Chapter XXI · Chapter 21

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

From this reading As it was a number of people had left cards and sent invitations notwithstanding they could not be accepted, and she might readily have believed, had she chosen--and as she professed openly to Mr. Parsons--that everyone had been uncommonly civil and appreciative.

generally approved or compelling recognition

From this reading As it was a number of people had left cards and sent invitations notwithstanding they could not be accepted, and she might readily have believed, had she chosen--and as she professed openly to Mr. Parsons--that everyone had been uncommonly civil and appreciative.

past form of “accord” — go together

From this reading She found herself, however, in spite of her declared devotion to her serious duties, noting that the recognition accorded to Mr. Parsons and herself was not precisely of the character she craved.

gotten through environmental forces

From this reading The visiting-cards and invitations were from people residing on the River Drive and in that neighborhood, indeed--but from people like the Flaggs, for instance, who, having acquired large wealth and erected lordly dwellings, were eager to dispense good-natured, lavish hospitality without social experience.

plural of “activity” — any specific behavior

From this reading Her mourning and the slow convalescence of Mr. Parsons deprived Selma of convincing evidence in regard to her social reception in Benham, for those socially prominent were thus barred from inviting her to their houses, and her own activities were correspondingly fettered.

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

From this reading Indeed, her circumstances supplied her with an obvious salve for her proper dignity had she been disposed to let suspicion lie fallow.

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

From this reading Her mourning and the slow convalescence of Mr. Parsons deprived Selma of convincing evidence in regard to her social reception in Benham, for those socially prominent were thus barred from inviting her to their houses, and her own activities were correspondingly fettered.

feeling or expressive of gratitude

From this reading As it was a number of people had left cards and sent invitations notwithstanding they could not be accepted, and she might readily have believed, had she chosen--and as she professed openly to Mr. Parsons--that everyone had been uncommonly civil and appreciative.

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

From this reading As it was a number of people had left cards and sent invitations notwithstanding they could not be accepted, and she might readily have believed, had she chosen--and as she professed openly to Mr. Parsons--that everyone had been uncommonly civil and appreciative.

preventing entry or exit or a course of action

From this reading Her mourning and the slow convalescence of Mr. Parsons deprived Selma of convincing evidence in regard to her social reception in Benham, for those socially prominent were thus barred from inviting her to their houses, and her own activities were correspondingly fettered.

used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses

From this reading As it was a number of people had left cards and sent invitations notwithstanding they could not be accepted, and she might readily have believed, had she chosen--and as she professed openly to Mr. Parsons--that everyone had been uncommonly civil and appreciative.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading Indeed, her circumstances supplied her with an obvious salve for her proper dignity had she been disposed to let suspicion lie fallow.

past form of “believe” — accept as true; take to be true

From this reading As it was a number of people had left cards and sent invitations notwithstanding they could not be accepted, and she might readily have believed, had she chosen--and as she professed openly to Mr. Parsons--that everyone had been uncommonly civil and appreciative.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading Her mourning and the slow convalescence of Mr. Parsons deprived Selma of convincing evidence in regard to her social reception in Benham, for those socially prominent were thus barred from inviting her to their houses, and her own activities were correspondingly fettered.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading The visiting-cards and invitations were from people residing on the River Drive and in that neighborhood, indeed--but from people like the Flaggs, for instance, who, having acquired large wealth and erected lordly dwellings, were eager to dispense good-natured, lavish hospitality without social experience.

a game played with playing cards

From this reading As it was a number of people had left cards and sent invitations notwithstanding they could not be accepted, and she might readily have believed, had she chosen--and as she professed openly to Mr. Parsons--that everyone had been uncommonly civil and appreciative.

an imaginary person represented in a work of fiction (play or film or story)

From this reading She found herself, however, in spite of her declared devotion to her serious duties, noting that the recognition accorded to Mr. Parsons and herself was not precisely of the character she craved.

one who is the object of choice; who is given preference

From this reading As it was a number of people had left cards and sent invitations notwithstanding they could not be accepted, and she might readily have believed, had she chosen--and as she professed openly to Mr. Parsons--that everyone had been uncommonly civil and appreciative.

your overall circumstances or condition in life (including everything that happens to you)

From this reading Indeed, her circumstances supplied her with an obvious salve for her proper dignity had she been disposed to let suspicion lie fallow.

applying to ordinary citizens as contrasted with the military

From this reading As it was a number of people had left cards and sent invitations notwithstanding they could not be accepted, and she might readily have believed, had she chosen--and as she professed openly to Mr. Parsons--that everyone had been uncommonly civil and appreciative.

gradual healing (through rest) after sickness or injury

From this reading Her mourning and the slow convalescence of Mr. Parsons deprived Selma of convincing evidence in regard to her social reception in Benham, for those socially prominent were thus barred from inviting her to their houses, and her own activities were correspondingly fettered.

causing one to believe the truth of something

From this reading Her mourning and the slow convalescence of Mr. Parsons deprived Selma of convincing evidence in regard to her social reception in Benham, for those socially prominent were thus barred from inviting her to their houses, and her own activities were correspondingly fettered.

in a corresponding manner

From this reading Her mourning and the slow convalescence of Mr. Parsons deprived Selma of convincing evidence in regard to her social reception in Benham, for those socially prominent were thus barred from inviting her to their houses, and her own activities were correspondingly fettered.

the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests

From this reading As it was a number of people had left cards and sent invitations notwithstanding they could not be accepted, and she might readily have believed, had she chosen--and as she professed openly to Mr. Parsons--that everyone had been uncommonly civil and appreciative.

wanted intensely

From this reading She found herself, however, in spite of her declared devotion to her serious duties, noting that the recognition accorded to Mr. Parsons and herself was not precisely of the character she craved.

made known or openly avowed

From this reading She found herself, however, in spite of her declared devotion to her serious duties, noting that the recognition accorded to Mr. Parsons and herself was not precisely of the character she craved.

marked by deprivation especially of the necessities of life or healthful environmental influences

From this reading Her mourning and the slow convalescence of Mr. Parsons deprived Selma of convincing evidence in regard to her social reception in Benham, for those socially prominent were thus barred from inviting her to their houses, and her own activities were correspondingly fettered.

feelings of ardent love

From this reading She found herself, however, in spite of her declared devotion to her serious duties, noting that the recognition accorded to Mr. Parsons and herself was not precisely of the character she craved.

the quality of being worthy of esteem or respect

From this reading Indeed, her circumstances supplied her with an obvious salve for her proper dignity had she been disposed to let suspicion lie fallow.

administer or bestow, as in small portions

From this reading The visiting-cards and invitations were from people residing on the River Drive and in that neighborhood, indeed--but from people like the Flaggs, for instance, who, having acquired large wealth and erected lordly dwellings, were eager to dispense good-natured, lavish hospitality without social experience.

having made preparations

From this reading Indeed, her circumstances supplied her with an obvious salve for her proper dignity had she been disposed to let suspicion lie fallow.

operate or control a vehicle

From this reading The visiting-cards and invitations were from people residing on the River Drive and in that neighborhood, indeed--but from people like the Flaggs, for instance, who, having acquired large wealth and erected lordly dwellings, were eager to dispense good-natured, lavish hospitality without social experience.

plural of “duty” — the social force that binds you to the courses of action demanded by that force

From this reading She found herself, however, in spite of her declared devotion to her serious duties, noting that the recognition accorded to Mr. Parsons and herself was not precisely of the character she craved.

plural of “dwelling” — housing that someone is living in

From this reading The visiting-cards and invitations were from people residing on the River Drive and in that neighborhood, indeed--but from people like the Flaggs, for instance, who, having acquired large wealth and erected lordly dwellings, were eager to dispense good-natured, lavish hospitality without social experience.

having or showing keen interest or intense desire or impatient expectancy

From this reading The visiting-cards and invitations were from people residing on the River Drive and in that neighborhood, indeed--but from people like the Flaggs, for instance, who, having acquired large wealth and erected lordly dwellings, were eager to dispense good-natured, lavish hospitality without social experience.

past form of “erect” — construct, build, or erect

From this reading The visiting-cards and invitations were from people residing on the River Drive and in that neighborhood, indeed--but from people like the Flaggs, for instance, who, having acquired large wealth and erected lordly dwellings, were eager to dispense good-natured, lavish hospitality without social experience.

every person

From this reading As it was a number of people had left cards and sent invitations notwithstanding they could not be accepted, and she might readily have believed, had she chosen--and as she professed openly to Mr. Parsons--that everyone had been uncommonly civil and appreciative.

your basis for belief or disbelief; knowledge on which to base belief

From this reading Her mourning and the slow convalescence of Mr. Parsons deprived Selma of convincing evidence in regard to her social reception in Benham, for those socially prominent were thus barred from inviting her to their houses, and her own activities were correspondingly fettered.

undergo or live through a difficult experience

From this reading The visiting-cards and invitations were from people residing on the River Drive and in that neighborhood, indeed--but from people like the Flaggs, for instance, who, having acquired large wealth and erected lordly dwellings, were eager to dispense good-natured, lavish hospitality without social experience.

left unplowed and unseeded during a growing season

From this reading Indeed, her circumstances supplied her with an obvious salve for her proper dignity had she been disposed to let suspicion lie fallow.

bound by chains fastened around the ankles

From this reading Her mourning and the slow convalescence of Mr. Parsons deprived Selma of convincing evidence in regard to her social reception in Benham, for those socially prominent were thus barred from inviting her to their houses, and her own activities were correspondingly fettered.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading The visiting-cards and invitations were from people residing on the River Drive and in that neighborhood, indeed--but from people like the Flaggs, for instance, who, having acquired large wealth and erected lordly dwellings, were eager to dispense good-natured, lavish hospitality without social experience.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading Her mourning and the slow convalescence of Mr. Parsons deprived Selma of convincing evidence in regard to her social reception in Benham, for those socially prominent were thus barred from inviting her to their houses, and her own activities were correspondingly fettered.

set up or found

From this reading She found herself, however, in spite of her declared devotion to her serious duties, noting that the recognition accorded to Mr. Parsons and herself was not precisely of the character she craved.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading Her mourning and the slow convalescence of Mr. Parsons deprived Selma of convincing evidence in regard to her social reception in Benham, for those socially prominent were thus barred from inviting her to their houses, and her own activities were correspondingly fettered.

having an easygoing and cheerful disposition

From this reading The visiting-cards and invitations were from people residing on the River Drive and in that neighborhood, indeed--but from people like the Flaggs, for instance, who, having acquired large wealth and erected lordly dwellings, were eager to dispense good-natured, lavish hospitality without social experience.

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

From this reading Indeed, her circumstances supplied her with an obvious salve for her proper dignity had she been disposed to let suspicion lie fallow.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading As it was a number of people had left cards and sent invitations notwithstanding they could not be accepted, and she might readily have believed, had she chosen--and as she professed openly to Mr. Parsons--that everyone had been uncommonly civil and appreciative.

the -ing form of “have”

From this reading The visiting-cards and invitations were from people residing on the River Drive and in that neighborhood, indeed--but from people like the Flaggs, for instance, who, having acquired large wealth and erected lordly dwellings, were eager to dispense good-natured, lavish hospitality without social experience.

belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned

From this reading Her mourning and the slow convalescence of Mr. Parsons deprived Selma of convincing evidence in regard to her social reception in Benham, for those socially prominent were thus barred from inviting her to their houses, and her own activities were correspondingly fettered.

used when the woman or girl doing the action is also its object

From this reading She found herself, however, in spite of her declared devotion to her serious duties, noting that the recognition accorded to Mr. Parsons and herself was not precisely of the character she craved.

kindness in welcoming guests or strangers

From this reading The visiting-cards and invitations were from people residing on the River Drive and in that neighborhood, indeed--but from people like the Flaggs, for instance, who, having acquired large wealth and erected lordly dwellings, were eager to dispense good-natured, lavish hospitality without social experience.

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

From this reading Her mourning and the slow convalescence of Mr. Parsons deprived Selma of convincing evidence in regard to her social reception in Benham, for those socially prominent were thus barred from inviting her to their houses, and her own activities were correspondingly fettered.

used to add a contrasting statement

From this reading She found herself, however, in spite of her declared devotion to her serious duties, noting that the recognition accorded to Mr. Parsons and herself was not precisely of the character she craved.

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

From this reading Her mourning and the slow convalescence of Mr. Parsons deprived Selma of convincing evidence in regard to her social reception in Benham, for those socially prominent were thus barred from inviting her to their houses, and her own activities were correspondingly fettered.

in truth (often tends to intensify)

From this reading Indeed, her circumstances supplied her with an obvious salve for her proper dignity had she been disposed to let suspicion lie fallow.

an occurrence of something

From this reading The visiting-cards and invitations were from people residing on the River Drive and in that neighborhood, indeed--but from people like the Flaggs, for instance, who, having acquired large wealth and erected lordly dwellings, were eager to dispense good-natured, lavish hospitality without social experience.

plural of “invitation” — a request (spoken or written) to participate or be present or take part in something

From this reading As it was a number of people had left cards and sent invitations notwithstanding they could not be accepted, and she might readily have believed, had she chosen--and as she professed openly to Mr. Parsons--that everyone had been uncommonly civil and appreciative.

attractive and tempting

From this reading Her mourning and the slow convalescence of Mr. Parsons deprived Selma of convincing evidence in regard to her social reception in Benham, for those socially prominent were thus barred from inviting her to their houses, and her own activities were correspondingly fettered.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading As it was a number of people had left cards and sent invitations notwithstanding they could not be accepted, and she might readily have believed, had she chosen--and as she professed openly to Mr. Parsons--that everyone had been uncommonly civil and appreciative.

above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading The visiting-cards and invitations were from people residing on the River Drive and in that neighborhood, indeed--but from people like the Flaggs, for instance, who, having acquired large wealth and erected lordly dwellings, were eager to dispense good-natured, lavish hospitality without social experience.

very generous

From this reading The visiting-cards and invitations were from people residing on the River Drive and in that neighborhood, indeed--but from people like the Flaggs, for instance, who, having acquired large wealth and erected lordly dwellings, were eager to dispense good-natured, lavish hospitality without social experience.

location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east

From this reading As it was a number of people had left cards and sent invitations notwithstanding they could not be accepted, and she might readily have believed, had she chosen--and as she professed openly to Mr. Parsons--that everyone had been uncommonly civil and appreciative.

used to make a suggestion or a command including the speaker

From this reading Indeed, her circumstances supplied her with an obvious salve for her proper dignity had she been disposed to let suspicion lie fallow.

be located or situated somewhere; occupy a certain position

From this reading Indeed, her circumstances supplied her with an obvious salve for her proper dignity had she been disposed to let suspicion lie fallow.

prefer or wish to do something

From this reading The visiting-cards and invitations were from people residing on the River Drive and in that neighborhood, indeed--but from people like the Flaggs, for instance, who, having acquired large wealth and erected lordly dwellings, were eager to dispense good-natured, lavish hospitality without social experience.

of or befitting a lord

From this reading The visiting-cards and invitations were from people residing on the River Drive and in that neighborhood, indeed--but from people like the Flaggs, for instance, who, having acquired large wealth and erected lordly dwellings, were eager to dispense good-natured, lavish hospitality without social experience.

used to say something is possible but not certain

From this reading As it was a number of people had left cards and sent invitations notwithstanding they could not be accepted, and she might readily have believed, had she chosen--and as she professed openly to Mr. Parsons--that everyone had been uncommonly civil and appreciative.

state of sorrow over the death or departure of a loved one

From this reading Her mourning and the slow convalescence of Mr. Parsons deprived Selma of convincing evidence in regard to her social reception in Benham, for those socially prominent were thus barred from inviting her to their houses, and her own activities were correspondingly fettered.

a form of address for a man

From this reading Her mourning and the slow convalescence of Mr. Parsons deprived Selma of convincing evidence in regard to her social reception in Benham, for those socially prominent were thus barred from inviting her to their houses, and her own activities were correspondingly fettered.

a surrounding or nearby region

From this reading The visiting-cards and invitations were from people residing on the River Drive and in that neighborhood, indeed--but from people like the Flaggs, for instance, who, having acquired large wealth and erected lordly dwellings, were eager to dispense good-natured, lavish hospitality without social experience.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading As it was a number of people had left cards and sent invitations notwithstanding they could not be accepted, and she might readily have believed, had she chosen--and as she professed openly to Mr. Parsons--that everyone had been uncommonly civil and appreciative.

-ing form of “note” — make mention of

From this reading She found herself, however, in spite of her declared devotion to her serious duties, noting that the recognition accorded to Mr. Parsons and herself was not precisely of the character she craved.

despite anything to the contrary (usually preceding a concession)

From this reading As it was a number of people had left cards and sent invitations notwithstanding they could not be accepted, and she might readily have believed, had she chosen--and as she professed openly to Mr. Parsons--that everyone had been uncommonly civil and appreciative.

the property possessed by a sum or total or indefinite quantity of units or individuals

From this reading As it was a number of people had left cards and sent invitations notwithstanding they could not be accepted, and she might readily have believed, had she chosen--and as she professed openly to Mr. Parsons--that everyone had been uncommonly civil and appreciative.

easily perceived by the senses or grasped by the mind

From this reading Indeed, her circumstances supplied her with an obvious salve for her proper dignity had she been disposed to let suspicion lie fallow.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Her mourning and the slow convalescence of Mr. Parsons deprived Selma of convincing evidence in regard to her social reception in Benham, for those socially prominent were thus barred from inviting her to their houses, and her own activities were correspondingly fettered.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading The visiting-cards and invitations were from people residing on the River Drive and in that neighborhood, indeed--but from people like the Flaggs, for instance, who, having acquired large wealth and erected lordly dwellings, were eager to dispense good-natured, lavish hospitality without social experience.

in an open way

From this reading As it was a number of people had left cards and sent invitations notwithstanding they could not be accepted, and she might readily have believed, had she chosen--and as she professed openly to Mr. Parsons--that everyone had been uncommonly civil and appreciative.

have ownership or possession of

From this reading Her mourning and the slow convalescence of Mr. Parsons deprived Selma of convincing evidence in regard to her social reception in Benham, for those socially prominent were thus barred from inviting her to their houses, and her own activities were correspondingly fettered.

United States sociologist (1902-1979)

From this reading Her mourning and the slow convalescence of Mr. Parsons deprived Selma of convincing evidence in regard to her social reception in Benham, for those socially prominent were thus barred from inviting her to their houses, and her own activities were correspondingly fettered.

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

From this reading As it was a number of people had left cards and sent invitations notwithstanding they could not be accepted, and she might readily have believed, had she chosen--and as she professed openly to Mr. Parsons--that everyone had been uncommonly civil and appreciative.

indicating exactness or preciseness

From this reading She found herself, however, in spite of her declared devotion to her serious duties, noting that the recognition accorded to Mr. Parsons and herself was not precisely of the character she craved.

professing to be qualified

From this reading As it was a number of people had left cards and sent invitations notwithstanding they could not be accepted, and she might readily have believed, had she chosen--and as she professed openly to Mr. Parsons--that everyone had been uncommonly civil and appreciative.

having a quality that thrusts itself into attention

From this reading Her mourning and the slow convalescence of Mr. Parsons deprived Selma of convincing evidence in regard to her social reception in Benham, for those socially prominent were thus barred from inviting her to their houses, and her own activities were correspondingly fettered.

marked by suitability or rightness or appropriateness

From this reading Indeed, her circumstances supplied her with an obvious salve for her proper dignity had she been disposed to let suspicion lie fallow.

without much difficulty

From this reading As it was a number of people had left cards and sent invitations notwithstanding they could not be accepted, and she might readily have believed, had she chosen--and as she professed openly to Mr. Parsons--that everyone had been uncommonly civil and appreciative.

the manner in which something is greeted

From this reading Her mourning and the slow convalescence of Mr. Parsons deprived Selma of convincing evidence in regard to her social reception in Benham, for those socially prominent were thus barred from inviting her to their houses, and her own activities were correspondingly fettered.

the state or quality of being recognized or acknowledged

From this reading She found herself, however, in spite of her declared devotion to her serious duties, noting that the recognition accorded to Mr. Parsons and herself was not precisely of the character she craved.

(usually preceded by “in”) a detail or point

From this reading Her mourning and the slow convalescence of Mr. Parsons deprived Selma of convincing evidence in regard to her social reception in Benham, for those socially prominent were thus barred from inviting her to their houses, and her own activities were correspondingly fettered.

-ing form of “reside” — make one's home in a particular place or community

From this reading The visiting-cards and invitations were from people residing on the River Drive and in that neighborhood, indeed--but from people like the Flaggs, for instance, who, having acquired large wealth and erected lordly dwellings, were eager to dispense good-natured, lavish hospitality without social experience.

a large natural stream of water (larger than a creek)

From this reading The visiting-cards and invitations were from people residing on the River Drive and in that neighborhood, indeed--but from people like the Flaggs, for instance, who, having acquired large wealth and erected lordly dwellings, were eager to dispense good-natured, lavish hospitality without social experience.

semisolid preparation (usually containing a medicine) applied externally as a remedy or for soothing an irritation

From this reading Indeed, her circumstances supplied her with an obvious salve for her proper dignity had she been disposed to let suspicion lie fallow.

a town in central Alabama on the Alabama river; in 1965 it was the center of a drive to register Black voters

From this reading Her mourning and the slow convalescence of Mr. Parsons deprived Selma of convincing evidence in regard to her social reception in Benham, for those socially prominent were thus barred from inviting her to their houses, and her own activities were correspondingly fettered.

100 senti equal 1 kroon in Estonia

From this reading As it was a number of people had left cards and sent invitations notwithstanding they could not be accepted, and she might readily have believed, had she chosen--and as she professed openly to Mr. Parsons--that everyone had been uncommonly civil and appreciative.

concerned with work or important matters rather than play or trivialities

From this reading She found herself, however, in spite of her declared devotion to her serious duties, noting that the recognition accorded to Mr. Parsons and herself was not precisely of the character she craved.

a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading Indeed, her circumstances supplied her with an obvious salve for her proper dignity had she been disposed to let suspicion lie fallow.

not moving quickly; taking a comparatively long time

From this reading Her mourning and the slow convalescence of Mr. Parsons deprived Selma of convincing evidence in regard to her social reception in Benham, for those socially prominent were thus barred from inviting her to their houses, and her own activities were correspondingly fettered.

relating to human society and its members

From this reading Her mourning and the slow convalescence of Mr. Parsons deprived Selma of convincing evidence in regard to her social reception in Benham, for those socially prominent were thus barred from inviting her to their houses, and her own activities were correspondingly fettered.

by or with respect to society

From this reading Her mourning and the slow convalescence of Mr. Parsons deprived Selma of convincing evidence in regard to her social reception in Benham, for those socially prominent were thus barred from inviting her to their houses, and her own activities were correspondingly fettered.

feeling a need to see others suffer

From this reading She found herself, however, in spite of her declared devotion to her serious duties, noting that the recognition accorded to Mr. Parsons and herself was not precisely of the character she craved.

inflected form of “supply” — give something useful or necessary to

From this reading Indeed, her circumstances supplied her with an obvious salve for her proper dignity had she been disposed to let suspicion lie fallow.

an impression that something might be the case

From this reading Indeed, her circumstances supplied her with an obvious salve for her proper dignity had she been disposed to let suspicion lie fallow.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading As it was a number of people had left cards and sent invitations notwithstanding they could not be accepted, and she might readily have believed, had she chosen--and as she professed openly to Mr. Parsons--that everyone had been uncommonly civil and appreciative.

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

From this reading Her mourning and the slow convalescence of Mr. Parsons deprived Selma of convincing evidence in regard to her social reception in Benham, for those socially prominent were thus barred from inviting her to their houses, and her own activities were correspondingly fettered.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading Her mourning and the slow convalescence of Mr. Parsons deprived Selma of convincing evidence in regard to her social reception in Benham, for those socially prominent were thus barred from inviting her to their houses, and her own activities were correspondingly fettered.

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

From this reading As it was a number of people had left cards and sent invitations notwithstanding they could not be accepted, and she might readily have believed, had she chosen--and as she professed openly to Mr. Parsons--that everyone had been uncommonly civil and appreciative.

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

From this reading Her mourning and the slow convalescence of Mr. Parsons deprived Selma of convincing evidence in regard to her social reception in Benham, for those socially prominent were thus barred from inviting her to their houses, and her own activities were correspondingly fettered.

(used to introduce a logical conclusion) from that fact or reason or as a result

From this reading Her mourning and the slow convalescence of Mr. Parsons deprived Selma of convincing evidence in regard to her social reception in Benham, for those socially prominent were thus barred from inviting her to their houses, and her own activities were correspondingly fettered.

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

From this reading Her mourning and the slow convalescence of Mr. Parsons deprived Selma of convincing evidence in regard to her social reception in Benham, for those socially prominent were thus barred from inviting her to their houses, and her own activities were correspondingly fettered.

exceptionally

From this reading As it was a number of people had left cards and sent invitations notwithstanding they could not be accepted, and she might readily have believed, had she chosen--and as she professed openly to Mr. Parsons--that everyone had been uncommonly civil and appreciative.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading The visiting-cards and invitations were from people residing on the River Drive and in that neighborhood, indeed--but from people like the Flaggs, for instance, who, having acquired large wealth and erected lordly dwellings, were eager to dispense good-natured, lavish hospitality without social experience.

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

From this reading As it was a number of people had left cards and sent invitations notwithstanding they could not be accepted, and she might readily have believed, had she chosen--and as she professed openly to Mr. Parsons--that everyone had been uncommonly civil and appreciative.

the state of being rich and affluent; having a plentiful supply of material goods and money

From this reading The visiting-cards and invitations were from people residing on the River Drive and in that neighborhood, indeed--but from people like the Flaggs, for instance, who, having acquired large wealth and erected lordly dwellings, were eager to dispense good-natured, lavish hospitality without social experience.

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

From this reading Her mourning and the slow convalescence of Mr. Parsons deprived Selma of convincing evidence in regard to her social reception in Benham, for those socially prominent were thus barred from inviting her to their houses, and her own activities were correspondingly fettered.

which person or people

From this reading The visiting-cards and invitations were from people residing on the River Drive and in that neighborhood, indeed--but from people like the Flaggs, for instance, who, having acquired large wealth and erected lordly dwellings, were eager to dispense good-natured, lavish hospitality without social experience.

in the company of; together with

From this reading Indeed, her circumstances supplied her with an obvious salve for her proper dignity had she been disposed to let suspicion lie fallow.

not having, not using, or not accompanied by

From this reading The visiting-cards and invitations were from people residing on the River Drive and in that neighborhood, indeed--but from people like the Flaggs, for instance, who, having acquired large wealth and erected lordly dwellings, were eager to dispense good-natured, lavish hospitality without social experience.