yet it was tinged with an easy view on the conventionalities, a leaning toward art and the things of art, which meant Bohemia in the time when that word was of good repute.

in spite of the fact that

From this reading Although they never called it that, their establishment amounted to a salon.

past form of “amount” — be tantamount or equivalent to

From this reading Although they never called it that, their establishment amounted to a salon.

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

From this reading Also, they never called their circle Bohemian, yet it was tinged with an easy view on the conventionalities, a leaning toward art and the things of art, which meant Bohemia in the time when that word was of good repute.

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

From this reading In that immortal "middle period" of San-Francisco, when the gay mining camp was building toward a stable adjustment of society, when the wild, the merry, the dissolute and the brave who built the city were settling down to found houses and cultivate respectability in face of a constantly resurgent past--in those days none who pretended to eminence in the city but knew the sisters Sturtevant.

a privileged class holding hereditary titles

From this reading Members of that aristocracy which dwelt on Rincon Hill, their names and fames quite eclipsed those of their quiet, self-effacing parents.

an old form of “are”, used with “thou”

From this reading Also, they never called their circle Bohemian, yet it was tinged with an easy view on the conventionalities, a leaning toward art and the things of art, which meant Bohemia in the time when that word was of good repute.

plural of “artist” — a person whose creative work shows sensitivity and imagination

From this reading Spain, perpetual spring, the flare of adventure in the blood, the impulse of men who packed Virgil with their bean-bags on the Overland journey, conspired already to make San Francisco a city of artists.

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From this reading Spain, perpetual spring, the flare of adventure in the blood, the impulse of men who packed Virgil with their bean-bags on the Overland journey, conspired already to make San Francisco a city of artists.

The red fluid that circulates in the heart and blood vessels.

From this reading Spain, perpetual spring, the flare of adventure in the blood, the impulse of men who packed Virgil with their bean-bags on the Overland journey, conspired already to make San Francisco a city of artists.

a historical area and former kingdom in the Czech Republic

From this reading Also, they never called their circle Bohemian, yet it was tinged with an easy view on the conventionalities, a leaning toward art and the things of art, which meant Bohemia in the time when that word was of good repute.

a member of a people with dark skin and hair who speak Romany and who traditionally live by seasonal work and fortunetelling

From this reading Also, they never called their circle Bohemian, yet it was tinged with an easy view on the conventionalities, a leaning toward art and the things of art, which meant Bohemia in the time when that word was of good repute.

possessing or displaying courage; able to face and deal with danger or fear without flinching

From this reading In that immortal "middle period" of San-Francisco, when the gay mining camp was building toward a stable adjustment of society, when the wild, the merry, the dissolute and the brave who built the city were settling down to found houses and cultivate respectability in face of a constantly resurgent past--in those days none who pretended to eminence in the city but knew the sisters Sturtevant.

a structure that has a roof and walls and stands more or less permanently in one place

From this reading In that immortal "middle period" of San-Francisco, when the gay mining camp was building toward a stable adjustment of society, when the wild, the merry, the dissolute and the brave who built the city were settling down to found houses and cultivate respectability in face of a constantly resurgent past--in those days none who pretended to eminence in the city but knew the sisters Sturtevant.

(used of soaps or cleaning agents) having a substance (an abrasive or filler) added to increase effectiveness

From this reading In that immortal "middle period" of San-Francisco, when the gay mining camp was building toward a stable adjustment of society, when the wild, the merry, the dissolute and the brave who built the city were settling down to found houses and cultivate respectability in face of a constantly resurgent past--in those days none who pretended to eminence in the city but knew the sisters Sturtevant.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading In that immortal "middle period" of San-Francisco, when the gay mining camp was building toward a stable adjustment of society, when the wild, the merry, the dissolute and the brave who built the city were settling down to found houses and cultivate respectability in face of a constantly resurgent past--in those days none who pretended to eminence in the city but knew the sisters Sturtevant.

past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to

From this reading Although they never called it that, their establishment amounted to a salon.

temporary living quarters specially built by the army for soldiers

From this reading In that immortal "middle period" of San-Francisco, when the gay mining camp was building toward a stable adjustment of society, when the wild, the merry, the dissolute and the brave who built the city were settling down to found houses and cultivate respectability in face of a constantly resurgent past--in those days none who pretended to eminence in the city but knew the sisters Sturtevant.

ellipse in which the two axes are of equal length; a plane curve generated by one point moving at a constant distance from a fixed point

From this reading Also, they never called their circle Bohemian, yet it was tinged with an easy view on the conventionalities, a leaning toward art and the things of art, which meant Bohemia in the time when that word was of good repute.

a large and densely populated urban area; may include several independent administrative districts

From this reading In that immortal "middle period" of San-Francisco, when the gay mining camp was building toward a stable adjustment of society, when the wild, the merry, the dissolute and the brave who built the city were settling down to found houses and cultivate respectability in face of a constantly resurgent past--in those days none who pretended to eminence in the city but knew the sisters Sturtevant.

past form of “conspire” — engage in plotting or enter into a conspiracy, swear together

From this reading Spain, perpetual spring, the flare of adventure in the blood, the impulse of men who packed Virgil with their bean-bags on the Overland journey, conspired already to make San Francisco a city of artists.

without variation or change, in every case

From this reading In that immortal "middle period" of San-Francisco, when the gay mining camp was building toward a stable adjustment of society, when the wild, the merry, the dissolute and the brave who built the city were settling down to found houses and cultivate respectability in face of a constantly resurgent past--in those days none who pretended to eminence in the city but knew the sisters Sturtevant.

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From this reading Also, they never called their circle Bohemian, yet it was tinged with an easy view on the conventionalities, a leaning toward art and the things of art, which meant Bohemia in the time when that word was of good repute.

foster the growth of

From this reading In that immortal "middle period" of San-Francisco, when the gay mining camp was building toward a stable adjustment of society, when the wild, the merry, the dissolute and the brave who built the city were settling down to found houses and cultivate respectability in face of a constantly resurgent past--in those days none who pretended to eminence in the city but knew the sisters Sturtevant.

the time during which someone's life continues

From this reading In that immortal "middle period" of San-Francisco, when the gay mining camp was building toward a stable adjustment of society, when the wild, the merry, the dissolute and the brave who built the city were settling down to found houses and cultivate respectability in face of a constantly resurgent past--in those days none who pretended to eminence in the city but knew the sisters Sturtevant.

unrestrained by convention or morality

From this reading In that immortal "middle period" of San-Francisco, when the gay mining camp was building toward a stable adjustment of society, when the wild, the merry, the dissolute and the brave who built the city were settling down to found houses and cultivate respectability in face of a constantly resurgent past--in those days none who pretended to eminence in the city but knew the sisters Sturtevant.

being or moving lower in position or less in some value

From this reading In that immortal "middle period" of San-Francisco, when the gay mining camp was building toward a stable adjustment of society, when the wild, the merry, the dissolute and the brave who built the city were settling down to found houses and cultivate respectability in face of a constantly resurgent past--in those days none who pretended to eminence in the city but knew the sisters Sturtevant.

inflected form of “dwell” — think moodily or anxiously about something

From this reading Members of that aristocracy which dwelt on Rincon Hill, their names and fames quite eclipsed those of their quiet, self-effacing parents.

posing no difficulty; requiring little effort

From this reading Also, they never called their circle Bohemian, yet it was tinged with an easy view on the conventionalities, a leaning toward art and the things of art, which meant Bohemia in the time when that word was of good repute.

past form of “eclipse” — be greater in significance than

From this reading Members of that aristocracy which dwelt on Rincon Hill, their names and fames quite eclipsed those of their quiet, self-effacing parents.

high status importance owing to marked superiority

From this reading In that immortal "middle period" of San-Francisco, when the gay mining camp was building toward a stable adjustment of society, when the wild, the merry, the dissolute and the brave who built the city were settling down to found houses and cultivate respectability in face of a constantly resurgent past--in those days none who pretended to eminence in the city but knew the sisters Sturtevant.

the act of forming or establishing something

From this reading Although they never called it that, their establishment amounted to a salon.

the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear

From this reading In that immortal "middle period" of San-Francisco, when the gay mining camp was building toward a stable adjustment of society, when the wild, the merry, the dissolute and the brave who built the city were settling down to found houses and cultivate respectability in face of a constantly resurgent past--in those days none who pretended to eminence in the city but knew the sisters Sturtevant.

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From this reading Members of that aristocracy which dwelt on Rincon Hill, their names and fames quite eclipsed those of their quiet, self-effacing parents.

a shape that spreads outward

From this reading Spain, perpetual spring, the flare of adventure in the blood, the impulse of men who packed Virgil with their bean-bags on the Overland journey, conspired already to make San Francisco a city of artists.

set up or found

From this reading In that immortal "middle period" of San-Francisco, when the gay mining camp was building toward a stable adjustment of society, when the wild, the merry, the dissolute and the brave who built the city were settling down to found houses and cultivate respectability in face of a constantly resurgent past--in those days none who pretended to eminence in the city but knew the sisters Sturtevant.

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

From this reading Spain, perpetual spring, the flare of adventure in the blood, the impulse of men who packed Virgil with their bean-bags on the Overland journey, conspired already to make San Francisco a city of artists.

bright and pleasant; promoting a feeling of cheer

From this reading In that immortal "middle period" of San-Francisco, when the gay mining camp was building toward a stable adjustment of society, when the wild, the merry, the dissolute and the brave who built the city were settling down to found houses and cultivate respectability in face of a constantly resurgent past--in those days none who pretended to eminence in the city but knew the sisters Sturtevant.

having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified

From this reading Also, they never called their circle Bohemian, yet it was tinged with an easy view on the conventionalities, a leaning toward art and the things of art, which meant Bohemia in the time when that word was of good repute.

a local and well-defined elevation of the land

From this reading Members of that aristocracy which dwelt on Rincon Hill, their names and fames quite eclipsed those of their quiet, self-effacing parents.

plural of “house” — a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families

From this reading In that immortal "middle period" of San-Francisco, when the gay mining camp was building toward a stable adjustment of society, when the wild, the merry, the dissolute and the brave who built the city were settling down to found houses and cultivate respectability in face of a constantly resurgent past--in those days none who pretended to eminence in the city but knew the sisters Sturtevant.

Living forever; never dying or decaying. (Bất tử, trường tồn vĩnh cửu.)

From this reading In that immortal "middle period" of San-Francisco, when the gay mining camp was building toward a stable adjustment of society, when the wild, the merry, the dissolute and the brave who built the city were settling down to found houses and cultivate respectability in face of a constantly resurgent past--in those days none who pretended to eminence in the city but knew the sisters Sturtevant.

an instinctive motive

From this reading Spain, perpetual spring, the flare of adventure in the blood, the impulse of men who packed Virgil with their bean-bags on the Overland journey, conspired already to make San Francisco a city of artists.

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

From this reading In that immortal "middle period" of San-Francisco, when the gay mining camp was building toward a stable adjustment of society, when the wild, the merry, the dissolute and the brave who built the city were settling down to found houses and cultivate respectability in face of a constantly resurgent past--in those days none who pretended to eminence in the city but knew the sisters Sturtevant.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading Although they never called it that, their establishment amounted to a salon.

undertake a journey or trip

From this reading Spain, perpetual spring, the flare of adventure in the blood, the impulse of men who packed Virgil with their bean-bags on the Overland journey, conspired already to make San Francisco a city of artists.

inflected form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about

From this reading In that immortal "middle period" of San-Francisco, when the gay mining camp was building toward a stable adjustment of society, when the wild, the merry, the dissolute and the brave who built the city were settling down to found houses and cultivate respectability in face of a constantly resurgent past--in those days none who pretended to eminence in the city but knew the sisters Sturtevant.

departing or being caused to depart from the true vertical or horizontal

From this reading Also, they never called their circle Bohemian, yet it was tinged with an easy view on the conventionalities, a leaning toward art and the things of art, which meant Bohemia in the time when that word was of good repute.

engage in

From this reading Spain, perpetual spring, the flare of adventure in the blood, the impulse of men who packed Virgil with their bean-bags on the Overland journey, conspired already to make San Francisco a city of artists.

inflected form of “mean” — mean or intend to express or convey

From this reading Also, they never called their circle Bohemian, yet it was tinged with an easy view on the conventionalities, a leaning toward art and the things of art, which meant Bohemia in the time when that word was of good repute.

plural of “member” — one of the persons who compose a social group (especially individuals who have joined and participate in a group organization)

From this reading Members of that aristocracy which dwelt on Rincon Hill, their names and fames quite eclipsed those of their quiet, self-effacing parents.

the force of workers available

From this reading Spain, perpetual spring, the flare of adventure in the blood, the impulse of men who packed Virgil with their bean-bags on the Overland journey, conspired already to make San Francisco a city of artists.

full of or showing high-spirited merriment

From this reading In that immortal "middle period" of San-Francisco, when the gay mining camp was building toward a stable adjustment of society, when the wild, the merry, the dissolute and the brave who built the city were settling down to found houses and cultivate respectability in face of a constantly resurgent past--in those days none who pretended to eminence in the city but knew the sisters Sturtevant.

an area that is approximately central within some larger region

From this reading In that immortal "middle period" of San-Francisco, when the gay mining camp was building toward a stable adjustment of society, when the wild, the merry, the dissolute and the brave who built the city were settling down to found houses and cultivate respectability in face of a constantly resurgent past--in those days none who pretended to eminence in the city but knew the sisters Sturtevant.

the act of extracting ores or coal etc from the earth

From this reading In that immortal "middle period" of San-Francisco, when the gay mining camp was building toward a stable adjustment of society, when the wild, the merry, the dissolute and the brave who built the city were settling down to found houses and cultivate respectability in face of a constantly resurgent past--in those days none who pretended to eminence in the city but knew the sisters Sturtevant.

verbal abuse; a crude substitute for argument

From this reading Members of that aristocracy which dwelt on Rincon Hill, their names and fames quite eclipsed those of their quiet, self-effacing parents.

not ever; at no time in the past or future

From this reading Although they never called it that, their establishment amounted to a salon.

not one, and not any

From this reading In that immortal "middle period" of San-Francisco, when the gay mining camp was building toward a stable adjustment of society, when the wild, the merry, the dissolute and the brave who built the city were settling down to found houses and cultivate respectability in face of a constantly resurgent past--in those days none who pretended to eminence in the city but knew the sisters Sturtevant.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading In that immortal "middle period" of San-Francisco, when the gay mining camp was building toward a stable adjustment of society, when the wild, the merry, the dissolute and the brave who built the city were settling down to found houses and cultivate respectability in face of a constantly resurgent past--in those days none who pretended to eminence in the city but knew the sisters Sturtevant.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading Members of that aristocracy which dwelt on Rincon Hill, their names and fames quite eclipsed those of their quiet, self-effacing parents.

traveling or passing over land

From this reading Spain, perpetual spring, the flare of adventure in the blood, the impulse of men who packed Virgil with their bean-bags on the Overland journey, conspired already to make San Francisco a city of artists.

extremely crowed or filled to capacity

From this reading Spain, perpetual spring, the flare of adventure in the blood, the impulse of men who packed Virgil with their bean-bags on the Overland journey, conspired already to make San Francisco a city of artists.

plural of “parent” — a father or mother; one who begets or one who gives birth to or nurtures and raises a child; a relative who plays the role of guardian

From this reading Members of that aristocracy which dwelt on Rincon Hill, their names and fames quite eclipsed those of their quiet, self-effacing parents.

the time that has elapsed

From this reading In that immortal "middle period" of San-Francisco, when the gay mining camp was building toward a stable adjustment of society, when the wild, the merry, the dissolute and the brave who built the city were settling down to found houses and cultivate respectability in face of a constantly resurgent past--in those days none who pretended to eminence in the city but knew the sisters Sturtevant.

an amount of time

From this reading In that immortal "middle period" of San-Francisco, when the gay mining camp was building toward a stable adjustment of society, when the wild, the merry, the dissolute and the brave who built the city were settling down to found houses and cultivate respectability in face of a constantly resurgent past--in those days none who pretended to eminence in the city but knew the sisters Sturtevant.

continuing forever or indefinitely

From this reading Spain, perpetual spring, the flare of adventure in the blood, the impulse of men who packed Virgil with their bean-bags on the Overland journey, conspired already to make San Francisco a city of artists.

adopted in order to deceive

From this reading In that immortal "middle period" of San-Francisco, when the gay mining camp was building toward a stable adjustment of society, when the wild, the merry, the dissolute and the brave who built the city were settling down to found houses and cultivate respectability in face of a constantly resurgent past--in those days none who pretended to eminence in the city but knew the sisters Sturtevant.

characterized by an absence or near absence of agitation or activity

From this reading Members of that aristocracy which dwelt on Rincon Hill, their names and fames quite eclipsed those of their quiet, self-effacing parents.

to a degree (not used with a negative)

From this reading Members of that aristocracy which dwelt on Rincon Hill, their names and fames quite eclipsed those of their quiet, self-effacing parents.

the state of being held in high esteem and honor

From this reading Also, they never called their circle Bohemian, yet it was tinged with an easy view on the conventionalities, a leaning toward art and the things of art, which meant Bohemia in the time when that word was of good repute.

honorableness by virtue of being respectable and having a good reputation

From this reading In that immortal "middle period" of San-Francisco, when the gay mining camp was building toward a stable adjustment of society, when the wild, the merry, the dissolute and the brave who built the city were settling down to found houses and cultivate respectability in face of a constantly resurgent past--in those days none who pretended to eminence in the city but knew the sisters Sturtevant.

rising again as to new life and vigor

From this reading In that immortal "middle period" of San-Francisco, when the gay mining camp was building toward a stable adjustment of society, when the wild, the merry, the dissolute and the brave who built the city were settling down to found houses and cultivate respectability in face of a constantly resurgent past--in those days none who pretended to eminence in the city but knew the sisters Sturtevant.

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From this reading Members of that aristocracy which dwelt on Rincon Hill, their names and fames quite eclipsed those of their quiet, self-effacing parents.

gallery where works of art can be displayed

From this reading Although they never called it that, their establishment amounted to a salon.

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

From this reading Spain, perpetual spring, the flare of adventure in the blood, the impulse of men who packed Virgil with their bean-bags on the Overland journey, conspired already to make San Francisco a city of artists.

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

From this reading In that immortal "middle period" of San-Francisco, when the gay mining camp was building toward a stable adjustment of society, when the wild, the merry, the dissolute and the brave who built the city were settling down to found houses and cultivate respectability in face of a constantly resurgent past--in those days none who pretended to eminence in the city but knew the sisters Sturtevant.

reluctant to draw attention to yourself

From this reading Members of that aristocracy which dwelt on Rincon Hill, their names and fames quite eclipsed those of their quiet, self-effacing parents.

a gradual sinking to a lower level

From this reading In that immortal "middle period" of San-Francisco, when the gay mining camp was building toward a stable adjustment of society, when the wild, the merry, the dissolute and the brave who built the city were settling down to found houses and cultivate respectability in face of a constantly resurgent past--in those days none who pretended to eminence in the city but knew the sisters Sturtevant.

plural of “sister” — a female person who has the same parents as another person

From this reading In that immortal "middle period" of San-Francisco, when the gay mining camp was building toward a stable adjustment of society, when the wild, the merry, the dissolute and the brave who built the city were settling down to found houses and cultivate respectability in face of a constantly resurgent past--in those days none who pretended to eminence in the city but knew the sisters Sturtevant.

an extended social group having a distinctive cultural and economic organization

From this reading In that immortal "middle period" of San-Francisco, when the gay mining camp was building toward a stable adjustment of society, when the wild, the merry, the dissolute and the brave who built the city were settling down to found houses and cultivate respectability in face of a constantly resurgent past--in those days none who pretended to eminence in the city but knew the sisters Sturtevant.

a parliamentary monarchy in southwestern Europe on the Iberian Peninsula; a former colonial power

From this reading Spain, perpetual spring, the flare of adventure in the blood, the impulse of men who packed Virgil with their bean-bags on the Overland journey, conspired already to make San Francisco a city of artists.

the season of growth

From this reading Spain, perpetual spring, the flare of adventure in the blood, the impulse of men who packed Virgil with their bean-bags on the Overland journey, conspired already to make San Francisco a city of artists.

resistant to change of position or condition

From this reading In that immortal "middle period" of San-Francisco, when the gay mining camp was building toward a stable adjustment of society, when the wild, the merry, the dissolute and the brave who built the city were settling down to found houses and cultivate respectability in face of a constantly resurgent past--in those days none who pretended to eminence in the city but knew the sisters Sturtevant.

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

From this reading In that immortal "middle period" of San-Francisco, when the gay mining camp was building toward a stable adjustment of society, when the wild, the merry, the dissolute and the brave who built the city were settling down to found houses and cultivate respectability in face of a constantly resurgent past--in those days none who pretended to eminence in the city but knew the sisters Sturtevant.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading In that immortal "middle period" of San-Francisco, when the gay mining camp was building toward a stable adjustment of society, when the wild, the merry, the dissolute and the brave who built the city were settling down to found houses and cultivate respectability in face of a constantly resurgent past--in those days none who pretended to eminence in the city but knew the sisters Sturtevant.

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

From this reading In that immortal "middle period" of San-Francisco, when the gay mining camp was building toward a stable adjustment of society, when the wild, the merry, the dissolute and the brave who built the city were settling down to found houses and cultivate respectability in face of a constantly resurgent past--in those days none who pretended to eminence in the city but knew the sisters Sturtevant.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading Members of that aristocracy which dwelt on Rincon Hill, their names and fames quite eclipsed those of their quiet, self-effacing parents.

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

From this reading Although they never called it that, their establishment amounted to a salon.

any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)

From this reading Also, they never called their circle Bohemian, yet it was tinged with an easy view on the conventionalities, a leaning toward art and the things of art, which meant Bohemia in the time when that word was of good repute.

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

From this reading In that immortal "middle period" of San-Francisco, when the gay mining camp was building toward a stable adjustment of society, when the wild, the merry, the dissolute and the brave who built the city were settling down to found houses and cultivate respectability in face of a constantly resurgent past--in those days none who pretended to eminence in the city but knew the sisters Sturtevant.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading Also, they never called their circle Bohemian, yet it was tinged with an easy view on the conventionalities, a leaning toward art and the things of art, which meant Bohemia in the time when that word was of good repute.

past form of “tinge” — affect as in thought or feeling

From this reading Also, they never called their circle Bohemian, yet it was tinged with an easy view on the conventionalities, a leaning toward art and the things of art, which meant Bohemia in the time when that word was of good repute.

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

From this reading In that immortal "middle period" of San-Francisco, when the gay mining camp was building toward a stable adjustment of society, when the wild, the merry, the dissolute and the brave who built the city were settling down to found houses and cultivate respectability in face of a constantly resurgent past--in those days none who pretended to eminence in the city but knew the sisters Sturtevant.

in the direction of

From this reading In that immortal "middle period" of San-Francisco, when the gay mining camp was building toward a stable adjustment of society, when the wild, the merry, the dissolute and the brave who built the city were settling down to found houses and cultivate respectability in face of a constantly resurgent past--in those days none who pretended to eminence in the city but knew the sisters Sturtevant.

a way of regarding situations or topics etc.

From this reading Also, they never called their circle Bohemian, yet it was tinged with an easy view on the conventionalities, a leaning toward art and the things of art, which meant Bohemia in the time when that word was of good repute.

a Roman poet; author of the epic poem “Aeneid” (70-19 BC)

From this reading Spain, perpetual spring, the flare of adventure in the blood, the impulse of men who packed Virgil with their bean-bags on the Overland journey, conspired already to make San Francisco a city of artists.

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

From this reading In that immortal "middle period" of San-Francisco, when the gay mining camp was building toward a stable adjustment of society, when the wild, the merry, the dissolute and the brave who built the city were settling down to found houses and cultivate respectability in face of a constantly resurgent past--in those days none who pretended to eminence in the city but knew the sisters Sturtevant.

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

From this reading In that immortal "middle period" of San-Francisco, when the gay mining camp was building toward a stable adjustment of society, when the wild, the merry, the dissolute and the brave who built the city were settling down to found houses and cultivate respectability in face of a constantly resurgent past--in those days none who pretended to eminence in the city but knew the sisters Sturtevant.

at the time that

From this reading In that immortal "middle period" of San-Francisco, when the gay mining camp was building toward a stable adjustment of society, when the wild, the merry, the dissolute and the brave who built the city were settling down to found houses and cultivate respectability in face of a constantly resurgent past--in those days none who pretended to eminence in the city but knew the sisters Sturtevant.

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

From this reading Members of that aristocracy which dwelt on Rincon Hill, their names and fames quite eclipsed those of their quiet, self-effacing parents.

which person or people

From this reading In that immortal "middle period" of San-Francisco, when the gay mining camp was building toward a stable adjustment of society, when the wild, the merry, the dissolute and the brave who built the city were settling down to found houses and cultivate respectability in face of a constantly resurgent past--in those days none who pretended to eminence in the city but knew the sisters Sturtevant.

marked by extreme lack of restraint or control

From this reading In that immortal "middle period" of San-Francisco, when the gay mining camp was building toward a stable adjustment of society, when the wild, the merry, the dissolute and the brave who built the city were settling down to found houses and cultivate respectability in face of a constantly resurgent past--in those days none who pretended to eminence in the city but knew the sisters Sturtevant.

in the company of; together with

From this reading Also, they never called their circle Bohemian, yet it was tinged with an easy view on the conventionalities, a leaning toward art and the things of art, which meant Bohemia in the time when that word was of good repute.

a unit of language that native speakers can identify

From this reading Also, they never called their circle Bohemian, yet it was tinged with an easy view on the conventionalities, a leaning toward art and the things of art, which meant Bohemia in the time when that word was of good repute.

but in spite of that

From this reading Also, they never called their circle Bohemian, yet it was tinged with an easy view on the conventionalities, a leaning toward art and the things of art, which meant Bohemia in the time when that word was of good repute.