used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading It is natural to suppose that the arrival of the new Rector was a rather exciting event for Carlingford.
activitiesnounUS /ækˈtɪvətiz/
plural of “activity” — any specific behavior
From this reading It is a considerable town, it is true, nowadays, but then there are no alien activities to disturb the place--no manufactures, and not much trade.
advantagesnounUS /ædˈvæntɪdʒɪz/
plural of “advantage” — the quality of having a superior or more favorable position
From this reading The advantages of the town in this respect have already put five per cent upon the house-rents; but this, of course, only refers to the _real_ town, where you can go through an entire street of high garden-walls, with houses inside full of the retired exclusive comforts, the dainty economical refinement peculiar to such places; and where the good people consider their own society as a warrant of gentility less splendid, but not less assured, than the favour of Majesty itself.
alienadjectiveUS /ˈeɪliən/
not contained in or deriving from the essential nature of something
From this reading It is a considerable town, it is true, nowadays, but then there are no alien activities to disturb the place--no manufactures, and not much trade.
prior to a specified or implied time
From this reading The advantages of the town in this respect have already put five per cent upon the house-rents; but this, of course, only refers to the _real_ town, where you can go through an entire street of high garden-walls, with houses inside full of the retired exclusive comforts, the dainty economical refinement peculiar to such places; and where the good people consider their own society as a warrant of gentility less splendid, but not less assured, than the favour of Majesty itself.
a quantity of money
From this reading And there is a very respectable amount of very good society at Carlingford.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading The advantages of the town in this respect have already put five per cent upon the house-rents; but this, of course, only refers to the _real_ town, where you can go through an entire street of high garden-walls, with houses inside full of the retired exclusive comforts, the dainty economical refinement peculiar to such places; and where the good people consider their own society as a warrant of gentility less splendid, but not less assured, than the favour of Majesty itself.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading It is a considerable town, it is true, nowadays, but then there are no alien activities to disturb the place--no manufactures, and not much trade.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading It is a considerable town, it is true, nowadays, but then there are no alien activities to disturb the place--no manufactures, and not much trade.
accomplishment of an objective
From this reading It is natural to suppose that the arrival of the new Rector was a rather exciting event for Carlingford.
nonfictional prose forming an independent part of a publication
From this reading To begin with, it is a pretty place--mild, sheltered, not far from town; and naturally its very reputation for good society increases the amount of that much-prized article.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading The advantages of the town in this respect have already put five per cent upon the house-rents; but this, of course, only refers to the _real_ town, where you can go through an entire street of high garden-walls, with houses inside full of the retired exclusive comforts, the dainty economical refinement peculiar to such places; and where the good people consider their own society as a warrant of gentility less splendid, but not less assured, than the favour of Majesty itself.
marked by assurance; exhibiting confidence
From this reading The advantages of the town in this respect have already put five per cent upon the house-rents; but this, of course, only refers to the _real_ town, where you can go through an entire street of high garden-walls, with houses inside full of the retired exclusive comforts, the dainty economical refinement peculiar to such places; and where the good people consider their own society as a warrant of gentility less splendid, but not less assured, than the favour of Majesty itself.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading And there is a very respectable amount of very good society at Carlingford.
take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading To begin with, it is a pretty place--mild, sheltered, not far from town; and naturally its very reputation for good society increases the amount of that much-prized article.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading It is a considerable town, it is true, nowadays, but then there are no alien activities to disturb the place--no manufactures, and not much trade.
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading The advantages of the town in this respect have already put five per cent upon the house-rents; but this, of course, only refers to the _real_ town, where you can go through an entire street of high garden-walls, with houses inside full of the retired exclusive comforts, the dainty economical refinement peculiar to such places; and where the good people consider their own society as a warrant of gentility less splendid, but not less assured, than the favour of Majesty itself.
Carlingford
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From this reading It is natural to suppose that the arrival of the new Rector was a rather exciting event for Carlingford.
centnounUS /sent/
a fractional monetary unit of several countries
From this reading The advantages of the town in this respect have already put five per cent upon the house-rents; but this, of course, only refers to the _real_ town, where you can go through an entire street of high garden-walls, with houses inside full of the retired exclusive comforts, the dainty economical refinement peculiar to such places; and where the good people consider their own society as a warrant of gentility less splendid, but not less assured, than the favour of Majesty itself.
comfortsnounUS /ˈkʌmfərts/
things that make you comfortable and at ease
From this reading The advantages of the town in this respect have already put five per cent upon the house-rents; but this, of course, only refers to the _real_ town, where you can go through an entire street of high garden-walls, with houses inside full of the retired exclusive comforts, the dainty economical refinement peculiar to such places; and where the good people consider their own society as a warrant of gentility less splendid, but not less assured, than the favour of Majesty itself.
deem to be
From this reading The advantages of the town in this respect have already put five per cent upon the house-rents; but this, of course, only refers to the _real_ town, where you can go through an entire street of high garden-walls, with houses inside full of the retired exclusive comforts, the dainty economical refinement peculiar to such places; and where the good people consider their own society as a warrant of gentility less splendid, but not less assured, than the favour of Majesty itself.
large or relatively large in number or amount or extent or degree
From this reading It is a considerable town, it is true, nowadays, but then there are no alien activities to disturb the place--no manufactures, and not much trade.
education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings
From this reading The advantages of the town in this respect have already put five per cent upon the house-rents; but this, of course, only refers to the _real_ town, where you can go through an entire street of high garden-walls, with houses inside full of the retired exclusive comforts, the dainty economical refinement peculiar to such places; and where the good people consider their own society as a warrant of gentility less splendid, but not less assured, than the favour of Majesty itself.
daintyadjectiveUS /ˈdeɪnti/
delicately beautiful
From this reading The advantages of the town in this respect have already put five per cent upon the house-rents; but this, of course, only refers to the _real_ town, where you can go through an entire street of high garden-walls, with houses inside full of the retired exclusive comforts, the dainty economical refinement peculiar to such places; and where the good people consider their own society as a warrant of gentility less splendid, but not less assured, than the favour of Majesty itself.
disturbverbUS /dɪˈstɜːrb/
move deeply
From this reading It is a considerable town, it is true, nowadays, but then there are no alien activities to disturb the place--no manufactures, and not much trade.
economicaladjectiveUS /ˌekəˈnɑːmɪkəl/
using the minimum of time or resources necessary for effectiveness
From this reading The advantages of the town in this respect have already put five per cent upon the house-rents; but this, of course, only refers to the _real_ town, where you can go through an entire street of high garden-walls, with houses inside full of the retired exclusive comforts, the dainty economical refinement peculiar to such places; and where the good people consider their own society as a warrant of gentility less splendid, but not less assured, than the favour of Majesty itself.
constituting the full quantity or extent; complete
From this reading The advantages of the town in this respect have already put five per cent upon the house-rents; but this, of course, only refers to the _real_ town, where you can go through an entire street of high garden-walls, with houses inside full of the retired exclusive comforts, the dainty economical refinement peculiar to such places; and where the good people consider their own society as a warrant of gentility less splendid, but not less assured, than the favour of Majesty itself.
something that happens at a given place and time
From this reading It is natural to suppose that the arrival of the new Rector was a rather exciting event for Carlingford.
excitingadjectiveUS /ɪkˈsaɪtɪŋ/
creating or arousing excitement
From this reading It is natural to suppose that the arrival of the new Rector was a rather exciting event for Carlingford.
exclusiveadjectiveUS /ɪkˈskluːsɪv/
not divided or shared with others
From this reading The advantages of the town in this respect have already put five per cent upon the house-rents; but this, of course, only refers to the _real_ town, where you can go through an entire street of high garden-walls, with houses inside full of the retired exclusive comforts, the dainty economical refinement peculiar to such places; and where the good people consider their own society as a warrant of gentility less splendid, but not less assured, than the favour of Majesty itself.
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading To begin with, it is a pretty place--mild, sheltered, not far from town; and naturally its very reputation for good society increases the amount of that much-prized article.
a feeling of favorable regard
From this reading The advantages of the town in this respect have already put five per cent upon the house-rents; but this, of course, only refers to the _real_ town, where you can go through an entire street of high garden-walls, with houses inside full of the retired exclusive comforts, the dainty economical refinement peculiar to such places; and where the good people consider their own society as a warrant of gentility less splendid, but not less assured, than the favour of Majesty itself.
the cardinal number that is the sum of four and one
From this reading The advantages of the town in this respect have already put five per cent upon the house-rents; but this, of course, only refers to the _real_ town, where you can go through an entire street of high garden-walls, with houses inside full of the retired exclusive comforts, the dainty economical refinement peculiar to such places; and where the good people consider their own society as a warrant of gentility less splendid, but not less assured, than the favour of Majesty itself.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading It is natural to suppose that the arrival of the new Rector was a rather exciting event for Carlingford.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading To begin with, it is a pretty place--mild, sheltered, not far from town; and naturally its very reputation for good society increases the amount of that much-prized article.
containing as much or as many as is possible or normal
From this reading The advantages of the town in this respect have already put five per cent upon the house-rents; but this, of course, only refers to the _real_ town, where you can go through an entire street of high garden-walls, with houses inside full of the retired exclusive comforts, the dainty economical refinement peculiar to such places; and where the good people consider their own society as a warrant of gentility less splendid, but not less assured, than the favour of Majesty itself.
garden-walls
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From this reading The advantages of the town in this respect have already put five per cent upon the house-rents; but this, of course, only refers to the _real_ town, where you can go through an entire street of high garden-walls, with houses inside full of the retired exclusive comforts, the dainty economical refinement peculiar to such places; and where the good people consider their own society as a warrant of gentility less splendid, but not less assured, than the favour of Majesty itself.
gentilitynounUS /dʒenˈtɪlɪti/
elegance by virtue of fineness of manner and expression
From this reading The advantages of the town in this respect have already put five per cent upon the house-rents; but this, of course, only refers to the _real_ town, where you can go through an entire street of high garden-walls, with houses inside full of the retired exclusive comforts, the dainty economical refinement peculiar to such places; and where the good people consider their own society as a warrant of gentility less splendid, but not less assured, than the favour of Majesty itself.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading The advantages of the town in this respect have already put five per cent upon the house-rents; but this, of course, only refers to the _real_ town, where you can go through an entire street of high garden-walls, with houses inside full of the retired exclusive comforts, the dainty economical refinement peculiar to such places; and where the good people consider their own society as a warrant of gentility less splendid, but not less assured, than the favour of Majesty itself.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading And there is a very respectable amount of very good society at Carlingford.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading The advantages of the town in this respect have already put five per cent upon the house-rents; but this, of course, only refers to the _real_ town, where you can go through an entire street of high garden-walls, with houses inside full of the retired exclusive comforts, the dainty economical refinement peculiar to such places; and where the good people consider their own society as a warrant of gentility less splendid, but not less assured, than the favour of Majesty itself.
greater than normal in degree or intensity or amount
From this reading The advantages of the town in this respect have already put five per cent upon the house-rents; but this, of course, only refers to the _real_ town, where you can go through an entire street of high garden-walls, with houses inside full of the retired exclusive comforts, the dainty economical refinement peculiar to such places; and where the good people consider their own society as a warrant of gentility less splendid, but not less assured, than the favour of Majesty itself.
house-rents
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From this reading The advantages of the town in this respect have already put five per cent upon the house-rents; but this, of course, only refers to the _real_ town, where you can go through an entire street of high garden-walls, with houses inside full of the retired exclusive comforts, the dainty economical refinement peculiar to such places; and where the good people consider their own society as a warrant of gentility less splendid, but not less assured, than the favour of Majesty itself.
plural of “house” — a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading The advantages of the town in this respect have already put five per cent upon the house-rents; but this, of course, only refers to the _real_ town, where you can go through an entire street of high garden-walls, with houses inside full of the retired exclusive comforts, the dainty economical refinement peculiar to such places; and where the good people consider their own society as a warrant of gentility less splendid, but not less assured, than the favour of Majesty itself.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The advantages of the town in this respect have already put five per cent upon the house-rents; but this, of course, only refers to the _real_ town, where you can go through an entire street of high garden-walls, with houses inside full of the retired exclusive comforts, the dainty economical refinement peculiar to such places; and where the good people consider their own society as a warrant of gentility less splendid, but not less assured, than the favour of Majesty itself.
increasesnounUS /ɪnˈkriːsəz/
plural of “increase” — a quantity that is added
From this reading To begin with, it is a pretty place--mild, sheltered, not far from town; and naturally its very reputation for good society increases the amount of that much-prized article.
relating to or being on the side closer to the center or within a defined space
From this reading The advantages of the town in this respect have already put five per cent upon the house-rents; but this, of course, only refers to the _real_ town, where you can go through an entire street of high garden-walls, with houses inside full of the retired exclusive comforts, the dainty economical refinement peculiar to such places; and where the good people consider their own society as a warrant of gentility less splendid, but not less assured, than the favour of Majesty itself.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It is natural to suppose that the arrival of the new Rector was a rather exciting event for Carlingford.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It is natural to suppose that the arrival of the new Rector was a rather exciting event for Carlingford.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading To begin with, it is a pretty place--mild, sheltered, not far from town; and naturally its very reputation for good society increases the amount of that much-prized article.
used when the thing doing the action is also its object
From this reading The advantages of the town in this respect have already put five per cent upon the house-rents; but this, of course, only refers to the _real_ town, where you can go through an entire street of high garden-walls, with houses inside full of the retired exclusive comforts, the dainty economical refinement peculiar to such places; and where the good people consider their own society as a warrant of gentility less splendid, but not less assured, than the favour of Majesty itself.
used to form the comparative of some adjectives and adverbs
From this reading The advantages of the town in this respect have already put five per cent upon the house-rents; but this, of course, only refers to the _real_ town, where you can go through an entire street of high garden-walls, with houses inside full of the retired exclusive comforts, the dainty economical refinement peculiar to such places; and where the good people consider their own society as a warrant of gentility less splendid, but not less assured, than the favour of Majesty itself.
impressiveness in scale or proportion
From this reading The advantages of the town in this respect have already put five per cent upon the house-rents; but this, of course, only refers to the _real_ town, where you can go through an entire street of high garden-walls, with houses inside full of the retired exclusive comforts, the dainty economical refinement peculiar to such places; and where the good people consider their own society as a warrant of gentility less splendid, but not less assured, than the favour of Majesty itself.
manufacturesnounUS /ˌmænjəˈfæktʃərz/
plural of “manufacture” — the organized action of making of goods and services for sale
From this reading It is a considerable town, it is true, nowadays, but then there are no alien activities to disturb the place--no manufactures, and not much trade.
mildadjectiveUS /maɪld/
moderate in type or degree or effect or force; far from extreme
From this reading To begin with, it is a pretty place--mild, sheltered, not far from town; and naturally its very reputation for good society increases the amount of that much-prized article.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading It is a considerable town, it is true, nowadays, but then there are no alien activities to disturb the place--no manufactures, and not much trade.
much-prized
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From this reading To begin with, it is a pretty place--mild, sheltered, not far from town; and naturally its very reputation for good society increases the amount of that much-prized article.
in accordance with nature; relating to or concerning nature
From this reading It is natural to suppose that the arrival of the new Rector was a rather exciting event for Carlingford.
as might be expected
From this reading To begin with, it is a pretty place--mild, sheltered, not far from town; and naturally its very reputation for good society increases the amount of that much-prized article.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading It is natural to suppose that the arrival of the new Rector was a rather exciting event for Carlingford.
not any; not one
From this reading It is a considerable town, it is true, nowadays, but then there are no alien activities to disturb the place--no manufactures, and not much trade.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading It is a considerable town, it is true, nowadays, but then there are no alien activities to disturb the place--no manufactures, and not much trade.
nowadaysnounUS /ˈnaʊədeɪz/
the period of time that is happening now; any continuous stretch of time including the moment of speech
From this reading It is a considerable town, it is true, nowadays, but then there are no alien activities to disturb the place--no manufactures, and not much trade.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading It is natural to suppose that the arrival of the new Rector was a rather exciting event for Carlingford.
and nothing more
From this reading The advantages of the town in this respect have already put five per cent upon the house-rents; but this, of course, only refers to the _real_ town, where you can go through an entire street of high garden-walls, with houses inside full of the retired exclusive comforts, the dainty economical refinement peculiar to such places; and where the good people consider their own society as a warrant of gentility less splendid, but not less assured, than the favour of Majesty itself.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading The advantages of the town in this respect have already put five per cent upon the house-rents; but this, of course, only refers to the _real_ town, where you can go through an entire street of high garden-walls, with houses inside full of the retired exclusive comforts, the dainty economical refinement peculiar to such places; and where the good people consider their own society as a warrant of gentility less splendid, but not less assured, than the favour of Majesty itself.
beyond or deviating from the usual or expected
From this reading The advantages of the town in this respect have already put five per cent upon the house-rents; but this, of course, only refers to the _real_ town, where you can go through an entire street of high garden-walls, with houses inside full of the retired exclusive comforts, the dainty economical refinement peculiar to such places; and where the good people consider their own society as a warrant of gentility less splendid, but not less assured, than the favour of Majesty itself.
(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively
From this reading The advantages of the town in this respect have already put five per cent upon the house-rents; but this, of course, only refers to the _real_ town, where you can go through an entire street of high garden-walls, with houses inside full of the retired exclusive comforts, the dainty economical refinement peculiar to such places; and where the good people consider their own society as a warrant of gentility less splendid, but not less assured, than the favour of Majesty itself.
for each
From this reading The advantages of the town in this respect have already put five per cent upon the house-rents; but this, of course, only refers to the _real_ town, where you can go through an entire street of high garden-walls, with houses inside full of the retired exclusive comforts, the dainty economical refinement peculiar to such places; and where the good people consider their own society as a warrant of gentility less splendid, but not less assured, than the favour of Majesty itself.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading It is a considerable town, it is true, nowadays, but then there are no alien activities to disturb the place--no manufactures, and not much trade.
plural of “place” — a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading The advantages of the town in this respect have already put five per cent upon the house-rents; but this, of course, only refers to the _real_ town, where you can go through an entire street of high garden-walls, with houses inside full of the retired exclusive comforts, the dainty economical refinement peculiar to such places; and where the good people consider their own society as a warrant of gentility less splendid, but not less assured, than the favour of Majesty itself.
pleasing by delicacy or grace; not imposing
From this reading To begin with, it is a pretty place--mild, sheltered, not far from town; and naturally its very reputation for good society increases the amount of that much-prized article.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading The advantages of the town in this respect have already put five per cent upon the house-rents; but this, of course, only refers to the _real_ town, where you can go through an entire street of high garden-walls, with houses inside full of the retired exclusive comforts, the dainty economical refinement peculiar to such places; and where the good people consider their own society as a warrant of gentility less splendid, but not less assured, than the favour of Majesty itself.
on the contrary
From this reading It is natural to suppose that the arrival of the new Rector was a rather exciting event for Carlingford.
being or occurring in fact or actuality; having verified existence; not illusory
From this reading The advantages of the town in this respect have already put five per cent upon the house-rents; but this, of course, only refers to the _real_ town, where you can go through an entire street of high garden-walls, with houses inside full of the retired exclusive comforts, the dainty economical refinement peculiar to such places; and where the good people consider their own society as a warrant of gentility less splendid, but not less assured, than the favour of Majesty itself.
RectornounUS /ˈrektər/
a person authorized to conduct religious worship
From this reading It is natural to suppose that the arrival of the new Rector was a rather exciting event for Carlingford.
refersverbUS /rəˈfɜːrz/
third-person singular of “refer” — make reference to
From this reading The advantages of the town in this respect have already put five per cent upon the house-rents; but this, of course, only refers to the _real_ town, where you can go through an entire street of high garden-walls, with houses inside full of the retired exclusive comforts, the dainty economical refinement peculiar to such places; and where the good people consider their own society as a warrant of gentility less splendid, but not less assured, than the favour of Majesty itself.
refinementnounUS /rəˈfaɪnmənt/
a highly developed state of perfection; having a flawless or impeccable quality
From this reading The advantages of the town in this respect have already put five per cent upon the house-rents; but this, of course, only refers to the _real_ town, where you can go through an entire street of high garden-walls, with houses inside full of the retired exclusive comforts, the dainty economical refinement peculiar to such places; and where the good people consider their own society as a warrant of gentility less splendid, but not less assured, than the favour of Majesty itself.
the state of being held in high esteem and honor
From this reading To begin with, it is a pretty place--mild, sheltered, not far from town; and naturally its very reputation for good society increases the amount of that much-prized article.
(usually preceded by “in”) a detail or point
From this reading The advantages of the town in this respect have already put five per cent upon the house-rents; but this, of course, only refers to the _real_ town, where you can go through an entire street of high garden-walls, with houses inside full of the retired exclusive comforts, the dainty economical refinement peculiar to such places; and where the good people consider their own society as a warrant of gentility less splendid, but not less assured, than the favour of Majesty itself.
characterized by socially or conventionally acceptable morals
From this reading And there is a very respectable amount of very good society at Carlingford.
no longer active in your work or profession
From this reading The advantages of the town in this respect have already put five per cent upon the house-rents; but this, of course, only refers to the _real_ town, where you can go through an entire street of high garden-walls, with houses inside full of the retired exclusive comforts, the dainty economical refinement peculiar to such places; and where the good people consider their own society as a warrant of gentility less splendid, but not less assured, than the favour of Majesty itself.
shelteredadjectiveUS /ˈʃeltərd/
protected from danger or bad weather
From this reading To begin with, it is a pretty place--mild, sheltered, not far from town; and naturally its very reputation for good society increases the amount of that much-prized article.
an extended social group having a distinctive cultural and economic organization
From this reading And there is a very respectable amount of very good society at Carlingford.
having great beauty and splendor
From this reading The advantages of the town in this respect have already put five per cent upon the house-rents; but this, of course, only refers to the _real_ town, where you can go through an entire street of high garden-walls, with houses inside full of the retired exclusive comforts, the dainty economical refinement peculiar to such places; and where the good people consider their own society as a warrant of gentility less splendid, but not less assured, than the favour of Majesty itself.
a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings
From this reading The advantages of the town in this respect have already put five per cent upon the house-rents; but this, of course, only refers to the _real_ town, where you can go through an entire street of high garden-walls, with houses inside full of the retired exclusive comforts, the dainty economical refinement peculiar to such places; and where the good people consider their own society as a warrant of gentility less splendid, but not less assured, than the favour of Majesty itself.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading The advantages of the town in this respect have already put five per cent upon the house-rents; but this, of course, only refers to the _real_ town, where you can go through an entire street of high garden-walls, with houses inside full of the retired exclusive comforts, the dainty economical refinement peculiar to such places; and where the good people consider their own society as a warrant of gentility less splendid, but not less assured, than the favour of Majesty itself.
express a supposition
From this reading It is natural to suppose that the arrival of the new Rector was a rather exciting event for Carlingford.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading The advantages of the town in this respect have already put five per cent upon the house-rents; but this, of course, only refers to the _real_ town, where you can go through an entire street of high garden-walls, with houses inside full of the retired exclusive comforts, the dainty economical refinement peculiar to such places; and where the good people consider their own society as a warrant of gentility less splendid, but not less assured, than the favour of Majesty itself.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading It is natural to suppose that the arrival of the new Rector was a rather exciting event for Carlingford.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading It is natural to suppose that the arrival of the new Rector was a rather exciting event for Carlingford.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading The advantages of the town in this respect have already put five per cent upon the house-rents; but this, of course, only refers to the _real_ town, where you can go through an entire street of high garden-walls, with houses inside full of the retired exclusive comforts, the dainty economical refinement peculiar to such places; and where the good people consider their own society as a warrant of gentility less splendid, but not less assured, than the favour of Majesty itself.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading It is a considerable town, it is true, nowadays, but then there are no alien activities to disturb the place--no manufactures, and not much trade.
in or at that place or location
From this reading It is a considerable town, it is true, nowadays, but then there are no alien activities to disturb the place--no manufactures, and not much trade.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading The advantages of the town in this respect have already put five per cent upon the house-rents; but this, of course, only refers to the _real_ town, where you can go through an entire street of high garden-walls, with houses inside full of the retired exclusive comforts, the dainty economical refinement peculiar to such places; and where the good people consider their own society as a warrant of gentility less splendid, but not less assured, than the favour of Majesty itself.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading The advantages of the town in this respect have already put five per cent upon the house-rents; but this, of course, only refers to the _real_ town, where you can go through an entire street of high garden-walls, with houses inside full of the retired exclusive comforts, the dainty economical refinement peculiar to such places; and where the good people consider their own society as a warrant of gentility less splendid, but not less assured, than the favour of Majesty itself.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading It is natural to suppose that the arrival of the new Rector was a rather exciting event for Carlingford.
an urban area with a fixed boundary that is smaller than a city
From this reading It is a considerable town, it is true, nowadays, but then there are no alien activities to disturb the place--no manufactures, and not much trade.
the commercial exchange (buying and selling on domestic or international markets) of goods and services
From this reading It is a considerable town, it is true, nowadays, but then there are no alien activities to disturb the place--no manufactures, and not much trade.
consistent with fact or reality; not false
From this reading It is a considerable town, it is true, nowadays, but then there are no alien activities to disturb the place--no manufactures, and not much trade.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading The advantages of the town in this respect have already put five per cent upon the house-rents; but this, of course, only refers to the _real_ town, where you can go through an entire street of high garden-walls, with houses inside full of the retired exclusive comforts, the dainty economical refinement peculiar to such places; and where the good people consider their own society as a warrant of gentility less splendid, but not less assured, than the favour of Majesty itself.
precisely as stated
From this reading And there is a very respectable amount of very good society at Carlingford.
warrantnounUS /ˈwɔːrənt/
a writ from a court commanding police to perform specified acts
From this reading The advantages of the town in this respect have already put five per cent upon the house-rents; but this, of course, only refers to the _real_ town, where you can go through an entire street of high garden-walls, with houses inside full of the retired exclusive comforts, the dainty economical refinement peculiar to such places; and where the good people consider their own society as a warrant of gentility less splendid, but not less assured, than the favour of Majesty itself.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It is natural to suppose that the arrival of the new Rector was a rather exciting event for Carlingford.
in or at the place that
From this reading The advantages of the town in this respect have already put five per cent upon the house-rents; but this, of course, only refers to the _real_ town, where you can go through an entire street of high garden-walls, with houses inside full of the retired exclusive comforts, the dainty economical refinement peculiar to such places; and where the good people consider their own society as a warrant of gentility less splendid, but not less assured, than the favour of Majesty itself.
in the company of; together with
From this reading To begin with, it is a pretty place--mild, sheltered, not far from town; and naturally its very reputation for good society increases the amount of that much-prized article.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading The advantages of the town in this respect have already put five per cent upon the house-rents; but this, of course, only refers to the _real_ town, where you can go through an entire street of high garden-walls, with houses inside full of the retired exclusive comforts, the dainty economical refinement peculiar to such places; and where the good people consider their own society as a warrant of gentility less splendid, but not less assured, than the favour of Majesty itself.
