Chapter VIII · Chapter 8

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

From this reading A BEGINNING.

plural of “actor” — a theatrical performer

From this reading Artisans, small tradespeople, out-door servants, poor actors and actresses lived in the narrow streets thickly branching away in certain directions.

plural of “actress” — a female actor

From this reading Artisans, small tradespeople, out-door servants, poor actors and actresses lived in the narrow streets thickly branching away in certain directions.

plural of “advantage” — the quality of having a superior or more favorable position

From this reading One of the advantages of this position to a family with soul in it, that strange essence which _will_ go out after its kind, was, that on two sides at least it was closely pressed by poor neighbors.

later than; following

From this reading One of the advantages of this position to a family with soul in it, that strange essence which _will_ go out after its kind, was, that on two sides at least it was closely pressed by poor neighbors.

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

From this reading The Raymounts lived in no fashionable or pseudo-fashionable part of London, but in a somewhat peculiar house, though by no means such outwardly, in an old square in the dingy, smoky, convenient, healthy district of Bloomsbury.

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

From this reading Artisans, small tradespeople, out-door servants, poor actors and actresses lived in the narrow streets thickly branching away in certain directions.

plural of “artisan” — a skilled worker who practices some trade or handicraft

From this reading Artisans, small tradespeople, out-door servants, poor actors and actresses lived in the narrow streets thickly branching away in certain directions.

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

From this reading Hence, most happily for her, Hester had grown up with none of that uncomfortable feeling so many have when brought even into such mere contact with the poor as comes of passing through their streets on foot--a feeling often in part composed of fear, often in part of a false sense of natural superiority, engendered of being better dressed, better housed, and better educated.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading One of the advantages of this position to a family with soul in it, that strange essence which _will_ go out after its kind, was, that on two sides at least it was closely pressed by poor neighbors.

from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)

From this reading Artisans, small tradespeople, out-door servants, poor actors and actresses lived in the narrow streets thickly branching away in certain directions.

the event consisting of the start of something

From this reading A BEGINNING.

the -ing form of “be”

From this reading Hence, most happily for her, Hester had grown up with none of that uncomfortable feeling so many have when brought even into such mere contact with the poor as comes of passing through their streets on foot--a feeling often in part composed of fear, often in part of a false sense of natural superiority, engendered of being better dressed, better housed, and better educated.

(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 Hence, most happily for her, Hester had grown up with none of that uncomfortable feeling so many have when brought even into such mere contact with the poor as comes of passing through their streets on foot--a feeling often in part composed of fear, often in part of a false sense of natural superiority, engendered of being better dressed, better housed, and better educated.

a city district of central London laid out in garden squares

From this reading The Raymounts lived in no fashionable or pseudo-fashionable part of London, but in a somewhat peculiar house, though by no means such outwardly, in an old square in the dingy, smoky, convenient, healthy district of Bloomsbury.

having branches

From this reading Artisans, small tradespeople, out-door servants, poor actors and actresses lived in the narrow streets thickly branching away in certain directions.

inflected form of “bring” — take something or somebody with oneself somewhere

From this reading Hence, most happily for her, Hester had grown up with none of that uncomfortable feeling so many have when brought even into such mere contact with the poor as comes of passing through their streets on foot--a feeling often in part composed of fear, often in part of a false sense of natural superiority, engendered of being better dressed, better housed, and better educated.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading The Raymounts lived in no fashionable or pseudo-fashionable part of London, but in a somewhat peculiar house, though by no means such outwardly, in an old square in the dingy, smoky, convenient, healthy district of Bloomsbury.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading The Raymounts lived in no fashionable or pseudo-fashionable part of London, but in a somewhat peculiar house, though by no means such outwardly, in an old square in the dingy, smoky, convenient, healthy district of Bloomsbury.

definite but not specified or identified

From this reading Artisans, small tradespeople, out-door servants, poor actors and actresses lived in the narrow streets thickly branching away in certain directions.

in a close relation or position in time or space

From this reading One of the advantages of this position to a family with soul in it, that strange essence which _will_ go out after its kind, was, that on two sides at least it was closely pressed by poor neighbors.

plural of “come” — the thick white fluid containing spermatozoa that is ejaculated by the male genital tract

From this reading Hence, most happily for her, Hester had grown up with none of that uncomfortable feeling so many have when brought even into such mere contact with the poor as comes of passing through their streets on foot--a feeling often in part composed of fear, often in part of a false sense of natural superiority, engendered of being better dressed, better housed, and better educated.

serenely self-possessed and free from agitation especially in times of stress

From this reading Hence, most happily for her, Hester had grown up with none of that uncomfortable feeling so many have when brought even into such mere contact with the poor as comes of passing through their streets on foot--a feeling often in part composed of fear, often in part of a false sense of natural superiority, engendered of being better dressed, better housed, and better educated.

close interaction

From this reading Hence, most happily for her, Hester had grown up with none of that uncomfortable feeling so many have when brought even into such mere contact with the poor as comes of passing through their streets on foot--a feeling often in part composed of fear, often in part of a false sense of natural superiority, engendered of being better dressed, better housed, and better educated.

suited to your comfort or purpose or needs

From this reading The Raymounts lived in no fashionable or pseudo-fashionable part of London, but in a somewhat peculiar house, though by no means such outwardly, in an old square in the dingy, smoky, convenient, healthy district of Bloomsbury.

thickly covered with ingrained dirt or soot

From this reading The Raymounts lived in no fashionable or pseudo-fashionable part of London, but in a somewhat peculiar house, though by no means such outwardly, in an old square in the dingy, smoky, convenient, healthy district of Bloomsbury.

plural of “direction” — a line leading to a place or point

From this reading Artisans, small tradespeople, out-door servants, poor actors and actresses lived in the narrow streets thickly branching away in certain directions.

a region marked off for administrative or other purposes

From this reading The Raymounts lived in no fashionable or pseudo-fashionable part of London, but in a somewhat peculiar house, though by no means such outwardly, in an old square in the dingy, smoky, convenient, healthy district of Bloomsbury.

dressed or clothed especially in fine attire; often used in combination

From this reading Hence, most happily for her, Hester had grown up with none of that uncomfortable feeling so many have when brought even into such mere contact with the poor as comes of passing through their streets on foot--a feeling often in part composed of fear, often in part of a false sense of natural superiority, engendered of being better dressed, better housed, and better educated.

possessing an education (especially having more than average knowledge)

From this reading Hence, most happily for her, Hester had grown up with none of that uncomfortable feeling so many have when brought even into such mere contact with the poor as comes of passing through their streets on foot--a feeling often in part composed of fear, often in part of a false sense of natural superiority, engendered of being better dressed, better housed, and better educated.

past form of “engender” — call forth

From this reading Hence, most happily for her, Hester had grown up with none of that uncomfortable feeling so many have when brought even into such mere contact with the poor as comes of passing through their streets on foot--a feeling often in part composed of fear, often in part of a false sense of natural superiority, engendered of being better dressed, better housed, and better educated.

the choicest or most essential or most vital part of some idea or experience

From this reading One of the advantages of this position to a family with soul in it, that strange essence which _will_ go out after its kind, was, that on two sides at least it was closely pressed by poor neighbors.

divisible by two

From this reading Hence, most happily for her, Hester had grown up with none of that uncomfortable feeling so many have when brought even into such mere contact with the poor as comes of passing through their streets on foot--a feeling often in part composed of fear, often in part of a false sense of natural superiority, engendered of being better dressed, better housed, and better educated.

not in accordance with the fact or reality or actuality

From this reading Hence, most happily for her, Hester had grown up with none of that uncomfortable feeling so many have when brought even into such mere contact with the poor as comes of passing through their streets on foot--a feeling often in part composed of fear, often in part of a false sense of natural superiority, engendered of being better dressed, better housed, and better educated.

a social unit living together

From this reading One of the advantages of this position to a family with soul in it, that strange essence which _will_ go out after its kind, was, that on two sides at least it was closely pressed by poor neighbors.

being or in accordance with current social fashions

From this reading The Raymounts lived in no fashionable or pseudo-fashionable part of London, but in a somewhat peculiar house, though by no means such outwardly, in an old square in the dingy, smoky, convenient, healthy district of Bloomsbury.

be afraid or feel anxious or apprehensive about a possible or probable situation or event

From this reading Hence, most happily for her, Hester had grown up with none of that uncomfortable feeling so many have when brought even into such mere contact with the poor as comes of passing through their streets on foot--a feeling often in part composed of fear, often in part of a false sense of natural superiority, engendered of being better dressed, better housed, and better educated.

the experiencing of affective and emotional states

From this reading Hence, most happily for her, Hester had grown up with none of that uncomfortable feeling so many have when brought even into such mere contact with the poor as comes of passing through their streets on foot--a feeling often in part composed of fear, often in part of a false sense of natural superiority, engendered of being better dressed, better housed, and better educated.

the part of the leg of a human being below the ankle joint

From this reading Hence, most happily for her, Hester had grown up with none of that uncomfortable feeling so many have when brought even into such mere contact with the poor as comes of passing through their streets on foot--a feeling often in part composed of fear, often in part of a false sense of natural superiority, engendered of being better dressed, better housed, and better educated.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading Hence, most happily for her, Hester had grown up with none of that uncomfortable feeling so many have when brought even into such mere contact with the poor as comes of passing through their streets on foot--a feeling often in part composed of fear, often in part of a false sense of natural superiority, engendered of being better dressed, better housed, and better educated.

change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically

From this reading One of the advantages of this position to a family with soul in it, that strange essence which _will_ go out after its kind, was, that on two sides at least it was closely pressed by poor neighbors.

(of animals) fully developed

From this reading Hence, most happily for her, Hester had grown up with none of that uncomfortable feeling so many have when brought even into such mere contact with the poor as comes of passing through their streets on foot--a feeling often in part composed of fear, often in part of a false sense of natural superiority, engendered of being better dressed, better housed, and better educated.

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

From this reading Hence, most happily for her, Hester had grown up with none of that uncomfortable feeling so many have when brought even into such mere contact with the poor as comes of passing through their streets on foot--a feeling often in part composed of fear, often in part of a false sense of natural superiority, engendered of being better dressed, better housed, and better educated.

in a joyous manner

From this reading Hence, most happily for her, Hester had grown up with none of that uncomfortable feeling so many have when brought even into such mere contact with the poor as comes of passing through their streets on foot--a feeling often in part composed of fear, often in part of a false sense of natural superiority, engendered of being better dressed, better housed, and better educated.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading Hence, most happily for her, Hester had grown up with none of that uncomfortable feeling so many have when brought even into such mere contact with the poor as comes of passing through their streets on foot--a feeling often in part composed of fear, often in part of a false sense of natural superiority, engendered of being better dressed, better housed, and better educated.

having or indicating good health in body or mind; free from infirmity or disease

From this reading The Raymounts lived in no fashionable or pseudo-fashionable part of London, but in a somewhat peculiar house, though by no means such outwardly, in an old square in the dingy, smoky, convenient, healthy district of Bloomsbury.

for this reason

From this reading Hence, most happily for her, Hester had grown up with none of that uncomfortable feeling so many have when brought even into such mere contact with the poor as comes of passing through their streets on foot--a feeling often in part composed of fear, often in part of a false sense of natural superiority, engendered of being better dressed, better housed, and better educated.

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

From this reading Hence, most happily for her, Hester had grown up with none of that uncomfortable feeling so many have when brought even into such mere contact with the poor as comes of passing through their streets on foot--a feeling often in part composed of fear, often in part of a false sense of natural superiority, engendered of being better dressed, better housed, and better educated.

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From this reading Hence, most happily for her, Hester had grown up with none of that uncomfortable feeling so many have when brought even into such mere contact with the poor as comes of passing through their streets on foot--a feeling often in part composed of fear, often in part of a false sense of natural superiority, engendered of being better dressed, better housed, and better educated.

a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families

From this reading The Raymounts lived in no fashionable or pseudo-fashionable part of London, but in a somewhat peculiar house, though by no means such outwardly, in an old square in the dingy, smoky, convenient, healthy district of Bloomsbury.

past form of “house” — contain or cover

From this reading Hence, most happily for her, Hester had grown up with none of that uncomfortable feeling so many have when brought even into such mere contact with the poor as comes of passing through their streets on foot--a feeling often in part composed of fear, often in part of a false sense of natural superiority, engendered of being better dressed, better housed, and better educated.

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

From this reading The Raymounts lived in no fashionable or pseudo-fashionable part of London, but in a somewhat peculiar house, though by no means such outwardly, in an old square in the dingy, smoky, convenient, healthy district of Bloomsbury.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading Hence, most happily for her, Hester had grown up with none of that uncomfortable feeling so many have when brought even into such mere contact with the poor as comes of passing through their streets on foot--a feeling often in part composed of fear, often in part of a false sense of natural superiority, engendered of being better dressed, better housed, and better educated.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading One of the advantages of this position to a family with soul in it, that strange essence which _will_ go out after its kind, was, that on two sides at least it was closely pressed by poor neighbors.

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading One of the advantages of this position to a family with soul in it, that strange essence which _will_ go out after its kind, was, that on two sides at least it was closely pressed by poor neighbors.

having or showing a tender and considerate and helpful nature; used especially of persons and their behavior

From this reading One of the advantages of this position to a family with soul in it, that strange essence which _will_ go out after its kind, was, that on two sides at least it was closely pressed by poor neighbors.

the superlative of “little” that can be used with mass nouns and is usually preceded by “the”; a quantifier meaning smallest in amount or extent or degree

From this reading One of the advantages of this position to a family with soul in it, that strange essence which _will_ go out after its kind, was, that on two sides at least it was closely pressed by poor neighbors.

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

From this reading The Raymounts lived in no fashionable or pseudo-fashionable part of London, but in a somewhat peculiar house, though by no means such outwardly, in an old square in the dingy, smoky, convenient, healthy district of Bloomsbury.

the capital and largest city of England; located on the Thames in southeastern England; financial and industrial and cultural center

From this reading The Raymounts lived in no fashionable or pseudo-fashionable part of London, but in a somewhat peculiar house, though by no means such outwardly, in an old square in the dingy, smoky, convenient, healthy district of Bloomsbury.

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 Hence, most happily for her, Hester had grown up with none of that uncomfortable feeling so many have when brought even into such mere contact with the poor as comes of passing through their streets on foot--a feeling often in part composed of fear, often in part of a false sense of natural superiority, engendered of being better dressed, better housed, and better educated.

thing or person that acts to produce a particular effect or achieve an end

From this reading The Raymounts lived in no fashionable or pseudo-fashionable part of London, but in a somewhat peculiar house, though by no means such outwardly, in an old square in the dingy, smoky, convenient, healthy district of Bloomsbury.

being nothing more than specified

From this reading Hence, most happily for her, Hester had grown up with none of that uncomfortable feeling so many have when brought even into such mere contact with the poor as comes of passing through their streets on foot--a feeling often in part composed of fear, often in part of a false sense of natural superiority, engendered of being better dressed, better housed, and better educated.

used to form the superlative

From this reading Hence, most happily for her, Hester had grown up with none of that uncomfortable feeling so many have when brought even into such mere contact with the poor as comes of passing through their streets on foot--a feeling often in part composed of fear, often in part of a false sense of natural superiority, engendered of being better dressed, better housed, and better educated.

make or become more narrow or restricted

From this reading Artisans, small tradespeople, out-door servants, poor actors and actresses lived in the narrow streets thickly branching away in certain directions.

in accordance with nature; relating to or concerning nature

From this reading Hence, most happily for her, Hester had grown up with none of that uncomfortable feeling so many have when brought even into such mere contact with the poor as comes of passing through their streets on foot--a feeling often in part composed of fear, often in part of a false sense of natural superiority, engendered of being better dressed, better housed, and better educated.

plural of “neighbor” — a person who lives (or is located) near another

From this reading One of the advantages of this position to a family with soul in it, that strange essence which _will_ go out after its kind, was, that on two sides at least it was closely pressed by poor neighbors.

not any; not one

From this reading The Raymounts lived in no fashionable or pseudo-fashionable part of London, but in a somewhat peculiar house, though by no means such outwardly, in an old square in the dingy, smoky, convenient, healthy district of Bloomsbury.

not one, and not any

From this reading Hence, most happily for her, Hester had grown up with none of that uncomfortable feeling so many have when brought even into such mere contact with the poor as comes of passing through their streets on foot--a feeling often in part composed of fear, often in part of a false sense of natural superiority, engendered of being better dressed, better housed, and better educated.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading The Raymounts lived in no fashionable or pseudo-fashionable part of London, but in a somewhat peculiar house, though by no means such outwardly, in an old square in the dingy, smoky, convenient, healthy district of Bloomsbury.

many times at short intervals

From this reading Hence, most happily for her, Hester had grown up with none of that uncomfortable feeling so many have when brought even into such mere contact with the poor as comes of passing through their streets on foot--a feeling often in part composed of fear, often in part of a false sense of natural superiority, engendered of being better dressed, better housed, and better educated.

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

From this reading The Raymounts lived in no fashionable or pseudo-fashionable part of London, but in a somewhat peculiar house, though by no means such outwardly, in an old square in the dingy, smoky, convenient, healthy district of Bloomsbury.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading One of the advantages of this position to a family with soul in it, that strange essence which _will_ go out after its kind, was, that on two sides at least it was closely pressed by poor neighbors.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading One of the advantages of this position to a family with soul in it, that strange essence which _will_ go out after its kind, was, that on two sides at least it was closely pressed by poor neighbors.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading The Raymounts lived in no fashionable or pseudo-fashionable part of London, but in a somewhat peculiar house, though by no means such outwardly, in an old square in the dingy, smoky, convenient, healthy district of Bloomsbury.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading One of the advantages of this position to a family with soul in it, that strange essence which _will_ go out after its kind, was, that on two sides at least it was closely pressed by poor neighbors.

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From this reading Artisans, small tradespeople, out-door servants, poor actors and actresses lived in the narrow streets thickly branching away in certain directions.

with respect to the outside

From this reading The Raymounts lived in no fashionable or pseudo-fashionable part of London, but in a somewhat peculiar house, though by no means such outwardly, in an old square in the dingy, smoky, convenient, healthy district of Bloomsbury.

something determined in relation to something that includes it

From this reading The Raymounts lived in no fashionable or pseudo-fashionable part of London, but in a somewhat peculiar house, though by no means such outwardly, in an old square in the dingy, smoky, convenient, healthy district of Bloomsbury.

(American football) a play that involves one player throwing the ball to a teammate

From this reading Hence, most happily for her, Hester had grown up with none of that uncomfortable feeling so many have when brought even into such mere contact with the poor as comes of passing through their streets on foot--a feeling often in part composed of fear, often in part of a false sense of natural superiority, engendered of being better dressed, better housed, and better educated.

beyond or deviating from the usual or expected

From this reading The Raymounts lived in no fashionable or pseudo-fashionable part of London, but in a somewhat peculiar house, though by no means such outwardly, in an old square in the dingy, smoky, convenient, healthy district of Bloomsbury.

deserving or inciting pity

From this reading One of the advantages of this position to a family with soul in it, that strange essence which _will_ go out after its kind, was, that on two sides at least it was closely pressed by poor neighbors.

the particular portion of space occupied by something

From this reading One of the advantages of this position to a family with soul in it, that strange essence which _will_ go out after its kind, was, that on two sides at least it was closely pressed by poor neighbors.

compacted by ironing

From this reading One of the advantages of this position to a family with soul in it, that strange essence which _will_ go out after its kind, was, that on two sides at least it was closely pressed by poor neighbors.

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From this reading The Raymounts lived in no fashionable or pseudo-fashionable part of London, but in a somewhat peculiar house, though by no means such outwardly, in an old square in the dingy, smoky, convenient, healthy district of Bloomsbury.

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

From this reading The Raymounts lived in no fashionable or pseudo-fashionable part of London, but in a somewhat peculiar house, though by no means such outwardly, in an old square in the dingy, smoky, convenient, healthy district of Bloomsbury.

a general conscious awareness

From this reading Hence, most happily for her, Hester had grown up with none of that uncomfortable feeling so many have when brought even into such mere contact with the poor as comes of passing through their streets on foot--a feeling often in part composed of fear, often in part of a false sense of natural superiority, engendered of being better dressed, better housed, and better educated.

plural of “servant” — a person working in the service of another (especially in the household)

From this reading Artisans, small tradespeople, out-door servants, poor actors and actresses lived in the narrow streets thickly branching away in certain directions.

plural of “side” — a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location

From this reading One of the advantages of this position to a family with soul in it, that strange essence which _will_ go out after its kind, was, that on two sides at least it was closely pressed by poor neighbors.

limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading Artisans, small tradespeople, out-door servants, poor actors and actresses lived in the narrow streets thickly branching away in certain directions.

marked by or emitting or filled with smoke

From this reading The Raymounts lived in no fashionable or pseudo-fashionable part of London, but in a somewhat peculiar house, though by no means such outwardly, in an old square in the dingy, smoky, convenient, healthy district of Bloomsbury.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading Hence, most happily for her, Hester had grown up with none of that uncomfortable feeling so many have when brought even into such mere contact with the poor as comes of passing through their streets on foot--a feeling often in part composed of fear, often in part of a false sense of natural superiority, engendered of being better dressed, better housed, and better educated.

to a small degree or extent

From this reading The Raymounts lived in no fashionable or pseudo-fashionable part of London, but in a somewhat peculiar house, though by no means such outwardly, in an old square in the dingy, smoky, convenient, healthy district of Bloomsbury.

the immaterial part of a person; the actuating cause of an individual life

From this reading One of the advantages of this position to a family with soul in it, that strange essence which _will_ go out after its kind, was, that on two sides at least it was closely pressed by poor neighbors.

make square

From this reading The Raymounts lived in no fashionable or pseudo-fashionable part of London, but in a somewhat peculiar house, though by no means such outwardly, in an old square in the dingy, smoky, convenient, healthy district of Bloomsbury.

being definitely out of the ordinary and unexpected; slightly odd or even a bit weird

From this reading One of the advantages of this position to a family with soul in it, that strange essence which _will_ go out after its kind, was, that on two sides at least it was closely pressed by poor neighbors.

plural of “street” — a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings

From this reading Artisans, small tradespeople, out-door servants, poor actors and actresses lived in the narrow streets thickly branching away in certain directions.

of the kind already mentioned

From this reading The Raymounts lived in no fashionable or pseudo-fashionable part of London, but in a somewhat peculiar house, though by no means such outwardly, in an old square in the dingy, smoky, convenient, healthy district of Bloomsbury.

the quality of being superior

From this reading Hence, most happily for her, Hester had grown up with none of that uncomfortable feeling so many have when brought even into such mere contact with the poor as comes of passing through their streets on foot--a feeling often in part composed of fear, often in part of a false sense of natural superiority, engendered of being better dressed, better housed, and better educated.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading One of the advantages of this position to a family with soul in it, that strange essence which _will_ go out after its kind, was, that on two sides at least it was closely pressed by poor neighbors.

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

From this reading The Raymounts lived in no fashionable or pseudo-fashionable part of London, but in a somewhat peculiar house, though by no means such outwardly, in an old square in the dingy, smoky, convenient, healthy district of Bloomsbury.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading Hence, most happily for her, Hester had grown up with none of that uncomfortable feeling so many have when brought even into such mere contact with the poor as comes of passing through their streets on foot--a feeling often in part composed of fear, often in part of a false sense of natural superiority, engendered of being better dressed, better housed, and better educated.

spoken with poor articulation as if with a thick tongue

From this reading Artisans, small tradespeople, out-door servants, poor actors and actresses lived in the narrow streets thickly branching away in certain directions.

used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned

From this reading One of the advantages of this position to a family with soul in it, that strange essence which _will_ go out after its kind, was, that on two sides at least it was closely pressed by poor neighbors.

in spite of the fact that

From this reading The Raymounts lived in no fashionable or pseudo-fashionable part of London, but in a somewhat peculiar house, though by no means such outwardly, in an old square in the dingy, smoky, convenient, healthy district of Bloomsbury.

from one end or side of something to the other

From this reading Hence, most happily for her, Hester had grown up with none of that uncomfortable feeling so many have when brought even into such mere contact with the poor as comes of passing through their streets on foot--a feeling often in part composed of fear, often in part of a false sense of natural superiority, engendered of being better dressed, better housed, and better educated.

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

From this reading One of the advantages of this position to a family with soul in it, that strange essence which _will_ go out after its kind, was, that on two sides at least it was closely pressed by poor neighbors.

people engaged in trade

From this reading Artisans, small tradespeople, out-door servants, poor actors and actresses lived in the narrow streets thickly branching away in certain directions.

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number

From this reading One of the advantages of this position to a family with soul in it, that strange essence which _will_ go out after its kind, was, that on two sides at least it was closely pressed by poor neighbors.

conducive to or feeling mental discomfort

From this reading Hence, most happily for her, Hester had grown up with none of that uncomfortable feeling so many have when brought even into such mere contact with the poor as comes of passing through their streets on foot--a feeling often in part composed of fear, often in part of a false sense of natural superiority, engendered of being better dressed, better housed, and better educated.

being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level

From this reading Hence, most happily for her, Hester had grown up with none of that uncomfortable feeling so many have when brought even into such mere contact with the poor as comes of passing through their streets on foot--a feeling often in part composed of fear, often in part of a false sense of natural superiority, engendered of being better dressed, better housed, and better educated.

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

From this reading One of the advantages of this position to a family with soul in it, that strange essence which _will_ go out after its kind, was, that on two sides at least it was closely pressed by poor neighbors.

at the time that

From this reading Hence, most happily for her, Hester had grown up with none of that uncomfortable feeling so many have when brought even into such mere contact with the poor as comes of passing through their streets on foot--a feeling often in part composed of fear, often in part of a false sense of natural superiority, engendered of being better dressed, better housed, and better educated.

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

From this reading One of the advantages of this position to a family with soul in it, that strange essence which _will_ go out after its kind, was, that on two sides at least it was closely pressed by poor neighbors.

used to talk about the future, or about willingness

From this reading One of the advantages of this position to a family with soul in it, that strange essence which _will_ go out after its kind, was, that on two sides at least it was closely pressed by poor neighbors.

in the company of; together with

From this reading One of the advantages of this position to a family with soul in it, that strange essence which _will_ go out after its kind, was, that on two sides at least it was closely pressed by poor neighbors.