Chapter XI · Chapter 11

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

From this reading The proudest dowagers, who hitherto considered that they would be showing infinite condescension if they appeared at a festival where a _ci-devant_ shopkeeper's daughter would play the part of mistress of the house, now began to think that their condescension might bear a little paring down.

inflected form of “admit” — declare to be true or admit the existence or reality or truth of

From this reading Even the most prejudiced became more favourably disposed towards the woman whom Lady Szentirmay freely admitted to her friendship.

past form of “appear” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect

From this reading The proudest dowagers, who hitherto considered that they would be showing infinite condescension if they appeared at a festival where a _ci-devant_ shopkeeper's daughter would play the part of mistress of the house, now began to think that their condescension might bear a little paring down.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading Her week's residence at Kárpáthy Castle had completely changed Fanny's position in the eyes of the great world.

used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses

From this reading The proudest dowagers, who hitherto considered that they would be showing infinite condescension if they appeared at a festival where a _ci-devant_ shopkeeper's daughter would play the part of mistress of the house, now began to think that their condescension might bear a little paring down.

have

From this reading The proudest dowagers, who hitherto considered that they would be showing infinite condescension if they appeared at a festival where a _ci-devant_ shopkeeper's daughter would play the part of mistress of the house, now began to think that their condescension might bear a little paring down.

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

From this reading Even the most prejudiced became more favourably disposed towards the woman whom Lady Szentirmay freely admitted to her friendship.

inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action

From this reading The proudest dowagers, who hitherto considered that they would be showing infinite condescension if they appeared at a festival where a _ci-devant_ shopkeeper's daughter would play the part of mistress of the house, now began to think that their condescension might bear a little paring down.

a large and stately mansion

From this reading Her week's residence at Kárpáthy Castle had completely changed Fanny's position in the eyes of the great world.

made or become different in nature or form

From this reading Her week's residence at Kárpáthy Castle had completely changed Fanny's position in the eyes of the great world.

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From this reading The proudest dowagers, who hitherto considered that they would be showing infinite condescension if they appeared at a festival where a _ci-devant_ shopkeeper's daughter would play the part of mistress of the house, now began to think that their condescension might bear a little paring down.

to a complete degree or to the full or entire extent (“whole” is often used informally for “wholly”)

From this reading Her week's residence at Kárpáthy Castle had completely changed Fanny's position in the eyes of the great world.

the trait of displaying arrogance by patronizing those considered inferior

From this reading The proudest dowagers, who hitherto considered that they would be showing infinite condescension if they appeared at a festival where a _ci-devant_ shopkeeper's daughter would play the part of mistress of the house, now began to think that their condescension might bear a little paring down.

carefully weighed

From this reading The proudest dowagers, who hitherto considered that they would be showing infinite condescension if they appeared at a festival where a _ci-devant_ shopkeeper's daughter would play the part of mistress of the house, now began to think that their condescension might bear a little paring down.

a female human offspring

From this reading The proudest dowagers, who hitherto considered that they would be showing infinite condescension if they appeared at a festival where a _ci-devant_ shopkeeper's daughter would play the part of mistress of the house, now began to think that their condescension might bear a little paring down.

having made preparations

From this reading Even the most prejudiced became more favourably disposed towards the woman whom Lady Szentirmay freely admitted to her friendship.

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From this reading The proudest dowagers, who hitherto considered that they would be showing infinite condescension if they appeared at a festival where a _ci-devant_ shopkeeper's daughter would play the part of mistress of the house, now began to think that their condescension might bear a little paring down.

being or moving lower in position or less in some value

From this reading The proudest dowagers, who hitherto considered that they would be showing infinite condescension if they appeared at a festival where a _ci-devant_ shopkeeper's daughter would play the part of mistress of the house, now began to think that their condescension might bear a little paring down.

divisible by two

From this reading Even the most prejudiced became more favourably disposed towards the woman whom Lady Szentirmay freely admitted to her friendship.

opinion or judgment

From this reading Her week's residence at Kárpáthy Castle had completely changed Fanny's position in the eyes of the great world.

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From this reading Her week's residence at Kárpáthy Castle had completely changed Fanny's position in the eyes of the great world.

showing approval

From this reading Even the most prejudiced became more favourably disposed towards the woman whom Lady Szentirmay freely admitted to her friendship.

being the sex (of plant or animal) that produces fertilizable gametes (ova) from which offspring develop

From this reading THE FEMALE FRIEND.

a day or period of time set aside for feasting and celebration

From this reading The proudest dowagers, who hitherto considered that they would be showing infinite condescension if they appeared at a festival where a _ci-devant_ shopkeeper's daughter would play the part of mistress of the house, now began to think that their condescension might bear a little paring down.

in a free manner

From this reading Even the most prejudiced became more favourably disposed towards the woman whom Lady Szentirmay freely admitted to her friendship.

a person you know well and regard with affection and trust

From this reading THE FEMALE FRIEND.

the state of being friends (or friendly)

From this reading Even the most prejudiced became more favourably disposed towards the woman whom Lady Szentirmay freely admitted to her friendship.

past form of “gain” — obtain

From this reading Lady Szentirmay gained her object.

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

From this reading Her week's residence at Kárpáthy Castle had completely changed Fanny's position in the eyes of the great world.

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

From this reading Her week's residence at Kárpáthy Castle had completely changed Fanny's position in the eyes of the great world.

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

From this reading Lady Szentirmay gained her object.

used in negative statement to describe a situation that has existed up to this point or up to the present time

From this reading The proudest dowagers, who hitherto considered that they would be showing infinite condescension if they appeared at a festival where a _ci-devant_ shopkeeper's daughter would play the part of mistress of the house, now began to think that their condescension might bear a little paring down.

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

From this reading The proudest dowagers, who hitherto considered that they would be showing infinite condescension if they appeared at a festival where a _ci-devant_ shopkeeper's daughter would play the part of mistress of the house, now began to think that their condescension might bear a little paring down.

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading The proudest dowagers, who hitherto considered that they would be showing infinite condescension if they appeared at a festival where a _ci-devant_ shopkeeper's daughter would play the part of mistress of the house, now began to think that their condescension might bear a little paring down.

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

From this reading Her week's residence at Kárpáthy Castle had completely changed Fanny's position in the eyes of the great world.

having no limits or boundaries in time or space or extent or magnitude

From this reading The proudest dowagers, who hitherto considered that they would be showing infinite condescension if they appeared at a festival where a _ci-devant_ shopkeeper's daughter would play the part of mistress of the house, now began to think that their condescension might bear a little paring down.

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From this reading Her week's residence at Kárpáthy Castle had completely changed Fanny's position in the eyes of the great world.

a polite name for any woman

From this reading Lady Szentirmay gained her object.

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

From this reading The proudest dowagers, who hitherto considered that they would be showing infinite condescension if they appeared at a festival where a _ci-devant_ shopkeeper's daughter would play the part of mistress of the house, now began to think that their condescension might bear a little paring down.

used to say something is possible but not certain

From this reading The proudest dowagers, who hitherto considered that they would be showing infinite condescension if they appeared at a festival where a _ci-devant_ shopkeeper's daughter would play the part of mistress of the house, now began to think that their condescension might bear a little paring down.

an adulterous woman; a woman who has an ongoing extramarital sexual relationship with a man

From this reading The proudest dowagers, who hitherto considered that they would be showing infinite condescension if they appeared at a festival where a _ci-devant_ shopkeeper's daughter would play the part of mistress of the house, now began to think that their condescension might bear a little paring down.

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

From this reading Even the most prejudiced became more favourably disposed towards the woman whom Lady Szentirmay freely admitted to her friendship.

used to form the superlative

From this reading Even the most prejudiced became more favourably disposed towards the woman whom Lady Szentirmay freely admitted to her friendship.

in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events

From this reading The proudest dowagers, who hitherto considered that they would be showing infinite condescension if they appeared at a festival where a _ci-devant_ shopkeeper's daughter would play the part of mistress of the house, now began to think that their condescension might bear a little paring down.

a tangible and visible entity; an entity that can cast a shadow

From this reading Lady Szentirmay gained her object.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Her week's residence at Kárpáthy Castle had completely changed Fanny's position in the eyes of the great world.

a thin fragment or slice (especially of wood) that has been shaved from something

From this reading The proudest dowagers, who hitherto considered that they would be showing infinite condescension if they appeared at a festival where a _ci-devant_ shopkeeper's daughter would play the part of mistress of the house, now began to think that their condescension might bear a little paring down.

something determined in relation to something that includes it

From this reading The proudest dowagers, who hitherto considered that they would be showing infinite condescension if they appeared at a festival where a _ci-devant_ shopkeeper's daughter would play the part of mistress of the house, now began to think that their condescension might bear a little paring down.

participate in games or sport

From this reading The proudest dowagers, who hitherto considered that they would be showing infinite condescension if they appeared at a festival where a _ci-devant_ shopkeeper's daughter would play the part of mistress of the house, now began to think that their condescension might bear a little paring down.

the particular portion of space occupied by something

From this reading Her week's residence at Kárpáthy Castle had completely changed Fanny's position in the eyes of the great world.

emanating from a person's emotions and prejudices

From this reading Even the most prejudiced became more favourably disposed towards the woman whom Lady Szentirmay freely admitted to her friendship.

superlative of “proud” — feeling self-respect or pleasure in something by which you measure your self-worth; or being a reason for pride

From this reading The proudest dowagers, who hitherto considered that they would be showing infinite condescension if they appeared at a festival where a _ci-devant_ shopkeeper's daughter would play the part of mistress of the house, now began to think that their condescension might bear a little paring down.

any address at which you dwell more than temporarily

From this reading Her week's residence at Kárpáthy Castle had completely changed Fanny's position in the eyes of the great world.

possessive form of “shopkeeper” — a merchant who owns or manages a shop

From this reading The proudest dowagers, who hitherto considered that they would be showing infinite condescension if they appeared at a festival where a _ci-devant_ shopkeeper's daughter would play the part of mistress of the house, now began to think that their condescension might bear a little paring down.

the display of a motion picture

From this reading The proudest dowagers, who hitherto considered that they would be showing infinite condescension if they appeared at a festival where a _ci-devant_ shopkeeper's daughter would play the part of mistress of the house, now began to think that their condescension might bear a little paring down.

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From this reading Lady Szentirmay gained her object.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading The proudest dowagers, who hitherto considered that they would be showing infinite condescension if they appeared at a festival where a _ci-devant_ shopkeeper's daughter would play the part of mistress of the house, now began to think that their condescension might bear a little paring down.

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

From this reading THE FEMALE FRIEND.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading The proudest dowagers, who hitherto considered that they would be showing infinite condescension if they appeared at a festival where a _ci-devant_ shopkeeper's daughter would play the part of mistress of the house, now began to think that their condescension might bear a little paring down.

the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading The proudest dowagers, who hitherto considered that they would be showing infinite condescension if they appeared at a festival where a _ci-devant_ shopkeeper's daughter would play the part of mistress of the house, now began to think that their condescension might bear a little paring down.

judge or regard; look upon; judge

From this reading The proudest dowagers, who hitherto considered that they would be showing infinite condescension if they appeared at a festival where a _ci-devant_ shopkeeper's daughter would play the part of mistress of the house, now began to think that their condescension might bear a little paring down.

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

From this reading Even the most prejudiced became more favourably disposed towards the woman whom Lady Szentirmay freely admitted to her friendship.

in the direction of

From this reading Even the most prejudiced became more favourably disposed towards the woman whom Lady Szentirmay freely admitted to her friendship.

possessive form of “week” — any period of seven consecutive days

From this reading Her week's residence at Kárpáthy Castle had completely changed Fanny's position in the eyes of the great world.

in or at the place that

From this reading The proudest dowagers, who hitherto considered that they would be showing infinite condescension if they appeared at a festival where a _ci-devant_ shopkeeper's daughter would play the part of mistress of the house, now began to think that their condescension might bear a little paring down.

which person or people

From this reading The proudest dowagers, who hitherto considered that they would be showing infinite condescension if they appeared at a festival where a _ci-devant_ shopkeeper's daughter would play the part of mistress of the house, now began to think that their condescension might bear a little paring down.

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

From this reading Even the most prejudiced became more favourably disposed towards the woman whom Lady Szentirmay freely admitted to her friendship.

an adult female person (as opposed to a man)

From this reading Even the most prejudiced became more favourably disposed towards the woman whom Lady Szentirmay freely admitted to her friendship.

everything that exists anywhere

From this reading Her week's residence at Kárpáthy Castle had completely changed Fanny's position in the eyes of the great world.

used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past

From this reading The proudest dowagers, who hitherto considered that they would be showing infinite condescension if they appeared at a festival where a _ci-devant_ shopkeeper's daughter would play the part of mistress of the house, now began to think that their condescension might bear a little paring down.