used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading CHARITY In these democratic days a very democratic theory has exploded.
in the past
From this reading Not so very long ago we believed, or made semblance of belief, that it is useless to put a high price upon a ticket with the object of securing that selectness for which the high-born crave.
AldermannounUS /ˈɔːldərmən/
a member of a municipal legislative body (as a city council)
From this reading "If they want to come," Lady Champignon (wife of Alderman Champignon) would say, "they do not mind paying the extra half-guinea."
ball-ticket
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From this reading It is not that the self-made man cannot or will not pay two guineas for a ball-ticket.
any cognitive content held as true
From this reading Not so very long ago we believed, or made semblance of belief, that it is useless to put a high price upon a ticket with the object of securing that selectness for which the high-born crave.
past form of “believe” — accept as true; take to be true
From this reading Not so very long ago we believed, or made semblance of belief, that it is useless to put a high price upon a ticket with the object of securing that selectness for which the high-born crave.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But Lady Champignon was wrong.
cannot
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From this reading It is not that the self-made man cannot or will not pay two guineas for a ball-ticket.
Champignon
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From this reading "If they want to come," Lady Champignon (wife of Alderman Champignon) would say, "they do not mind paying the extra half-guinea."
a foundation created to promote the public good (not for assistance to any particular individuals)
From this reading CHARITY In these democratic days a very democratic theory has exploded.
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading "If they want to come," Lady Champignon (wife of Alderman Champignon) would say, "they do not mind paying the extra half-guinea."
craveverbUS /kreɪv/
have a craving, appetite, or great desire for
From this reading Not so very long ago we believed, or made semblance of belief, that it is useless to put a high price upon a ticket with the object of securing that selectness for which the high-born crave.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading CHARITY In these democratic days a very democratic theory has exploded.
democraticadjectiveUS /ˌdeməˈkrætɪk/
characterized by or advocating or based upon the principles of democracy or social equality
From this reading CHARITY In these democratic days a very democratic theory has exploded.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading "If they want to come," Lady Champignon (wife of Alderman Champignon) would say, "they do not mind paying the extra half-guinea."
explodedadjectiveUS /ɪkˈsploʊdəd/
showing the parts of something separated but in positions that show their correct relation to one another
From this reading CHARITY In these democratic days a very democratic theory has exploded.
extraadjectiveUS /ˈekstrə/
more than is needed, desired, or required
From this reading "If they want to come," Lady Champignon (wife of Alderman Champignon) would say, "they do not mind paying the extra half-guinea."
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Not so very long ago we believed, or made semblance of belief, that it is useless to put a high price upon a ticket with the object of securing that selectness for which the high-born crave.
guineasnounUS /ˈɡɪniz/
plural of “guinea” — a former British gold coin worth 21 shillings
From this reading It is not that the self-made man cannot or will not pay two guineas for a ball-ticket.
half-guinea
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From this reading "If they want to come," Lady Champignon (wife of Alderman Champignon) would say, "they do not mind paying the extra half-guinea."
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading CHARITY In these democratic days a very democratic theory has exploded.
greater than normal in degree or intensity or amount
From this reading Not so very long ago we believed, or made semblance of belief, that it is useless to put a high price upon a ticket with the object of securing that selectness for which the high-born crave.
high-born
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From this reading Not so very long ago we believed, or made semblance of belief, that it is useless to put a high price upon a ticket with the object of securing that selectness for which the high-born crave.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading "If they want to come," Lady Champignon (wife of Alderman Champignon) would say, "they do not mind paying the extra half-guinea."
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading CHARITY In these democratic days a very democratic theory has exploded.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Not so very long ago we believed, or made semblance of belief, that it is useless to put a high price upon a ticket with the object of securing that selectness for which the high-born crave.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Not so very long ago we believed, or made semblance of belief, that it is useless to put a high price upon a ticket with the object of securing that selectness for which the high-born crave.
a polite name for any woman
From this reading "If they want to come," Lady Champignon (wife of Alderman Champignon) would say, "they do not mind paying the extra half-guinea."
primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified
From this reading Not so very long ago we believed, or made semblance of belief, that it is useless to put a high price upon a ticket with the object of securing that selectness for which the high-born crave.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading Not so very long ago we believed, or made semblance of belief, that it is useless to put a high price upon a ticket with the object of securing that selectness for which the high-born crave.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading It is not that the self-made man cannot or will not pay two guineas for a ball-ticket.
The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.
From this reading "If they want to come," Lady Champignon (wife of Alderman Champignon) would say, "they do not mind paying the extra half-guinea."
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Not so very long ago we believed, or made semblance of belief, that it is useless to put a high price upon a ticket with the object of securing that selectness for which the high-born crave.
a tangible and visible entity; an entity that can cast a shadow
From this reading Not so very long ago we believed, or made semblance of belief, that it is useless to put a high price upon a ticket with the object of securing that selectness for which the high-born crave.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Not so very long ago we believed, or made semblance of belief, that it is useless to put a high price upon a ticket with the object of securing that selectness for which the high-born crave.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Not so very long ago we believed, or made semblance of belief, that it is useless to put a high price upon a ticket with the object of securing that selectness for which the high-born crave.
give money, usually in exchange for goods or services
From this reading It is not that the self-made man cannot or will not pay two guineas for a ball-ticket.
yielding a fair profit
From this reading "If they want to come," Lady Champignon (wife of Alderman Champignon) would say, "they do not mind paying the extra half-guinea."
the property of having material worth (often indicated by the amount of money something would bring if sold)
From this reading Not so very long ago we believed, or made semblance of belief, that it is useless to put a high price upon a ticket with the object of securing that selectness for which the high-born crave.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading Not so very long ago we believed, or made semblance of belief, that it is useless to put a high price upon a ticket with the object of securing that selectness for which the high-born crave.
express in words
From this reading "If they want to come," Lady Champignon (wife of Alderman Champignon) would say, "they do not mind paying the extra half-guinea."
securingverbUS /sɪˈkjʊrɪŋ/
-ing form of “secure” — get by special effort
From this reading Not so very long ago we believed, or made semblance of belief, that it is useless to put a high price upon a ticket with the object of securing that selectness for which the high-born crave.
selectness
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From this reading Not so very long ago we believed, or made semblance of belief, that it is useless to put a high price upon a ticket with the object of securing that selectness for which the high-born crave.
self-madeadjective
having achieved success or recognition by your own efforts
From this reading It is not that the self-made man cannot or will not pay two guineas for a ball-ticket.
semblancenounUS /ˈsembləns/
an outward or token appearance or form that is deliberately misleading
From this reading Not so very long ago we believed, or made semblance of belief, that it is useless to put a high price upon a ticket with the object of securing that selectness for which the high-born crave.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading Not so very long ago we believed, or made semblance of belief, that it is useless to put a high price upon a ticket with the object of securing that selectness for which the high-born crave.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Not so very long ago we believed, or made semblance of belief, that it is useless to put a high price upon a ticket with the object of securing that selectness for which the high-born crave.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Not so very long ago we believed, or made semblance of belief, that it is useless to put a high price upon a ticket with the object of securing that selectness for which the high-born crave.
a well-substantiated explanation of some aspect of the natural world; an organized system of accepted knowledge that applies in a variety of circumstances to explain a specific set of phenomena
From this reading CHARITY In these democratic days a very democratic theory has exploded.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading CHARITY In these democratic days a very democratic theory has exploded.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "If they want to come," Lady Champignon (wife of Alderman Champignon) would say, "they do not mind paying the extra half-guinea."
ticketnounUS /ˈtɪkət/
a commercial document showing that the holder is entitled to something (as to ride on public transportation or to enter a public entertainment)
From this reading Not so very long ago we believed, or made semblance of belief, that it is useless to put a high price upon a ticket with the object of securing that selectness for which the high-born crave.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Not so very long ago we believed, or made semblance of belief, that it is useless to put a high price upon a ticket with the object of securing that selectness for which the high-born crave.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading It is not that the self-made man cannot or will not pay two guineas for a ball-ticket.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading Not so very long ago we believed, or made semblance of belief, that it is useless to put a high price upon a ticket with the object of securing that selectness for which the high-born crave.
having no beneficial use or incapable of functioning usefully
From this reading Not so very long ago we believed, or made semblance of belief, that it is useless to put a high price upon a ticket with the object of securing that selectness for which the high-born crave.
precisely as stated
From this reading CHARITY In these democratic days a very democratic theory has exploded.
feel or have a desire for; want strongly
From this reading "If they want to come," Lady Champignon (wife of Alderman Champignon) would say, "they do not mind paying the extra half-guinea."
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading But Lady Champignon was wrong.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading Not so very long ago we believed, or made semblance of belief, that it is useless to put a high price upon a ticket with the object of securing that selectness for which the high-born crave.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Not so very long ago we believed, or made semblance of belief, that it is useless to put a high price upon a ticket with the object of securing that selectness for which the high-born crave.
a married woman; a man's partner in marriage
From this reading "If they want to come," Lady Champignon (wife of Alderman Champignon) would say, "they do not mind paying the extra half-guinea."
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading It is not that the self-made man cannot or will not pay two guineas for a ball-ticket.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Not so very long ago we believed, or made semblance of belief, that it is useless to put a high price upon a ticket with the object of securing that selectness for which the high-born crave.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading "If they want to come," Lady Champignon (wife of Alderman Champignon) would say, "they do not mind paying the extra half-guinea."
not correct; not in conformity with fact or truth
From this reading But Lady Champignon was wrong.
