Chapter II

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

From this reading Mrs. Ogden's desire to bring about a renewal of the acquaintance between her son Isaac and Mr. Prigley was not an unwise one, even if considered independently of his religious interests.

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading Mrs. Ogden's desire to bring about a renewal of the acquaintance between her son Isaac and Mr. Prigley was not an unwise one, even if considered independently of his religious interests.

higher than, or over, something

From this reading But, so far from desiring to rise above the outward ideal of the locality, he took a perverse pleasure in remaining a little below it.

personal knowledge or information about someone or something

From this reading Mrs. Ogden's desire to bring about a renewal of the acquaintance between her son Isaac and Mr. Prigley was not an unwise one, even if considered independently of his religious interests.

choose and follow; as of theories, ideas, policies, strategies or plans

From this reading Mr. Prigley, though by no means a man of first-rate culture or capacity, was still the only gentleman in Shayton,--the only man in the place who resolutely kept himself up to the standard of the outer world, and refused to adopt the local dialect and manners.

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

From this reading Mrs. Ogden's desire to bring about a renewal of the acquaintance between her son Isaac and Mr. Prigley was not an unwise one, even if considered independently of his religious interests.

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

From this reading Mrs. Ogden's desire to bring about a renewal of the acquaintance between her son Isaac and Mr. Prigley was not an unwise one, even if considered independently of his religious interests.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading AT THE PARSONAGE.

the act of achieving an aim

From this reading No doubt the Doctor was in a certain special sense a gentleman, and much more than a gentleman,--he was a man of high attainment, and had an excellent heart.

at or to a lower level than something

From this reading But, so far from desiring to rise above the outward ideal of the locality, he took a perverse pleasure in remaining a little below it.

in the space, time, or range separating two things

From this reading Mrs. Ogden's desire to bring about a renewal of the acquaintance between her son Isaac and Mr. Prigley was not an unwise one, even if considered independently of his religious interests.

take something or somebody with oneself somewhere

From this reading Mrs. Ogden's desire to bring about a renewal of the acquaintance between her son Isaac and Mr. Prigley was not an unwise one, even if considered independently of his religious interests.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading But, so far from desiring to rise above the outward ideal of the locality, he took a perverse pleasure in remaining a little below it.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading Mr. Prigley, though by no means a man of first-rate culture or capacity, was still the only gentleman in Shayton,--the only man in the place who resolutely kept himself up to the standard of the outer world, and refused to adopt the local dialect and manners.

capability to perform or produce

From this reading Mr. Prigley, though by no means a man of first-rate culture or capacity, was still the only gentleman in Shayton,--the only man in the place who resolutely kept himself up to the standard of the outer world, and refused to adopt the local dialect and manners.

definite but not specified or identified

From this reading No doubt the Doctor was in a certain special sense a gentleman, and much more than a gentleman,--he was a man of high attainment, and had an excellent heart.

carefully weighed

From this reading Mrs. Ogden's desire to bring about a renewal of the acquaintance between her son Isaac and Mr. Prigley was not an unwise one, even if considered independently of his religious interests.

a particular society at a particular time and place

From this reading Mr. Prigley, though by no means a man of first-rate culture or capacity, was still the only gentleman in Shayton,--the only man in the place who resolutely kept himself up to the standard of the outer world, and refused to adopt the local dialect and manners.

the feeling that accompanies an unsatisfied state

From this reading Mrs. Ogden's desire to bring about a renewal of the acquaintance between her son Isaac and Mr. Prigley was not an unwise one, even if considered independently of his religious interests.

-ing form of “desire” — feel or have a desire for; want strongly

From this reading But, so far from desiring to rise above the outward ideal of the locality, he took a perverse pleasure in remaining a little below it.

the usage or vocabulary that is characteristic of a specific group of people

From this reading Mr. Prigley, though by no means a man of first-rate culture or capacity, was still the only gentleman in Shayton,--the only man in the place who resolutely kept himself up to the standard of the outer world, and refused to adopt the local dialect and manners.

a licensed medical practitioner

From this reading No doubt the Doctor was in a certain special sense a gentleman, and much more than a gentleman,--he was a man of high attainment, and had an excellent heart.

the state of being unsure of something

From this reading No doubt the Doctor was in a certain special sense a gentleman, and much more than a gentleman,--he was a man of high attainment, and had an excellent heart.

divisible by two

From this reading Mrs. Ogden's desire to bring about a renewal of the acquaintance between her son Isaac and Mr. Prigley was not an unwise one, even if considered independently of his religious interests.

very good; of the highest quality

From this reading No doubt the Doctor was in a certain special sense a gentleman, and much more than a gentleman,--he was a man of high attainment, and had an excellent heart.

to a considerable degree; very much

From this reading But, so far from desiring to rise above the outward ideal of the locality, he took a perverse pleasure in remaining a little below it.

of the highest quality

From this reading Mr. Prigley, though by no means a man of first-rate culture or capacity, was still the only gentleman in Shayton,--the only man in the place who resolutely kept himself up to the standard of the outer world, and refused to adopt the local dialect and manners.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading But, so far from desiring to rise above the outward ideal of the locality, he took a perverse pleasure in remaining a little below it.

a man of refinement

From this reading Mr. Prigley, though by no means a man of first-rate culture or capacity, was still the only gentleman in Shayton,--the only man in the place who resolutely kept himself up to the standard of the outer world, and refused to adopt the local dialect and manners.

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

From this reading No doubt the Doctor was in a certain special sense a gentleman, and much more than a gentleman,--he was a man of high attainment, and had an excellent heart.

a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading No doubt the Doctor was in a certain special sense a gentleman, and much more than a gentleman,--he was a man of high attainment, and had an excellent heart.

the locus of feelings and intuitions

From this reading No doubt the Doctor was in a certain special sense a gentleman, and much more than a gentleman,--he was a man of high attainment, and had an excellent heart.

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

From this reading Mrs. Ogden's desire to bring about a renewal of the acquaintance between her son Isaac and Mr. Prigley was not an unwise one, even if considered independently of his religious interests.

greater than normal in degree or intensity or amount

From this reading No doubt the Doctor was in a certain special sense a gentleman, and much more than a gentleman,--he was a man of high attainment, and had an excellent heart.

used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object

From this reading Mr. Prigley, though by no means a man of first-rate culture or capacity, was still the only gentleman in Shayton,--the only man in the place who resolutely kept himself up to the standard of the outer world, and refused to adopt the local dialect and manners.

belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned

From this reading Mrs. Ogden's desire to bring about a renewal of the acquaintance between her son Isaac and Mr. Prigley was not an unwise one, even if considered independently of his religious interests.

conforming to an ultimate standard of perfection or excellence; embodying an ideal

From this reading But, so far from desiring to rise above the outward ideal of the locality, he took a perverse pleasure in remaining a little below it.

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading Mrs. Ogden's desire to bring about a renewal of the acquaintance between her son Isaac and Mr. Prigley was not an unwise one, even if considered independently of his religious interests.

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

From this reading Mr. Prigley, though by no means a man of first-rate culture or capacity, was still the only gentleman in Shayton,--the only man in the place who resolutely kept himself up to the standard of the outer world, and refused to adopt the local dialect and manners.

on your own; without outside help

From this reading Mrs. Ogden's desire to bring about a renewal of the acquaintance between her son Isaac and Mr. Prigley was not an unwise one, even if considered independently of his religious interests.

plural of “interest” — a sense of concern with and curiosity about someone or something

From this reading Mrs. Ogden's desire to bring about a renewal of the acquaintance between her son Isaac and Mr. Prigley was not an unwise one, even if considered independently of his religious interests.

(Old Testament) the second patriarch; son of Abraham and Sarah who was offered by Abraham as a sacrifice to God; father of Jacob and Esau

From this reading Mrs. Ogden's desire to bring about a renewal of the acquaintance between her son Isaac and Mr. Prigley was not an unwise one, even if considered independently of his religious interests.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading But, so far from desiring to rise above the outward ideal of the locality, he took a perverse pleasure in remaining a little below it.

(especially of promises or contracts) not violated or disregarded

From this reading Mr. Prigley, though by no means a man of first-rate culture or capacity, was still the only gentleman in Shayton,--the only man in the place who resolutely kept himself up to the standard of the outer world, and refused to adopt the local dialect and manners.

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

From this reading But, so far from desiring to rise above the outward ideal of the locality, he took a perverse pleasure in remaining a little below it.

relating to or applicable to or concerned with the administration of a city or town or district rather than a larger area

From this reading Mr. Prigley, though by no means a man of first-rate culture or capacity, was still the only gentleman in Shayton,--the only man in the place who resolutely kept himself up to the standard of the outer world, and refused to adopt the local dialect and manners.

a surrounding or nearby region

From this reading But, so far from desiring to rise above the outward ideal of the locality, he took a perverse pleasure in remaining a little below it.

an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)

From this reading Mr. Prigley, though by no means a man of first-rate culture or capacity, was still the only gentleman in Shayton,--the only man in the place who resolutely kept himself up to the standard of the outer world, and refused to adopt the local dialect and manners.

social deportment

From this reading Mr. Prigley, though by no means a man of first-rate culture or capacity, was still the only gentleman in Shayton,--the only man in the place who resolutely kept himself up to the standard of the outer world, and refused to adopt the local dialect and manners.

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

From this reading Mr. Prigley, though by no means a man of first-rate culture or capacity, was still the only gentleman in Shayton,--the only man in the place who resolutely kept himself up to the standard of the outer world, and refused to adopt the local dialect and manners.

(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree

From this reading No doubt the Doctor was in a certain special sense a gentleman, and much more than a gentleman,--he was a man of high attainment, and had an excellent heart.

a form of address for a man

From this reading Mrs. Ogden's desire to bring about a renewal of the acquaintance between her son Isaac and Mr. Prigley was not an unwise one, even if considered independently of his religious interests.

a form of address for a married woman

From this reading Mrs. Ogden's desire to bring about a renewal of the acquaintance between her son Isaac and Mr. Prigley was not an unwise one, even if considered independently of his religious interests.

to a great degree or extent

From this reading No doubt the Doctor was in a certain special sense a gentleman, and much more than a gentleman,--he was a man of high attainment, and had an excellent heart.

not any; not one

From this reading Mr. Prigley, though by no means a man of first-rate culture or capacity, was still the only gentleman in Shayton,--the only man in the place who resolutely kept himself up to the standard of the outer world, and refused to adopt the local dialect and manners.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading Mrs. Ogden's desire to bring about a renewal of the acquaintance between her son Isaac and Mr. Prigley was not an unwise one, even if considered independently of his religious interests.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Mrs. Ogden's desire to bring about a renewal of the acquaintance between her son Isaac and Mr. Prigley was not an unwise one, even if considered independently of his religious interests.

possessive form of “ogden” — English psychologist who collaborated with I. A. Richards in designing Basic English (1889-1957)

From this reading Mrs. Ogden's desire to bring about a renewal of the acquaintance between her son Isaac and Mr. Prigley was not an unwise one, even if considered independently of his religious interests.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading Mrs. Ogden's desire to bring about a renewal of the acquaintance between her son Isaac and Mr. Prigley was not an unwise one, even if considered independently of his religious interests.

and nothing more

From this reading Mr. Prigley, though by no means a man of first-rate culture or capacity, was still the only gentleman in Shayton,--the only man in the place who resolutely kept himself up to the standard of the outer world, and refused to adopt the local dialect and manners.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading Mr. Prigley, though by no means a man of first-rate culture or capacity, was still the only gentleman in Shayton,--the only man in the place who resolutely kept himself up to the standard of the outer world, and refused to adopt the local dialect and manners.

being on the outside or further from a center

From this reading Mr. Prigley, though by no means a man of first-rate culture or capacity, was still the only gentleman in Shayton,--the only man in the place who resolutely kept himself up to the standard of the outer world, and refused to adopt the local dialect and manners.

relating to physical reality rather than with thoughts or the mind

From this reading But, so far from desiring to rise above the outward ideal of the locality, he took a perverse pleasure in remaining a little below it.

an official residence provided by a church for its parson or vicar or rector

From this reading AT THE PARSONAGE.

marked by a disposition to oppose and contradict

From this reading But, so far from desiring to rise above the outward ideal of the locality, he took a perverse pleasure in remaining a little below it.

a point located with respect to surface features of some region

From this reading Mr. Prigley, though by no means a man of first-rate culture or capacity, was still the only gentleman in Shayton,--the only man in the place who resolutely kept himself up to the standard of the outer world, and refused to adopt the local dialect and manners.

a fundamental feeling that is hard to define but that people desire to experience

From this reading But, so far from desiring to rise above the outward ideal of the locality, he took a perverse pleasure in remaining a little below it.

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From this reading Mrs. Ogden's desire to bring about a renewal of the acquaintance between her son Isaac and Mr. Prigley was not an unwise one, even if considered independently of his religious interests.

past form of “refuse” — show unwillingness towards

From this reading Mr. Prigley, though by no means a man of first-rate culture or capacity, was still the only gentleman in Shayton,--the only man in the place who resolutely kept himself up to the standard of the outer world, and refused to adopt the local dialect and manners.

concerned with sacred matters or religion or the church

From this reading Mrs. Ogden's desire to bring about a renewal of the acquaintance between her son Isaac and Mr. Prigley was not an unwise one, even if considered independently of his religious interests.

not used up

From this reading But, so far from desiring to rise above the outward ideal of the locality, he took a perverse pleasure in remaining a little below it.

the conversion of wasteland into land suitable for use of habitation or cultivation

From this reading Mrs. Ogden's desire to bring about a renewal of the acquaintance between her son Isaac and Mr. Prigley was not an unwise one, even if considered independently of his religious interests.

showing firm determination or purpose

From this reading Mr. Prigley, though by no means a man of first-rate culture or capacity, was still the only gentleman in Shayton,--the only man in the place who resolutely kept himself up to the standard of the outer world, and refused to adopt the local dialect and manners.

move upward

From this reading But, so far from desiring to rise above the outward ideal of the locality, he took a perverse pleasure in remaining a little below it.

a general conscious awareness

From this reading No doubt the Doctor was in a certain special sense a gentleman, and much more than a gentleman,--he was a man of high attainment, and had an excellent heart.

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From this reading Mr. Prigley, though by no means a man of first-rate culture or capacity, was still the only gentleman in Shayton,--the only man in the place who resolutely kept himself up to the standard of the outer world, and refused to adopt the local dialect and manners.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading But, so far from desiring to rise above the outward ideal of the locality, he took a perverse pleasure in remaining a little below it.

a male human offspring

From this reading Mrs. Ogden's desire to bring about a renewal of the acquaintance between her son Isaac and Mr. Prigley was not an unwise one, even if considered independently of his religious interests.

unique or specific to a person or thing or category

From this reading No doubt the Doctor was in a certain special sense a gentleman, and much more than a gentleman,--he was a man of high attainment, and had an excellent heart.

conforming to or constituting a standard of measurement or value; or of the usual or regularized or accepted kind

From this reading Mr. Prigley, though by no means a man of first-rate culture or capacity, was still the only gentleman in Shayton,--the only man in the place who resolutely kept himself up to the standard of the outer world, and refused to adopt the local dialect and manners.

not in physical motion

From this reading Mr. Prigley, though by no means a man of first-rate culture or capacity, was still the only gentleman in Shayton,--the only man in the place who resolutely kept himself up to the standard of the outer world, and refused to adopt the local dialect and manners.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading No doubt the Doctor was in a certain special sense a gentleman, and much more than a gentleman,--he was a man of high attainment, and had an excellent heart.

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

From this reading AT THE PARSONAGE.

in spite of the fact that

From this reading Mr. Prigley, though by no means a man of first-rate culture or capacity, was still the only gentleman in Shayton,--the only man in the place who resolutely kept himself up to the standard of the outer world, and refused to adopt the local dialect and manners.

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

From this reading Mrs. Ogden's desire to bring about a renewal of the acquaintance between her son Isaac and Mr. Prigley was not an unwise one, even if considered independently of his religious interests.

inflected form of “take” — carry out

From this reading But, so far from desiring to rise above the outward ideal of the locality, he took a perverse pleasure in remaining a little below it.

showing or resulting from lack of judgment or wisdom

From this reading Mrs. Ogden's desire to bring about a renewal of the acquaintance between her son Isaac and Mr. Prigley was not an unwise one, even if considered independently of his religious interests.

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

From this reading Mr. Prigley, though by no means a man of first-rate culture or capacity, was still the only gentleman in Shayton,--the only man in the place who resolutely kept himself up to the standard of the outer world, and refused to adopt the local dialect and manners.

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

From this reading Mrs. Ogden's desire to bring about a renewal of the acquaintance between her son Isaac and Mr. Prigley was not an unwise one, even if considered independently of his religious interests.

which person or people

From this reading Mr. Prigley, though by no means a man of first-rate culture or capacity, was still the only gentleman in Shayton,--the only man in the place who resolutely kept himself up to the standard of the outer world, and refused to adopt the local dialect and manners.

everything that exists anywhere

From this reading Mr. Prigley, though by no means a man of first-rate culture or capacity, was still the only gentleman in Shayton,--the only man in the place who resolutely kept himself up to the standard of the outer world, and refused to adopt the local dialect and manners.