used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading In a large town people don't know their next-door neighbours, don't care for their neighbours' opinions.
actionsnounUS /ˈækʃənz/
plural of “action” — something done (usually as opposed to something said)
From this reading In a smaller place the inhabitants are almost as one family, and their actions are chiefly governed by that pertinent remark, "What will people say?"
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading In a smaller place the inhabitants are almost as one family, and their actions are chiefly governed by that pertinent remark, "What will people say?"
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading RYLE'S LAST WILL AND TESTAMENT Etiquette, touching the important ceremonies of buryings and christenings, is much more observed in the country than in towns.
appliesverbUS /əˈplaɪz/
third-person singular of “apply” — put into service; make work or employ for a particular purpose or for its inherent or natural purpose
From this reading To rural districts this remark especially applies.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading In a smaller place the inhabitants are almost as one family, and their actions are chiefly governed by that pertinent remark, "What will people say?"
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading In a smaller place the inhabitants are almost as one family, and their actions are chiefly governed by that pertinent remark, "What will people say?"
buryings
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From this reading RYLE'S LAST WILL AND TESTAMENT Etiquette, touching the important ceremonies of buryings and christenings, is much more observed in the country than in towns.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading In a smaller place the inhabitants are almost as one family, and their actions are chiefly governed by that pertinent remark, "What will people say?"
the work of providing treatment for or attending to someone or something
From this reading In a large town people don't know their next-door neighbours, don't care for their neighbours' opinions.
ceremoniesnounUS /ˈserəmoʊniz/
plural of “ceremony” — a formal event performed on a special occasion
From this reading RYLE'S LAST WILL AND TESTAMENT Etiquette, touching the important ceremonies of buryings and christenings, is much more observed in the country than in towns.
chieflyadverbUS /ˈtʃiːfli/
for the most part
From this reading In a smaller place the inhabitants are almost as one family, and their actions are chiefly governed by that pertinent remark, "What will people say?"
christenings
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From this reading RYLE'S LAST WILL AND TESTAMENT Etiquette, touching the important ceremonies of buryings and christenings, is much more observed in the country than in towns.
a politically organized body of people under a single government
From this reading RYLE'S LAST WILL AND TESTAMENT Etiquette, touching the important ceremonies of buryings and christenings, is much more observed in the country than in towns.
districtsnounUS /ˈdɪstrɪkts/
plural of “district” — a region marked off for administrative or other purposes
From this reading To rural districts this remark especially applies.
don't
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From this reading In a large town people don't know their next-door neighbours, don't care for their neighbours' opinions.
to a distinctly greater extent or degree than is common
From this reading To rural districts this remark especially applies.
EtiquettenounUS /ˈetəkət/
rules governing socially acceptable behavior
From this reading RYLE'S LAST WILL AND TESTAMENT Etiquette, touching the important ceremonies of buryings and christenings, is much more observed in the country than in towns.
a social unit living together
From this reading In a smaller place the inhabitants are almost as one family, and their actions are chiefly governed by that pertinent remark, "What will people say?"
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading In a large town people don't know their next-door neighbours, don't care for their neighbours' opinions.
governednounUS /ˈɡʌvərnd/
the body of people who are citizens of a particular government
From this reading In a smaller place the inhabitants are almost as one family, and their actions are chiefly governed by that pertinent remark, "What will people say?"
of great significance or value
From this reading RYLE'S LAST WILL AND TESTAMENT Etiquette, touching the important ceremonies of buryings and christenings, is much more observed in the country than in towns.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading RYLE'S LAST WILL AND TESTAMENT Etiquette, touching the important ceremonies of buryings and christenings, is much more observed in the country than in towns.
plural of “inhabitant” — a person who inhabits a particular place
From this reading In a smaller place the inhabitants are almost as one family, and their actions are chiefly governed by that pertinent remark, "What will people say?"
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading RYLE'S LAST WILL AND TESTAMENT Etiquette, touching the important ceremonies of buryings and christenings, is much more observed in the country than in towns.
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading In a large town people don't know their next-door neighbours, don't care for their neighbours' opinions.
largeadjectiveUS /lɑːrdʒ/
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading In a large town people don't know their next-door neighbours, don't care for their neighbours' opinions.
immediately past
From this reading RYLE'S LAST WILL AND TESTAMENT Etiquette, touching the important ceremonies of buryings and christenings, is much more observed in the country than in towns.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading RYLE'S LAST WILL AND TESTAMENT Etiquette, touching the important ceremonies of buryings and christenings, is much more observed in the country than in towns.
a form of address for a man
From this reading MR.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading RYLE'S LAST WILL AND TESTAMENT Etiquette, touching the important ceremonies of buryings and christenings, is much more observed in the country than in towns.
neighboursnounUS /ˈneɪbərz/
plural of “neighbour” — a person who lives (or is located) near another
From this reading In a large town people don't know their next-door neighbours, don't care for their neighbours' opinions.
next-door
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From this reading In a large town people don't know their next-door neighbours, don't care for their neighbours' opinions.
discovered or determined by scientific observation
From this reading RYLE'S LAST WILL AND TESTAMENT Etiquette, touching the important ceremonies of buryings and christenings, is much more observed in the country than in towns.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading RYLE'S LAST WILL AND TESTAMENT Etiquette, touching the important ceremonies of buryings and christenings, is much more observed in the country than in towns.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading In a smaller place the inhabitants are almost as one family, and their actions are chiefly governed by that pertinent remark, "What will people say?"
opinionsnounUS /əˈpɪnjənz/
plural of “opinion” — a personal belief or judgment that is not founded on proof or certainty
From this reading In a large town people don't know their next-door neighbours, don't care for their neighbours' opinions.
(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively
From this reading In a large town people don't know their next-door neighbours, don't care for their neighbours' opinions.
pertinentadjectiveUS /ˈpɜːrtɪnɪnt/
having precise or logical relevance to the matter at hand
From this reading In a smaller place the inhabitants are almost as one family, and their actions are chiefly governed by that pertinent remark, "What will people say?"
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading In a smaller place the inhabitants are almost as one family, and their actions are chiefly governed by that pertinent remark, "What will people say?"
a statement that expresses a personal opinion or belief or adds information
From this reading To rural districts this remark especially applies.
ruraladjectiveUS /ˈrʊrəl/
living in or characteristic of farming or country life
From this reading To rural districts this remark especially applies.
RYLE'S
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From this reading RYLE'S LAST WILL AND TESTAMENT Etiquette, touching the important ceremonies of buryings and christenings, is much more observed in the country than in towns.
express in words
From this reading In a smaller place the inhabitants are almost as one family, and their actions are chiefly governed by that pertinent remark, "What will people say?"
small or little relative to something else
From this reading In a smaller place the inhabitants are almost as one family, and their actions are chiefly governed by that pertinent remark, "What will people say?"
TESTAMENTnounUS /ˈtestəmənt/
a profession of belief
From this reading RYLE'S LAST WILL AND TESTAMENT Etiquette, touching the important ceremonies of buryings and christenings, is much more observed in the country than in towns.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading RYLE'S LAST WILL AND TESTAMENT Etiquette, touching the important ceremonies of buryings and christenings, is much more observed in the country than in towns.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading In a smaller place the inhabitants are almost as one family, and their actions are chiefly governed by that pertinent remark, "What will people say?"
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading RYLE'S LAST WILL AND TESTAMENT Etiquette, touching the important ceremonies of buryings and christenings, is much more observed in the country than in towns.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading In a large town people don't know their next-door neighbours, don't care for their neighbours' opinions.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading To rural districts this remark especially applies.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading To rural districts this remark especially applies.
arousing affect
From this reading RYLE'S LAST WILL AND TESTAMENT Etiquette, touching the important ceremonies of buryings and christenings, is much more observed in the country than in towns.
an urban area with a fixed boundary that is smaller than a city
From this reading In a large town people don't know their next-door neighbours, don't care for their neighbours' opinions.
townsnounUS /taʊnz/
plural of “town” — an urban area with a fixed boundary that is smaller than a city
From this reading RYLE'S LAST WILL AND TESTAMENT Etiquette, touching the important ceremonies of buryings and christenings, is much more observed in the country than in towns.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading In a smaller place the inhabitants are almost as one family, and their actions are chiefly governed by that pertinent remark, "What will people say?"
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading RYLE'S LAST WILL AND TESTAMENT Etiquette, touching the important ceremonies of buryings and christenings, is much more observed in the country than in towns.
