used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading He has said: “Hear a group of young girls whose fresh youth one would think ought, in the matter of their most tender and sacred affection, to be as free from sordid instinct as from the taint of a godless cynicism.
a positive feeling of liking
From this reading He has said: “Hear a group of young girls whose fresh youth one would think ought, in the matter of their most tender and sacred affection, to be as free from sordid instinct as from the taint of a godless cynicism.
aggressiveadjectiveUS /əˈɡresɪv/
having or showing determination and energetic pursuit of your ends
From this reading He knows the plutocracy; his diocese lies in its stronghold, includes many of its most conspicuous and aggressive leaders both in making and spending money.
to a complete degree or to the full or entire extent (“whole” is often used informally for “wholly”)
From this reading He has made some brief excursions, but his social relations, his intimacies have been altogether with what Parton calls “the triumphant classes.”
amongprepositionUS /əˈmʌŋ/
surrounded by; in the middle of a group
From this reading The eminent Bishop of the Episcopalian diocese of New York has spent practically his whole life among people of wealth and fashion and their associates.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The eminent Bishop of the Episcopalian diocese of New York has spent practically his whole life among people of wealth and fashion and their associates.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading He has said: “Hear a group of young girls whose fresh youth one would think ought, in the matter of their most tender and sacred affection, to be as free from sordid instinct as from the taint of a godless cynicism.
associatesnounUS /əˈsoʊsiəts/
plural of “associate” — a person who joins with others in some activity or endeavor
From this reading The eminent Bishop of the Episcopalian diocese of New York has spent practically his whole life among people of wealth and fashion and their associates.
authoritativelyadverbUS /əˌθɔːrəˈteɪtɪvli/
in an authoritative and magisterial manner
From this reading There can be no question of his qualification to speak authoritatively of it, of its mode of living and thinking.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading There can be no question of his qualification to speak authoritatively of it, of its mode of living and thinking.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading He has made some brief excursions, but his social relations, his intimacies have been altogether with what Parton calls “the triumphant classes.”
a senior member of the Christian clergy having spiritual and administrative authority; appointed in Christian churches to oversee priests or ministers; considered in some churches to be successors of the twelve Apostles of Christ
From this reading The eminent Bishop of the Episcopalian diocese of New York has spent practically his whole life among people of wealth and fashion and their associates.
the two together, not just one
From this reading He knows the plutocracy; his diocese lies in its stronghold, includes many of its most conspicuous and aggressive leaders both in making and spending money.
of short duration or distance
From this reading He has made some brief excursions, but his social relations, his intimacies have been altogether with what Parton calls “the triumphant classes.”
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading He has made some brief excursions, but his social relations, his intimacies have been altogether with what Parton calls “the triumphant classes.”
plural of “call” — a telephone connection
From this reading He has made some brief excursions, but his social relations, his intimacies have been altogether with what Parton calls “the triumphant classes.”
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading There can be no question of his qualification to speak authoritatively of it, of its mode of living and thinking.
classesnounUS /ˈklæsəz/
plural of “class” — a collection of things sharing a common attribute
From this reading He has made some brief excursions, but his social relations, his intimacies have been altogether with what Parton calls “the triumphant classes.”
conspicuousadjectiveUS /kənˈspɪkjuːəs/
obvious to the eye or mind
From this reading He knows the plutocracy; his diocese lies in its stronghold, includes many of its most conspicuous and aggressive leaders both in making and spending money.
cynicismnounUS /ˈsɪnɪsɪzəm/
a cynical feeling of distrust
From this reading He has said: “Hear a group of young girls whose fresh youth one would think ought, in the matter of their most tender and sacred affection, to be as free from sordid instinct as from the taint of a godless cynicism.
diocesenounUS /ˈdaɪəsiːz/
the territorial jurisdiction of a bishop
From this reading The eminent Bishop of the Episcopalian diocese of New York has spent practically his whole life among people of wealth and fashion and their associates.
eminentadjectiveUS /ˈemənənt/
standing above others in quality or position
From this reading The eminent Bishop of the Episcopalian diocese of New York has spent practically his whole life among people of wealth and fashion and their associates.
EpiscopaliannounUS /ɪˌpɪskəˈpeɪliən/
a member of the Episcopal church
From this reading The eminent Bishop of the Episcopalian diocese of New York has spent practically his whole life among people of wealth and fashion and their associates.
excursionsnounUS /ɪkˈskɜːrʒənz/
plural of “excursion” — a journey taken for pleasure
From this reading He has made some brief excursions, but his social relations, his intimacies have been altogether with what Parton calls “the triumphant classes.”
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading The eminent Bishop of the Episcopalian diocese of New York has spent practically his whole life among people of wealth and fashion and their associates.
grant freedom to; free from confinement
From this reading He has said: “Hear a group of young girls whose fresh youth one would think ought, in the matter of their most tender and sacred affection, to be as free from sordid instinct as from the taint of a godless cynicism.
recently made, produced, or harvested
From this reading He has said: “Hear a group of young girls whose fresh youth one would think ought, in the matter of their most tender and sacred affection, to be as free from sordid instinct as from the taint of a godless cynicism.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading He has said: “Hear a group of young girls whose fresh youth one would think ought, in the matter of their most tender and sacred affection, to be as free from sordid instinct as from the taint of a godless cynicism.
plural of “girl” — a young female
From this reading He has said: “Hear a group of young girls whose fresh youth one would think ought, in the matter of their most tender and sacred affection, to be as free from sordid instinct as from the taint of a godless cynicism.
godlessadjectiveUS /ˈɡɑːdləs/
not revering god
From this reading He has said: “Hear a group of young girls whose fresh youth one would think ought, in the matter of their most tender and sacred affection, to be as free from sordid instinct as from the taint of a godless cynicism.
any number of entities (members) considered as a unit
From this reading He has said: “Hear a group of young girls whose fresh youth one would think ought, in the matter of their most tender and sacred affection, to be as free from sordid instinct as from the taint of a godless cynicism.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The eminent Bishop of the Episcopalian diocese of New York has spent practically his whole life among people of wealth and fashion and their associates.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading He has made some brief excursions, but his social relations, his intimacies have been altogether with what Parton calls “the triumphant classes.”
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He has made some brief excursions, but his social relations, his intimacies have been altogether with what Parton calls “the triumphant classes.”
perceive (sound) via the auditory sense
From this reading He has said: “Hear a group of young girls whose fresh youth one would think ought, in the matter of their most tender and sacred affection, to be as free from sordid instinct as from the taint of a godless cynicism.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading The eminent Bishop of the Episcopalian diocese of New York has spent practically his whole life among people of wealth and fashion and their associates.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading He knows the plutocracy; his diocese lies in its stronghold, includes many of its most conspicuous and aggressive leaders both in making and spending money.
includesverbUS /ˌɪnˈkluːdz/
third-person singular of “include” — have as a part, be made up out of
From this reading He knows the plutocracy; his diocese lies in its stronghold, includes many of its most conspicuous and aggressive leaders both in making and spending money.
inborn pattern of behavior often responsive to specific stimuli
From this reading He has said: “Hear a group of young girls whose fresh youth one would think ought, in the matter of their most tender and sacred affection, to be as free from sordid instinct as from the taint of a godless cynicism.
intimacies
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading He has made some brief excursions, but his social relations, his intimacies have been altogether with what Parton calls “the triumphant classes.”
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading There can be no question of his qualification to speak authoritatively of it, of its mode of living and thinking.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading He knows the plutocracy; his diocese lies in its stronghold, includes many of its most conspicuous and aggressive leaders both in making and spending money.
plural of “know” — the fact of being aware of information that is known to few people
From this reading He knows the plutocracy; his diocese lies in its stronghold, includes many of its most conspicuous and aggressive leaders both in making and spending money.
leadersnounUS /ˈliːdərz/
the body of people who lead a group
From this reading He knows the plutocracy; his diocese lies in its stronghold, includes many of its most conspicuous and aggressive leaders both in making and spending money.
plural of “lie” — a statement that deviates from or perverts the truth
From this reading He knows the plutocracy; his diocese lies in its stronghold, includes many of its most conspicuous and aggressive leaders both in making and spending money.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading The eminent Bishop of the Episcopalian diocese of New York has spent practically his whole life among people of wealth and fashion and their associates.
the experience of being alive; the course of human events and activities
From this reading There can be no question of his qualification to speak authoritatively of it, of its mode of living and thinking.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading He has made some brief excursions, but his social relations, his intimacies have been altogether with what Parton calls “the triumphant classes.”
the act that results in something coming to be
From this reading He knows the plutocracy; his diocese lies in its stronghold, includes many of its most conspicuous and aggressive leaders both in making and spending money.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number
From this reading He knows the plutocracy; his diocese lies in its stronghold, includes many of its most conspicuous and aggressive leaders both in making and spending money.
a vaguely specified concern
From this reading He has said: “Hear a group of young girls whose fresh youth one would think ought, in the matter of their most tender and sacred affection, to be as free from sordid instinct as from the taint of a godless cynicism.
modenounUS /moʊd/
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading There can be no question of his qualification to speak authoritatively of it, of its mode of living and thinking.
the most common medium of exchange; functions as legal tender
From this reading He knows the plutocracy; his diocese lies in its stronghold, includes many of its most conspicuous and aggressive leaders both in making and spending money.
used to form the superlative
From this reading He knows the plutocracy; his diocese lies in its stronghold, includes many of its most conspicuous and aggressive leaders both in making and spending money.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading The eminent Bishop of the Episcopalian diocese of New York has spent practically his whole life among people of wealth and fashion and their associates.
not any; not one
From this reading There can be no question of his qualification to speak authoritatively of it, of its mode of living and thinking.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The eminent Bishop of the Episcopalian diocese of New York has spent practically his whole life among people of wealth and fashion and their associates.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading He has said: “Hear a group of young girls whose fresh youth one would think ought, in the matter of their most tender and sacred affection, to be as free from sordid instinct as from the taint of a godless cynicism.
used with “to” to say what is right or advisable
From this reading He has said: “Hear a group of young girls whose fresh youth one would think ought, in the matter of their most tender and sacred affection, to be as free from sordid instinct as from the taint of a godless cynicism.
Parton
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading He has made some brief excursions, but his social relations, his intimacies have been altogether with what Parton calls “the triumphant classes.”
(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively
From this reading The eminent Bishop of the Episcopalian diocese of New York has spent practically his whole life among people of wealth and fashion and their associates.
plutocracynoun
a political system governed by the wealthy people
From this reading He knows the plutocracy; his diocese lies in its stronghold, includes many of its most conspicuous and aggressive leaders both in making and spending money.
practicallyadverbUS /ˈpræktɪkli/
almost; nearly
From this reading The eminent Bishop of the Episcopalian diocese of New York has spent practically his whole life among people of wealth and fashion and their associates.
qualificationnounUS /ˌkwɑːləfəˈkeɪʃən/
an attribute that must be met or complied with and that fits a person for something
From this reading There can be no question of his qualification to speak authoritatively of it, of its mode of living and thinking.
challenge the accuracy, probity, or propriety of
From this reading There can be no question of his qualification to speak authoritatively of it, of its mode of living and thinking.
mutual dealings or connections or communications among persons or groups
From this reading He has made some brief excursions, but his social relations, his intimacies have been altogether with what Parton calls “the triumphant classes.”
concerned with religion or religious purposes
From this reading He has said: “Hear a group of young girls whose fresh youth one would think ought, in the matter of their most tender and sacred affection, to be as free from sordid instinct as from the taint of a godless cynicism.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading He has said: “Hear a group of young girls whose fresh youth one would think ought, in the matter of their most tender and sacred affection, to be as free from sordid instinct as from the taint of a godless cynicism.
relating to human society and its members
From this reading He has made some brief excursions, but his social relations, his intimacies have been altogether with what Parton calls “the triumphant classes.”
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading He has made some brief excursions, but his social relations, his intimacies have been altogether with what Parton calls “the triumphant classes.”
sordidadjectiveUS /ˈsɔːrdəd/
morally degraded
From this reading He has said: “Hear a group of young girls whose fresh youth one would think ought, in the matter of their most tender and sacred affection, to be as free from sordid instinct as from the taint of a godless cynicism.
express in speech
From this reading There can be no question of his qualification to speak authoritatively of it, of its mode of living and thinking.
spendingnounUS /ˈspendɪŋ/
the act of spending or disbursing money
From this reading He knows the plutocracy; his diocese lies in its stronghold, includes many of its most conspicuous and aggressive leaders both in making and spending money.
depleted of energy, force, or strength
From this reading The eminent Bishop of the Episcopalian diocese of New York has spent practically his whole life among people of wealth and fashion and their associates.
strongholdnounUS /ˈstrɔːŋhoʊld/
a strongly fortified defensive structure
From this reading He knows the plutocracy; his diocese lies in its stronghold, includes many of its most conspicuous and aggressive leaders both in making and spending money.
taintnounUS /teɪnt/
the state of being contaminated
From this reading He has said: “Hear a group of young girls whose fresh youth one would think ought, in the matter of their most tender and sacred affection, to be as free from sordid instinct as from the taint of a godless cynicism.
given to sympathy or gentleness or sentimentality
From this reading He has said: “Hear a group of young girls whose fresh youth one would think ought, in the matter of their most tender and sacred affection, to be as free from sordid instinct as from the taint of a godless cynicism.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The eminent Bishop of the Episcopalian diocese of New York has spent practically his whole life among people of wealth and fashion and their associates.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading The eminent Bishop of the Episcopalian diocese of New York has spent practically his whole life among people of wealth and fashion and their associates.
in or at that place or location
From this reading There can be no question of his qualification to speak authoritatively of it, of its mode of living and thinking.
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading He has said: “Hear a group of young girls whose fresh youth one would think ought, in the matter of their most tender and sacred affection, to be as free from sordid instinct as from the taint of a godless cynicism.
the process of using your mind to consider something carefully
From this reading There can be no question of his qualification to speak authoritatively of it, of its mode of living and thinking.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading There can be no question of his qualification to speak authoritatively of it, of its mode of living and thinking.
triumphantadjectiveUS /traɪˈʌmfənt/
joyful and proud especially because of triumph or success
From this reading He has made some brief excursions, but his social relations, his intimacies have been altogether with what Parton calls “the triumphant classes.”
the state of being rich and affluent; having a plentiful supply of material goods and money
From this reading The eminent Bishop of the Episcopalian diocese of New York has spent practically his whole life among people of wealth and fashion and their associates.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading He has made some brief excursions, but his social relations, his intimacies have been altogether with what Parton calls “the triumphant classes.”
including all components without exception; being one unit or constituting the full amount or extent or duration; complete
From this reading The eminent Bishop of the Episcopalian diocese of New York has spent practically his whole life among people of wealth and fashion and their associates.
belonging to which person
From this reading He has said: “Hear a group of young girls whose fresh youth one would think ought, in the matter of their most tender and sacred affection, to be as free from sordid instinct as from the taint of a godless cynicism.
in the company of; together with
From this reading He has made some brief excursions, but his social relations, his intimacies have been altogether with what Parton calls “the triumphant classes.”
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading He has said: “Hear a group of young girls whose fresh youth one would think ought, in the matter of their most tender and sacred affection, to be as free from sordid instinct as from the taint of a godless cynicism.
the English royal house (a branch of the Plantagenet line) that reigned from 1461 to 1485; its emblem was a white rose
From this reading The eminent Bishop of the Episcopalian diocese of New York has spent practically his whole life among people of wealth and fashion and their associates.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading He has said: “Hear a group of young girls whose fresh youth one would think ought, in the matter of their most tender and sacred affection, to be as free from sordid instinct as from the taint of a godless cynicism.
a young person (especially a young man or boy)
From this reading He has said: “Hear a group of young girls whose fresh youth one would think ought, in the matter of their most tender and sacred affection, to be as free from sordid instinct as from the taint of a godless cynicism.
