Chapter VII

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

From this reading He was received with distinction everywhere--a fact partly due to his prominent position in Parliament, and partly to his social importance and the acknowledged beauty of his wife.

(usually followed by “to”) having the necessary means or skill or know-how or authority to do something

From this reading After a while, however, she began to feel that there was a certain flatness in the sort of pleasure which consisted so largely in being an object of admiration, for she had not been able herself to feel much enthusiasm for the people whom she met.

recognized or made known or admitted

From this reading He was received with distinction everywhere--a fact partly due to his prominent position in Parliament, and partly to his social importance and the acknowledged beauty of his wife.

a feeling of delighted approval and liking

From this reading After a while, however, she began to feel that there was a certain flatness in the sort of pleasure which consisted so largely in being an object of admiration, for she had not been able herself to feel much enthusiasm for the people whom she met.

later than; following

From this reading After a while, however, she began to feel that there was a certain flatness in the sort of pleasure which consisted so largely in being an object of admiration, for she had not been able herself to feel much enthusiasm for the people whom she met.

causing or tending to cause anger or resentment

From this reading Bettina enjoyed it, certainly, and found it very helpful to her in carrying out her resolve to banish the agitating thoughts which would recur whenever she thought of Horace.

(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but

From this reading She had managed to stop thinking of him almost entirely, and to live only for the satisfaction of each day as it passed.

in addition

From this reading As Bettina had found the London season delightful, and yet had been quite content to see it close, and as the same had been true of her experience, both as hostess and as guest, at the country-house parties which had followed the season, so it was also with her foreign travels, although she found much to interest and delight her in the various cities which she visited with Lord Hurdly.

in spite of the fact that

From this reading As Bettina had found the London season delightful, and yet had been quite content to see it close, and as the same had been true of her experience, both as hostess and as guest, at the country-house parties which had followed the season, so it was also with her foreign travels, although she found much to interest and delight her in the various cities which she visited with Lord Hurdly.

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

From this reading After a while, however, she began to feel that there was a certain flatness in the sort of pleasure which consisted so largely in being an object of admiration, for she had not been able herself to feel much enthusiasm for the people whom she met.

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

From this reading As Bettina had found the London season delightful, and yet had been quite content to see it close, and as the same had been true of her experience, both as hostess and as guest, at the country-house parties which had followed the season, so it was also with her foreign travels, although she found much to interest and delight her in the various cities which she visited with Lord Hurdly.

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

From this reading As Bettina had found the London season delightful, and yet had been quite content to see it close, and as the same had been true of her experience, both as hostess and as guest, at the country-house parties which had followed the season, so it was also with her foreign travels, although she found much to interest and delight her in the various cities which she visited with Lord Hurdly.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading As Bettina had found the London season delightful, and yet had been quite content to see it close, and as the same had been true of her experience, both as hostess and as guest, at the country-house parties which had followed the season, so it was also with her foreign travels, although she found much to interest and delight her in the various cities which she visited with Lord Hurdly.

expel from a community or group

From this reading Bettina enjoyed it, certainly, and found it very helpful to her in carrying out her resolve to banish the agitating thoughts which would recur whenever she thought of Horace.

the qualities that give pleasure to the senses

From this reading He was received with distinction everywhere--a fact partly due to his prominent position in Parliament, and partly to his social importance and the acknowledged beauty of his wife.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading As Bettina had found the London season delightful, and yet had been quite content to see it close, and as the same had been true of her experience, both as hostess and as guest, at the country-house parties which had followed the season, so it was also with her foreign travels, although she found much to interest and delight her in the various cities which she visited with Lord Hurdly.

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

From this reading After a while, however, she began to feel that there was a certain flatness in the sort of pleasure which consisted so largely in being an object of admiration, for she had not been able herself to feel much enthusiasm for the people whom she met.

the -ing form of “be”

From this reading After a while, however, she began to feel that there was a certain flatness in the sort of pleasure which consisted so largely in being an object of admiration, for she had not been able herself to feel much enthusiasm for the people whom she met.

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From this reading As Bettina had found the London season delightful, and yet had been quite content to see it close, and as the same had been true of her experience, both as hostess and as guest, at the country-house parties which had followed the season, so it was also with her foreign travels, although she found much to interest and delight her in the various cities which she visited with Lord Hurdly.

the two together, not just one

From this reading As Bettina had found the London season delightful, and yet had been quite content to see it close, and as the same had been true of her experience, both as hostess and as guest, at the country-house parties which had followed the season, so it was also with her foreign travels, although she found much to interest and delight her in the various cities which she visited with Lord Hurdly.

-ing form of “carry” — move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body

From this reading Bettina enjoyed it, certainly, and found it very helpful to her in carrying out her resolve to banish the agitating thoughts which would recur whenever she thought of Horace.

definite but not specified or identified

From this reading After a while, however, she began to feel that there was a certain flatness in the sort of pleasure which consisted so largely in being an object of admiration, for she had not been able herself to feel much enthusiasm for the people whom she met.

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

From this reading Bettina enjoyed it, certainly, and found it very helpful to her in carrying out her resolve to banish the agitating thoughts which would recur whenever she thought of Horace.

plural of “city” — a large and densely populated urban area; may include several independent administrative districts

From this reading As Bettina had found the London season delightful, and yet had been quite content to see it close, and as the same had been true of her experience, both as hostess and as guest, at the country-house parties which had followed the season, so it was also with her foreign travels, although she found much to interest and delight her in the various cities which she visited with Lord Hurdly.

at or within a short distance in space or time or having elements near each other

From this reading As Bettina had found the London season delightful, and yet had been quite content to see it close, and as the same had been true of her experience, both as hostess and as guest, at the country-house parties which had followed the season, so it was also with her foreign travels, although she found much to interest and delight her in the various cities which she visited with Lord Hurdly.

past form of “consist” — originate

From this reading After a while, however, she began to feel that there was a certain flatness in the sort of pleasure which consisted so largely in being an object of admiration, for she had not been able herself to feel much enthusiasm for the people whom she met.

(usually plural) everything that is included in a collection and that is held or included in something

From this reading As Bettina had found the London season delightful, and yet had been quite content to see it close, and as the same had been true of her experience, both as hostess and as guest, at the country-house parties which had followed the season, so it was also with her foreign travels, although she found much to interest and delight her in the various cities which she visited with Lord Hurdly.

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

From this reading As Bettina had found the London season delightful, and yet had been quite content to see it close, and as the same had been true of her experience, both as hostess and as guest, at the country-house parties which had followed the season, so it was also with her foreign travels, although she found much to interest and delight her in the various cities which she visited with Lord Hurdly.

time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis

From this reading She had managed to stop thinking of him almost entirely, and to live only for the satisfaction of each day as it passed.

give pleasure to or be pleasing to

From this reading As Bettina had found the London season delightful, and yet had been quite content to see it close, and as the same had been true of her experience, both as hostess and as guest, at the country-house parties which had followed the season, so it was also with her foreign travels, although she found much to interest and delight her in the various cities which she visited with Lord Hurdly.

greatly pleasing or entertaining

From this reading As Bettina had found the London season delightful, and yet had been quite content to see it close, and as the same had been true of her experience, both as hostess and as guest, at the country-house parties which had followed the season, so it was also with her foreign travels, although she found much to interest and delight her in the various cities which she visited with Lord Hurdly.

a discrimination between things as different and distinct on the basis of their characteristics or attributes

From this reading He was received with distinction everywhere--a fact partly due to his prominent position in Parliament, and partly to his social importance and the acknowledged beauty of his wife.

owed and payable immediately or on demand

From this reading He was received with distinction everywhere--a fact partly due to his prominent position in Parliament, and partly to his social importance and the acknowledged beauty of his wife.

every one of two or more people or things, taken separately

From this reading She had managed to stop thinking of him almost entirely, and to live only for the satisfaction of each day as it passed.

past form of “enjoy” — derive or receive pleasure from; get enjoyment from; take pleasure in

From this reading Bettina enjoyed it, certainly, and found it very helpful to her in carrying out her resolve to banish the agitating thoughts which would recur whenever she thought of Horace.

a feeling of excitement

From this reading After a while, however, she began to feel that there was a certain flatness in the sort of pleasure which consisted so largely in being an object of admiration, for she had not been able herself to feel much enthusiasm for the people whom she met.

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

From this reading She had managed to stop thinking of him almost entirely, and to live only for the satisfaction of each day as it passed.

to or in any or all places

From this reading He was received with distinction everywhere--a fact partly due to his prominent position in Parliament, and partly to his social importance and the acknowledged beauty of his wife.

undergo or live through a difficult experience

From this reading As Bettina had found the London season delightful, and yet had been quite content to see it close, and as the same had been true of her experience, both as hostess and as guest, at the country-house parties which had followed the season, so it was also with her foreign travels, although she found much to interest and delight her in the various cities which she visited with Lord Hurdly.

a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred

From this reading He was received with distinction everywhere--a fact partly due to his prominent position in Parliament, and partly to his social importance and the acknowledged beauty of his wife.

undergo an emotional sensation or be in a particular state of mind

From this reading After a while, however, she began to feel that there was a certain flatness in the sort of pleasure which consisted so largely in being an object of admiration, for she had not been able herself to feel much enthusiasm for the people whom she met.

the property of having two dimensions

From this reading After a while, however, she began to feel that there was a certain flatness in the sort of pleasure which consisted so largely in being an object of admiration, for she had not been able herself to feel much enthusiasm for the people whom she met.

past form of “follow” — to travel behind, go after, come after

From this reading As Bettina had found the London season delightful, and yet had been quite content to see it close, and as the same had been true of her experience, both as hostess and as guest, at the country-house parties which had followed the season, so it was also with her foreign travels, although she found much to interest and delight her in the various cities which she visited with Lord Hurdly.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading She had managed to stop thinking of him almost entirely, and to live only for the satisfaction of each day as it passed.

of concern to or concerning the affairs of other nations (other than your own)

From this reading As Bettina had found the London season delightful, and yet had been quite content to see it close, and as the same had been true of her experience, both as hostess and as guest, at the country-house parties which had followed the season, so it was also with her foreign travels, although she found much to interest and delight her in the various cities which she visited with Lord Hurdly.

set up or found

From this reading As Bettina had found the London season delightful, and yet had been quite content to see it close, and as the same had been true of her experience, both as hostess and as guest, at the country-house parties which had followed the season, so it was also with her foreign travels, although she found much to interest and delight her in the various cities which she visited with Lord Hurdly.

a visitor to whom hospitality is extended

From this reading As Bettina had found the London season delightful, and yet had been quite content to see it close, and as the same had been true of her experience, both as hostess and as guest, at the country-house parties which had followed the season, so it was also with her foreign travels, although she found much to interest and delight her in the various cities which she visited with Lord Hurdly.

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

From this reading As Bettina had found the London season delightful, and yet had been quite content to see it close, and as the same had been true of her experience, both as hostess and as guest, at the country-house parties which had followed the season, so it was also with her foreign travels, although she found much to interest and delight her in the various cities which she visited with Lord Hurdly.

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

From this reading He was received with distinction everywhere--a fact partly due to his prominent position in Parliament, and partly to his social importance and the acknowledged beauty of his wife.

providing assistance or serving a useful function

From this reading Bettina enjoyed it, certainly, and found it very helpful to her in carrying out her resolve to banish the agitating thoughts which would recur whenever she thought of Horace.

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

From this reading As Bettina had found the London season delightful, and yet had been quite content to see it close, and as the same had been true of her experience, both as hostess and as guest, at the country-house parties which had followed the season, so it was also with her foreign travels, although she found much to interest and delight her in the various cities which she visited with Lord Hurdly.

used when the woman or girl doing the action is also its object

From this reading After a while, however, she began to feel that there was a certain flatness in the sort of pleasure which consisted so largely in being an object of admiration, for she had not been able herself to feel much enthusiasm for the people whom she met.

the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading She had managed to stop thinking of him almost entirely, and to live only for the satisfaction of each day as it passed.

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

From this reading He was received with distinction everywhere--a fact partly due to his prominent position in Parliament, and partly to his social importance and the acknowledged beauty of his wife.

Roman lyric poet said to have influenced English poetry (65-8 BC)

From this reading Bettina enjoyed it, certainly, and found it very helpful to her in carrying out her resolve to banish the agitating thoughts which would recur whenever she thought of Horace.

a woman host

From this reading As Bettina had found the London season delightful, and yet had been quite content to see it close, and as the same had been true of her experience, both as hostess and as guest, at the country-house parties which had followed the season, so it was also with her foreign travels, although she found much to interest and delight her in the various cities which she visited with Lord Hurdly.

used to add a contrasting statement

From this reading After a while, however, she began to feel that there was a certain flatness in the sort of pleasure which consisted so largely in being an object of admiration, for she had not been able herself to feel much enthusiasm for the people whom she met.

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

From this reading As Bettina had found the London season delightful, and yet had been quite content to see it close, and as the same had been true of her experience, both as hostess and as guest, at the country-house parties which had followed the season, so it was also with her foreign travels, although she found much to interest and delight her in the various cities which she visited with Lord Hurdly.

the quality of being important and worthy of note

From this reading He was received with distinction everywhere--a fact partly due to his prominent position in Parliament, and partly to his social importance and the acknowledged beauty of his wife.

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

From this reading As Bettina had found the London season delightful, and yet had been quite content to see it close, and as the same had been true of her experience, both as hostess and as guest, at the country-house parties which had followed the season, so it was also with her foreign travels, although she found much to interest and delight her in the various cities which she visited with Lord Hurdly.

a sense of concern with and curiosity about someone or something

From this reading As Bettina had found the London season delightful, and yet had been quite content to see it close, and as the same had been true of her experience, both as hostess and as guest, at the country-house parties which had followed the season, so it was also with her foreign travels, although she found much to interest and delight her in the various cities which she visited with Lord Hurdly.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading As Bettina had found the London season delightful, and yet had been quite content to see it close, and as the same had been true of her experience, both as hostess and as guest, at the country-house parties which had followed the season, so it was also with her foreign travels, although she found much to interest and delight her in the various cities which she visited with Lord Hurdly.

in large part; mainly or chiefly

From this reading After a while, however, she began to feel that there was a certain flatness in the sort of pleasure which consisted so largely in being an object of admiration, for she had not been able herself to feel much enthusiasm for the people whom she met.

be an inhabitant of or reside in

From this reading She had managed to stop thinking of him almost entirely, and to live only for the satisfaction of each day as it passed.

the capital and largest city of England; located on the Thames in southeastern England; financial and industrial and cultural center

From this reading As Bettina had found the London season delightful, and yet had been quite content to see it close, and as the same had been true of her experience, both as hostess and as guest, at the country-house parties which had followed the season, so it was also with her foreign travels, although she found much to interest and delight her in the various cities which she visited with Lord Hurdly.

terms referring to the Judeo-Christian God

From this reading As Bettina had found the London season delightful, and yet had been quite content to see it close, and as the same had been true of her experience, both as hostess and as guest, at the country-house parties which had followed the season, so it was also with her foreign travels, although she found much to interest and delight her in the various cities which she visited with Lord Hurdly.

past form of “manage” — be successful; achieve a goal

From this reading She had managed to stop thinking of him almost entirely, and to live only for the satisfaction of each day as it passed.

inflected form of “meet” — come together

From this reading After a while, however, she began to feel that there was a certain flatness in the sort of pleasure which consisted so largely in being an object of admiration, for she had not been able herself to feel much enthusiasm for the people whom she met.

to a great degree or extent

From this reading As Bettina had found the London season delightful, and yet had been quite content to see it close, and as the same had been true of her experience, both as hostess and as guest, at the country-house parties which had followed the season, so it was also with her foreign travels, although she found much to interest and delight her in the various cities which she visited with Lord Hurdly.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading After a while, however, she began to feel that there was a certain flatness in the sort of pleasure which consisted so largely in being an object of admiration, for she had not been able herself to feel much enthusiasm for the people whom she met.

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

From this reading After a while, however, she began to feel that there was a certain flatness in the sort of pleasure which consisted so largely in being an object of admiration, for she had not been able herself to feel much enthusiasm for the people whom she met.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading As Bettina had found the London season delightful, and yet had been quite content to see it close, and as the same had been true of her experience, both as hostess and as guest, at the country-house parties which had followed the season, so it was also with her foreign travels, although she found much to interest and delight her in the various cities which she visited with Lord Hurdly.

and nothing more

From this reading She had managed to stop thinking of him almost entirely, and to live only for the satisfaction of each day as it passed.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading Bettina enjoyed it, certainly, and found it very helpful to her in carrying out her resolve to banish the agitating thoughts which would recur whenever she thought of Horace.

a legislative assembly in certain countries

From this reading He was received with distinction everywhere--a fact partly due to his prominent position in Parliament, and partly to his social importance and the acknowledged beauty of his wife.

plural of “party” — an organization to gain political power

From this reading As Bettina had found the London season delightful, and yet had been quite content to see it close, and as the same had been true of her experience, both as hostess and as guest, at the country-house parties which had followed the season, so it was also with her foreign travels, although she found much to interest and delight her in the various cities which she visited with Lord Hurdly.

to some extent; in some degree; not wholly

From this reading He was received with distinction everywhere--a fact partly due to his prominent position in Parliament, and partly to his social importance and the acknowledged beauty of his wife.

past form of “pass” — go across or through

From this reading She had managed to stop thinking of him almost entirely, and to live only for the satisfaction of each day as it passed.

(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively

From this reading After a while, however, she began to feel that there was a certain flatness in the sort of pleasure which consisted so largely in being an object of admiration, for she had not been able herself to feel much enthusiasm for the people whom she met.

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

From this reading After a while, however, she began to feel that there was a certain flatness in the sort of pleasure which consisted so largely in being an object of admiration, for she had not been able herself to feel much enthusiasm for the people whom she met.

the particular portion of space occupied by something

From this reading He was received with distinction everywhere--a fact partly due to his prominent position in Parliament, and partly to his social importance and the acknowledged beauty of his wife.

having a quality that thrusts itself into attention

From this reading He was received with distinction everywhere--a fact partly due to his prominent position in Parliament, and partly to his social importance and the acknowledged beauty of his wife.

to a degree (not used with a negative)

From this reading As Bettina had found the London season delightful, and yet had been quite content to see it close, and as the same had been true of her experience, both as hostess and as guest, at the country-house parties which had followed the season, so it was also with her foreign travels, although she found much to interest and delight her in the various cities which she visited with Lord Hurdly.

conforming to the established language usage of educated native speakers

From this reading He was received with distinction everywhere--a fact partly due to his prominent position in Parliament, and partly to his social importance and the acknowledged beauty of his wife.

happen or occur again

From this reading Bettina enjoyed it, certainly, and found it very helpful to her in carrying out her resolve to banish the agitating thoughts which would recur whenever she thought of Horace.

bring to an end; settle conclusively

From this reading Bettina enjoyed it, certainly, and found it very helpful to her in carrying out her resolve to banish the agitating thoughts which would recur whenever she thought of Horace.

Identical; not different.

From this reading As Bettina had found the London season delightful, and yet had been quite content to see it close, and as the same had been true of her experience, both as hostess and as guest, at the country-house parties which had followed the season, so it was also with her foreign travels, although she found much to interest and delight her in the various cities which she visited with Lord Hurdly.

the contentment one feels when one has fulfilled a desire, need, or expectation

From this reading She had managed to stop thinking of him almost entirely, and to live only for the satisfaction of each day as it passed.

a period of the year marked by special events or activities in some field

From this reading As Bettina had found the London season delightful, and yet had been quite content to see it close, and as the same had been true of her experience, both as hostess and as guest, at the country-house parties which had followed the season, so it was also with her foreign travels, although she found much to interest and delight her in the various cities which she visited with Lord Hurdly.

perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading As Bettina had found the London season delightful, and yet had been quite content to see it close, and as the same had been true of her experience, both as hostess and as guest, at the country-house parties which had followed the season, so it was also with her foreign travels, although she found much to interest and delight her in the various cities which she visited with Lord Hurdly.

a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading As Bettina had found the London season delightful, and yet had been quite content to see it close, and as the same had been true of her experience, both as hostess and as guest, at the country-house parties which had followed the season, so it was also with her foreign travels, although she found much to interest and delight her in the various cities which she visited with Lord Hurdly.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading As Bettina had found the London season delightful, and yet had been quite content to see it close, and as the same had been true of her experience, both as hostess and as guest, at the country-house parties which had followed the season, so it was also with her foreign travels, although she found much to interest and delight her in the various cities which she visited with Lord Hurdly.

relating to human society and its members

From this reading He was received with distinction everywhere--a fact partly due to his prominent position in Parliament, and partly to his social importance and the acknowledged beauty of his wife.

a category of things distinguished by some common characteristic or quality

From this reading After a while, however, she began to feel that there was a certain flatness in the sort of pleasure which consisted so largely in being an object of admiration, for she had not been able herself to feel much enthusiasm for the people whom she met.

come to a halt, stop moving

From this reading She had managed to stop thinking of him almost entirely, and to live only for the satisfaction of each day as it passed.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading After a while, however, she began to feel that there was a certain flatness in the sort of pleasure which consisted so largely in being an object of admiration, for she had not been able herself to feel much enthusiasm for the people whom she met.

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

From this reading As Bettina had found the London season delightful, and yet had been quite content to see it close, and as the same had been true of her experience, both as hostess and as guest, at the country-house parties which had followed the season, so it was also with her foreign travels, although she found much to interest and delight her in the various cities which she visited with Lord Hurdly.

in or at that place or location

From this reading After a while, however, she began to feel that there was a certain flatness in the sort of pleasure which consisted so largely in being an object of admiration, for she had not been able herself to feel much enthusiasm for the people whom she met.

the process of using your mind to consider something carefully

From this reading She had managed to stop thinking of him almost entirely, and to live only for the satisfaction of each day as it passed.

the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about

From this reading Bettina enjoyed it, certainly, and found it very helpful to her in carrying out her resolve to banish the agitating thoughts which would recur whenever she thought of Horace.

plural of “thought” — the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about

From this reading Bettina enjoyed it, certainly, and found it very helpful to her in carrying out her resolve to banish the agitating thoughts which would recur whenever she thought of Horace.

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

From this reading As Bettina had found the London season delightful, and yet had been quite content to see it close, and as the same had been true of her experience, both as hostess and as guest, at the country-house parties which had followed the season, so it was also with her foreign travels, although she found much to interest and delight her in the various cities which she visited with Lord Hurdly.

plural of “travel” — the act of going from one place to another

From this reading As Bettina had found the London season delightful, and yet had been quite content to see it close, and as the same had been true of her experience, both as hostess and as guest, at the country-house parties which had followed the season, so it was also with her foreign travels, although she found much to interest and delight her in the various cities which she visited with Lord Hurdly.

consistent with fact or reality; not false

From this reading As Bettina had found the London season delightful, and yet had been quite content to see it close, and as the same had been true of her experience, both as hostess and as guest, at the country-house parties which had followed the season, so it was also with her foreign travels, although she found much to interest and delight her in the various cities which she visited with Lord Hurdly.

of many different kinds purposefully arranged but lacking any uniformity

From this reading As Bettina had found the London season delightful, and yet had been quite content to see it close, and as the same had been true of her experience, both as hostess and as guest, at the country-house parties which had followed the season, so it was also with her foreign travels, although she found much to interest and delight her in the various cities which she visited with Lord Hurdly.

precisely as stated

From this reading Bettina enjoyed it, certainly, and found it very helpful to her in carrying out her resolve to banish the agitating thoughts which would recur whenever she thought of Horace.

past form of “visit” — go to see a place, as for entertainment

From this reading As Bettina had found the London season delightful, and yet had been quite content to see it close, and as the same had been true of her experience, both as hostess and as guest, at the country-house parties which had followed the season, so it was also with her foreign travels, although she found much to interest and delight her in the various cities which she visited with Lord Hurdly.

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

From this reading As Bettina had found the London season delightful, and yet had been quite content to see it close, and as the same had been true of her experience, both as hostess and as guest, at the country-house parties which had followed the season, so it was also with her foreign travels, although she found much to interest and delight her in the various cities which she visited with Lord Hurdly.

at any time that; every time that

From this reading Bettina enjoyed it, certainly, and found it very helpful to her in carrying out her resolve to banish the agitating thoughts which would recur whenever she thought of Horace.

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

From this reading As Bettina had found the London season delightful, and yet had been quite content to see it close, and as the same had been true of her experience, both as hostess and as guest, at the country-house parties which had followed the season, so it was also with her foreign travels, although she found much to interest and delight her in the various cities which she visited with Lord Hurdly.

during the time that

From this reading After a while, however, she began to feel that there was a certain flatness in the sort of pleasure which consisted so largely in being an object of admiration, for she had not been able herself to feel much enthusiasm for the people whom she met.

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

From this reading After a while, however, she began to feel that there was a certain flatness in the sort of pleasure which consisted so largely in being an object of admiration, for she had not been able herself to feel much enthusiasm for the people whom she met.

a married woman; a man's partner in marriage

From this reading He was received with distinction everywhere--a fact partly due to his prominent position in Parliament, and partly to his social importance and the acknowledged beauty of his wife.

in the company of; together with

From this reading As Bettina had found the London season delightful, and yet had been quite content to see it close, and as the same had been true of her experience, both as hostess and as guest, at the country-house parties which had followed the season, so it was also with her foreign travels, although she found much to interest and delight her in the various cities which she visited with Lord Hurdly.

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

From this reading Bettina enjoyed it, certainly, and found it very helpful to her in carrying out her resolve to banish the agitating thoughts which would recur whenever she thought of Horace.

but in spite of that

From this reading As Bettina had found the London season delightful, and yet had been quite content to see it close, and as the same had been true of her experience, both as hostess and as guest, at the country-house parties which had followed the season, so it was also with her foreign travels, although she found much to interest and delight her in the various cities which she visited with Lord Hurdly.