Chapter VII

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

From this reading A NEW DISPENSATION.

at or in the front

From this reading New people came to settle in spite of the fact that they were neither invited nor expected, and many of those who came first had money ahead, and were regarded by those who came later as of a very old and aristocratic stock.

(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class

From this reading The old houses in which they had at first lived were replaced with new ones, the new ones were furnished better than the old ones had been, and there was a general prosperity which surprised them, for they had not expected it so soon, if at all.

in spite of the fact that

From this reading The hard work of the people paid, and they gradually became well-to-do, although they seemed surprised that they were not in the poor-house, an event they were always promising their families.

at all times; all the time and on every occasion

From this reading The hard work of the people paid, and they gradually became well-to-do, although they seemed surprised that they were not in the poor-house, an event they were always promising their families.

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

From this reading The hard work of the people paid, and they gradually became well-to-do, although they seemed surprised that they were not in the poor-house, an event they were always promising their families.

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

From this reading The hard work of the people paid, and they gradually became well-to-do, although they seemed surprised that they were not in the poor-house, an event they were always promising their families.

belonging to or characteristic of the nobility or aristocracy

From this reading New people came to settle in spite of the fact that they were neither invited nor expected, and many of those who came first had money ahead, and were regarded by those who came later as of a very old and aristocratic stock.

at the same time that; because; in the way that

From this reading New people came to settle in spite of the fact that they were neither invited nor expected, and many of those who came first had money ahead, and were regarded by those who came later as of a very old and aristocratic stock.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading The old houses in which they had at first lived were replaced with new ones, the new ones were furnished better than the old ones had been, and there was a general prosperity which surprised them, for they had not expected it so soon, if at all.

inflected form of “become” — enter or assume a certain state or condition

From this reading The hard work of the people paid, and they gradually became well-to-do, although they seemed surprised that they were not in the poor-house, an event they were always promising their families.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading The old houses in which they had at first lived were replaced with new ones, the new ones were furnished better than the old ones had been, and there was a general prosperity which surprised them, for they had not expected it so soon, if at all.

(comparative of “good”) superior to another (of the same class or set or kind) in excellence or quality or desirability or suitability; more highly skilled than another

From this reading The old houses in which they had at first lived were replaced with new ones, the new ones were furnished better than the old ones had been, and there was a general prosperity which surprised them, for they had not expected it so soon, if at all.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading New people came to settle in spite of the fact that they were neither invited nor expected, and many of those who came first had money ahead, and were regarded by those who came later as of a very old and aristocratic stock.

inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody

From this reading New people came to settle in spite of the fact that they were neither invited nor expected, and many of those who came first had money ahead, and were regarded by those who came later as of a very old and aristocratic stock.

a longing for something better than the present situation

From this reading In spite of the discontent which prevailed there, Fairview progressed with the years of its history.

an exemption from some rule or obligation

From this reading A NEW DISPENSATION.

something that happens at a given place and time

From this reading The hard work of the people paid, and they gradually became well-to-do, although they seemed surprised that they were not in the poor-house, an event they were always promising their families.

considered likely or probable to happen or arrive

From this reading The old houses in which they had at first lived were replaced with new ones, the new ones were furnished better than the old ones had been, and there was a general prosperity which surprised them, for they had not expected it so soon, if at all.

a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred

From this reading New people came to settle in spite of the fact that they were neither invited nor expected, and many of those who came first had money ahead, and were regarded by those who came later as of a very old and aristocratic stock.

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From this reading In spite of the discontent which prevailed there, Fairview progressed with the years of its history.

plural of “family” — a social unit living together

From this reading The hard work of the people paid, and they gradually became well-to-do, although they seemed surprised that they were not in the poor-house, an event they were always promising their families.

preceding all others in time or space or degree

From this reading The old houses in which they had at first lived were replaced with new ones, the new ones were furnished better than the old ones had been, and there was a general prosperity which surprised them, for they had not expected it so soon, if at all.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading The old houses in which they had at first lived were replaced with new ones, the new ones were furnished better than the old ones had been, and there was a general prosperity which surprised them, for they had not expected it so soon, if at all.

provided with whatever is necessary for a purpose (as furniture or equipment or authority)

From this reading The old houses in which they had at first lived were replaced with new ones, the new ones were furnished better than the old ones had been, and there was a general prosperity which surprised them, for they had not expected it so soon, if at all.

applying to all or most members of a category or group

From this reading The old houses in which they had at first lived were replaced with new ones, the new ones were furnished better than the old ones had been, and there was a general prosperity which surprised them, for they had not expected it so soon, if at all.

in a gradual manner

From this reading The hard work of the people paid, and they gradually became well-to-do, although they seemed surprised that they were not in the poor-house, an event they were always promising their families.

the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect

From this reading The old houses in which they had at first lived were replaced with new ones, the new ones were furnished better than the old ones had been, and there was a general prosperity which surprised them, for they had not expected it so soon, if at all.

not easy; requiring great physical or mental effort to accomplish or comprehend or endure

From this reading The hard work of the people paid, and they gradually became well-to-do, although they seemed surprised that they were not in the poor-house, an event they were always promising their families.

the aggregate of past events

From this reading In spite of the discontent which prevailed there, Fairview progressed with the years of its history.

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

From this reading The old houses in which they had at first lived were replaced with new ones, the new ones were furnished better than the old ones had been, and there was a general prosperity which surprised them, for they had not expected it so soon, if at all.

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading The old houses in which they had at first lived were replaced with new ones, the new ones were furnished better than the old ones had been, and there was a general prosperity which surprised them, for they had not expected it so soon, if at all.

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

From this reading In spite of the discontent which prevailed there, Fairview progressed with the years of its history.

past form of “invite” — increase the likelihood of

From this reading New people came to settle in spite of the fact that they were neither invited nor expected, and many of those who came first had money ahead, and were regarded by those who came later as of a very old and aristocratic stock.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading The old houses in which they had at first lived were replaced with new ones, the new ones were furnished better than the old ones had been, and there was a general prosperity which surprised them, for they had not expected it so soon, if at all.

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading In spite of the discontent which prevailed there, Fairview progressed with the years of its history.

happening at a time subsequent to a reference time

From this reading New people came to settle in spite of the fact that they were neither invited nor expected, and many of those who came first had money ahead, and were regarded by those who came later as of a very old and aristocratic stock.

past form of “live” — be an inhabitant of or reside in

From this reading The old houses in which they had at first lived were replaced with new ones, the new ones were furnished better than the old ones had been, and there was a general prosperity which surprised them, for they had not expected it so soon, if at all.

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 New people came to settle in spite of the fact that they were neither invited nor expected, and many of those who came first had money ahead, and were regarded by those who came later as of a very old and aristocratic stock.

the most common medium of exchange; functions as legal tender

From this reading New people came to settle in spite of the fact that they were neither invited nor expected, and many of those who came first had money ahead, and were regarded by those who came later as of a very old and aristocratic stock.

not one and not the other of two

From this reading New people came to settle in spite of the fact that they were neither invited nor expected, and many of those who came first had money ahead, and were regarded by those who came later as of a very old and aristocratic stock.

not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered

From this reading A NEW DISPENSATION.

and not; used after a negative to add a second negative

From this reading New people came to settle in spite of the fact that they were neither invited nor expected, and many of those who came first had money ahead, and were regarded by those who came later as of a very old and aristocratic stock.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading The hard work of the people paid, and they gradually became well-to-do, although they seemed surprised that they were not in the poor-house, an event they were always promising their families.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading In spite of the discontent which prevailed there, Fairview progressed with the years of its history.

(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age

From this reading The old houses in which they had at first lived were replaced with new ones, the new ones were furnished better than the old ones had been, and there was a general prosperity which surprised them, for they had not expected it so soon, if at all.

plural of “one” — the smallest whole number or a numeral representing this number

From this reading The old houses in which they had at first lived were replaced with new ones, the new ones were furnished better than the old ones had been, and there was a general prosperity which surprised them, for they had not expected it so soon, if at all.

marked by the reception of pay

From this reading The hard work of the people paid, and they gradually became well-to-do, although they seemed surprised that they were not in the poor-house, an event they were always promising their families.

(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively

From this reading The hard work of the people paid, and they gradually became well-to-do, although they seemed surprised that they were not in the poor-house, an event they were always promising their families.

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From this reading The hard work of the people paid, and they gradually became well-to-do, although they seemed surprised that they were not in the poor-house, an event they were always promising their families.

past form of “prevail” — be larger in number, quantity, power, status or importance

From this reading In spite of the discontent which prevailed there, Fairview progressed with the years of its history.

past form of “progress” — develop in a positive way

From this reading In spite of the discontent which prevailed there, Fairview progressed with the years of its history.

showing possibility of achievement or excellence

From this reading The hard work of the people paid, and they gradually became well-to-do, although they seemed surprised that they were not in the poor-house, an event they were always promising their families.

an economic state of growth with rising profits and full employment

From this reading The old houses in which they had at first lived were replaced with new ones, the new ones were furnished better than the old ones had been, and there was a general prosperity which surprised them, for they had not expected it so soon, if at all.

past form of “regard” — deem to be

From this reading New people came to settle in spite of the fact that they were neither invited nor expected, and many of those who came first had money ahead, and were regarded by those who came later as of a very old and aristocratic stock.

past form of “replace” — substitute a person or thing for (another that is broken or inefficient or lost or no longer working or yielding what is expected)

From this reading The old houses in which they had at first lived were replaced with new ones, the new ones were furnished better than the old ones had been, and there was a general prosperity which surprised them, for they had not expected it so soon, if at all.

past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect

From this reading The hard work of the people paid, and they gradually became well-to-do, although they seemed surprised that they were not in the poor-house, an event they were always promising their families.

settle into a position, usually on a surface or ground

From this reading New people came to settle in spite of the fact that they were neither invited nor expected, and many of those who came first had money ahead, and were regarded by those who came later as of a very old and aristocratic stock.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading The old houses in which they had at first lived were replaced with new ones, the new ones were furnished better than the old ones had been, and there was a general prosperity which surprised them, for they had not expected it so soon, if at all.

in the near future

From this reading The old houses in which they had at first lived were replaced with new ones, the new ones were furnished better than the old ones had been, and there was a general prosperity which surprised them, for they had not expected it so soon, if at all.

feeling a need to see others suffer

From this reading In spite of the discontent which prevailed there, Fairview progressed with the years of its history.

the capital raised by a corporation through the issue of shares entitling holders to an ownership interest

From this reading New people came to settle in spite of the fact that they were neither invited nor expected, and many of those who came first had money ahead, and were regarded by those who came later as of a very old and aristocratic stock.

taken unawares or suddenly and feeling wonder or astonishment

From this reading The hard work of the people paid, and they gradually became well-to-do, although they seemed surprised that they were not in the poor-house, an event they were always promising their families.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading The old houses in which they had at first lived were replaced with new ones, the new ones were furnished better than the old ones had been, and there was a general prosperity which surprised them, for they had not expected it so soon, if at all.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading The hard work of the people paid, and they gradually became well-to-do, although they seemed surprised that they were not in the poor-house, an event they were always promising their families.

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

From this reading In spite of the discontent which prevailed there, Fairview progressed with the years of its history.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading The hard work of the people paid, and they gradually became well-to-do, although they seemed surprised that they were not in the poor-house, an event they were always promising their families.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading The old houses in which they had at first lived were replaced with new ones, the new ones were furnished better than the old ones had been, and there was a general prosperity which surprised them, for they had not expected it so soon, if at all.

in or at that place or location

From this reading In spite of the discontent which prevailed there, Fairview progressed with the years of its history.

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

From this reading The hard work of the people paid, and they gradually became well-to-do, although they seemed surprised that they were not in the poor-house, an event they were always promising their families.

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

From this reading New people came to settle in spite of the fact that they were neither invited nor expected, and many of those who came first had money ahead, and were regarded by those who came later as of a very old and aristocratic stock.

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

From this reading New people came to settle in spite of the fact that they were neither invited nor expected, and many of those who came first had money ahead, and were regarded by those who came later as of a very old and aristocratic stock.

precisely as stated

From this reading New people came to settle in spite of the fact that they were neither invited nor expected, and many of those who came first had money ahead, and were regarded by those who came later as of a very old and aristocratic stock.

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

From this reading The old houses in which they had at first lived were replaced with new ones, the new ones were furnished better than the old ones had been, and there was a general prosperity which surprised them, for they had not expected it so soon, if at all.

in fortunate circumstances financially; moderately rich

From this reading The hard work of the people paid, and they gradually became well-to-do, although they seemed surprised that they were not in the poor-house, an event they were always promising their families.

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

From this reading The hard work of the people paid, and they gradually became well-to-do, although they seemed surprised that they were not in the poor-house, an event they were always promising their families.

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

From this reading In spite of the discontent which prevailed there, Fairview progressed with the years of its history.

which person or people

From this reading New people came to settle in spite of the fact that they were neither invited nor expected, and many of those who came first had money ahead, and were regarded by those who came later as of a very old and aristocratic stock.

in the company of; together with

From this reading In spite of the discontent which prevailed there, Fairview progressed with the years of its history.

exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity

From this reading The hard work of the people paid, and they gradually became well-to-do, although they seemed surprised that they were not in the poor-house, an event they were always promising their families.

a late time of life

From this reading In spite of the discontent which prevailed there, Fairview progressed with the years of its history.