used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A crowded, beflowered church bore witness to the fact that Darcy was still a name to be reckoned with in the community.
matters of personal concern
From this reading The funeral did great credit to the Misses Darcys' experience in such affairs.
ain't
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From this reading As Mr. Florsheimer of the Gents' Furnishing remarked to Miss Murphy of the Silks: "Such a loss to trade, ain't she?"
AmongprepositionUS /əˈmʌŋ/
surrounded by; in the middle of a group
From this reading Among these humbler friends not a few genuine tears were shed, however, for Effie May had scattered her kindness impartially.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Not only the best people were there in quite sufficient numbers, but many of those lesser folk whose duties bring them happily into touch with the best people; milliners, modistes, clerks in the better shops, and so forth.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading As Mr. Florsheimer of the Gents' Furnishing remarked to Miss Murphy of the Silks: "Such a loss to trade, ain't she?"
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading A crowded, beflowered church bore witness to the fact that Darcy was still a name to be reckoned with in the community.
beflowered
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From this reading A crowded, beflowered church bore witness to the fact that Darcy was still a name to be reckoned with in the community.
the supreme effort one can make
From this reading Not only the best people were there in quite sufficient numbers, but many of those lesser folk whose duties bring them happily into touch with the best people; milliners, modistes, clerks in the better shops, and so forth.
(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 Not only the best people were there in quite sufficient numbers, but many of those lesser folk whose duties bring them happily into touch with the best people; milliners, modistes, clerks in the better shops, and so forth.
cause to be bored
From this reading A crowded, beflowered church bore witness to the fact that Darcy was still a name to be reckoned with in the community.
take something or somebody with oneself somewhere
From this reading Not only the best people were there in quite sufficient numbers, but many of those lesser folk whose duties bring them happily into touch with the best people; milliners, modistes, clerks in the better shops, and so forth.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Not only the best people were there in quite sufficient numbers, but many of those lesser folk whose duties bring them happily into touch with the best people; milliners, modistes, clerks in the better shops, and so forth.
one of the groups of Christians who have their own beliefs and forms of worship
From this reading A crowded, beflowered church bore witness to the fact that Darcy was still a name to be reckoned with in the community.
clerksnounUS /klɜːrks/
plural of “clerk” — an employee who performs clerical work (e.g., keeps records or accounts)
From this reading Not only the best people were there in quite sufficient numbers, but many of those lesser folk whose duties bring them happily into touch with the best people; milliners, modistes, clerks in the better shops, and so forth.
communitynounUS /kəˈmjuːnəti/
a group of people living in a particular local area
From this reading A crowded, beflowered church bore witness to the fact that Darcy was still a name to be reckoned with in the community.
approval
From this reading The funeral did great credit to the Misses Darcys' experience in such affairs.
overfilled or compacted or concentrated
From this reading A crowded, beflowered church bore witness to the fact that Darcy was still a name to be reckoned with in the community.
Darcy
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From this reading A crowded, beflowered church bore witness to the fact that Darcy was still a name to be reckoned with in the community.
Darcys
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From this reading The funeral did great credit to the Misses Darcys' experience in such affairs.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading The funeral did great credit to the Misses Darcys' experience in such affairs.
plural of “duty” — the social force that binds you to the courses of action demanded by that force
From this reading Not only the best people were there in quite sufficient numbers, but many of those lesser folk whose duties bring them happily into touch with the best people; milliners, modistes, clerks in the better shops, and so forth.
Effie
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From this reading Among these humbler friends not a few genuine tears were shed, however, for Effie May had scattered her kindness impartially.
undergo or live through a difficult experience
From this reading The funeral did great credit to the Misses Darcys' experience in such affairs.
a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred
From this reading A crowded, beflowered church bore witness to the fact that Darcy was still a name to be reckoned with in the community.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading Among these humbler friends not a few genuine tears were shed, however, for Effie May had scattered her kindness impartially.
Florsheimer
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From this reading As Mr. Florsheimer of the Gents' Furnishing remarked to Miss Murphy of the Silks: "Such a loss to trade, ain't she?"
people in general (often used in the plural)
From this reading Not only the best people were there in quite sufficient numbers, but many of those lesser folk whose duties bring them happily into touch with the best people; milliners, modistes, clerks in the better shops, and so forth.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Among these humbler friends not a few genuine tears were shed, however, for Effie May had scattered her kindness impartially.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading Not only the best people were there in quite sufficient numbers, but many of those lesser folk whose duties bring them happily into touch with the best people; milliners, modistes, clerks in the better shops, and so forth.
plural of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading Among these humbler friends not a few genuine tears were shed, however, for Effie May had scattered her kindness impartially.
funeralnounUS /ˈfjuːnərəl/
a ceremony at which a dead person is buried or cremated
From this reading The funeral did great credit to the Misses Darcys' experience in such affairs.
FurnishingnounUS /ˈfɜːrnɪʃɪŋ/
(usually plural) accessory wearing apparel
From this reading As Mr. Florsheimer of the Gents' Furnishing remarked to Miss Murphy of the Silks: "Such a loss to trade, ain't she?"
GentsnounUS /dʒents/
plural of “gent” — informal abbreviation of “gentleman”
From this reading As Mr. Florsheimer of the Gents' Furnishing remarked to Miss Murphy of the Silks: "Such a loss to trade, ain't she?"
genuineadjectiveUS /ˈdʒenjəwən/
not fake or counterfeit
From this reading Among these humbler friends not a few genuine tears were shed, however, for Effie May had scattered her kindness impartially.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading The funeral did great credit to the Misses Darcys' experience in such affairs.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Among these humbler friends not a few genuine tears were shed, however, for Effie May had scattered her kindness impartially.
happilyadverbUS /ˈhæpəli/
in a joyous manner
From this reading Not only the best people were there in quite sufficient numbers, but many of those lesser folk whose duties bring them happily into touch with the best people; milliners, modistes, clerks in the better shops, and so forth.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Among these humbler friends not a few genuine tears were shed, however, for Effie May had scattered her kindness impartially.
used to add a contrasting statement
From this reading Among these humbler friends not a few genuine tears were shed, however, for Effie May had scattered her kindness impartially.
humbleradjectiveUS /ˈhʌmbələr/
comparative of “humble” — low or inferior in station or quality
From this reading Among these humbler friends not a few genuine tears were shed, however, for Effie May had scattered her kindness impartially.
impartiallyadverbUS /ˌɪmˈpɑːrʃəli/
in an impartial manner
From this reading Among these humbler friends not a few genuine tears were shed, however, for Effie May had scattered her kindness impartially.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The funeral did great credit to the Misses Darcys' experience in such affairs.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading Not only the best people were there in quite sufficient numbers, but many of those lesser folk whose duties bring them happily into touch with the best people; milliners, modistes, clerks in the better shops, and so forth.
the quality of being warmhearted and considerate and humane and sympathetic
From this reading Among these humbler friends not a few genuine tears were shed, however, for Effie May had scattered her kindness impartially.
lesseradjectiveUS /ˈlesər/
of less size or importance
From this reading Not only the best people were there in quite sufficient numbers, but many of those lesser folk whose duties bring them happily into touch with the best people; milliners, modistes, clerks in the better shops, and so forth.
something that is lost
From this reading As Mr. Florsheimer of the Gents' Furnishing remarked to Miss Murphy of the Silks: "Such a loss to trade, ain't she?"
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 Not only the best people were there in quite sufficient numbers, but many of those lesser folk whose duties bring them happily into touch with the best people; milliners, modistes, clerks in the better shops, and so forth.
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading Among these humbler friends not a few genuine tears were shed, however, for Effie May had scattered her kindness impartially.
milliners
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From this reading Not only the best people were there in quite sufficient numbers, but many of those lesser folk whose duties bring them happily into touch with the best people; milliners, modistes, clerks in the better shops, and so forth.
fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind
From this reading As Mr. Florsheimer of the Gents' Furnishing remarked to Miss Murphy of the Silks: "Such a loss to trade, ain't she?"
MissesnounUS /ˈmɪsəz/
plural of “miss” — a young female
From this reading The funeral did great credit to the Misses Darcys' experience in such affairs.
modistes
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From this reading Not only the best people were there in quite sufficient numbers, but many of those lesser folk whose duties bring them happily into touch with the best people; milliners, modistes, clerks in the better shops, and so forth.
a form of address for a man
From this reading As Mr. Florsheimer of the Gents' Furnishing remarked to Miss Murphy of the Silks: "Such a loss to trade, ain't she?"
MurphynounUS /ˈmɜːrfi/
an edible tuber native to South America; a staple food of Ireland
From this reading As Mr. Florsheimer of the Gents' Furnishing remarked to Miss Murphy of the Silks: "Such a loss to trade, ain't she?"
assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading A crowded, beflowered church bore witness to the fact that Darcy was still a name to be reckoned with in the community.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Not only the best people were there in quite sufficient numbers, but many of those lesser folk whose duties bring them happily into touch with the best people; milliners, modistes, clerks in the better shops, and so forth.
the fourth book of the Old Testament; contains a record of the number of Israelites who followed Moses out of Egypt
From this reading Not only the best people were there in quite sufficient numbers, but many of those lesser folk whose duties bring them happily into touch with the best people; milliners, modistes, clerks in the better shops, and so forth.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Not only the best people were there in quite sufficient numbers, but many of those lesser folk whose duties bring them happily into touch with the best people; milliners, modistes, clerks in the better shops, and so forth.
and nothing more
From this reading Not only the best people were there in quite sufficient numbers, but many of those lesser folk whose duties bring them happily into touch with the best people; milliners, modistes, clerks in the better shops, and so forth.
(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively
From this reading Not only the best people were there in quite sufficient numbers, but many of those lesser folk whose duties bring them happily into touch with the best people; milliners, modistes, clerks in the better shops, and so forth.
to a degree (not used with a negative)
From this reading Not only the best people were there in quite sufficient numbers, but many of those lesser folk whose duties bring them happily into touch with the best people; milliners, modistes, clerks in the better shops, and so forth.
reckonedverbUS /ˈrekənd/
past form of “reckon” — expect, believe, or suppose
From this reading A crowded, beflowered church bore witness to the fact that Darcy was still a name to be reckoned with in the community.
past form of “remark” — make mention of
From this reading As Mr. Florsheimer of the Gents' Furnishing remarked to Miss Murphy of the Silks: "Such a loss to trade, ain't she?"
occurring or distributed over widely spaced and irregular intervals in time or space
From this reading Among these humbler friends not a few genuine tears were shed, however, for Effie May had scattered her kindness impartially.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading As Mr. Florsheimer of the Gents' Furnishing remarked to Miss Murphy of the Silks: "Such a loss to trade, ain't she?"
get rid of
From this reading Among these humbler friends not a few genuine tears were shed, however, for Effie May had scattered her kindness impartially.
shopsnounUS /ʃɑːps/
plural of “shop” — a mercantile establishment for the retail sale of goods or services
From this reading Not only the best people were there in quite sufficient numbers, but many of those lesser folk whose duties bring them happily into touch with the best people; milliners, modistes, clerks in the better shops, and so forth.
SilksnounUS /sɪlks/
the brightly colored garments of a jockey; emblematic of the stable
From this reading As Mr. Florsheimer of the Gents' Furnishing remarked to Miss Murphy of the Silks: "Such a loss to trade, ain't she?"
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading Not only the best people were there in quite sufficient numbers, but many of those lesser folk whose duties bring them happily into touch with the best people; milliners, modistes, clerks in the better shops, and so forth.
not in physical motion
From this reading A crowded, beflowered church bore witness to the fact that Darcy was still a name to be reckoned with in the community.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading The funeral did great credit to the Misses Darcys' experience in such affairs.
of a quantity that can fulfill a need or requirement but without being abundant
From this reading Not only the best people were there in quite sufficient numbers, but many of those lesser folk whose duties bring them happily into touch with the best people; milliners, modistes, clerks in the better shops, and so forth.
the process of shedding tears (usually accompanied by sobs or other inarticulate sounds)
From this reading Among these humbler friends not a few genuine tears were shed, however, for Effie May had scattered her kindness impartially.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading A crowded, beflowered church bore witness to the fact that Darcy was still a name to be reckoned with in the community.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The funeral did great credit to the Misses Darcys' experience in such affairs.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading Not only the best people were there in quite sufficient numbers, but many of those lesser folk whose duties bring them happily into touch with the best people; milliners, modistes, clerks in the better shops, and so forth.
in or at that place or location
From this reading Not only the best people were there in quite sufficient numbers, but many of those lesser folk whose duties bring them happily into touch with the best people; milliners, modistes, clerks in the better shops, and so forth.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading Among these humbler friends not a few genuine tears were shed, however, for Effie May had scattered her kindness impartially.
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading Not only the best people were there in quite sufficient numbers, but many of those lesser folk whose duties bring them happily into touch with the best people; milliners, modistes, clerks in the better shops, and so forth.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The funeral did great credit to the Misses Darcys' experience in such affairs.
make physical contact with, come in contact with
From this reading Not only the best people were there in quite sufficient numbers, but many of those lesser folk whose duties bring them happily into touch with the best people; milliners, modistes, clerks in the better shops, and so forth.
the commercial exchange (buying and selling on domestic or international markets) of goods and services
From this reading As Mr. Florsheimer of the Gents' Furnishing remarked to Miss Murphy of the Silks: "Such a loss to trade, ain't she?"
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading A crowded, beflowered church bore witness to the fact that Darcy was still a name to be reckoned with in the community.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Not only the best people were there in quite sufficient numbers, but many of those lesser folk whose duties bring them happily into touch with the best people; milliners, modistes, clerks in the better shops, and so forth.
belonging to which person
From this reading Not only the best people were there in quite sufficient numbers, but many of those lesser folk whose duties bring them happily into touch with the best people; milliners, modistes, clerks in the better shops, and so forth.
in the company of; together with
From this reading A crowded, beflowered church bore witness to the fact that Darcy was still a name to be reckoned with in the community.
someone who sees an event and reports what happened
From this reading A crowded, beflowered church bore witness to the fact that Darcy was still a name to be reckoned with in the community.
