in actual fact
From this reading Judging from his gaiety of spirit, one would have thought that the painful incident on the return of the riders from St. Thomas's Mount was entirely effaced from his mind, though only two short days had actually elapsed since it had occurred.
AlfrednounUS /ˈælfrəd/
king of Wessex; defeated the Vikings and encouraged writing in English (849-899)
From this reading Alfred Rayner had often expatiated to Hester on the delights of this festivity at Government House at which he had been present in the previous year.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading To Hester the days had brought no mitigation of her pain, although her husband seemed to take it for granted that she shared his preoccupation concerning the ball.
a human limb; technically the part of the superior limb between the shoulder and the elbow but commonly used to refer to the whole superior limb
From this reading He now looked forward with glee to make his entrance with his beautiful wife on his arm.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Alfred Rayner had often expatiated to Hester on the delights of this festivity at Government House at which he had been present in the previous year.
round object that is hit or thrown or kicked in games
From this reading It was the day of the great ball of the season.
delighting the senses or exciting intellectual or emotional admiration
From this reading He now looked forward with glee to make his entrance with his beautiful wife on his arm.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Alfred Rayner had often expatiated to Hester on the delights of this festivity at Government House at which he had been present in the previous year.
inflected form of “bring” — take something or somebody with oneself somewhere
From this reading To Hester the days had brought no mitigation of her pain, although her husband seemed to take it for granted that she shared his preoccupation concerning the ball.
-ing form of “concern” — be relevant to
From this reading To Hester the days had brought no mitigation of her pain, although her husband seemed to take it for granted that she shared his preoccupation concerning the ball.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading It was the day of the great ball of the season.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading Judging from his gaiety of spirit, one would have thought that the painful incident on the return of the riders from St. Thomas's Mount was entirely effaced from his mind, though only two short days had actually elapsed since it had occurred.
delightsnounUS /dɪˈlaɪts/
plural of “delight” — a feeling of extreme pleasure or satisfaction
From this reading Alfred Rayner had often expatiated to Hester on the delights of this festivity at Government House at which he had been present in the previous year.
effaced
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From this reading Judging from his gaiety of spirit, one would have thought that the painful incident on the return of the riders from St. Thomas's Mount was entirely effaced from his mind, though only two short days had actually elapsed since it had occurred.
elapsedadjectiveUS /ɪˈlæpst/
(of time) having passed or slipped by
From this reading Judging from his gaiety of spirit, one would have thought that the painful incident on the return of the riders from St. Thomas's Mount was entirely effaced from his mind, though only two short days had actually elapsed since it had occurred.
to a complete degree or to the full or entire extent (“whole” is often used informally for “wholly”)
From this reading Judging from his gaiety of spirit, one would have thought that the painful incident on the return of the riders from St. Thomas's Mount was entirely effaced from his mind, though only two short days had actually elapsed since it had occurred.
something that provides access (to get in or get out)
From this reading He now looked forward with glee to make his entrance with his beautiful wife on his arm.
expatiated
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From this reading Alfred Rayner had often expatiated to Hester on the delights of this festivity at Government House at which he had been present in the previous year.
festivitynounUS /feˈstɪvəti/
any joyous diversion
From this reading Alfred Rayner had often expatiated to Hester on the delights of this festivity at Government House at which he had been present in the previous year.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading To Hester the days had brought no mitigation of her pain, although her husband seemed to take it for granted that she shared his preoccupation concerning the ball.
at or to or toward the front
From this reading He now looked forward with glee to make his entrance with his beautiful wife on his arm.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Judging from his gaiety of spirit, one would have thought that the painful incident on the return of the riders from St. Thomas's Mount was entirely effaced from his mind, though only two short days had actually elapsed since it had occurred.
gaietynoun
a gay feeling
From this reading Judging from his gaiety of spirit, one would have thought that the painful incident on the return of the riders from St. Thomas's Mount was entirely effaced from his mind, though only two short days had actually elapsed since it had occurred.
gleenounUS /ɡliː/
great merriment
From this reading He now looked forward with glee to make his entrance with his beautiful wife on his arm.
the organization that is the governing authority of a political unit
From this reading Alfred Rayner had often expatiated to Hester on the delights of this festivity at Government House at which he had been present in the previous year.
acknowledged as a supposition
From this reading To Hester the days had brought no mitigation of her pain, although her husband seemed to take it for granted that she shared his preoccupation concerning the ball.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading It was the day of the great ball of the season.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Alfred Rayner had often expatiated to Hester on the delights of this festivity at Government House at which he had been present in the previous year.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading Judging from his gaiety of spirit, one would have thought that the painful incident on the return of the riders from St. Thomas's Mount was entirely effaced from his mind, though only two short days had actually elapsed since it had occurred.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Alfred Rayner had often expatiated to Hester on the delights of this festivity at Government House at which he had been present in the previous year.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading To Hester the days had brought no mitigation of her pain, although her husband seemed to take it for granted that she shared his preoccupation concerning the ball.
Hester
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From this reading Alfred Rayner had often expatiated to Hester on the delights of this festivity at Government House at which he had been present in the previous year.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading He now looked forward with glee to make his entrance with his beautiful wife on his arm.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading Alfred Rayner had often expatiated to Hester on the delights of this festivity at Government House at which he had been present in the previous year.
a married man; a woman's partner in marriage
From this reading To Hester the days had brought no mitigation of her pain, although her husband seemed to take it for granted that she shared his preoccupation concerning the ball.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Alfred Rayner had often expatiated to Hester on the delights of this festivity at Government House at which he had been present in the previous year.
a single distinct event
From this reading Judging from his gaiety of spirit, one would have thought that the painful incident on the return of the riders from St. Thomas's Mount was entirely effaced from his mind, though only two short days had actually elapsed since it had occurred.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was the day of the great ball of the season.
JudgingnounUS /ˈdʒʌdʒɪŋ/
the cognitive process of reaching a decision or drawing conclusions
From this reading Judging from his gaiety of spirit, one would have thought that the painful incident on the return of the riders from St. Thomas's Mount was entirely effaced from his mind, though only two short days had actually elapsed since it had occurred.
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading He now looked forward with glee to make his entrance with his beautiful wife on his arm.
engage in
From this reading He now looked forward with glee to make his entrance with his beautiful wife on his arm.
The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.
From this reading Judging from his gaiety of spirit, one would have thought that the painful incident on the return of the riders from St. Thomas's Mount was entirely effaced from his mind, though only two short days had actually elapsed since it had occurred.
mitigationnounUS /ˌmɪtɪˈɡeɪʃən/
to act in such a way as to cause an offense to seem less serious
From this reading To Hester the days had brought no mitigation of her pain, although her husband seemed to take it for granted that she shared his preoccupation concerning the ball.
attach to a support
From this reading Judging from his gaiety of spirit, one would have thought that the painful incident on the return of the riders from St. Thomas's Mount was entirely effaced from his mind, though only two short days had actually elapsed since it had occurred.
not any; not one
From this reading To Hester the days had brought no mitigation of her pain, although her husband seemed to take it for granted that she shared his preoccupation concerning the ball.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading He now looked forward with glee to make his entrance with his beautiful wife on his arm.
inflected form of “occur” — come to pass
From this reading Judging from his gaiety of spirit, one would have thought that the painful incident on the return of the riders from St. Thomas's Mount was entirely effaced from his mind, though only two short days had actually elapsed since it had occurred.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading It was the day of the great ball of the season.
many times at short intervals
From this reading Alfred Rayner had often expatiated to Hester on the delights of this festivity at Government House at which he had been present in the previous year.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Alfred Rayner had often expatiated to Hester on the delights of this festivity at Government House at which he had been present in the previous year.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Judging from his gaiety of spirit, one would have thought that the painful incident on the return of the riders from St. Thomas's Mount was entirely effaced from his mind, though only two short days had actually elapsed since it had occurred.
and nothing more
From this reading Judging from his gaiety of spirit, one would have thought that the painful incident on the return of the riders from St. Thomas's Mount was entirely effaced from his mind, though only two short days had actually elapsed since it had occurred.
a symptom of some physical hurt or disorder
From this reading To Hester the days had brought no mitigation of her pain, although her husband seemed to take it for granted that she shared his preoccupation concerning the ball.
causing physical or psychological pain
From this reading Judging from his gaiety of spirit, one would have thought that the painful incident on the return of the riders from St. Thomas's Mount was entirely effaced from his mind, though only two short days had actually elapsed since it had occurred.
preoccupationnounUS /priˌɑːkjəˈpeɪʃən/
an idea that preoccupies the mind and holds the attention
From this reading To Hester the days had brought no mitigation of her pain, although her husband seemed to take it for granted that she shared his preoccupation concerning the ball.
give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading Alfred Rayner had often expatiated to Hester on the delights of this festivity at Government House at which he had been present in the previous year.
just preceding something else in time or order
From this reading Alfred Rayner had often expatiated to Hester on the delights of this festivity at Government House at which he had been present in the previous year.
Rayner
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From this reading Alfred Rayner had often expatiated to Hester on the delights of this festivity at Government House at which he had been present in the previous year.
go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading Judging from his gaiety of spirit, one would have thought that the painful incident on the return of the riders from St. Thomas's Mount was entirely effaced from his mind, though only two short days had actually elapsed since it had occurred.
ridersnounUS /ˈraɪdərz/
plural of “rider” — a traveler who actively rides an animal (as a horse or camel)
From this reading Judging from his gaiety of spirit, one would have thought that the painful incident on the return of the riders from St. Thomas's Mount was entirely effaced from his mind, though only two short days had actually elapsed since it had occurred.
a period of the year marked by special events or activities in some field
From this reading It was the day of the great ball of the season.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading To Hester the days had brought no mitigation of her pain, although her husband seemed to take it for granted that she shared his preoccupation concerning the ball.
sharedadjectiveUS /ʃerd/
have in common; held or experienced in common
From this reading To Hester the days had brought no mitigation of her pain, although her husband seemed to take it for granted that she shared his preoccupation concerning the ball.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading To Hester the days had brought no mitigation of her pain, although her husband seemed to take it for granted that she shared his preoccupation concerning the ball.
primarily temporal sense; indicating or being or seeming to be limited in duration
From this reading Judging from his gaiety of spirit, one would have thought that the painful incident on the return of the riders from St. Thomas's Mount was entirely effaced from his mind, though only two short days had actually elapsed since it had occurred.
sinceprepositionUS /sɪns/
from a time in the past until now
From this reading Judging from his gaiety of spirit, one would have thought that the painful incident on the return of the riders from St. Thomas's Mount was entirely effaced from his mind, though only two short days had actually elapsed since it had occurred.
the vital principle or animating force within living things
From this reading Judging from his gaiety of spirit, one would have thought that the painful incident on the return of the riders from St. Thomas's Mount was entirely effaced from his mind, though only two short days had actually elapsed since it had occurred.
St
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From this reading Judging from his gaiety of spirit, one would have thought that the painful incident on the return of the riders from St. Thomas's Mount was entirely effaced from his mind, though only two short days had actually elapsed since it had occurred.
carry out
From this reading To Hester the days had brought no mitigation of her pain, although her husband seemed to take it for granted that she shared his preoccupation concerning the ball.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Judging from his gaiety of spirit, one would have thought that the painful incident on the return of the riders from St. Thomas's Mount was entirely effaced from his mind, though only two short days had actually elapsed since it had occurred.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading It was the day of the great ball of the season.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading Alfred Rayner had often expatiated to Hester on the delights of this festivity at Government House at which he had been present in the previous year.
Thomas'snounUS /ˈtɑːməsɪz/
possessive form of “thomas” — United States clockmaker who introduced mass production (1785-1859)
From this reading Judging from his gaiety of spirit, one would have thought that the painful incident on the return of the riders from St. Thomas's Mount was entirely effaced from his mind, though only two short days had actually elapsed since it had occurred.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading Judging from his gaiety of spirit, one would have thought that the painful incident on the return of the riders from St. Thomas's Mount was entirely effaced from his mind, though only two short days had actually elapsed since it had occurred.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading Judging from his gaiety of spirit, one would have thought that the painful incident on the return of the riders from St. Thomas's Mount was entirely effaced from his mind, though only two short days had actually elapsed since it had occurred.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Alfred Rayner had often expatiated to Hester on the delights of this festivity at Government House at which he had been present in the previous year.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading Judging from his gaiety of spirit, one would have thought that the painful incident on the return of the riders from St. Thomas's Mount was entirely effaced from his mind, though only two short days had actually elapsed since it had occurred.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It was the day of the great ball of the season.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Alfred Rayner had often expatiated to Hester on the delights of this festivity at Government House at which he had been present in the previous year.
a married woman; a man's partner in marriage
From this reading He now looked forward with glee to make his entrance with his beautiful wife on his arm.
in the company of; together with
From this reading He now looked forward with glee to make his entrance with his beautiful wife on his arm.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading Judging from his gaiety of spirit, one would have thought that the painful incident on the return of the riders from St. Thomas's Mount was entirely effaced from his mind, though only two short days had actually elapsed since it had occurred.
a period of time containing 365 (or 366) days
From this reading Alfred Rayner had often expatiated to Hester on the delights of this festivity at Government House at which he had been present in the previous year.
