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From this reading It is easy to say at once what constitutes a gentleman, and there are no distinctions in what is gentlemanly, {5} as there are in what is genteel.
adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading But what constitutes a gentleman?
aboveprepositionUS /əˈbʌv/
higher than, or over, something
From this reading Now a person may be genteel according to one or another of the three standards described above, and not possess one of the characteristics of a gentleman.
absencenounUS /ˈæbsəns/
the state of being absent
From this reading The characteristics of a gentleman are high feeling--a determination never to take a cowardly advantage of another--a liberal education--absence of narrow views--generosity and courage, propriety of behaviour.
accordingadjectiveUS /əˈkɔːrdɪŋ/
(followed by “to”) in agreement with or accordant with
From this reading Now a person may be genteel according to one or another of the three standards described above, and not possess one of the characteristics of a gentleman.
advantagenounUS /ædˈvæntɪdʒ/
the quality of having a superior or more favorable position
From this reading The characteristics of a gentleman are high feeling--a determination never to take a cowardly advantage of another--a liberal education--absence of narrow views--generosity and courage, propriety of behaviour.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading In the last chapter have been exhibited specimens of gentility, so considered by different classes; by one class power, youth, and epaulets are considered the ne plus ultra of gentility; by another class pride, stateliness, and title; by another, wealth and flaming tawdriness.
anotherdeterminerUS /əˈnʌðər/
one more of the same kind, or a different one
From this reading In the last chapter have been exhibited specimens of gentility, so considered by different classes; by one class power, youth, and epaulets are considered the ne plus ultra of gentility; by another class pride, stateliness, and title; by another, wealth and flaming tawdriness.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading In the last chapter have been exhibited specimens of gentility, so considered by different classes; by one class power, youth, and epaulets are considered the ne plus ultra of gentility; by another class pride, stateliness, and title; by another, wealth and flaming tawdriness.
asconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading It is easy to say at once what constitutes a gentleman, and there are no distinctions in what is gentlemanly, {5} as there are in what is genteel.
atprepositionUS /æt/
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading It is easy to say at once what constitutes a gentleman, and there are no distinctions in what is gentlemanly, {5} as there are in what is genteel.
beauxiliary verbUS /biː/
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Now a person may be genteel according to one or another of the three standards described above, and not possess one of the characteristics of a gentleman.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading In the last chapter have been exhibited specimens of gentility, so considered by different classes; by one class power, youth, and epaulets are considered the ne plus ultra of gentility; by another class pride, stateliness, and title; by another, wealth and flaming tawdriness.
behaviournounUS /bɪˈheɪvjər/
the action or reaction of something (as a machine or substance) under specified circumstances
From this reading The characteristics of a gentleman are high feeling--a determination never to take a cowardly advantage of another--a liberal education--absence of narrow views--generosity and courage, propriety of behaviour.
ButconjunctionUS /bʌt/
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But what constitutes a gentleman?
byprepositionUS /baɪ/
showing who or what does the action
From this reading In the last chapter have been exhibited specimens of gentility, so considered by different classes; by one class power, youth, and epaulets are considered the ne plus ultra of gentility; by another class pride, stateliness, and title; by another, wealth and flaming tawdriness.
chapternounUS /ˈtʃæptər/
a subdivision of a written work; usually numbered and titled
From this reading In the last chapter have been exhibited specimens of gentility, so considered by different classes; by one class power, youth, and epaulets are considered the ne plus ultra of gentility; by another class pride, stateliness, and title; by another, wealth and flaming tawdriness.
characteristicsnounUS /ˌkerəktərˈɪstɪks/
plural of “characteristic” — a prominent attribute or aspect of something
From this reading The characteristics of a gentleman are high feeling--a determination never to take a cowardly advantage of another--a liberal education--absence of narrow views--generosity and courage, propriety of behaviour.
classnounUS /klæs/
a collection of things sharing a common attribute
From this reading In the last chapter have been exhibited specimens of gentility, so considered by different classes; by one class power, youth, and epaulets are considered the ne plus ultra of gentility; by another class pride, stateliness, and title; by another, wealth and flaming tawdriness.
classesnounUS /ˈklæsəz/
plural of “class” — a collection of things sharing a common attribute
From this reading In the last chapter have been exhibited specimens of gentility, so considered by different classes; by one class power, youth, and epaulets are considered the ne plus ultra of gentility; by another class pride, stateliness, and title; by another, wealth and flaming tawdriness.
consideredadjectiveUS /kənˈsɪdərd/
carefully weighed
From this reading In the last chapter have been exhibited specimens of gentility, so considered by different classes; by one class power, youth, and epaulets are considered the ne plus ultra of gentility; by another class pride, stateliness, and title; by another, wealth and flaming tawdriness.
constitutesverbUS /ˈkɑːnstətuːts/
third-person singular of “constitute” — form or compose
From this reading But what constitutes a gentleman?
couragenounUS /ˈkɜːrədʒ/
a quality of spirit that enables you to face danger or pain without showing fear
From this reading The characteristics of a gentleman are high feeling--a determination never to take a cowardly advantage of another--a liberal education--absence of narrow views--generosity and courage, propriety of behaviour.
cowardlyadjectiveUS /ˈkaʊərdli/
lacking courage; ignobly timid and faint-hearted
From this reading The characteristics of a gentleman are high feeling--a determination never to take a cowardly advantage of another--a liberal education--absence of narrow views--generosity and courage, propriety of behaviour.
describedadjectiveUS /dɪˈskraɪbd/
represented in words especially with sharpness and detail
From this reading Now a person may be genteel according to one or another of the three standards described above, and not possess one of the characteristics of a gentleman.
determinationnounUS /dɪˌtɜːrməˈneɪʃən/
the act of determining the properties of something, usually by research or calculation
From this reading The characteristics of a gentleman are high feeling--a determination never to take a cowardly advantage of another--a liberal education--absence of narrow views--generosity and courage, propriety of behaviour.
differentadjectiveUS /ˈdɪfərənt/
unlike in nature or quality or form or degree
From this reading In the last chapter have been exhibited specimens of gentility, so considered by different classes; by one class power, youth, and epaulets are considered the ne plus ultra of gentility; by another class pride, stateliness, and title; by another, wealth and flaming tawdriness.
distinctionsnounUS /dɪˈstɪŋkʃənz/
plural of “distinction” — a discrimination between things as different and distinct on the basis of their characteristics or attributes
From this reading It is easy to say at once what constitutes a gentleman, and there are no distinctions in what is gentlemanly, {5} as there are in what is genteel.
easyadjectiveUS /ˈiːzi/
posing no difficulty; requiring little effort
From this reading It is easy to say at once what constitutes a gentleman, and there are no distinctions in what is gentlemanly, {5} as there are in what is genteel.
educationnounUS /ˌedʒəˈkeɪʃən/
the activities of educating or instructing; activities that impart knowledge or skill
From this reading The characteristics of a gentleman are high feeling--a determination never to take a cowardly advantage of another--a liberal education--absence of narrow views--generosity and courage, propriety of behaviour.
epaulets
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading In the last chapter have been exhibited specimens of gentility, so considered by different classes; by one class power, youth, and epaulets are considered the ne plus ultra of gentility; by another class pride, stateliness, and title; by another, wealth and flaming tawdriness.
exhibitedverbUS /ɪɡˈzɪbətəd/
past form of “exhibit” — show an attribute, property, knowledge, or skill
From this reading In the last chapter have been exhibited specimens of gentility, so considered by different classes; by one class power, youth, and epaulets are considered the ne plus ultra of gentility; by another class pride, stateliness, and title; by another, wealth and flaming tawdriness.
feelingnounUS /ˈfiːlɪŋ/
the experiencing of affective and emotional states
From this reading The characteristics of a gentleman are high feeling--a determination never to take a cowardly advantage of another--a liberal education--absence of narrow views--generosity and courage, propriety of behaviour.
flamingadjectiveUS /ˈfleɪmɪŋ/
informal intensifiers
From this reading In the last chapter have been exhibited specimens of gentility, so considered by different classes; by one class power, youth, and epaulets are considered the ne plus ultra of gentility; by another class pride, stateliness, and title; by another, wealth and flaming tawdriness.
generositynounUS /ˌdʒenərˈɑːsəti/
the trait of being willing to give your money or time
From this reading The characteristics of a gentleman are high feeling--a determination never to take a cowardly advantage of another--a liberal education--absence of narrow views--generosity and courage, propriety of behaviour.
genteeladjectiveUS /dʒenˈtiːl/
marked by refinement in taste and manners
From this reading It is easy to say at once what constitutes a gentleman, and there are no distinctions in what is gentlemanly, {5} as there are in what is genteel.
gentilitynounUS /dʒenˈtɪlɪti/
elegance by virtue of fineness of manner and expression
From this reading In the last chapter have been exhibited specimens of gentility, so considered by different classes; by one class power, youth, and epaulets are considered the ne plus ultra of gentility; by another class pride, stateliness, and title; by another, wealth and flaming tawdriness.
gentlemannounUS /ˈdʒentəlmən/
a man of refinement
From this reading But what constitutes a gentleman?
gentlemanlyadjectiveUS /ˈdʒentəlmənli/
befitting a man of good breeding
From this reading It is easy to say at once what constitutes a gentleman, and there are no distinctions in what is gentlemanly, {5} as there are in what is genteel.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading In the last chapter have been exhibited specimens of gentility, so considered by different classes; by one class power, youth, and epaulets are considered the ne plus ultra of gentility; by another class pride, stateliness, and title; by another, wealth and flaming tawdriness.
highadjectiveUS /haɪ/
greater than normal in degree or intensity or amount
From this reading The characteristics of a gentleman are high feeling--a determination never to take a cowardly advantage of another--a liberal education--absence of narrow views--generosity and courage, propriety of behaviour.
InprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading In the last chapter have been exhibited specimens of gentility, so considered by different classes; by one class power, youth, and epaulets are considered the ne plus ultra of gentility; by another class pride, stateliness, and title; by another, wealth and flaming tawdriness.
isauxiliary verbUS /ɪz/
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It is easy to say at once what constitutes a gentleman, and there are no distinctions in what is gentlemanly, {5} as there are in what is genteel.
ItpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It is easy to say at once what constitutes a gentleman, and there are no distinctions in what is gentlemanly, {5} as there are in what is genteel.
lastadjectiveUS /læst/
immediately past
From this reading In the last chapter have been exhibited specimens of gentility, so considered by different classes; by one class power, youth, and epaulets are considered the ne plus ultra of gentility; by another class pride, stateliness, and title; by another, wealth and flaming tawdriness.
liberaladjectiveUS /ˈlɪbɜːrəl/
showing or characterized by broad-mindedness
From this reading The characteristics of a gentleman are high feeling--a determination never to take a cowardly advantage of another--a liberal education--absence of narrow views--generosity and courage, propriety of behaviour.
maymodal verbUS /meɪ/
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading Now a person may be genteel according to one or another of the three standards described above, and not possess one of the characteristics of a gentleman.
narrowverbUS /ˈneroʊ/
make or become more narrow or restricted
From this reading The characteristics of a gentleman are high feeling--a determination never to take a cowardly advantage of another--a liberal education--absence of narrow views--generosity and courage, propriety of behaviour.
nenounUS /niː/
a colorless odorless gaseous element that give a red glow in a vacuum tube; one of the six inert gasses; occurs in the air in small amounts
From this reading In the last chapter have been exhibited specimens of gentility, so considered by different classes; by one class power, youth, and epaulets are considered the ne plus ultra of gentility; by another class pride, stateliness, and title; by another, wealth and flaming tawdriness.
neveradverbUS /ˈnevər/
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading The characteristics of a gentleman are high feeling--a determination never to take a cowardly advantage of another--a liberal education--absence of narrow views--generosity and courage, propriety of behaviour.
nodeterminerUS /noʊ/
not any; not one
From this reading It is easy to say at once what constitutes a gentleman, and there are no distinctions in what is gentlemanly, {5} as there are in what is genteel.
notadverbUS /nɑːt/
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Now a person may be genteel according to one or another of the three standards described above, and not possess one of the characteristics of a gentleman.
NowadverbUS /naʊ/
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading Now a person may be genteel according to one or another of the three standards described above, and not possess one of the characteristics of a gentleman.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading In the last chapter have been exhibited specimens of gentility, so considered by different classes; by one class power, youth, and epaulets are considered the ne plus ultra of gentility; by another class pride, stateliness, and title; by another, wealth and flaming tawdriness.
onceadverbUS /wʌns/
on one occasion
From this reading It is easy to say at once what constitutes a gentleman, and there are no distinctions in what is gentlemanly, {5} as there are in what is genteel.
onepronounUS /wʌn/
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading In the last chapter have been exhibited specimens of gentility, so considered by different classes; by one class power, youth, and epaulets are considered the ne plus ultra of gentility; by another class pride, stateliness, and title; by another, wealth and flaming tawdriness.
orconjunctionUS /ɔːr/
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Now a person may be genteel according to one or another of the three standards described above, and not possess one of the characteristics of a gentleman.
personnounUS /ˈpɜːrsən/
a human being
From this reading Now a person may be genteel according to one or another of the three standards described above, and not possess one of the characteristics of a gentleman.
plusnounUS /plʌs/
a useful or valuable quality
From this reading In the last chapter have been exhibited specimens of gentility, so considered by different classes; by one class power, youth, and epaulets are considered the ne plus ultra of gentility; by another class pride, stateliness, and title; by another, wealth and flaming tawdriness.
possessverbUS /pəˈzes/
have as an attribute, knowledge, or skill
From this reading Now a person may be genteel according to one or another of the three standards described above, and not possess one of the characteristics of a gentleman.
powernounUS /ˈpaʊər/
possession of controlling influence
From this reading In the last chapter have been exhibited specimens of gentility, so considered by different classes; by one class power, youth, and epaulets are considered the ne plus ultra of gentility; by another class pride, stateliness, and title; by another, wealth and flaming tawdriness.
pridenounUS /praɪd/
a feeling of self-respect and personal worth
From this reading In the last chapter have been exhibited specimens of gentility, so considered by different classes; by one class power, youth, and epaulets are considered the ne plus ultra of gentility; by another class pride, stateliness, and title; by another, wealth and flaming tawdriness.
proprietynounUS /prəˈpraɪəti/
correct or appropriate behavior
From this reading The characteristics of a gentleman are high feeling--a determination never to take a cowardly advantage of another--a liberal education--absence of narrow views--generosity and courage, propriety of behaviour.
sayverbUS /seɪ/
express in words
From this reading It is easy to say at once what constitutes a gentleman, and there are no distinctions in what is gentlemanly, {5} as there are in what is genteel.
soconjunctionUS /soʊ/
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading In the last chapter have been exhibited specimens of gentility, so considered by different classes; by one class power, youth, and epaulets are considered the ne plus ultra of gentility; by another class pride, stateliness, and title; by another, wealth and flaming tawdriness.
specimensnounUS /ˈspesəmənz/
plural of “specimen” — an example regarded as typical of its class
From this reading In the last chapter have been exhibited specimens of gentility, so considered by different classes; by one class power, youth, and epaulets are considered the ne plus ultra of gentility; by another class pride, stateliness, and title; by another, wealth and flaming tawdriness.
standardsnounUS /ˈstændərdz/
plural of “standard” — a basis for comparison; a reference point against which other things can be evaluated
From this reading Now a person may be genteel according to one or another of the three standards described above, and not possess one of the characteristics of a gentleman.
statelinessnoun
an elaborate manner of doing something
From this reading In the last chapter have been exhibited specimens of gentility, so considered by different classes; by one class power, youth, and epaulets are considered the ne plus ultra of gentility; by another class pride, stateliness, and title; by another, wealth and flaming tawdriness.
takeverbUS /teɪk/
carry out
From this reading The characteristics of a gentleman are high feeling--a determination never to take a cowardly advantage of another--a liberal education--absence of narrow views--generosity and courage, propriety of behaviour.
tawdrinessnoun
tasteless showiness
From this reading In the last chapter have been exhibited specimens of gentility, so considered by different classes; by one class power, youth, and epaulets are considered the ne plus ultra of gentility; by another class pride, stateliness, and title; by another, wealth and flaming tawdriness.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading In the last chapter have been exhibited specimens of gentility, so considered by different classes; by one class power, youth, and epaulets are considered the ne plus ultra of gentility; by another class pride, stateliness, and title; by another, wealth and flaming tawdriness.
thereadverbUS /ðer/
in or at that place or location
From this reading It is easy to say at once what constitutes a gentleman, and there are no distinctions in what is gentlemanly, {5} as there are in what is genteel.
threenounUS /θriː/
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading Now a person may be genteel according to one or another of the three standards described above, and not possess one of the characteristics of a gentleman.
titlenounUS /ˈtaɪtəl/
a heading that names a statute or legislative bill; may give a brief summary of the matters it deals with
From this reading In the last chapter have been exhibited specimens of gentility, so considered by different classes; by one class power, youth, and epaulets are considered the ne plus ultra of gentility; by another class pride, stateliness, and title; by another, wealth and flaming tawdriness.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading It is easy to say at once what constitutes a gentleman, and there are no distinctions in what is gentlemanly, {5} as there are in what is genteel.
ultraadjectiveUS /ˈʌltrə/
(used of opinions and actions) far beyond the norm
From this reading In the last chapter have been exhibited specimens of gentility, so considered by different classes; by one class power, youth, and epaulets are considered the ne plus ultra of gentility; by another class pride, stateliness, and title; by another, wealth and flaming tawdriness.
viewsnounUS /vjuːz/
plural of “view” — a way of regarding situations or topics etc.
From this reading The characteristics of a gentleman are high feeling--a determination never to take a cowardly advantage of another--a liberal education--absence of narrow views--generosity and courage, propriety of behaviour.
wealthnounUS /welθ/
the state of being rich and affluent; having a plentiful supply of material goods and money
From this reading In the last chapter have been exhibited specimens of gentility, so considered by different classes; by one class power, youth, and epaulets are considered the ne plus ultra of gentility; by another class pride, stateliness, and title; by another, wealth and flaming tawdriness.
whatpronounUS /wʌt/
used to ask for information about something
From this reading But what constitutes a gentleman?
youthnounUS /juːθ/
a young person (especially a young man or boy)
From this reading In the last chapter have been exhibited specimens of gentility, so considered by different classes; by one class power, youth, and epaulets are considered the ne plus ultra of gentility; by another class pride, stateliness, and title; by another, wealth and flaming tawdriness.
