Chapter XXIII

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

From this reading "I hate 'At Homes,' they're simply Inquisitions To torture human beings into fits; A mixture of plebeians and patricians, On whom in judgment Mrs. Grundy sits; Sonatas played by second-rate musicians, And milk-and-water jokes by would-be wits; Such squallings, scandals, crush of men and ladies-- It's like a family party down in Hades."

plural of “action” — something done (usually as opposed to something said)

From this reading As this was the first victory he had ever obtained over his egotistical nature, Eustace felt most unjustifiably proud, and viewed his actions with great self-complacency, therefore the good results of such victory merely became egotism in another form.

a feeling of profound love and admiration

From this reading His attitude towards Lady Errington had certainly altered, but not for the better, as the fantastic adoration he had formerly felt towards a vision of his own creation had changed to an earthly love for the real woman, in which there was mingled more of sensuality than platonism.

changed in form or character without becoming something else

From this reading His attitude towards Lady Errington had certainly altered, but not for the better, as the fantastic adoration he had formerly felt towards a vision of his own creation had changed to an earthly love for the real woman, in which there was mingled more of sensuality than platonism.

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

From this reading His attitude towards Lady Errington had certainly altered, but not for the better, as the fantastic adoration he had formerly felt towards a vision of his own creation had changed to an earthly love for the real woman, in which there was mingled more of sensuality than platonism.

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

From this reading "I hate 'At Homes,' they're simply Inquisitions To torture human beings into fits; A mixture of plebeians and patricians, On whom in judgment Mrs. Grundy sits; Sonatas played by second-rate musicians, And milk-and-water jokes by would-be wits; Such squallings, scandals, crush of men and ladies-- It's like a family party down in Hades."

one more of the same kind, or a different one

From this reading As this was the first victory he had ever obtained over his egotistical nature, Eustace felt most unjustifiably proud, and viewed his actions with great self-complacency, therefore the good results of such victory merely became egotism in another form.

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

From this reading As this was the first victory he had ever obtained over his egotistical nature, Eustace felt most unjustifiably proud, and viewed his actions with great self-complacency, therefore the good results of such victory merely became egotism in another form.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading VEILSTURM'S "AT HOME."

a complex mental state involving beliefs and feelings and values and dispositions to act in certain ways

From this reading His attitude towards Lady Errington had certainly altered, but not for the better, as the fantastic adoration he had formerly felt towards a vision of his own creation had changed to an earthly love for the real woman, in which there was mingled more of sensuality than platonism.

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

From this reading As this was the first victory he had ever obtained over his egotistical nature, Eustace felt most unjustifiably proud, and viewed his actions with great self-complacency, therefore the good results of such victory merely became egotism in another form.

plural of “being” — the state or fact of existing

From this reading "I hate 'At Homes,' they're simply Inquisitions To torture human beings into fits; A mixture of plebeians and patricians, On whom in judgment Mrs. Grundy sits; Sonatas played by second-rate musicians, And milk-and-water jokes by would-be wits; Such squallings, scandals, crush of men and ladies-- It's like a family party down in Hades."

(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 His attitude towards Lady Errington had certainly altered, but not for the better, as the fantastic adoration he had formerly felt towards a vision of his own creation had changed to an earthly love for the real woman, in which there was mingled more of sensuality than platonism.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading His attitude towards Lady Errington had certainly altered, but not for the better, as the fantastic adoration he had formerly felt towards a vision of his own creation had changed to an earthly love for the real woman, in which there was mingled more of sensuality than platonism.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading "I hate 'At Homes,' they're simply Inquisitions To torture human beings into fits; A mixture of plebeians and patricians, On whom in judgment Mrs. Grundy sits; Sonatas played by second-rate musicians, And milk-and-water jokes by would-be wits; Such squallings, scandals, crush of men and ladies-- It's like a family party down in Hades."

definitely or positively (“sure” is sometimes used informally for “surely”)

From this reading His attitude towards Lady Errington had certainly altered, but not for the better, as the fantastic adoration he had formerly felt towards a vision of his own creation had changed to an earthly love for the real woman, in which there was mingled more of sensuality than platonism.

made or become different in nature or form

From this reading His attitude towards Lady Errington had certainly altered, but not for the better, as the fantastic adoration he had formerly felt towards a vision of his own creation had changed to an earthly love for the real woman, in which there was mingled more of sensuality than platonism.

the human act of creating

From this reading His attitude towards Lady Errington had certainly altered, but not for the better, as the fantastic adoration he had formerly felt towards a vision of his own creation had changed to an earthly love for the real woman, in which there was mingled more of sensuality than platonism.

come down on or keep down by unjust use of one's authority

From this reading "I hate 'At Homes,' they're simply Inquisitions To torture human beings into fits; A mixture of plebeians and patricians, On whom in judgment Mrs. Grundy sits; Sonatas played by second-rate musicians, And milk-and-water jokes by would-be wits; Such squallings, scandals, crush of men and ladies-- It's like a family party down in Hades."

being or moving lower in position or less in some value

From this reading "I hate 'At Homes,' they're simply Inquisitions To torture human beings into fits; A mixture of plebeians and patricians, On whom in judgment Mrs. Grundy sits; Sonatas played by second-rate musicians, And milk-and-water jokes by would-be wits; Such squallings, scandals, crush of men and ladies-- It's like a family party down in Hades."

of or belonging to or characteristic of this earth as distinguished from heaven

From this reading His attitude towards Lady Errington had certainly altered, but not for the better, as the fantastic adoration he had formerly felt towards a vision of his own creation had changed to an earthly love for the real woman, in which there was mingled more of sensuality than platonism.

an exaggerated opinion of your own importance

From this reading As this was the first victory he had ever obtained over his egotistical nature, Eustace felt most unjustifiably proud, and viewed his actions with great self-complacency, therefore the good results of such victory merely became egotism in another form.

characteristic of those having an inflated idea of their own importance

From this reading As this was the first victory he had ever obtained over his egotistical nature, Eustace felt most unjustifiably proud, and viewed his actions with great self-complacency, therefore the good results of such victory merely became egotism in another form.

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From this reading His attitude towards Lady Errington had certainly altered, but not for the better, as the fantastic adoration he had formerly felt towards a vision of his own creation had changed to an earthly love for the real woman, in which there was mingled more of sensuality than platonism.

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From this reading As this was the first victory he had ever obtained over his egotistical nature, Eustace felt most unjustifiably proud, and viewed his actions with great self-complacency, therefore the good results of such victory merely became egotism in another form.

at any time

From this reading As this was the first victory he had ever obtained over his egotistical nature, Eustace felt most unjustifiably proud, and viewed his actions with great self-complacency, therefore the good results of such victory merely became egotism in another form.

a social unit living together

From this reading "I hate 'At Homes,' they're simply Inquisitions To torture human beings into fits; A mixture of plebeians and patricians, On whom in judgment Mrs. Grundy sits; Sonatas played by second-rate musicians, And milk-and-water jokes by would-be wits; Such squallings, scandals, crush of men and ladies-- It's like a family party down in Hades."

ludicrously odd

From this reading His attitude towards Lady Errington had certainly altered, but not for the better, as the fantastic adoration he had formerly felt towards a vision of his own creation had changed to an earthly love for the real woman, in which there was mingled more of sensuality than platonism.

mat together and make felt-like

From this reading As this was the first victory he had ever obtained over his egotistical nature, Eustace felt most unjustifiably proud, and viewed his actions with great self-complacency, therefore the good results of such victory merely became egotism in another form.

preceding all others in time or space or degree

From this reading As this was the first victory he had ever obtained over his egotistical nature, Eustace felt most unjustifiably proud, and viewed his actions with great self-complacency, therefore the good results of such victory merely became egotism in another form.

plural of “fit” — a display of bad temper

From this reading "I hate 'At Homes,' they're simply Inquisitions To torture human beings into fits; A mixture of plebeians and patricians, On whom in judgment Mrs. Grundy sits; Sonatas played by second-rate musicians, And milk-and-water jokes by would-be wits; Such squallings, scandals, crush of men and ladies-- It's like a family party down in Hades."

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading His attitude towards Lady Errington had certainly altered, but not for the better, as the fantastic adoration he had formerly felt towards a vision of his own creation had changed to an earthly love for the real woman, in which there was mingled more of sensuality than platonism.

the phonological or orthographic sound or appearance of a word that can be used to describe or identify something

From this reading As this was the first victory he had ever obtained over his egotistical nature, Eustace felt most unjustifiably proud, and viewed his actions with great self-complacency, therefore the good results of such victory merely became egotism in another form.

at a previous time

From this reading His attitude towards Lady Errington had certainly altered, but not for the better, as the fantastic adoration he had formerly felt towards a vision of his own creation had changed to an earthly love for the real woman, in which there was mingled more of sensuality than platonism.

having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified

From this reading As this was the first victory he had ever obtained over his egotistical nature, Eustace felt most unjustifiably proud, and viewed his actions with great self-complacency, therefore the good results of such victory merely became egotism in another form.

relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind

From this reading As this was the first victory he had ever obtained over his egotistical nature, Eustace felt most unjustifiably proud, and viewed his actions with great self-complacency, therefore the good results of such victory merely became egotism in another form.

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From this reading "I hate 'At Homes,' they're simply Inquisitions To torture human beings into fits; A mixture of plebeians and patricians, On whom in judgment Mrs. Grundy sits; Sonatas played by second-rate musicians, And milk-and-water jokes by would-be wits; Such squallings, scandals, crush of men and ladies-- It's like a family party down in Hades."

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

From this reading As this was the first victory he had ever obtained over his egotistical nature, Eustace felt most unjustifiably proud, and viewed his actions with great self-complacency, therefore the good results of such victory merely became egotism in another form.

(Greek mythology) the god of the underworld in ancient mythology; brother of Zeus and husband of Persephone

From this reading "I hate 'At Homes,' they're simply Inquisitions To torture human beings into fits; A mixture of plebeians and patricians, On whom in judgment Mrs. Grundy sits; Sonatas played by second-rate musicians, And milk-and-water jokes by would-be wits; Such squallings, scandals, crush of men and ladies-- It's like a family party down in Hades."

the emotion of intense dislike; a feeling of dislike so strong that it demands action

From this reading "I hate 'At Homes,' they're simply Inquisitions To torture human beings into fits; A mixture of plebeians and patricians, On whom in judgment Mrs. Grundy sits; Sonatas played by second-rate musicians, And milk-and-water jokes by would-be wits; Such squallings, scandals, crush of men and ladies-- It's like a family party down in Hades."

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

From this reading As this was the first victory he had ever obtained over his egotistical nature, Eustace felt most unjustifiably proud, and viewed his actions with great self-complacency, therefore the good results of such victory merely became egotism in another form.

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

From this reading As this was the first victory he had ever obtained over his egotistical nature, Eustace felt most unjustifiably proud, and viewed his actions with great self-complacency, therefore the good results of such victory merely became egotism in another form.

where you live at a particular time

From this reading VEILSTURM'S "AT HOME."

plural of “home” — where you live at a particular time

From this reading "I hate 'At Homes,' they're simply Inquisitions To torture human beings into fits; A mixture of plebeians and patricians, On whom in judgment Mrs. Grundy sits; Sonatas played by second-rate musicians, And milk-and-water jokes by would-be wits; Such squallings, scandals, crush of men and ladies-- It's like a family party down in Hades."

characteristic of humanity

From this reading "I hate 'At Homes,' they're simply Inquisitions To torture human beings into fits; A mixture of plebeians and patricians, On whom in judgment Mrs. Grundy sits; Sonatas played by second-rate musicians, And milk-and-water jokes by would-be wits; Such squallings, scandals, crush of men and ladies-- It's like a family party down in Hades."

the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb

From this reading "I hate 'At Homes,' they're simply Inquisitions To torture human beings into fits; A mixture of plebeians and patricians, On whom in judgment Mrs. Grundy sits; Sonatas played by second-rate musicians, And milk-and-water jokes by would-be wits; Such squallings, scandals, crush of men and ladies-- It's like a family party down in Hades."

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

From this reading "I hate 'At Homes,' they're simply Inquisitions To torture human beings into fits; A mixture of plebeians and patricians, On whom in judgment Mrs. Grundy sits; Sonatas played by second-rate musicians, And milk-and-water jokes by would-be wits; Such squallings, scandals, crush of men and ladies-- It's like a family party down in Hades."

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From this reading "I hate 'At Homes,' they're simply Inquisitions To torture human beings into fits; A mixture of plebeians and patricians, On whom in judgment Mrs. Grundy sits; Sonatas played by second-rate musicians, And milk-and-water jokes by would-be wits; Such squallings, scandals, crush of men and ladies-- It's like a family party down in Hades."

moving to the inside of something

From this reading "I hate 'At Homes,' they're simply Inquisitions To torture human beings into fits; A mixture of plebeians and patricians, On whom in judgment Mrs. Grundy sits; Sonatas played by second-rate musicians, And milk-and-water jokes by would-be wits; Such squallings, scandals, crush of men and ladies-- It's like a family party down in Hades."

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

From this reading "I hate 'At Homes,' they're simply Inquisitions To torture human beings into fits; A mixture of plebeians and patricians, On whom in judgment Mrs. Grundy sits; Sonatas played by second-rate musicians, And milk-and-water jokes by would-be wits; Such squallings, scandals, crush of men and ladies-- It's like a family party down in Hades."

plural of “joke” — a humorous anecdote or remark intended to provoke laughter

From this reading "I hate 'At Homes,' they're simply Inquisitions To torture human beings into fits; A mixture of plebeians and patricians, On whom in judgment Mrs. Grundy sits; Sonatas played by second-rate musicians, And milk-and-water jokes by would-be wits; Such squallings, scandals, crush of men and ladies-- It's like a family party down in Hades."

an opinion formed by judging something

From this reading "I hate 'At Homes,' they're simply Inquisitions To torture human beings into fits; A mixture of plebeians and patricians, On whom in judgment Mrs. Grundy sits; Sonatas played by second-rate musicians, And milk-and-water jokes by would-be wits; Such squallings, scandals, crush of men and ladies-- It's like a family party down in Hades."

plural of “lady” — a polite name for any woman

From this reading "I hate 'At Homes,' they're simply Inquisitions To torture human beings into fits; A mixture of plebeians and patricians, On whom in judgment Mrs. Grundy sits; Sonatas played by second-rate musicians, And milk-and-water jokes by would-be wits; Such squallings, scandals, crush of men and ladies-- It's like a family party down in Hades."

a polite name for any woman

From this reading His attitude towards Lady Errington had certainly altered, but not for the better, as the fantastic adoration he had formerly felt towards a vision of his own creation had changed to an earthly love for the real woman, in which there was mingled more of sensuality than platonism.

prefer or wish to do something

From this reading "I hate 'At Homes,' they're simply Inquisitions To torture human beings into fits; A mixture of plebeians and patricians, On whom in judgment Mrs. Grundy sits; Sonatas played by second-rate musicians, And milk-and-water jokes by would-be wits; Such squallings, scandals, crush of men and ladies-- It's like a family party down in Hades."

a strong positive emotion of regard and affection

From this reading His attitude towards Lady Errington had certainly altered, but not for the better, as the fantastic adoration he had formerly felt towards a vision of his own creation had changed to an earthly love for the real woman, in which there was mingled more of sensuality than platonism.

the force of workers available

From this reading "I hate 'At Homes,' they're simply Inquisitions To torture human beings into fits; A mixture of plebeians and patricians, On whom in judgment Mrs. Grundy sits; Sonatas played by second-rate musicians, And milk-and-water jokes by would-be wits; Such squallings, scandals, crush of men and ladies-- It's like a family party down in Hades."

and nothing more

From this reading As this was the first victory he had ever obtained over his egotistical nature, Eustace felt most unjustifiably proud, and viewed his actions with great self-complacency, therefore the good results of such victory merely became egotism in another form.

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

From this reading "I hate 'At Homes,' they're simply Inquisitions To torture human beings into fits; A mixture of plebeians and patricians, On whom in judgment Mrs. Grundy sits; Sonatas played by second-rate musicians, And milk-and-water jokes by would-be wits; Such squallings, scandals, crush of men and ladies-- It's like a family party down in Hades."

past form of “mingle” — to bring or combine together or with something else

From this reading His attitude towards Lady Errington had certainly altered, but not for the better, as the fantastic adoration he had formerly felt towards a vision of his own creation had changed to an earthly love for the real woman, in which there was mingled more of sensuality than platonism.

(chemistry) a substance consisting of two or more substances mixed together (not in fixed proportions and not with chemical bonding)

From this reading "I hate 'At Homes,' they're simply Inquisitions To torture human beings into fits; A mixture of plebeians and patricians, On whom in judgment Mrs. Grundy sits; Sonatas played by second-rate musicians, And milk-and-water jokes by would-be wits; Such squallings, scandals, crush of men and ladies-- It's like a family party down in Hades."

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

From this reading His attitude towards Lady Errington had certainly altered, but not for the better, as the fantastic adoration he had formerly felt towards a vision of his own creation had changed to an earthly love for the real woman, in which there was mingled more of sensuality than platonism.

used to form the superlative

From this reading As this was the first victory he had ever obtained over his egotistical nature, Eustace felt most unjustifiably proud, and viewed his actions with great self-complacency, therefore the good results of such victory merely became egotism in another form.

a form of address for a married woman

From this reading MRS.

plural of “musician” — someone who plays a musical instrument (as a profession)

From this reading "I hate 'At Homes,' they're simply Inquisitions To torture human beings into fits; A mixture of plebeians and patricians, On whom in judgment Mrs. Grundy sits; Sonatas played by second-rate musicians, And milk-and-water jokes by would-be wits; Such squallings, scandals, crush of men and ladies-- It's like a family party down in Hades."

the essential qualities or characteristics by which something is recognized

From this reading As this was the first victory he had ever obtained over his egotistical nature, Eustace felt most unjustifiably proud, and viewed his actions with great self-complacency, therefore the good results of such victory merely became egotism in another form.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading His attitude towards Lady Errington had certainly altered, but not for the better, as the fantastic adoration he had formerly felt towards a vision of his own creation had changed to an earthly love for the real woman, in which there was mingled more of sensuality than platonism.

past form of “obtain” — come into possession of

From this reading As this was the first victory he had ever obtained over his egotistical nature, Eustace felt most unjustifiably proud, and viewed his actions with great self-complacency, therefore the good results of such victory merely became egotism in another form.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading "I hate 'At Homes,' they're simply Inquisitions To torture human beings into fits; A mixture of plebeians and patricians, On whom in judgment Mrs. Grundy sits; Sonatas played by second-rate musicians, And milk-and-water jokes by would-be wits; Such squallings, scandals, crush of men and ladies-- It's like a family party down in Hades."

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading "I hate 'At Homes,' they're simply Inquisitions To torture human beings into fits; A mixture of plebeians and patricians, On whom in judgment Mrs. Grundy sits; Sonatas played by second-rate musicians, And milk-and-water jokes by would-be wits; Such squallings, scandals, crush of men and ladies-- It's like a family party down in Hades."

above and across; more than

From this reading As this was the first victory he had ever obtained over his egotistical nature, Eustace felt most unjustifiably proud, and viewed his actions with great self-complacency, therefore the good results of such victory merely became egotism in another form.

have ownership or possession of

From this reading His attitude towards Lady Errington had certainly altered, but not for the better, as the fantastic adoration he had formerly felt towards a vision of his own creation had changed to an earthly love for the real woman, in which there was mingled more of sensuality than platonism.

an organization to gain political power

From this reading "I hate 'At Homes,' they're simply Inquisitions To torture human beings into fits; A mixture of plebeians and patricians, On whom in judgment Mrs. Grundy sits; Sonatas played by second-rate musicians, And milk-and-water jokes by would-be wits; Such squallings, scandals, crush of men and ladies-- It's like a family party down in Hades."

plural of “patrician” — a person of refined upbringing and manners

From this reading "I hate 'At Homes,' they're simply Inquisitions To torture human beings into fits; A mixture of plebeians and patricians, On whom in judgment Mrs. Grundy sits; Sonatas played by second-rate musicians, And milk-and-water jokes by would-be wits; Such squallings, scandals, crush of men and ladies-- It's like a family party down in Hades."

(philosophy) the philosophical doctrine that abstract concepts exist independent of their names

From this reading His attitude towards Lady Errington had certainly altered, but not for the better, as the fantastic adoration he had formerly felt towards a vision of his own creation had changed to an earthly love for the real woman, in which there was mingled more of sensuality than platonism.

(of games) engaged in

From this reading "I hate 'At Homes,' they're simply Inquisitions To torture human beings into fits; A mixture of plebeians and patricians, On whom in judgment Mrs. Grundy sits; Sonatas played by second-rate musicians, And milk-and-water jokes by would-be wits; Such squallings, scandals, crush of men and ladies-- It's like a family party down in Hades."

plural of “plebeian” — one of the common people

From this reading "I hate 'At Homes,' they're simply Inquisitions To torture human beings into fits; A mixture of plebeians and patricians, On whom in judgment Mrs. Grundy sits; Sonatas played by second-rate musicians, And milk-and-water jokes by would-be wits; Such squallings, scandals, crush of men and ladies-- It's like a family party down in Hades."

feeling self-respect or pleasure in something by which you measure your self-worth; or being a reason for pride

From this reading As this was the first victory he had ever obtained over his egotistical nature, Eustace felt most unjustifiably proud, and viewed his actions with great self-complacency, therefore the good results of such victory merely became egotism in another form.

being or occurring in fact or actuality; having verified existence; not illusory

From this reading His attitude towards Lady Errington had certainly altered, but not for the better, as the fantastic adoration he had formerly felt towards a vision of his own creation had changed to an earthly love for the real woman, in which there was mingled more of sensuality than platonism.

plural of “result” — a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon

From this reading As this was the first victory he had ever obtained over his egotistical nature, Eustace felt most unjustifiably proud, and viewed his actions with great self-complacency, therefore the good results of such victory merely became egotism in another form.

plural of “scandal” — disgraceful gossip about the private lives of other people

From this reading "I hate 'At Homes,' they're simply Inquisitions To torture human beings into fits; A mixture of plebeians and patricians, On whom in judgment Mrs. Grundy sits; Sonatas played by second-rate musicians, And milk-and-water jokes by would-be wits; Such squallings, scandals, crush of men and ladies-- It's like a family party down in Hades."

moderate to inferior in quality

From this reading "I hate 'At Homes,' they're simply Inquisitions To torture human beings into fits; A mixture of plebeians and patricians, On whom in judgment Mrs. Grundy sits; Sonatas played by second-rate musicians, And milk-and-water jokes by would-be wits; Such squallings, scandals, crush of men and ladies-- It's like a family party down in Hades."

the feeling you have when you are satisfied with yourself

From this reading As this was the first victory he had ever obtained over his egotistical nature, Eustace felt most unjustifiably proud, and viewed his actions with great self-complacency, therefore the good results of such victory merely became egotism in another form.

desire for sensual pleasures

From this reading His attitude towards Lady Errington had certainly altered, but not for the better, as the fantastic adoration he had formerly felt towards a vision of his own creation had changed to an earthly love for the real woman, in which there was mingled more of sensuality than platonism.

and nothing more

From this reading "I hate 'At Homes,' they're simply Inquisitions To torture human beings into fits; A mixture of plebeians and patricians, On whom in judgment Mrs. Grundy sits; Sonatas played by second-rate musicians, And milk-and-water jokes by would-be wits; Such squallings, scandals, crush of men and ladies-- It's like a family party down in Hades."

third-person singular of “sit” — be seated

From this reading "I hate 'At Homes,' they're simply Inquisitions To torture human beings into fits; A mixture of plebeians and patricians, On whom in judgment Mrs. Grundy sits; Sonatas played by second-rate musicians, And milk-and-water jokes by would-be wits; Such squallings, scandals, crush of men and ladies-- It's like a family party down in Hades."

plural of “sonata” — a musical composition of 3 or 4 movements of contrasting forms

From this reading "I hate 'At Homes,' they're simply Inquisitions To torture human beings into fits; A mixture of plebeians and patricians, On whom in judgment Mrs. Grundy sits; Sonatas played by second-rate musicians, And milk-and-water jokes by would-be wits; Such squallings, scandals, crush of men and ladies-- It's like a family party down in Hades."

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

From this reading "I hate 'At Homes,' they're simply Inquisitions To torture human beings into fits; A mixture of plebeians and patricians, On whom in judgment Mrs. Grundy sits; Sonatas played by second-rate musicians, And milk-and-water jokes by would-be wits; Such squallings, scandals, crush of men and ladies-- It's like a family party down in Hades."

of the kind already mentioned

From this reading "I hate 'At Homes,' they're simply Inquisitions To torture human beings into fits; A mixture of plebeians and patricians, On whom in judgment Mrs. Grundy sits; Sonatas played by second-rate musicians, And milk-and-water jokes by would-be wits; Such squallings, scandals, crush of men and ladies-- It's like a family party down in Hades."

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading His attitude towards Lady Errington had certainly altered, but not for the better, as the fantastic adoration he had formerly felt towards a vision of his own creation had changed to an earthly love for the real woman, in which there was mingled more of sensuality than platonism.

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

From this reading As this was the first victory he had ever obtained over his egotistical nature, Eustace felt most unjustifiably proud, and viewed his actions with great self-complacency, therefore the good results of such victory merely became egotism in another form.

in or at that place or location

From this reading His attitude towards Lady Errington had certainly altered, but not for the better, as the fantastic adoration he had formerly felt towards a vision of his own creation had changed to an earthly love for the real woman, in which there was mingled more of sensuality than platonism.

for that reason; as a result

From this reading As this was the first victory he had ever obtained over his egotistical nature, Eustace felt most unjustifiably proud, and viewed his actions with great self-complacency, therefore the good results of such victory merely became egotism in another form.

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From this reading "I hate 'At Homes,' they're simply Inquisitions To torture human beings into fits; A mixture of plebeians and patricians, On whom in judgment Mrs. Grundy sits; Sonatas played by second-rate musicians, And milk-and-water jokes by would-be wits; Such squallings, scandals, crush of men and ladies-- It's like a family party down in Hades."

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

From this reading As this was the first victory he had ever obtained over his egotistical nature, Eustace felt most unjustifiably proud, and viewed his actions with great self-complacency, therefore the good results of such victory merely became egotism in another form.

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

From this reading "I hate 'At Homes,' they're simply Inquisitions To torture human beings into fits; A mixture of plebeians and patricians, On whom in judgment Mrs. Grundy sits; Sonatas played by second-rate musicians, And milk-and-water jokes by would-be wits; Such squallings, scandals, crush of men and ladies-- It's like a family party down in Hades."

torment emotionally or mentally

From this reading "I hate 'At Homes,' they're simply Inquisitions To torture human beings into fits; A mixture of plebeians and patricians, On whom in judgment Mrs. Grundy sits; Sonatas played by second-rate musicians, And milk-and-water jokes by would-be wits; Such squallings, scandals, crush of men and ladies-- It's like a family party down in Hades."

in the direction of

From this reading His attitude towards Lady Errington had certainly altered, but not for the better, as the fantastic adoration he had formerly felt towards a vision of his own creation had changed to an earthly love for the real woman, in which there was mingled more of sensuality than platonism.

without any excuse

From this reading As this was the first victory he had ever obtained over his egotistical nature, Eustace felt most unjustifiably proud, and viewed his actions with great self-complacency, therefore the good results of such victory merely became egotism in another form.

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From this reading VEILSTURM'S "AT HOME."

a successful ending of a struggle or contest

From this reading As this was the first victory he had ever obtained over his egotistical nature, Eustace felt most unjustifiably proud, and viewed his actions with great self-complacency, therefore the good results of such victory merely became egotism in another form.

past form of “view” — deem to be

From this reading As this was the first victory he had ever obtained over his egotistical nature, Eustace felt most unjustifiably proud, and viewed his actions with great self-complacency, therefore the good results of such victory merely became egotism in another form.

a vivid mental image

From this reading His attitude towards Lady Errington had certainly altered, but not for the better, as the fantastic adoration he had formerly felt towards a vision of his own creation had changed to an earthly love for the real woman, in which there was mingled more of sensuality than platonism.

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

From this reading As this was the first victory he had ever obtained over his egotistical nature, Eustace felt most unjustifiably proud, and viewed his actions with great self-complacency, therefore the good results of such victory merely became egotism in another form.

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

From this reading His attitude towards Lady Errington had certainly altered, but not for the better, as the fantastic adoration he had formerly felt towards a vision of his own creation had changed to an earthly love for the real woman, in which there was mingled more of sensuality than platonism.

the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading "I hate 'At Homes,' they're simply Inquisitions To torture human beings into fits; A mixture of plebeians and patricians, On whom in judgment Mrs. Grundy sits; Sonatas played by second-rate musicians, And milk-and-water jokes by would-be wits; Such squallings, scandals, crush of men and ladies-- It's like a family party down in Hades."

in the company of; together with

From this reading As this was the first victory he had ever obtained over his egotistical nature, Eustace felt most unjustifiably proud, and viewed his actions with great self-complacency, therefore the good results of such victory merely became egotism in another form.

the basic human power of intelligent thought and perception

From this reading "I hate 'At Homes,' they're simply Inquisitions To torture human beings into fits; A mixture of plebeians and patricians, On whom in judgment Mrs. Grundy sits; Sonatas played by second-rate musicians, And milk-and-water jokes by would-be wits; Such squallings, scandals, crush of men and ladies-- It's like a family party down in Hades."

an adult female person (as opposed to a man)

From this reading His attitude towards Lady Errington had certainly altered, but not for the better, as the fantastic adoration he had formerly felt towards a vision of his own creation had changed to an earthly love for the real woman, in which there was mingled more of sensuality than platonism.

unfulfilled or frustrated in realizing an ambition

From this reading "I hate 'At Homes,' they're simply Inquisitions To torture human beings into fits; A mixture of plebeians and patricians, On whom in judgment Mrs. Grundy sits; Sonatas played by second-rate musicians, And milk-and-water jokes by would-be wits; Such squallings, scandals, crush of men and ladies-- It's like a family party down in Hades."